Two Bills Drive

‘Allen, accompanied by fiancée Hailee Steinfeld, became the first Buffalo Bills player since running back Thurman Thomas in 1991 to win MVP and third Bills player overall (running back O.J. Simpson won in 1973).’

‘Burrow, who recovered from wrist surgery, won in a landslide, taking 31 first-place votes and 370 points. Hamlin received three first-place votes and 86 total points.’

‘That honor went to Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson. Brady finished fifth in the voting among the five finalists – a group that also included Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, who finished second behind Johnson, followed by Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio. Johnson received 29 first-place votes and a total of 364 points. Brady finished with 73 total points, including two first-place votes.’

‘Safety Justin Reid: “There was a pressure earlier in the game we set this play up for, and I actually (rushed) free on that play, too, and Josh was able to scramble around and still get the football off. We just gave him different looks throughout the game, and sometimes you show it, and sometimes you rush.”’

‘Katherine Fitzgerald: I’m on the NFLPA’s side here – seeing what players go through in the grind of a 17-game season is already so much. Eighteen games is a huge ask, and I think they need to be firm in their negotiations. An extra bye week feels like it should be a given. Owners also should budge on other health- and safety-related things. The turf-versus-grass debate is ongoing, and should be brought up. Pie-in-the-sky ask is to lobby for more expansive health care.’

‘I also have had just one (1) beignet, and I am looking to rectify that as soon as possible. I am a messy eater when it comes to powdered sugar, having once spilled an entire powdered waffle on myself at Seabreeze Amusement Park during Bills training camp, so I will be wearing a napkin as a bib accordingly. That’s growth.’

‘Just imagine what it would have been like for companies looking to engage with fans and customers had the Bills made it to the Super Bowl. When the Bills were eliminated from the playoffs, opportunities were lost both on the brand and media sides in Western New York.’