Archives for September 29, 2024

‘“I’m weird, man,” Shakir told The Buffalo News at his locker following Thursday’s practice. “I really don’t focus or think about it. It kind of just happens, and I guess it goes to making the most out of every opportunity.”’

‘It’s not just Henry that the Bills have to worry about when it comes to the run game. Jackson’s 254 yards are No. 1 among NFL quarterbacks. Not only that, he’s on pace to keep climbing in the record books. With his 5,512 career rushing yards, Jackson is closing in on Cam Newton’s career total of 5,628 – the second-most by any NFL quarterback. (Newton is behind only Michael Vick at 6,109.) McDermott knows the impact Jackson can have. “(Jackson’s) just an incredible athlete, incredible player, probably in a lot of ways changed some of the things around the NFL, by the way he plays,” McDermott said. “And so, just the utmost respect for him and his game.”’

‘The Ravens ran 45 times and passed only 15 against the chronically soft Dallas Cowboys defense. That’s a recipe for a certain Baltimore victory. The Bills must get Lamar Jackson in must-pass situations.’

‘The Bills have been rolling, but they’ll hit some bumps in Baltimore. The Ravens are better than their 1-2 record indicates, and trying to slow the combination of quarterback Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry is no small task. The banged-up Bills defense will need to contain the Ravens, who are averaging a league-leading 5.9 yards per carry. I’m expecting a high-scoring game, but for the Bills to score last, with Josh Allen excelling in prime time once again. Bills, 30-27.’

‘Douglas and the Bills are in an interesting spot. He doesn’t turn 30 until just before the start of the 2025 season, so he’s not old, but he’s not exactly young, either. With that being the case, he’s probably going to look to maximize his earnings on his next deal, which could be his last, best chance to cash in big. Committing big dollars to a player 30 or older always comes with some risk. Outside of Von Miller, the Bills haven’t done a lot of that. They moved on from 30-something veterans Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer and Mitch Morse in the offseason.’