‘With the Yellow Jackets, Shaw was a two-way tackle who earned All-America honors as a senior. He was selected to play in the 1961 College All-Star Game where a teammate’s twisted ankle became a life-altering twist of fate for both men.’
Archives for October 2024
Billy Shaw, former Vicksburg resident and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies
‘Shaw was born in Natchez, but his family moved to Vicksburg when he was a child. He first attended Jett High School in Warren County and transferred to Carr Central in 1956.’
Billy Shaw, Bills icon and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dead at 85
‘He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999 after a career in football in which he was an eight-time AFL All-Star in the 1960s.’
Bills WR Khalil Shakir, DT Austin Johnson and safety Taylor Rapp ruled out against Texans
‘The Bills (3-1) announced Friday that Shakir, Johnson and Rapp would join Vonn on the sidelines when they face the Texans (3-1). Vonn was suspended four games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.’
Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Georgia Tech and Buffalo Bills great Billy Shaw dead at 85
‘A second-round draft pick out of Georgia Tech, where he was a two-way player and All-American, Shaw made eight American Football League All-Star games in his nine seasons. He was an All-AFL selection five times and a two-time AFL champion.’
Bills offensive mantra — ‘everybody eats’ — part of early season success
‘”[Allen’s] been very consistent, consistent in his performance on the field, consistent in his approach, consistent in his just willingness to take what the defense is giving him,” coach Sean McDermott said after Week 3. “… Season’s young, and so I’m looking forward to how he’s going to continue to do that. He’ll be defended a little bit different week to week. But you know, his just, his maturation … His development has been fun to watch.”‘
Host of Bills out vs. Texans, including WR Shakir, three on defense
‘Oliver suffered a hamstring injury in practice Thursday, and the other injuries took place in the game. Johnson (oblique), Rapp (concussion protocol) and Shakir (ankle) have not practiced this week. Shakir is the team’s leading receiver through four games, having caught 18 of 19 targets for 230 yards and two touchdowns. Curtis Samuel is among the receivers who will have more of a role in his absence.’
Why did Bills trade Stefon Diggs? Revisiting drama with Josh Allen, Sean McDermott that led to Texans deal
‘Diggs’ production tapered off in a big way at the end of the 2023 season, leading to frustration with his involvement in the offense and his eventual departure from Buffalo.’
Bills QB Josh Allen will be without his top target in first game against Stefon Diggs
‘Khalil Shakir was amongst four players ruled out who played in Week 4. The Bills’ top receiver is dealing with an ankle injury. The three other injuries were on the defensive side of the ball. Ed Oliver Taylor Rapp, and Austin Johnson will all mis Week 5, as well, which is the last thing the Bills needed after already being without Matt Milano, Terrel Bernard, and Taron Johnson.’
Khalil Shakir, Ed Oliver out for Bills; Joe Mixon out for Texans
‘Here’s a look at the final injury report and game designations for both clubs…’.
McDermott: Bills need to perform at higher level against Texans
‘”We didn’t perform at a level that would have allowed us to win the game, and that’s playing and coaching both,” said Bills head coach Sean McDermott on Friday during his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR. “That’s what I’m talking about when I’m talking about perform. That’s something we can control, and you can’t always control the result. But if you perform at a level that gives you a chance to win, that’s what you can control.”‘
‘I’m trying to process it all’: Asheville Bills Backers help Hurricane Helene victims
‘”I’ve been through a tornado in Nashville in 2019, the Buffalo Blizzard in 2022 – nothing compares,” Gordon said. “I still think I’m trying to process it all. It’s incredibly hard to process because at least with a tornado, or as we know in Buffalo, storms can pick one spot. It can be in Orchard Park and not East Amherst. I mean all of Asheville and the surrounding communities are affected.”‘
Bills injuries: DT Ed Oliver, WR Khalil Shakir, S Taylor Rapp won’t play vs. Texans
‘Buffalo’s defense could receive a boost from the return of linebacker Terrel Bernard. The defensive captain has been a full participant in practice this week and is listed as questionable after missing the past two games with a pectoral muscle strain. All-Pro defensive back Taron Johnson also is questionable to play for the first time since hurting his forearm in the season opener.’
Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Casey Toohill embraces chance to improve lives in new city
‘“This is such a great community to be in,” said Toohill. “So tight knit, you know. Everyone’s Bills fans, which is nice.”’
Carucci Take 2: Bills-Texans ‘revenge game’ is as much for Allen as it is for Diggs
‘For Diggs, it’s his best opportunity to remind the Bills of exactly how much they were subtracting by deciding that trading him to the Texans in April was addition by subtraction. For Allen, it’s his best opportunity to show the Bills’ passing game is better off with a group of receivers that, as the quarterback has pointed out, aren’t concerned with stats – a clear shot at Diggs.’