‘”Some things they are looking whether a craft beer, or a pizza log or something different it may just be one more stand over , so we are working with the bills for ways finding capabilities to get the fans back to their seats in an effective time,” said Altomare.’
BillsBeat - September 14, 2023
Sean McDermott defends Terry Pegula amid racism allegation: ‘That is not the man I know’
‘“In the six years, six now going on seven years that I’ve known Terry Pegula, that is not his character and that’s not the man that I know,” McDermott said when asked about the controversy before Wednesday’s walk-through practice.’
‘We feel it and we know it’: Bills QB Josh Allen joins NFLPA push for grass fields
‘“The way our bodies feel after turf games, after turf practices for that matter, it’s significantly different than on grass,” Allen added. “You can bring up all the statistics for this and that but as players we feel it and we know it. … Our new stadium is going to have grass and looking forward to that day. But got to figure out a way for everyone to get grass.”’
Sheriff’s Office, Orchard Park Police encourage Bills fans to have parking plan
‘“The message is, some people are going to have to change their routines,” said Chief Tim Carney with the Erie County Sheriff’s Office. “I know that there have been people going out there for 30 years and park in the same spot, and eat the same meal, and walk in through the same gate, and people are just going to have to realize that that’s going to have to change over the next few years”‘
McDermott responds to Pegula allegations in lawsuit against the NFL
‘”In the six years, six years going on seven years that I’ve known Terry Pegula that’s, that is not his character and that’s not the man that I know,” McDermott said.’
McDermott stresses the need for Bills to reset
‘”You have to have the mental ability to reset and get yourself back as soon as possible. That’s just not a personal thing or a selfish thing. That’s what your teammates need the very next play because if you’re mentally hijacked, the very next play you’re not being the teammate that they need.”‘
Bills home opener: Here's what you need to about parking and traffic around the stadium
‘If you are planning to attend the Buffalo Bills’ game against the Raiders on Sunday, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office and the Buffalo Bills are reminding people about the changes in parking and traffic patterns in place on game day.’
Bills’ Sean McDermott praises Christian Benford for touchdown-saving tackle
‘“Those are the plays that you should show to kids when you are trying to teach,” said McDermott. “I’ve got young kids trying to teach them this is how you play the game. This is how you live your life. He outworked people. The result of it was it saved us four points.”’
Allen, McDermott focused on overcoming turnover woes in Week 2
‘”Just like any other athlete, we try to attack the problem from a lot of different angles and help Josh as much as we can,” McDermott explained. “There’s a piece where he has to do it on his own, too. We can only do so much, and then he has to make the adjustment on his own as well. This game and this team mean a lot to him and [Monday night’s] game he wants back, like we all do. So I just know when he’s had situations like before, he’s reset, rebounded and come out better the next game. That’s what we’re focused on now.”‘
McDermott senses urgency for Allen to cut down on turnovers
‘Last year, Allen threw fourteen interceptions, the second most of his career. Him protecting the ball and making smart decisions with it are conversations he continues to have with Head coach Sean McDermott.’
'Excited to get back out on the field' | Bills prepare for home opener against Las Vegas
‘”[McDaniels] has a history of going against the Bills and us against him and his offensive system,” Bills head coach Sean McDermott said to the media this week. “He does a great job, extremely smart, does a great job game-planning.”‘
BillsBeat - September 13, 2023
Allen blames man in mirror after brutal loss
‘After an NFL-leading 19 turnovers last season, clearly, an entire offseason’s worth of talk about taking care of the football — not to mention avoiding hits — went out the window. Allen was sacked five times, which you can credit a lot of to an excellent Jets defensive line and a Bills o-line with some new faces and question marks, but he also took some brutal hits on scrambles downfield, particularly when it may have been wise to seek the sideline or slide.’
Upon Further Review: Stefon Diggs was brilliant, but Bills lacked second receiving option against Jets
‘Davis ran 47 pass routes, according to analytics website Pro Football Focus, which was 94% of the team’s passing plays. He was targeted just four times, and finished with 32 receiving yards, which was an average of 0.68 yards per route run. By comparison, Diggs finished with 2.22 yards per route run. As usual, Davis’ average depth of target was deep, at 18.8 yards. Again, by comparison, Diggs was at 10.7.’
Mark Gaughan: Bills leaned on 12 personnel and it kinda worked
‘And despite all the justifiable teeth-gnashing over the outcome of the game, the strategy actually mostly worked for the Bills. Josh Allen completed 17 of 23 passes for 162 yards with one touchdown and one interception out of 12 personnel.’
Ken Dorsey Watch vs. Jets: '12' personnel plan was prevalent
‘The Bills’ use of 12 personnel was 66% in Week 1. The top teams in the NFL in 12 personnel usage last year were Seattle (30%), Green Bay (30%) and Kansas City (28%), according to Football Outsiders. If you count both 12 and 13 personnel, the top “tight end” teams last year were Seattle (41%), Kansas City (38%) and Tennessee (38%).’