‘To make room for Adams, Buffalo released linebacker Deon Lacey. Lacey contributed on special teams for Buffalo and was named MMQB’s special teams player of the week after he made a tackle on a fake punt attempt by the Denver Broncos.’
Archives for October 19, 2017
Mike Vick says Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor shouldn’t take criticism personally
‘Nobody will question that Taylor is plenty critical of himself. He’s the first one in the building most days and has earned the respect of his teammates. Vick knows the wide receivers around Taylor aren’t ideal. He knows he’s learning another knew offense. He wants to see him let loose regardless.’
Could Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor be on the verge of a breakout month?
‘Consider the Bills’ next five opponents. They host the Buccaneers and Raiders in consecutive weeks before traveling to play the Jets, returning home to play the Saints and hitting the road to take on the Chargers. According to Football Outsiders’ DVOA, which is explained here, those teams rank 31, 29, 21, 11 and 12 in pass defense. That’s just what the doctor ordered for a Bills’ passing offense that ranks 19 in DVOA.’
Sean McDermott says Buffalo Bills QB Tyrod Taylor has had ‘playoff caliber’ moments
‘”Well you evaluate everyone both individually and then together as a team,” McDermott said. “You obviously keep that in mind. That said, you want to see the offense move. This is true of any player. You’re going to have good days and you’re going to have bad days. On the days you don’t have your ‘A game’ how do we affect the overall team? Whether it’s quarterback or any position. Tyrod’s had some what I would determine to be very, very good days and what I call playoff caliber moments. We have to continue to grow as a football team we look forward to continue that going forward with Tyrod as our quarterback.”‘
Would the Buffalo Bills consider trading an offensive tackle before deadline?
‘”Well, to me, that’s a good problem to have,” McDermott said. “That’s a position of value across the league. Those guys are hard to find. All five of those guys, we have a tremendous amount of confidence in when you look at what they’ve done and where they’ve played over the years. I feel like we’re in a good position. Those guys, like I said, are hard to find. I think we’re in a pretty good position right there.”‘
Buffalo Bills WR Jordan Matthews has a chance to play against Buccaneers
‘”When it’s that time, I think I’m pretty much going to be going full with it,” Matthews said. “If I can get out there and catch any type of ball, I think it’s going to be at that point I can go out there and trying to practice. But as far as tennis balls, little stuff like that, I’m able to do that pretty successfully, so hopefully I can transition to football pretty soon.”‘
7 things to know about new Buffalo Bills WR Deonte Thompson
‘Deonte Thompson has caught 11 passes in five games this season with the Chicago Bears. That puts him atop the list for receptions by a wide receiver in Buffalo. Jordan Matthews is the closest to this total with 10 receptions.’
Bills’ Groy has no regrets being in Buffalo
‘“There is (a chance Groy plays guard). Ryan does some good things,” McDermott said. “The important part for Ryan is that he does back up Eric [Wood] as well at the center position so Ryan does give us some flexibility both at center and as well as at guard.”’
Tyrod Taylor says he’s not focusing on critics, just on Bucs
‘“It’s been like that since I’ve been playing at five years old. You take the praise when it comes, but never take too much of it, that’s why you try to deflect it to guys who don’t get too much of it like the offensive line. They’re fighting each play,” Taylor said.’
McDermott doesn’t rule out Jordan Matthews return on Sunday
‘“We’re going to look at that, that’s where the ‘day-to-day’ part comes in. We’re just going to take it one day at time right now,” McDermott said.’
Thursday’s Tampa Bay Coverage
Bucs’ Vernon Hargreaves: ‘I’m not making any plays’ (Tampa Bay Times)
Time to break out the Bucs fan’s emergency kit? (Tampa Bay Times)
Bucs safety Chris Conte became a father during Sunday’s loss at Arizona (Tampa Bay Times)
Fennelly: Dirk Koetter, not Jameis Winston, has to make the call (Tampa Bay Times)
This is no time for Jameis Winston to play hero (Tampa Bay Times)
Winston limited, Bucs prepare Fitzpatrick to face Bills (AP)
Bucs may be without Winston versus Bills (The Sports Xchange)
Bucs QB Fitzpatrick ready if Winston can’t go (The Sports Xchange)
Ryan Fitzpatrick Prepares for Possible Start (Buccaneers.com)
Buccaneers Injury Report, October 18 (Buccaneers.com)
6 Key Matchups for Bucs vs. Bills (Buccaneers.com)
7 Notable Numbers for Week 7 (Buccaneers.com)
Series History: Buccaneers-Bills (Buccaneers.com)
Bills starter Tyrod Taylor acknowledges he can play better
‘Taylor refers to the team’s 3-2 record to acknowledge it’s time for the Bills and himself to begin “separating from the pack.” That process starts on Sunday, when Buffalo returns from its bye week to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-3).’
QB Taylor on Buffalo fans’ hit list
‘”People are going to always want to see more at the quarterback position,” Vick said. “Until you continue to produce what they want to see, they’re going to nitpick. There’s going to be situations where you’re scrutinized heavily. At the quarterback position you just have to have thick skin. … I didn’t get offended by things that were said in Philadelphia, which is one of the toughest media markets. (In Atlanta), I took it personal. I got a chance to sit back and see this is not personal. It’s more of a push. Let it somehow indirectly make you re-shift your focus and try to do things better instead of getting upset about it and taking it personal. Sometimes words can hurt people, but we’re playing the game that we love and we’re held to a higher standard and we should accept that.”‘
Despite accolades, Tre’Davious White says he’s played “terrible,” vows to be better
‘“If I don’t give up that touchdown, we don’t lose. It’s that simple. I put that on myself. And then on the long third down, we are up, and then I give up the long third down and that’s the end of the third quarter and the next play they score so that loss is basically on those two plays by me and that ate me up for the last week and a half.”’
Bills WR Matthews could play Sunday
‘In addition to Matthews, McDermott said cornerbacks E.J. Gaines (groin) and Leonard Johnson (hamstring) will be limited when they take the field for Wednesday’s practice.’