‘“Just gratitude. I’ll say that, man,” Jefferson said Wednesday. “Grateful to come back to organization, winning and just trying to fit back in. Just try to help out what I can and just play football again. You know, it’s been a few weeks, so I’m just blessed to be able to get the opportunity to get back on the field.”’
Archives for November 7, 2024
Mark Gaughan: After NFL trade dust settles, Bills still underdogs to Chiefs, Ravens
‘This doesn’t mean the Bills can’t knock off the Chiefs or Ravens. But the Bills still are an underdog to those two.’
Bills notes: Keon Coleman wrist evaluation ‘still ongoing’; Tyler Bass honored for big kick
‘“I think it could be more than just this week, but we’ll see,” McDermott said. “Again, I’ll know more. The evaluation is still ongoing, here.”’
Erik Brady: Tyler Bass living in world that Pete Gogolak (and Harvey Johnson) made
‘Bills coach Lou Saban thought this sounded crazy. Pro football teams had smaller rosters in those days. Who had room for a specialist? Kickers typically played fulltime at other positions. Saban, a middle linebacker with the Cleveland Browns in the late 1940s, understood this better than most. When Lou “The Toe” Groza – an offensive tackle for the Browns as well as their kicker – was out hurt, Saban filled in as kicker.’
Bills tap into past, bring back two former players to plug empty roster spots
‘Jefferson, who played for the Bills in 2020, was with the Browns this season where he played in five games but was inactive for four. On his 140 snaps, some on the edge and some on the interior, he made six tackles and one sack and his Pro Football Focus grades were not good against either the run or pass.’
McDermott on Bills WR Coleman arm injury: “It could be more than just this week”
‘“Keon won’t be out there today, we’ll see where things go,” said McDermott. “We’ll take it one day at a time and see where things take us there.”‘
Ajay’s Analysis: Beane addresses interior DL, brings back Phillips, Jefferson post trade deadline
‘Phillips, who looks to make an impact with fellow DTs Dawuane Smoot and DeWayne Carter on injured reserve, will do whatever it takes to help this iteration of the Bills make it to the promise land and compete for a Super Bowl.’
Bills looking tighten bolts on run defense with Colts’ star Jonathan Taylor ready to run
‘Indianapolis benched last year’s No. 3 overall pick Anthony Richardson in favor of 39-year-old Joe Flacco as the Colts currently rank 22nd in points and total yards. The Colts have surpassed 200 yards passing once all season, which means the focal point of the game plan is to do something the Bills have been spotty at this season: stopping the run.’
Thursday’s Indianapolis Coverage
Colts need Michael Pittman to make playoffs, but can he be that player through injuries? (Indianapolis Star)
‘Once I get rolling, it’s over with’: Colts NT Grover Stewart on viral Sunday Night Football play (Indianapolis Star)
Colts get left tackle Bernhard Raimann back from concussion (Indianapolis Star)
Colts Notebook: Pittman wants no special treatment while battling back injury (Anderson Herald Bulletin)
Colts patching holes along offensive line with young talent (WTTV-TV)
Kelly’s out for Colts, Raimann’s back at practice (WTTV-TV)
Colts’ Michael Pittman Jr. battling through ‘a little dislocation’ and lingering back injury (WTTV-TV)
Anthony Richardson embraces team mentality in new role (WISH-TV)
Shane Steichen’s mentality heading into November stretch (WISH-TV)
Inside the Huddle: Colts host Buffalo Sunday at 1 p.m. (WTHR-TV)
Colts Notebook: Bernhard Raimann Passes Concussion Protocol (WFNI-FM)
Joe Flacco, Colts focused on correcting mistakes while staying confident ahead of Week 10 matchup vs. Bills (Colts.com)
Practice Notebook: Colts taking things ‘week to week’ as Michael Pittman Jr. continues battling through back injury (Colts.com)
Bills bring in defensive reinforcements with return of tackles Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson
‘“Seeing the smiles, and being actually wanted, it’s a hell of a drug, you know what I mean? You can do a lot for people when it’s in the right environment,” said Phillips, who said he’s fully healed. “I’m an acquired taste, and (the Bills) like my taste.”’
What is Amari Cooper’s status ahead of Buffalo Bills-Indianapolis Colts?
‘Cooper missed the Bills’ Week 9 game against the Miami Dolphins with a wrist injury. The veteran wideout aggravated his wrist in the Bills’ 31-10 win against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 8.’
Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass named AFC Special Teams Player of Week
‘Bass kicked a career-long 61-yard field goal as time expired, allowing the Bills to beat the Miami Dolphins 30-27. That kick, in addition to two other made field goals earlier in the game, helped Bass win AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.’
Bills bring back defensive tackles Jordan Phillips, Quinton Jefferson
‘Jefferson has bounced around the league since coming in as a former fifth-round pick (147th overall) of the Seattle Seahawks in 2016. He’s also made stops with the Los Angeles Rams, Las Vegas Raiders and New York Jets.’
Sean McDermott gives injury update on Keon Coleman
‘”We’ll just take it one day at a time and see where things take us,” McDermott said, adding “it could be more than just this week,” but that the evaluation was still ongoing.’
Tyler Bass named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
‘Bass became the ninth kicker in NFL history to kick a field goal 60-or-more yards in the final two minutes or in overtime.’