Archives for November 2015

'“I don’t believe he’s going to be able to help us the rest of this year,” said a disappointed Ryan. “It’s unfortunate because I know nobody has tried to get out here more than he has. It just hasn’t responded.”'

'The Bills can run the football against almost any defensive front and be productive, but there has to be a greater balance between the production they get from each part of their attack. More yards through the air will be necessary to penetrate a very stingy Kansas City defense.'

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'“I like him, because he’s a versatile guy,” Ryan said of Carrington. “He can play inside, he can play outside. He can do a lot of different things. He’s a good player.”'

'They’ve hit the soft part of their schedule. The Bills come into Sunday’s game with a 5-5 record – making them the only team remaining on the Chiefs’ schedule with a record of at least .500. After Buffalo, Kansas City has games against Oakland (4-6), San Diego (2-8), Baltimore (3-7), Cleveland and the Raiders again. Four of those six games will be played at Arrowhead Stadium, where the Chiefs enjoy one of the best home-field advantages in the NFL.'

'“I get it, that is what everybody assumed,” Ryan said when asked about his blitz-happy nature. “Look, I assumed it, too, that we were going to be further along. But there are times when you’re trying to understand your players, understand fully what they can do and things like that. I don’t know if you necessarily get it all wrapped up initially through training camp.”'

'Though coach Rex Ryan wouldn't formally rule out Williams, he said the possibility doesn't appear realistic. Ryan didn't reveal the exact nature of the injury but noted he doesn't expect Williams to miss more than one game.'

'Rookie cornerbacks Ronald Darby of the Bills and Marcus Peters of the Chiefs are both having terrific seasons. Each will be given serious consideration for the league’s Defensive Rookie of the Year.'

'Hughes is the lone healthy defensive lineman for the Bills. Marcell Dareus injured his knee against the Patriots and was limited in practice. He should be able to play on Sunday.'

'Bills 17, Chiefs 13.'

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'The Chiefs are, as Ryan pointed out, “hot,” having won four games in a row. They’ve beaten the Bills in each of the last two seasons at Ralph Wilson Stadium. This time, they have the additional advantage of playing at Arrowhead Stadium, among the loudest venues in the NFL.'

'"We've got to find ways to get him the football," Ryan said, "because he is that talented and that’s a challenge to our staff. Even our quarterback. Let’s get Sammy Watkins involved more and regardless of what people play because he is such a talent. It’s almost like, if you don’t use LeSean McCoy, that’s a mistake."'

'“Look, I made a mistake tying into what was effective the year before, running similar defenses to what they had done the year before,” he said.'

'Taylor isn’t the answer. I know what the statistics say. He’s the sixth-rated passer in the NFL and hasn’t thrown an interception since the Giants game. But passer rating doesn’t tell the full story.'