Archives for November 9, 2014

‘The winners in each category provide a good idea of what building the perfect Bill would look like…’.

‘The last time the Bills were 6-3 after nine games was in the 1999 season. Yes, back when Bill Clinton and Doug Flutie still had the No. 1 jobs, before the Bills’ last playoff game, the infamous Music City Miracle.’

‘Chiefs 23, Bills 20.’

‘Today’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs at The Ralph is Buffalo’s most meaningful November home game since 2007, when the 5-4 Bills were humbled by their old buddies from New England, 56-10, and disappeared from playoff consideration.’

‘Both Pegulas downplay the influence Kim may have because she is female, and while their point may be broadly true, the fact is that gender issues have become inflamed in the NFL, as the league has mishandled shocking instances of domestic violence committed by its players.’

‘They certainly don’t come along often for the Bills. This is just the fourth time since the turn of the century they have compiled a 5-3 record in the first half of a season. In the previous three (2002, 2008 and 2011) they failed to get to 6-3. In fact, those 5-3 records became 5-6 in 2002, 5-5 in 2008, and 5-9 in 2011.’

‘”I don’t know,” I said as I ordered another Jack Daniels from Sam Adams. “Kyle Orton is looking like a stray dog that found a loving home at quarterback, Sammy Watkins is the real deal, best receiver I’ve seen since Andre Reed, and the Bills defense keeps them in every game. I think I’m going to let down my guard and drink the Kool-Aid.”’

‘Chiefs 20, Bills 17.’

‘This year, ticket and hotel packages for the game between the Jaguars and the Cowboys started at $1,779. That price doesn’t include a flight, which tends to be a pricier part of the trip. Getting tickets through the secondary market and finding lodging on your own can bring down that price a bit, but the trip won’t be easy on the wallet.’

‘”I think that every game you lose, you look back and how you lose it doesn’t matter,” Marrone said. “At the end of the day, you lost. All of those situations are so far in the past and we try to stay in the present of what we can do now. We’re not really looking back at that.”‘

‘For way too many years now, the Bills have been trying to convince themselves, let alone all of us, that they’ve really, really, turned the corner this time. That they really are a playoff-calibre team again. Only to stop short of that corner. Every. Single. Time.’

‘Orton has been more utilitarian than brilliant in his four starts, which have produced three wins. His 104.0 passer rating speaks to his efficiency.’

What Justin Houston means when he calls his sacks ‘a group effort’ (Kansas City Star)

Chiefs-Bills scouting report (Kansas City Star)

KC Chiefs activate linebacker Joe Mays (Kansas City Star)

Chiefs activate Joe Mays from injured reserve (AP)

Chiefs activate LB Mays from short-term IR (The Sports Network)

Chiefs activate Mays, cut Franklin (The Sports Xchange)

Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills Game Preview (KCChiefs.com)

Chiefs Activate Mays from IR; Waive Franklin (KCChiefs.com)

‘Two soldiers will receive special recognition. They are Specialist Tanika Mack of the Buffalo-based 153rd Troop Command for her service during Superstorm Sandy and Staff Sgt. Ethan Hall of the 42nd Infantry Division, who earned the Combat Infantryman’s Badge during a deployment in Afghanistan.’

‘The Chiefs love to run the ball, and it’s how they win. They’re good at it. They’re 4th in the NFL in rushing attempts. When they do run, they love to do it right up the gut, ranking 3rd in the NFL at 91 attempts there. And they’re averaging a very good 4.58 yards per carry up-the-middle, 9th in the NFL.’