Two Bills Drive

‘Since the first-play fumble, Cook has seized control of the top tailback duties, carrying a combined 45 times for 225 yards and no giveaways. He’s playing like a second-round pick. He’s playing like a guy the Bills can count on in 2024. He’s playing like he wants to be a featured part of the offense over the final five games, starting Sunday in Kansas City.’

‘“I 100% understand. I get it, and I understand,” McDermott said. “This is not an easy situation. And I, you know, it’s the hardest part for us is I’m a football coach, I’m not an investigator. And I only, we only have so much information at this point. So, we’re doing the best job we can with what we have or don’t have, mostly in this case.”’

‘Prediction: Bills 27, Chiefs 21.’

‘I don’t believe that has happened yet, but McDermott does run that risk if the season gets away from him and the team misses the playoffs. You referenced Dorsey, and that is a good example of just how fast it can happen. The Bills’ offensive players were passionate in their public support of the former offensive coordinator … until they weren’t. There was a noticeable change in tone after the loss to Cincinnati, and Dorsey coached in just one more game after that. The players know how much they’ve underachieved this season, but they’ve been in every game. If things go bad down the stretch and the losses start to get uglier, McDermott does run the risk of losing the room.’

‘Allen is ranked fourth among NFL players in total endorsement earnings for 2023 at $9 million and rising, according to estimates by Sportico. He’s now connected to some of the biggest names in corporate money and advertising dollars, signing deals with Pepsi Co/Gatorade, Nike, New Era, Gillette, Frito Lay and Verizon.’

‘In this most frustrating and agonizing of seasons for Bills fans, a bye week gives us too much time on our hands to think, argue, suffer, re-evaluate and otherwise work through our disbelief and grief.’