‘”[Khalil Shakir] is the best,” Allen said. “If you go back to last year [we] started utilizing him more in the second half of the season. On top of that, he’s a Mountain West guy so that’s a plus (Shakir played at Boise State in college, and Allen played at Wyoming – both Mountain West schools). He works his tail off, he does all the little things the right way. If you watch him when he doesn’t get the ball, he’s always one of the first ones following it, he’s always one of the first ones helping somebody up off the ground, and he’s a football player above all else.”‘
BillsBeat - November 8, 2024
‘Everybody eats’ mantra key to Bills offensive success
‘First-year Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady is already gaining interest from other teams in need of a head coach, and with his offense currently ranked third in total points scored, it’s not hard to see why.’
Bills seemingly dodge bullet with Keon Coleman injury
‘Coleman was working to the side with trainers on Thursday without a wrap or brace on his wrist, nor was he in a red non-contact jersey. So even if he is unavailable on Sunday against the Colts, it looks as if Coleman won’t be missing for the long-term if he misses any time at all.’
Keon Coleman doesn't practice for second-straight day Thursday
‘Coleman was officially listed as a non-participant for the second day in-a-row.’
Bar-Bill tavern prepares for large crowds ahead of Bills’ home games
‘The family-owned business has been open in East Aurora for 57 years and has since expanded to include takeout and two other locations, one in Clarence and one in Rochester. During Bills home game weekends, the restaurant can expect to make around 14,000 chicken wings for local Bills fans and fans from all over alike.’
Bills receiver room plagued by injuries
‘The team’s rookie receiver, Keon Coleman, who suffered a wrist/hand injury against the Dolphins in Week 9, did not practice on Thursday for the second straight day. However, Coleman was seen on the field for the stretching portion of practice and did participate in some work off to the sideline with trainers.’
Bills' Dion Dawkins to launch new cereal at Penfield Wegmans
‘Dion Dawkins, Buffalo’s star offensive tackle, is planning a special visit Tuesday to Wegmans on Route 441 in Penfield from 5-6 p.m.’
BillsBeat - November 7, 2024
Bills run it back at defensive tackle, re-signing Jordan Phillips and Quinton Jefferson
‘“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.”’
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.’