Archives for September 2015

'"I think regardless of where people have us pegged, whether it's first or last or somewhere in the middle, that doesn't change our approach," Luck said before turning his attention to facing the Bills. "It's always a good measuring stick to go up against a good unit. And we'll see what we're made of."'

'Expect Luck to target whichever receiver — Johnson or T.Y. Hilton — is matched up against rookie CB Ronald Darby, who is starting in place of Leodis McKelvin (broken ankle). Darby struggled covering Panthers Kelvin Benjamin and Steelers Martavis Bryant in preseason.'

'Dareus' deal, at least on the surface, has a higher attainable value than Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, whose $100 million deal over six years now makes him the third-highest paid defensive player. Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston signed a six-year, $101 million deal in July.'

'Linebacker IK Enemkpali reportedly is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.'

'Colts 19-16.'

'“My preparation and approach to the game has been the same since I came into the league,” he said that day. “Whether I was behind Joe (Flacco) or not. I have always prepared as if I was the starter. Because you never know when that happens. When an injury could happen and you have to go in the game you don’t want the level of play to fall off from the head guy to the next guy. So as far as my approach, my attention to detail throughout a weekly basis has been the same and I am going to continue to that approach moving forward.'

'“Marcell Dareus is a tremendous player and we feel he has a great opportunity to reach his potential as a player and leader here with the Buffalo Bills,” said Bills General Manager Doug Whaley. “Throughout this process, we wanted Marcell to remain a Buffalo Bill for the long-term and he made it clear to us that he wanted to continue his career in Buffalo. I commend Bills Senior Vice President of Football Administration Jim Overdorf and Todd France, Marcell Dareus’ agent, for completing this deal before the start of the 2015 season. I also thank Terry and Kim Pegula for being committed to our philosophy of retaining an All-Pro talent like Marcell Dareus.”'

'O’Leary rejoins the team after being released on September 8. O’Leary started in 40 of his 54 games played over four years at Florida State, on his way to becoming the school’s all-time leader among tight ends in receptions (114), yards (1,591) and touchdowns (18). In 2014, the 6-3, 252-pound tight end was named first-team AP All-American, first-team All-ACC and won the John Mackey Award for the nation's best tight end.'

'Bills head coach Rex Ryan has won more than 83 percent of his season openers as an NFL head coach.'

Colts 20, Bills 17

' “We missed some time this summer (and a chance to build chemistry),” Roman said. “But I really like this group of skill players.It’s hard (for opponents) to say ‘We’re just going to double this guy’ or ‘take this guy away’. I don’t think teams can do that and not have to worry about what they might have to deal with."'

'“Just another NFL quarterback to me,” safety Aaron Williams said Wednesday, as the Bills began preparing in earnest for Sunday’s season-opener against Luck and the Indianapolis Colts at Ralph Wilson Stadium. “He’s really good at what he does. He manages the game really well, but, I mean, you know, we’ve faced quarterbacks like this before.'

'“But you know what? It’s still your first start. I think it’s going to be butterflies, excitement, nervousness. That’s part of it, and that’s expected. But you go out there and do it, kid, because he’s cool, he’s ready for this day and his teammates are ready to support him.”'

'“I feel comfortable,” McCoy said. “I’m not sure I’ll be exactly 100 percent, but I feel good enough to go out there and compete.”'

'Bills 27, Colts 20.'