Archives for September 2017

'"He's really building something special," Bills guard Richie Incognito said. "There's a different energy, a whole different team year-to-year."'

'"Just today, his leadership," running back LeSean McCoy said. "Naturally Tyrod is a quiet guy and today he was very vocal. Times where we needed him to speak up, "Hey, quit the turnovers, quit the penalties, let's make plays. Tell the guys, look for me come to you on different jobs." So his leadership has really, I think, jumped you know from when I first met him, to trying to just make the team to making this team behind him. So I think the biggest jump is his leadership."'

'Poyer led the way with a 90.7 grade against the Jets. PFF said that Poyer only allowed 26 yards receiving against the Jets.'

'I feel good. I feel good. Very thankful, very thankful. Thank God for the win. Praise God. That was a great team victory. Thank Terry and Kim [Pegula] giving us the resources that they give us. Just like I said, it was an entire building win. Good to win as a team and extremely proud of the players the way they played. It’s never easy to win in this league and they played hard for four quarters. I certainly appreciate that. I also appreciate the fans. Four quarters, hanging in there with us. The intensity, the energy in this building was outstanding. Outstanding. To carry that for four quarters, I can’t thank them enough. It’s great to play at home, and we look forward to seeing them in a couple weeks here.'

'"There’s a lot of guys out there that are helping him do what he does, and I think he’d be the first one to tell you. As being an observer, somebody on the sideline, and somebody that’s played against him, I’m glad he’s on our team."'

'Despite a 21-12 win over the Jets in Sean McDermott's first game as head coach, the Bills are facing an uphill battle against the Panthers, who beat the 49ers 23-3 on the road this week. Cam Newton didn't have his best game, but the Panthers' defense, which was previously coached by McDermott, appears to be a formidable unit once again. Much will be made about McDermott's return to Carolina, and those on the outside don't expect much from his team.'

'"They're good," Davis said. "They're going to ride it out. It's tough when they tell you that. At the same time, kind of wish they were in a better place. I wanted them to come up here at least for the week, but they all hunkered down, boarded up the house, put bags around the house. They're all going to be together at my brother's house, so we're going to see what happens."'

'Darby was carted off the field in D.C. after suffering a non-contact ankle injury early in the second quarter against Washington. He was ruled out for the game shortly after the play.'

'The groom sported a Bills sports coat and red pants while his new wife donned a Buffalo t-shirt and skirt. Even the wedding officiant dressed up for the event wearing a referee shirt and Bills sunglasses.'

'The Buffalo Bills' season opener at New Era Field against the New York Jets is just minutes away. Leading up to the game, the Bills gave fans a chance to take their aggression out on an actual jet. Here's a look at some pictures and videos of Bills fans in action.'

'"I am told he is in a make-or-break year for the Buffalo Bills, needs to show this administration he is in fact all in, to stay with this team," Rapoport said of Dareus on NFL Network's Gameday Morning. "This is the same Marcell Dareus who got sent home for the third week of the preseason for violating a team rule. He does have a tough contract to get out from under, but this is a player — a really good player — who needs to show the team a lot during this 2017 season."'

'On Saturday, DeGroat wrote a post that said, "How I invite the kids over to watch the Bills game. Lol." Under the post was a parody video of DeGroat singing about the Bills' 2017 season opener against the New York Jets to the song Bennie and the Jets.'

'“I’ve been playing this way for a long time, I’ve always been undersized, but I’ve always been one of the better guys on the field, whoever is on the field with me. So you know I’m used to it I embrace it and that’s just something I’m used to doing,” he added.'

'Strong defensive start: The Bills defense has been viewed as the stronger side of the ball for quite some time, which is the opposite of the past two seasons. Having said that, if an offense lead by Josh McCown came out and made them look bad it would be a long season ahead. But McCown didn’t do that. Buffalo’s defense in the first half only allowed a field goal and forced two three-and-outs to start the game. The Bills will need to have strong starts from the defense throughout the season to keep up with stronger teams on their schedule.'

'The bread and butter for Bills football looks to continue under McDermott. McCoy had 22 carries for 110 yards, while Mike Tolbert had 12 carries and 42 yards rushing. Taylor used his mobility to add 38 yards on eight rushes. The Bills, who were the best overall rushing team for the past two years, surpassed the Jets’ adaptations on defense to keep the ball on the ground.'