Archives for November 6, 2016

'The Curse can tolerate a few roller hockey and lacrosse championships. It will feast on chicken wings and settle comfortably into a six-foot snowbank. Barring a major upset in San Diego’s stadium referendum on Tuesday, Buffalo wins.'

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'Let’s explore that alternate world, in the words of Trump and in individual interviews with people who’ve worked with him or covered him…'.

'“After dealing with the earthquake and now the hurricane, it’s like Haiti can’t catch a break,” Douzable said. “There were so many houses that were built out of tents, and they were only supposed to be temporary houses. But people ended up having to stay there just because of the poverty rate and people didn’t have money to build sustainable houses. Just imagine a hurricane 4 or 5 ripping through a little tent, and that’s what you’re living in.”'

'"I feel good about Percy," coach Rex Ryan said. "I didn't say we'd play him 50 snaps, but I think we can play him some, I do.'

'By releasing him Friday, Salas could re-sign with the Bills in three weeks if he goes unclaimed. Bills coach Rex Ryan wasn't tipping his hand on whether that was indeed the Bills' plan Saturday, saying he's "not real sure," but he did raise some eyebrows when he followed up on that thought.'

'This will be the first game of the year the Bills are down both Dareus and Bryant. Their absence will mean larger roles for Adolphus Washington, Jerel Worthy and Leger Douzable. Defensive tackle Kyle Williams, who missed Friday's practice with an illness, was back on Saturday.'

'The Seahawks lead the NFL in rushing yards since the start of the 2011 season (the Bills are third). They've been No. 1 in scoring defense four years in a row, the first team in the Super Bowl era to do that. Russell Wilson became the fastest QB ever to 50 wins and has engineered 20 fourth-quarter and overtime comebacks. Paying attention, Tyrod?'

'BN: What do you like to do outside of football? PL: "Spend time with my family. My wife and I have two daughters, a 4-year-old and a 7-month-old, so that takes up pretty much all of our time."'

'This rekindles an intense college rivalry in which Taylor’s Virginia Tech Hokies defeated Wilson’s North Carolina State Wolfpack in 2009 and 2010 by the scores of 38-10 and 41-30.'

'Seahawks 13, Bills 6.'

'This will be the fourth consecutive game that Chancellor has missed due to a groin injury. Chancellor is considered to be among the best safeties in the league and has been named to the Pro Bowl four times in his career, including the last three seasons. Kelcie McCray will start in Chancellor's place on Monday night.'

'The 33-year-old former special teams ace has been a revelation this year, leading the league with nine sacks at midseason (the Bills' Week 8 loss to the Patriots was his first game without at least half a sack to his credit). In Week 5 against the Rams, he had a three-sack day.'

'"He's a great athlete, so he's able to assimilate training fast, but you can't simulate putting on pads, getting hit, running routes, in the rain," Lal said. "None of that can be replicated on your own, so there is a process of bringing someone back and bringing them back the right way, so I would say those are his challenges, really getting back into football shape.'

'"Well, I don't get those calls and I don't expect to get those calls," Taylor said. "I've had conversations with refs before games, but I don't expect those calls. If they happen, it's a plus, but I just go out there and play. It's unfortunate that sometimes I don't get those calls, but it's the nature of the game. You've got to play through that stuff."'