Archives for October 2015

'It’s probably too late to appeal to NFL officials for a common-sense ruling in time for Sunday’s game. But it’s an issue the league ought to address — especially if it plans to reinstate the blackout rule after this season. The Bills belong to all of western New York, and it ought to be easier for fans here to view this game.'

'Channel 4 (WIVB) in Buffalo is televising the game to Buffalonians. Even if your Canadian cable or satellite provider carries that channel — as most in Central and Northern Ontario do — the game will be blacked out.'

'“We have a great relationship with the league and they understand the media landscape is changing in terms of consumption. As they started to think about that evolution, we had an ongoing dialogue about what is the next stage of the live broadcast experience,” Fuchs said.'

'The Bills opened with games of 27, 32 and 41 points but have scored only 10, 14 and 21 in the last three weeks.'

'It didn’t take long for Rex Ryan to get questioned in Buffalo.'

'Aided with added padded protection, Spurs' No 5 appeared unscathed from the hit but his face suggested he wasn't expecting a collision with as much clout.'

'The Bills have plenty of other concerns, particularly at receiver with the playing status of starters Sammy Watkins and Percy Harvin uncertain.'

'"My body feels good," Taylor said Tuesday in London at a team public relations function. "I'm looking forward to getting back out there practicing."'

'Mills started 29 games for the Chicago Bears in 2013 and '14. He was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad on September 17.'

'Mills, 24, was a fifth round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears out of Louisiana Tech. Mills has started in 29 career games, all with the Bears.'

'In need of the roster spot, the Bills elected to end Goodwin's season. He ends the year with just 24 yards on two receptions, a year after only gaining 42 yards on one reception. The former third-round pick has been consistently injured, and has fell down the depth chart as a result.'

'“I know the sky is falling down in Buffalo because we’ve lost three games,” Ryan said. “We’re three and three, losing to two undefeated teams and one that’s tied for first place. So I’m kind of glad we’re not there. Because you don’t need to be around the negatives. We’ve got to fix things, we recognize that. It wasn’t our plan to be 3-3, but that’s where we’re at. We’ve got to get better. This is going to be a week where we can get better and we need to.”'

'Marquise Goodwin's season is over after his second rib injury this season. Meanwhile Buffalo added to their offensive tackle position after Seantrel Henderson suffered a concussion last Sunday.'

'Bills’ general manager Doug Whaley is desperately scanning the waiver wire for healthy wideouts with four injured and only three — Robert Woods, Chris Hogan and kick returner Denarius Moore — definitely available for the Jags.'

'To hold back the 6-foot-6, 292-pound Mario Williams is lunacy and, as Williams hinted, an awful business investment. Not many defensive gurus tap the brakes on a 10-year pro with 93 career sacks, one who dumped New York’s Rashad Jennings like Tuesday’s trash and proved all training camp he's still in elite physical condition. Whatever the alignment — 3-4 or 4-3 — Ryan must think about the pass rush above all else with Williams, Jerry Hughes and Marcell Dareus. Too often against Cincinnati, they were asked to read, react, two-gap or drop.'