‘Will the Jets get a long-term bump by firing Saleh? History says no, but the Bills, a team with its own set of problems, should be on high alert. There is legitimacy to an initial interim coach bump – it tends to energize the building but it is fleeting.’
BillsBeat - October 9, 2024
Jim Kubiak: What happened to Josh Allen? It wasn't the Texans defense, or the Bills receivers. Take a look
‘There were physical miscalculations, as well, as too much out-of-system freelancing led to Allen’s ineffectiveness. In most cases, plays weren’t the problem, but rather a failure in the philosophical approach and the basic execution.’
Paging Curtis Samuel, are you there? Need at WR tops Bills' questions vs Jets
‘The Bills handed Samuel a contract that guaranteed him more than $15 million when he signed it in March, and his salary cap hit for 2024 is $3.405 million, the 10th-highest on the team. Part of the reason was because Samuel had his best NFL season in 2020 when he was with the Panthers and Brady was the OC.’
Buffalo Bills star pokes fun at Jets after team fires head coach Robert Saleh
‘Based on his feelings about the Jets, it should come as no surprise that Dawkins poked fun at the team after they fired head coach Robert Saleh on Tuesday. Dawkins went to X, formerly Twitter, and shared a brief message.’
Former first-round pick Lewis Cine's fresh start with Bills comes with switch to linebacker
‘“You just need the right opportunity, the right timing, the right people and all that,” Cine told the Gazette. “I’ve had to be patient ever since I got in the NFL, but I’m not pointing fingers. I’m not boo-hooing, I’m not going to blame anything outside of myself and some unfortunate things that happened very early on. All I can do is take this new journey, take this new clean slate and just not look back.”’
Neuroscientist wants the NFL to investigate Josh Allen’s apparent head injury, despite the QB passing a concussion check
‘“As Josh Allen was going down, you see he is raising his left arm to protect his head, which is a very natural movement when you’re falling like that, and then after his head bounces so high off the ground, that arm goes limp and you see his wrist catch against the ground which can break your wrist.”‘
Buffalo Bills' path to AFC East title is clear as ever after Jets fire Robert Saleh
‘All the distractions and disfunction could end up benefitting the Bills. With a win, they will go to 4-2 and have a two game-lead over the Jets and the Miami Dolphins heading into Week 7. The Dolphins also don’t have a starting-caliber quarterback, as Tua Tagovailoa is dealing with a head injury. If the Bills get two games ahead of everyone else in the division, they’ll have the division all but wrapped up.’
Opinion: On the same page?
‘While yelling about the merits of running the ball backed up at your own three-yard line with 32 seconds to go rather than throwing three-straight passes, I think a decent question to ponder is, what the objective was for the Bills’ decision makers in that moment?’
Opinion: Wandering thoughts: A weekend from hell
‘The “everyone eats” slogan is kind of dead after the past two games, as the wide receiver room has turned into more of passengers than capable of making plays.’
'Every day is an opportunity to be creative': Buffalo Bills wide receiver teams up with Crayola for surprise
‘“Every day is an opportunity to be creative,” said Hollins. “You’re never too young or too old to be creative.”’
BillsBeat - October 8, 2024
Upon Further Review: Third downs have become a big trouble spot for the Bills' defense
‘The Houston Texans on Sunday faced third down 16 times at NRG Stadium, and gained the necessary yardage for a first down eight times. What’s more troubling for the Bills is that nine of those third downs were classified as “long,” meaning the Texans needed to gain 7 yards or more to move the chains. Houston did so five times in those situations.’
Ty Johnson takes over as No. 2 running back for Bills in loss to Texans
‘Starter James Cook led the position by playing 36 of the team’s 61 offensive snaps (59%), but behind him, Ty Johnson moved into the No. 2 role ahead of rookie Ray Davis.’
Joe Brady watch: The Bills' three-receiver sets were stunningly futile vs. Texans
‘The Buffalo Bills’ performance in the three wide receiver personnel group against the Houston Texans was stunningly futile and the worst of Josh Allen’s career. Allen completed just 3 of 20 passes for 76 yards with three wideouts on the field. The 49-yard catch-and-run touchdown pass to Keon Coleman came out of 11 personnel. The Bills ran the ball pretty well out of big personnel, with Alec Anderson on the field as the sixth offensive lineman, effectively as a jumbo tight end. The Bills ran 13 times for 79 yards, a 6.1-yard average, with Anderson on the field. It was one of the few tactics that worked vs. Houston.’
Position grades: Bills passes draw blanks outside the numbers vs. the blitz
‘Josh Allen was just 6 of 24 passing outside the numbers for 77 yards, according to Buffalo News charting. It’s an illustration of the lack of success the Bills had getting the ball to their outside receivers.’
Alan Pergament: CBS' Eagle, Davis entertain but they could have had a stronger ending
‘You can’t say CBS’ No. 2 NFL team didn’t make the Bills’ 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans entertaining. The announcing team had a very strong game, even if there was one huge oversight at the end.’