Archives for December 18, 2016

'Of a seemingly failed promise to make the postseason the last two years,Ryan conceded, “You think that you’re making strides, but then obviously it hasn’t been good enough to get us into the playoffs. That’s (a) frustrating thing. I think the work ethic’s there. You’re trying to make improvements to get there, but we just haven’t made enough yet.”'

'The Bills' game plan figures to feature McCoy early and often. The Browns' run defense ranks 31st in the NFL, allowing 146.2 yards per game. As mentioned above, McCoy should surpass 1,000 rushing yards on the season and will have a great opportunity to put up some gaudy numbers.'

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'In coach Rex Ryan’s two seasons, the Bills have beaten just two playoff teams ­– the Houston Texans last year and the New England Patriots this year. In that game, New England started a rookie, third-string quarterback who was placed on injured reserve the next day. Here’s a good topic of conversation for your friends: See if you agree on what the Bills’ best win this season is. Chances are, “none of the above” becomes a popular choice.'

'Sadly, Dareus has become a symbol of this misbegotten Bills franchise — full of bluster and promise but ultimately flawed and aimless, overpriced but without any discernible plan for getting things right in the long run.'

'"Luckily I had a great football season, so we ended up making a highlight tape. In my high school, football wasn’t taken too serious. The head coach of the football team didn’t work at the school or anything. So we switched coaches going into my senior year.'

'Thomas isn’t a good left offensive tackle. He’s a great one. He is, arguably, one of the very best to play the position. And he has performed at that lofty level for a team with a 47-110 record since he arrived in Cleveland from Wisconsin as the third overall pick of the ’07 NFL Draft.'

'"Shovelers can shovel snow throughout the day on Saturday and into the night into Sunday if needed," the post said. The post said shovelers will be given breaks for lunch and dinner in a warming area and a complimentary Bills football game ticket will be given to those who shovel for four hours or longer.'

' I mean, what’s the risk? Missing the playoffs? Buffalo does that now with the efficiency of a Swiss watch. Alienating the fans? Check out the $6 tickets for the Browns and Dolphins games on StubHub for a gauge on December apathy.'

'Bills 30, Browns 10.'

'Do that for at least four hours and the Bills (6-7) will also provide a free ticket to Sunday's game. The Bills had to do this for last year's season finale, too. People are being asked to bring their own shovels, but that’s not mandatory. Participants may enter the stadium area off Abbott Road just north of the Team Store and proceed to the Jani-King office trailer east of Parking Lot 6 to register.'

'The Bills are asking shovelers to bring their own shovels, though shovels will be provided to those who do not have them. They will also be providing lunch and dinner breaks in a warming area through the day and night.'

'I'm taking the Browns, 23-13. The Browns could win if the Bills take a knee if they want Rex Ryan fired.'

'The Bills and Browns have shared several coaching connections over the years, including Rob Ryan, who served as the Browns defensive coordinator from 2009-10. Bills offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn served as Cleveland’s running backs coach from 2007-08. Chris Palmer, the Bills assistant head coach/ offense, was Cleveland’s head coach from 1999-00.'

'The Browns’ defense is currently ranked 31st in total defense, as it has allowed 396.9 yards per game — it is 17th in total passing defense (3,260 yards) and 31st in total rushing defense (1,900 yards), so if the Bills are going to break out of their offensive funk, the Browns might just be what the doctor ordered, especially for running back LeSean McCoy, who had just 27 yards on 12 attempts last week.'