‘”The NFL and NFLPA have reviewed the reports from the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant and Booth Spotters and those reports confirm that the steps required by the concussion protocol were followed in the evaluation and clearance of Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen in last Sunday’s game,” the sides said in a statement. “The protocol has been jointly developed and is jointly administered by the NFL and NFLPA. Under that program the parties jointly identify, retain and train the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultants and Booth Spotters.”‘
BillsBeat - October 12, 2024
Dion Dawkins hypes Bills-Jets rivalry before 'Monday Night Football'
‘”The guys, they talk, we talk and we’re entertainers and I’m for sure an entertainer. So, I’m going to entertain it. And why not? I like tension and that’s what I do,” Dawkins said. “‘Showman is going to cause some tension cause that’s what it is. Like who wants to play when, when everybody’s friends? Like let’s push ourselves.”‘
Bills Properly Put Josh Allen Through Concussion Protocol vs. Texans, Review Finds
‘The sequence triggered scrutiny in this era of increased head-injury awareness, but the NFL and NFLPA announced Friday that the Bills handled Allen’s hit properly.’
Bills cleared of any wrongdoing after NFL investigation
‘Josh Allen was thrown to the turf after throwing a ball away where his head made hard contact with the ground and he remained on the ground after being hit. Allen was tested in the blue tent for a concussion, but only missed one play before coming back into the game. This prompted many to speculate on if Allen and the Bills broke NFL rules and allowed the star quarterback to play without being cleared. However, that has been put to bed.’
Former NFL WR says Buffalo Bills are 'the only destination' for Davante Adams
‘”To me, the only destination for him should be the Buffalo Bills,” the former Bengals star said. “He should look nowhere else. When you look as a receiver [and ask] ‘what team should I go to?’, who’s throwing me the ball? Who’s throwing me the ball? You got Josh Allen… [the Bills] throw the ball 25 times, and he’s going to get at least 15 of those targets. The Bills should be the first option and the second option.”‘
Did Josh Allen have a concussion? NFL, NFLPA address suspicions over quick return from Week 5 protocol
‘In contrast to other players who have dealt with similar contact to the head, Allen passed concussion protocol immediately and missed just one offensive play before re-entering the game. Buffalo coach Sean McDermott confirmed the quarterback had indeed not entered the program earlier this week.’
Bills buff up run defense in latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft
‘”Buffalo needs to beef up its run defense before considering big linebacker issues with Matt Milano hurt again,” Iyer writes. “Corleone can be the “don” Bills Mafia can’t refuse with his strength, pop, and quickness inside.”‘
McDermott: Correct process 'leads to winning'
‘”We talk a lot about process here, and the results sometimes is variable. If our process is right, and that’s really the root of everything we do. So a lot of the conversations this week were based on that,” said McDermott while making his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR. “I would say, a week, two weeks prior to this, lot of those process conversations were on the defensive side. Then this past week, certainly, a lot of those conversations on the offensive side, and just making sure that we’re good. And then from a staff standpoint, communication wise and just situational football-wise, making sure that our process is as air-tight as possible. That’s what leads to winning.”‘
Music venue squared away with Bills’ James Cook after filing police report over unpaid tab
‘Venu, a music venue on W. Chippewa Street, released a statement Friday that characterized Cook leaving without paying last month as an accident. The 25-year-old Pro Bowler was “very polite and respectful” while handing the situation and is welcome back, Venu added.’
Bills-Jets Monday night matchup to air on 13WHAM ABC
‘It was originally scheduled to air on ESPN only.’
BillsBeat - October 11, 2024
Inside the Bills: Can more '12' personnel get Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox going?
‘“I know that was talked about a lot, I think, by the media,” McDermott said Wednesday. “You know, ‘Hey, they’re going to go two tight ends over here and this and that.’ I get it. I mean, that’s the natural thought. What really happens inside may be exactly that, or sometimes a blend of that, right? So I can’t say that hasn’t materialized because Dalton’s only in his second year.”’
PlayAction column: Bills expecting Jets to try to get anemic running game going
‘The run game ranks 32nd in the NFL at just 80 yards a game. That is despite the fact the Jets have a star talent in running back Breece Hall, who ranked fourth in the NFL last season in yards from scrimmage. The Jets also have a promising 235-pound backup in rookie Braelon Allen, a fourth-round pick from Wisconsin.’
Bills notebook: 'Who wants to play when everybody's friends?' Buffalo prepares for rival Jets
‘“I would say the passion, man, like why there’s so much tension is, I feel like there’s a lot of passion from both teams,” Dawkins said. “There’s a lot of passion from their line and our o-line. So, they do a good job, running around and chasing after the quarterback and making guys uncomfortable. When it comes down to it, like, that’s what football is. The d-line’s supposed to go out there and make our quarterback uncomfortable.”’
He has just 3 catches in 2024: Can Bills find a way to utilize their high-priced TE?
‘We are now one season and five games into the Kincaid-Knox pairing, and no one really knows what the Bills are doing, though one thing is perfectly clear: Knox is the forgotten man in the passing game.’
Samuel returns, Cook, Shakir, Oliver sidelined, Johnson, Bernard out of NC jersey at Bills' Thursday practice
‘Fellow WR Khalil Shakir remained sidelined with an ankle injury he sustained during Buffalo’s Week 4 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, while running back James Cook missed his second straight day of practice with a foot/toe injury.’