‘“I would say it does take the edge off,” Spector told the Gazette after practice Thursday. “Not getting any reps and getting thrown out there is still like, ‘All right, let me get settled for a second,’ and you get out there and play. Getting the reps, it makes the communication part from the get go helps you start fast, it helps you not get out there and have that first play, second play, where you’re trying to get everyone on the same page.”’
BillsBeat - September 20, 2024
Friday's Jacksonville Coverage
Jacksonville Jaguars’ Doug Pederson: MNF vs. Bills a ‘benchmark’ game; Evan Engram update (Florida Times Union)
Trevor Lawrence evaluates his play ahead of Jacksonville Jaguars’ MNF game vs. Buffalo Bills (Florida Times Union)
Jacksonville Jaguars TE Evan Engram misses Thursday practice ahead of MNF vs. Bills (Florida Times Union)
MNF is a ‘good opportunity’ for Jaguars to get back on track (WFOX-TV)
Brenton Strange steps up, Jaguars look to boost struggling offense (WTLV-TV)
Pederson Confident in the Jaguars To Step up to This “Benchmark” of Week 3 Monday Night Football (Jaguars.com)
QB Trevor Lawrence Emphasizes the Unity of the Jaguars Locker Room (Jaguars.com)
Every Play Matters for the Jaguars Monday Night Football Appearance | Quick Thoughts (Jaguars.com)
The 2-0 Bills are rolling, while the 0-2 Jaguars are roiling ahead of Monday night matchup
‘The four-time defending AFC East champion Bills have so far defied lowered expectations and validated the approach they took entering the season with a retooled, younger roster that lost six of eight captains during an offseason purge.’
Bills seek 3-0 start for 1st time since 2020 in hosting 0-2 Jaguars on Monday night
‘Key matchup: Jaguars O-Line vs. Greg Rousseau and Von Miller. Jacksonville has already allowed seven sacks, including a safety. Rousseau had three sacks in a season-opening win over Arizona. And Miller has a sack in each outing after failing to have one in 14 games, including playoffs, while coming off a torn knee ligament last season.’
Colin Cowherd gives dreadful and inaccurate take on Josh Allen
‘”He’s very coordinator-dependent,” Cowherd said on The Herd.’
The Buffalo Bills have already shut up a lot of doubters
‘And yet, here we are. The Bills are 2-0 and coming off one of their bi-annual beatdowns of the Miami Dolphins, who look like a team just trying to keep their heads above water. The New York Jets had to give everything they had just to beat the Tennessee Titans. And despite their 1-1 start, the New England Patriots are starting a journeyman backup and will be lucky to get to six wins.’
Is Buffalo Bills CB Christian Benford already better than Sauce Gardner?
‘Per PFF, Benford has a far higher coverage grade (81.3) than Gardner (49.6). Benford has also only allowed four receptions on 10 targets for 25 yards while Gardner has allowed five catches on seven targets. Benford also has an interception – Gardner does not. Benford has allowed a passer rating of 8.3 to Gardner’s 153.3.’
Orchard Park businesses hoping for zoning law changes around new Bills stadium
‘”I think that being there’s a new stadium going in, it’s important that it is rezoned around the stadium, especially for commercial use. That brings a lot of opportunity for other businesses,” said Bernadette Singer, operations manager at Prohibition 2020 at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Abbott Road. “More businesses that come, the more traffic, so that’s really good for us.”‘
Orchard Park neighbors voice potential rezoning concerns at public meeting
‘Hotels, restaurants, bars, retail stores and more could come with that change, and it would also raise the town’s building height limit in those zones from 2.5 stories to five stories.’
Bills fans share concerns over PSL prices; team says people responding ‘positively’
‘“For us to keep our seats that we’ve had for 60 years, it’s a 60-percent price increase,” said Bills fan Derek Cain.’
Bills turn to a more grounded approach with NFL defenses focused on explosive pass plays
‘”I noticed it Week 1, and Week 2 it was heavy when James (Cook) was doing all of his stuff behind us,” Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins said. “I think that the league is changing a little bit, where the league wants to see us run the ball. With being in a rhythm of running the football, it takes a lot of pressure off of us as offensive lineman.”‘
Bills announce uniform combination for MNF game vs. Jacksonville
‘The Bills will don white helmets, blue jerseys, and white pants when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Highmark Stadium.’
Orchard Park residents push back on proposed Bills stadium zoning changes: ‘We have a community here’
‘“There’s already 31 restaurants within three miles of the stadium. How many more do we need?” one resident at the meeting said Thursday.’
Bills notebook | Christian Benford and Rasul Douglas' bond leading to great play
‘”It seems like they’ve they formed a nice little bond off the field as well. And I think that’s important,” head coach Sean McDermott said. “Rasul’s been in the league a little bit longer than CB and he can share some of his wisdom with CB in how things work and the journey of an NFL corner… And I think it’s helped he ‘CB’ as well and maybe in some ways help Rasul as well just getting CB’s thoughts on some things, maybe playing specifically in this defense since he’s actually been in a little bit longer than Rasul.”‘
BillsBeat - September 19, 2024
Why the Bills' Baylon Spector is 'super excited' for opportunity at middle linebacker
‘On Wednesday, over and over, Spector talked about his preparation, circling back to the way he treats every week like he’s going to be a starter, even when that was not the case. There’s no other choice. “That’s the only way to do it,” Spector said. “If not, you would have some fall back, but you haven’t seen that here.”’