‘Diggs, who was the state’s No. 1-ranked recruit out of high school, chose to stay home and play for the University of Maryland, declining offers from USC, Florida and Ohio State, among others.’
BillsBeat - September 22, 2023
Bills sign A.J. Klein to practice squad
‘Klein was claimed off waivers by the Bills last November and appeared in six games.’
BillsBeat - September 21, 2023
Mark Gaughan: Brace yourselves, Bills O-line, the murderer's row of D-lines awaits
‘Next week, Miami arrives with Christian Wilkins, who Pro Football Focus ranks as the eighth best defensive tackle in the NFL, plus defensive ends Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips. After that, it’s Jacksonville Pro Bowl edge rusher Josh Allen, followed by the Giants’ elite defensive tackle duo of Dexter Lawrence and Leonard Williams, both in the top 12 at their position. New England has inside-outside studs in Christian Barmore and Matthew Judon. Ditto for Tampa Bay with Vita Vea and Shaq Barrett.’
Josh Allen downplays his Bills-record 11th AFC Offensive Player of Week award
‘“I was surprised,” Allen said. “I didn’t think stats were that great.”’
12 former Bills among nominees for Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2024
‘The list consists of 94 offensive players, 62 defensive players and 17 special teams players. The list of nominees will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November and 15 finalists in January.’
Micah Hyde, Leonard Floyd, two other Bills to sit out practice Wednesday
‘Not practicing will be safety Micah Hyde (hamstring), defensive end Leonard Floyd (foot), tight end Dawson Knox (back) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (illness). Linebacker Terrel Bernard will be limited (lower leg).’
Rod Watson: Bills stadium project could use more frequent – and more public – diversity reports
‘For instance, she said, after a meeting of community stakeholders, Gilbane/Turner agreed to solicit local firms to do community outreach and compliance work, and she said local companies have reported being interviewed by the management team after responding to those requests for proposals. The fact that an out-of-town firm was hired to do outreach has been a sore point with both Baskin and local companies – and one that could have, and should have, been avoided in the first place. This move could help rectify that mistake.’
Ed Oliver has been a menace for Bills defense, is living up to his big contract
‘Oliver played outstanding in the loss to the Jets and the victory over Raiders. He has totaled eight QB pressures with one sack and two QB hits, has six total tackles, five of which were considered by Pro Football Focus as “stops,” meaning a tackle that constituted a “failure” for the offense.’
Buffalo Bills news: Josh Allen AFC player of the week, Micah Hyde and Dawson Knox sit out
‘Allen completed 31 of 37 passes for 274 yards and three touchdowns in Buffalo’s 38-10 victory. Obviously, that’s a heck of a day, but there have been times when Allen won this award where he was putting up 400 yards passing and four or five touchdowns.’
Raiders’ Davante Adams blasts Buffalo Bills safety for ‘unnecessary’ hit in blow out loss
‘“Was it unnecessary? Completely. Obviously,” Adams told reporters. “And depending on how you look at it – certain players play a certain way too. Some people (are) out of control. They fly around. They don’t really have much true purpose out there. Playing a half field on one side and you run over and hit somebody in the head on the other side of the field.”’
Four players miss Wednesday’s Bills practice; Allen honored as AFC OPOW
‘Before practice, head coach Sean McDermott revealed that safety Micah Hyde (hamstring), edge rusher Leonard Floyd (ankle), tight end Dawson Knox (back) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (illness) would all be held out of Wednesday’s session. However, all but Phillips appeared on the practice field, albeit as non-participants. Hyde was sporting a wrap on his leg while jogging from drill to drill during positional work, Floyd spent some time with his fellow defensive linemen, and Knox worked on the exercise bike.’
Bills offensive line looks to carry momentum against Commanders front coming off seven-sack game
‘The Commanders have 10 sacks in two games, with three from defensive end Montez Sweat. On the other side, former No. 2 overall pick Chase Young registered 1.5 sacks in his first game of the year after injuries limited him to 12 over the previous two seasons.’
Thursday's Washington Coverage
The Commanders have reasons for optimism. But some areas still need work. (Washington Post)
Bieniemy’s misdirection, creativity fuel resurgence in Commanders screen game (Washington Times)
The Commanders didn’t cut the Cheese(man), but BMitch & Finlay think he’s been put on notice (WJFK-FM)
Junkies: Rick Snider explains his story that the Commanders ‘now have some ballers’ (WJFK-FM)
Junkies: Rick Snider explains his comp of Sam Howell to Sonny Jurgensen and Billy Kilmer (WJFK-FM)
Commanders quarterback Sam Howell ready for the challenge of facing the Buffalo Bills (WJLA-TV)
Game-changing turnovers play critical role in Washington’s 2-0 start (Commanders.com)
Practice notes | Commanders prepare to take on ‘elite’ Bills team (Commanders.com)
Commanders-Bills Week 3 injury report (Commanders.com)
Davante Adams slams Bills’ Taylor Rapp for helmet-to-helmet hit: ‘Out of control
‘“Was it unnecessary? Completely, obviously,” Adams said, according to ESPN. “But, certain players play a certain way, too. Some people, out of control, they fly around, they don’t really have much true purpose out there. I mean, playing a half field on one side, you run over and hit somebody in the head on the other side of the field.”‘
Raiders All-Pro Davante Adams rips Bills DB for hit: That's why you're 'not on the field'
‘”Certain players play a certain way too. Some people, out of control, they fly around, they don’t really have much true purpose out there. I mean, playing a half field on one side, you run over and hit somebody in the head on the other side of the field,” Adams added.’