‘That means reconsidering the profile he and defensive coordinator Bobby Babich use for what they’re looking for at some positions. It means finding a way to get better at man coverage. It means revising the blitz plan and making it better.’
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Amari Cooper came to Bills with high expectations, but was least-used WR in final games
‘But in the end, Cooper proved to be wholly underwhelming and while general manager Brandon Beane on Thursday tried to make the case that he did make a difference, where’s the proof of that?’
Bills’ James Cook addresses refs, has perfect response on Super Bowl rooting interest
‘“At the end of the day, you’ve got to come in there ready to go. F— that ref s—. You got to come in there ready to go (and) ready to play. Don’t give a ref nothing to call,” Cook said.’
Biggest takeaways from Buffalo Bills GM end-of-season press conference
‘“We’re frustrated, we want to win and all that’s doing is making our chip bigger. We’ll reset, we’ll recalibrate, not make any rash decisions, and over the next few weeks and couple months shape what the next team will look like, and it’ll be a new team.”’
Beane, McDermott: Bills to keep "kicking the door" as they prepare for long offseason
‘“The further you go as you face the better competition, teams are going to try and, as we do, we try and attack teams’ weaknesses with our strengths, and they do that. And you’re never going to be, with the (salary) cap. you’re never going to be strong in all spots. But I think there’s some areas that maybe some of it in that game was we didn’t play as well in a certain spot, or maybe they found something. I don’t think it was always the same thing.”‘
Bills plan to take another crack at Chiefs, Super Bowl without making drastic changes
‘“I’ve heard it told to me by multiple people that have been in this league longer than I have, keep kicking the door, keep kicking the door and you’re going to knock it down and that is my mentality, that is our mentality,” Beane said. “We are not giving in, we’re not. We’re frustrated, we want to win and all that’s doing is making our chip bigger.”’
This 102-year-old Buffalo Bills fan hasn't lost faith: 'We'll get 'em next year!'
‘Mansfield, who also is known as “Rocker,” owns the home, truck and snowmobile in Bloomfield that he decked out in Buffalo Bills red, white and blue colorsand logo, which in 2020 drew national attention. While he, too, is sad at what happened Sunday and how it happened — don’t get him started on the referees’ calls that didn’t go the Bills’ way — the sign posted on the fence out front of his house sums it up: “Billieve.”‘
Bills GM Brandon Beane still upset over controversial Josh Allen call in AFC Championship loss
‘“It’s frustrating, there’s only so much I can say. We work with the league to try to get clarity and I’ll give them credit, they’ve taken our calls, they’ve sent video and things like that,” Beane said.’
Bills coach McDermott upbeat about future despite falling short yet again of Super Bowl berth
‘“I’d rather be in the position we’re in, where we’re continually knocking on the door,” he added. “If you keep doing the right thing, eventually that door will open.”’
Bills GM Brandon Beane discusses controversial 4th-down play in AFC title game: 'He got that'
‘”It’s frustrating,” he said, per SI.com. “There’s only so much I can say. We work with the league to try to get clarity. I’ll give them credit. They’ve taken our calls. They’ve sent video and things like that. If you’re talking about like the fourth-down play, I feel like [Allen] got that. I still feel like he got that. I felt that in the moment and nothing has changed my mind on that.”‘
Bills GM believes Josh Allen converted on fourth-down keeper in loss to Chiefs despite NFL's explanation
‘”It’s frustrating,” Beane told reporters on Thursday. “You know, there’s only so much I can say. We work with the league to try to get clarity, and I’ll give them credit, they’ve taken our calls, they’ve sent video and things like that.”‘
'F--- that ref s---': Why Bills' James Cook isn't blaming officials for loss to Chiefs in AFC Championship
‘It’s honorable that Cook isn’t quick to blame the refs for the Bills’ postseason loss. Or maybe he saw all of the fines that Texans players racked up following their divisional-round loss. Championship Sunday was certainly a gut punch for the Bills, who put together an incredible 2024 season — headlined by Allen’s MVP-level play. The Bills now have the most regular-season wins (61) in a five-year span without a Super Bowl appearance.’
Bills’ Sean McDermott Had Honest Message About Questionable Calls in AFC Title Game
‘Speaking with the media on Thursday, Bills coach Sean McDermott was asked about the impact of the officiating on the result of Buffalo’s 32–29 defeat in the conference title game. McDermott made clear he didn’t think the refs were responsible for the Bills’ loss.’
Bills GM Says Team Has Been in Talks With NFL About Calls in AFC Title Game
‘”It’s frustrating,” Beane said. “There’s only so much I can say. We work with the league to try to get clarity and I’ll give them credit—they’ve taken our calls, they’ve sent videos and things like that.”‘
Bills’ James Cook Had Blunt Take on Chiefs-Refs Narrative in AFC Title Loss
‘“I’m going to give you the most realest answer I can ever give you, bro,” Cook said. “At the end of the day, bro, as a man you got to come in there ready to go. F— that ref s—. You feel me? Like, straight up. You gotta come in that b—- ready to go, ready to play. Don’t give a ref nothing to call.”’