‘Who could be a better fit in the Bills’ receiver room than Larry Fitzgerald? The Bills tried to add a veteran presence in Anquan Boldin, and Fitzgerald brings the same qualities in terms of work ethic and professionalism. The Cardinals are now dealing with major injuries to Carson Palmer and David Johnson. Their season isn’t a total loss, but maybe Fitzgerald would want to play for a contender. He’s in the final year of his contract, so a trade wouldn’t be out of the question. He might cost a pretty penny, though.’
Archives for October 26, 2017
Revisiting the Buffalo Bills’ 2017 trades: Who’s currently winning each trade?
‘There’s still plenty of time for Zay Jones to turn around his rookie season and help make this trade look better for Buffalo, but he’s struggled early in his rookie season. Jones has seven receptions for 83 yards on 32 targets through six games.’
Bills players say 4-2 this season is “different” than last year
‘“Yeah, honestly, I didn’t even know we were 4-2 last year, I didn’t remember. It feels different, it’s a different 4-2 I feel like, but we’ve got to find ways to keep it going. We got to 4-2 last year and then lost a lot, so we’ve got to find ways to keep it going, not just win seven games,” Brown said.’
McDermott says Raiders have plenty of weapons without Marshawn
‘“Marshawn is a good back, but I think they have enough weapons without him back there,” McDermott said. “Certainly Marshawn is a good player, but we’ve got to focus on the guys we’re going to see this weekend.”‘
Bills’ teammates poke fun at Preston Brown for fumbling fumbles
‘His teammates on defense leveled with Brown. They know it’s not easy to “scoop and score,” as they call it. But in the end, the Bills recovered the ball and won the game.’
Nick’s six-pack of Bills – Raiders facts
‘With Marshawn Lynch sidelined due to suspension, the backfields will both feature very different levels of experience. Bills running back LeSean McCoy recorded two touchdowns last week and now has 75 scores in his career with 9,324 career rushing yards. Oakland will split time between Jalen Richard and DeAndre Washington; Richard has two touchdowns and 649 yards, while Washington has three touchdowns and 520 rushing yards in their careers.’
EJ Manuel embraces fresh start as Raiders head to Buffalo
‘“I never lost my love for the game,” Manuel said this month. “At the end of the day, I grew up playing this game. I grew up playing basketball and baseball as well. I never lost the love or zeal for the game. I think I might have lost the love for the outside portion that came along with it. People always having something to say, negative or positive, I didn’t like all of that.’
Thursday’s Oakland Coverage
Raiders find lightening the mood helped to shake four-game losing streak (East Bay Times)
How Amari Cooper got loose — the inside story (East Bay Times)
Raiders’ Amari Cooper breaks out from the slot (San Francisco Chronicle)
EJ Manuel embraces fresh start as Raiders head to Buffalo (Las Vegas Review Journal)
Raiders WR Amari Cooper not caught up in accolades (Las Vegas Review Journal)
Raiders WR Amari Cooper downplays big game (AP)
Raiders’ WR Cooper wants consistent success (The Sports Xchange)
Raiders exercising patience with first-round CB Gareon Conley (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Richard, Washington could spark Raiders with Lynch suspended (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Addition of NaVorro Bowman Already Paying Big Dividends For Raiders Both On And Off The Field (Raiders.com)
Raiders Sign RB Elijah Hood To Active Roster (Raiders.com)
Amari Cooper Named Week 7 AFC Offensive Player Of The Week (Raiders.com)
Head Coach Jack Del Rio: “We’re Just Focusing On Buffalo” (Raiders.com)
Quarterback Derek Carr: “Every Game I Prepare The Same Way” (Raiders.com)
Oakland Raiders Week 8 Injury Report: Amerson Misses Practice (Raiders.com)
Key Matchups To Watch: Oakland Raiders vs. Buffalo Bills (Raiders.com)
Air & Ground Matchup Report: Week 8 vs. Bills (Raiders.com)
Bills rookie Tre’ White focuses on flaws to stay grounded
‘”I don’t think I’m too hard on myself,” said White, who was inconsolable on the team bus after being burned by A.J. Green scoring a 77-yard touchdown in a 20-16 loss to the Bengals. “It’s part of just wanting to get better and better each week — never getting complacent.”‘
Bills’ focus is on consistency
‘”The great part about it for us is that at this point, where we are and what we’ve done and what this group of players and coaches have done, every week someone new is stepping up,” said McDermott. “That’s the great part about it, and I’m excited to see who steps up this week and that’s why the preparation and the process is so important, that you respect what it takes to get yourself to where you need to be in order to put yourself in a position to win.”‘
Offenses for Raiders, Bills alive, well
‘Mills has the unenviable task of keeping Khalil Mack away from Taylor. Mack is the star of an otherwise average-at-best Oakland defense, capable of deciding games with his ability to get to the quarterback. What’s more, Mack figures to be motivated for this one, since he played college ball at the University of Buffalo.’
Poyer, Gaines remain day-to-day as Bills prep for Raiders
‘CB E.J. Gaines, G Richie Incognito, and S Jordan Poyer all sat out of practice with various ailments. Gaines injured his hamstring Sunday and could not finish the game. Incognito got his ankle rolled up on and had to miss several plays before returning to the field. Poyer was hit in the knee on the very last play as the Buccaneers continued to lateral the ball. He was tended to on the field after time expired.’
Joe B: 5 Buffalo Bills practice notes (10/25/17)
‘With Glenn clearing a major hurdle in regards to his health, that means he’s likely to continue on as the starter on the left side of the line. The lingering question is what now becomes of rookie Dion Dawkins, and more importantly, where he’ll begin to practice.’
Bills preparing for Khalil Mack, Raiders defense
‘The Bills learned how quickly he can wreck a game plan a year ago. Mack helped turned the tide in the Raiders’ comeback 38-24 win last season by forcing two turnovers late in the fourth quarter, including a strip-sack with about three minutes to go in the game.’
Bills awarded claim for CB Lafayette Pitts
‘Pitts, 25, was just waived by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Tuesday. The cornerback has appeared in 14 career games for the Miami Dolphins and Jaguars serving mainly on special teams.’