‘Since being hired as the Jets’ coach in 2021, no one has given Allen more fits than Robert Saleh. Allen’s passing yards per game drop by 11, his completion percentage by 10 and he’s thrown more interceptions in six games against Saleh’s defense than he has against other AFC East teams in 13 games over the same time period.’
BillsBeat - October 12, 2024
Setting The Table
‘That table, with the Forestville connection, will be raffled off to all who donate to the cause after the Bills game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 17. Proceeds from the money raised will go to Chautauqua County Rural Ministry in Dunkirk and JFT, Just For Today, a recovery and support agency for veterans in Harrisburg — where Mike Skelly resides.’
Saturday's New York Coverage
Jets’ new play-caller Todd Downing praises Nathaniel Hackett for his support (New York Daily News)
Todd Downing’s plan to unlock Jets’ offensive potential after ‘whirlwind’ week (New York Post)
C.J. Mosley still a Jets injury question ahead of critical Bills showdown (New York Post)
Bill Belichick thinks Jets ‘puzzling’ firing of Robert Saleh is latest sign of ‘dysfunction’ (New York Post)
Jets’ Todd Downing navigating new responsibilities as play-caller (Newsday)
Jets’ new play caller on taking over for demoted Nathaniel Hackett: ‘Most people would make it awkward’ (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets picked wrong in-house coach, host says | Expose Aaron Rodgers’ buddy (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets star explains why he deleted social media amid team chaos (Newark Star Ledger)
Todd Downing tasked with helping Aaron Rodgers and Jets’ struggling offense after ‘unique week’ (AP)
NFL great believes panic in Jets’ organization played a role in Robert Saleh’s firing (Fox News)
Jets new playcaller Todd Downing: It’s been a unique week (ESPN)
Haason Reddick holdout: Agency leaving disgruntled Jets star as impasse with team goes on, per report (CBS Sports)
Ryan Clark: Aaron Rodgers ‘Devoid’ of Great Leadership, Ability to Elevate Locker Room (SI)
Jeff Ulbrich accepts challenging double duty for head coaching debut vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Aaron Rodgers back on Jets’ injury report with Monday Night Football looming (The Sporting News)
Jets’ Week 6 Injury Report: Aaron Rodgers limited again, starting CB sidelined (The Sporting News)
Todd Downing: Jets’ offense ready to ‘answer the bell’ to get things back on track (SportsNet New York)
Gio: Nathaniel Hackett must be ‘worst employed coach in the NFL’ (WFAN-AM)
Inside the Numbers | Why Jets, IHC Jeff Ulbrich Have a Chance to Scale This Mountain (NewYorkJets.com)
Calling Plays, Todd Downing ‘Brings the Right Mindset’ to Jets’ Offense (NewYorkJets.com)
What Is Todd Downing’s Vision for the Jets Offense? (NewYorkJets.com)
DBs/Safeties Coach Marquand Manuel on Jeff Ulbrich: ‘Everyone Gets to Hear It Now’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 6 vs Bills – Friday (NewYorkJets.com)
NFL concussion protocol was followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated in Houston, league says
‘The league and the NFL Players Association said in a joint statement they reviewed reports from the unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant and booth spotters and “those reports confirm that the steps required by the league’s concussion protocol were followed.” The statement added that the protocol was “jointly” put in place by the league and the association.’
NFL-NFLPA: Bills' Allen was properly evaluated for concussion
‘”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.”‘
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.”’