‘“Our relationship, honestly, has never been stronger,” Allen said Wednesday. “We talk about football. We talk about life. It’s been fun to watch him grow as a coach in the years that I’ve been here.”’
Archives for December 14, 2023
Mark Gaughan: Dallas game will be a referendum for Bills’ wide receivers
‘Dallas defensive coordinator Dan Quinn loves to play man coverage on third down. He loves to play Cover 3, with a safety in the deep middle, too. If the deep middle is closed, you need the wideouts to win some routes outside the numbers.’
Bills notebook: Rookie receiver Justin Shorter returns to practice
‘“Giving him the chance to now take all of the hard work he’s put into this point and seeing what he looks like,” coach Sean McDermott said.’
Can Josh Allen avoid throwing a pick-six to this Cowboy defensive back extraordinaire?
‘Bland, who is only starting for the Cowboys because Stefon Diggs’ brother Trevon is out for the season with a knee injury, has enjoyed one of the most incredible runs any cornerback this season. He has already set an NFL record for most interception returns for a touchdown with five, and he did that in Dallas’ first 11 games through Thanksgiving Day.’
Epenesa and Hyde remain week-to-week as Bills prepare for Cowboys; Shorter returns to practice
‘Both players were injured during Buffalo’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs this past Sunday, with Epenesa leaving the game early on after recording his second interception of the season. Hyde left the game twice during the Chiefs’ final drive of the first half, eventually exiting with 1:26 remaining in the second quarter.’
Joe Brady embracing Josh Allen’s running ability as Bills strip restrictions with backs against the wall
‘“This time of year we all do what you got to do,” McDermott said. “This is kind of one of those things that’s understood this time of year — that the game’s on the line, you’ve got to do what you got to do. So I don’t think I need to say that he knows that.”’
Bills notebook: Kaiir Elam details how much ligament tear impacted early-season performance
‘Now seven days into his 21-day window to be taken off injured reserve or be lost for the season, Elam feels healthy. Once dour and lacking confidence, Elam is more upbeat, even if it means facing the daunting task of cracking the gameday lineup with a cornerback group more crowded than when he left.’
Thursday’s Dallas Coverage
While Jerry Jones stays positive, North Texas’ Super Bowl exclusion has to be frustrating (Dallas Morning News)
Johnathan Hankins’ injury opens door for Cowboys’ first-round pick Mazi Smith (Dallas Morning News)
Will the Dallas Cowboys play in Brazil in 2024? Jerry Jones makes his preference known (Fort Worth Star Telegram)
Jerry Jones says new deal inevitable for Dallas Cowboys QB, MVP favorite Dak Prescott (Fort Worth Star Telegram)
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones ‘doesn’t have a problem’ with the ‘tush push’ QB sneak play, sees no need for ban (CBS Sports)
Dak Prescott May Become First Dallas Cowboys Quarterback To Win MVP (Forbes)
Gilmore on return to Buffalo, covering Stefon Diggs (DallasCowboys.com)
Hankins ‘hard-pressed’ to be available vs. Bills (DallasCowboys.com)
Aubrey named Special Teams Player of the Week (DallasCowboys.com)
Jerry Jones has preferred int’l destination for Cowboys (DallasCowboys.com)
Three things Jerry Jones said at NFL League Meetings (DallasCowboys.com)
Mick Shots: The rest of “Butta’s” dream story (DallasCowboys.com)
Mailbag: Has McCarthy now secured his place? (DallasCowboys.com)
Ed Oliver solidifying his role and validating his paycheck in anchoring Bills’ defensive front
‘Three months into the season, the fifth-year player has solidified his role and validated his paycheck by nearly becoming an every-down player in anchoring Buffalo’s defensive front. Oliver leads Bills defensive linemen in having played 67% of this season’s snaps, and he’s given the pass rush an added dimension with his ability to pressure the pocket from the middle.’
Bills’ Josh Allen responds to Patrick Mahomes’ comments about officials during postgame exchange
‘”He reached out to me, and I was just like, ‘It’s football. It’s a game of emotion.’ I know he didn’t mean anything by it,” Allen said. “I know the cameras kinda caught the last few seconds of what we were talking about. He’s an ultimate competitor. He wants to win, and that’s why he is who he is.”‘
Roger Goodell Says Controversial Offsides Call in Chiefs-Bills Was ‘Absolutely Correct’
‘”I think almost everybody has acknowledged that the officials are absolutely correct,” Goodell told reporters Wednesday at the NFL owners meetings, per ESPN. “That’s their job to call it a foul. … I think it shows you how difficult it is to do their job.”‘
Josh Allen Says Patrick Mahomes Apologized for Comments After Bills-Chiefs Game
‘Allen addressed the situation on Wednesday, telling reporters that Mahomes reached out to him via phone call in order to apologize, though Buffalo’s quarterback didn’t consider it to be a necessary gesture.’
Bills open 21-day practice window for wide receiver Justin Shorter
‘Defensive end A.J. Epenesa, who suffered a rib injury in last Sunday’s 20-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, along with safety Micah Hyde, who suffered another neck/stinger injury in the contest, were unable to practice.’
Opinion: Bills grades: Week 14 at Chiefs
‘It took three weeks and a very stout Kansas City defense to see some of the inconsistencies of the Bills offense appear again.’
Buffalo Bills look to power through ‘red hot’ Dallas Cowboys defense
‘The biggest obstacle standing in Buffalo’s way is Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons. “He’s a heck of a challenge,” said Josh Allen. “Their D-line is really damn good.”‘