Archives for September 8, 2024

‘“Getting comfortable equals getting complacent, and you never want to get complacent,” he told The Buffalo News. “I’m confident, more than anything.’

‘“We have a number of unknowns. We could come out and not have it the way we need it to in the first few weeks,” he said. “I look at it as a challenge and a bit of a chess match. That’s one of the things, as a coach, you embrace. I’m excited to watch them grow over the course of the year.”’

‘Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady said this offseason that this is Josh Allen’s offense. Don’t waste any time showing that. The Bills should let their franchise quarterback dazzle early. Arizona’s pass rush is not up to par, and Allen and the Bills offense should be able to take advantage. Allen should also test the Cardinals’ cornerbacks. Arizona has refreshed its defense, but there are plenty of opportunities for Allen to capitalize on that. Allen’s 44 total touchdowns led the NFL last season. Allen shouldn’t feel as if he has to do it all alone, but he also shouldn’t shy away from the plays that have endeared him to Buffalo.’

‘49.8%: The Bills led the NFL in third-down conversion rate last season. And they led it in 2022 and 2020. Buffalo was third in 2021. Josh Allen is great on third down. It needs to continue in 2024.’

‘It is always tough to handicap Week 1. Remember that stinker against Pittsburgh a few years ago? The substantial change for the Bills on both sides of the ball makes it even more of a challenge this year, but given the difficulty of the upcoming schedule, it is imperative to get off to a good start. Sean McDermott surely knows that, and will have his team ready. Josh Allen should feast on a suspect Arizona defense.’

‘That information evidently led McDaniel to the conclusion that Thompson was better suited for the job. The Bills being able to add White to their practice squad looks like a good job by general manager Brandon Beane in adding to the organizational depth at the position.’

‘As the Bills prepare to host their first game of the 2024 regular season Sunday, the hospitality suite is the subject of ethical concerns and questions over whether it has fulfilled its mission of promoting economic development.’