Archives for December 1, 2017

Tom Brady enjoying greatest 40-something season ever

‘”I think it’s a lot easier now for me than it’s ever been,” Brady told reporters in training camp when asked about preparing for the 2017 season. “I feel like my routine is better than it’s ever been. When you’re younger, you don’t know what to do. After 17 years, going into my 18th year, I know what to do. I know how to prepare. I’m never sore. I could practice every day. I could practice twice a day if they’d let us do that, but that’s not the way it goes anymore. It’s just fun being out here competing.”‘

Q and A: Bills WR Jordan Matthews opens up on what has been a trying season

‘“Jordan’s a guy that’s competitive by nature,” coach Sean McDermott said. “He’s one of the leaders of our football team, and he comes to work every day to get better. That’s the DNA that we’re looking for in our players. I haven’t sensed (frustration) at all. He worked hard out here today. He works hard every week. He’ll continue to get more and more opportunities, just like he’s gotten to this point.”’

Bills Notebook: Lorenzo Alexander filling a new role, Patrick DiMarco misses practice, Chris Hogan unlikely to play for Patriots

‘“Obviously playing on the edge is one of the things that I’ve done in the past and I’ve done the most,” Alexander said Thursday. “Being able to rush the passer on third downs, being able to roam around a little bit, whether it’s dropping or coming, I think I do that well. Disguising.”’

Mark Gaughan’s Xs and Os: Pats’ long game adds to Bills worries

‘New England is No. 2 in the NFL in 20-plus pass plays (47) and tied for fourth in 40-plus plays (9).’

When asked to bench Taylor, Ryan said no, so what are Giants thinking?

‘ “I thought it was the wrong move,’’ said Ryan about being asked to bench Taylor last season. “I thought it sent the wrong message to the locker room, that ‘It’s OK, we’re not going to play him, because we’re out of it, but it’s OK to play you.’ How’s that guy going to feel? Well they went out and got beat by the Jets’ JV team, that’s what happened to them last year. We’ll see how they (Giants) respond.’’’

What Patriots’ Rob Gronkowski said about Buffalo Bills fans and jumping through tables

‘”They are wild, for sure,” Gronkowski said. “I mean, I grew up there. That could explain myself a little bit in my early 20s, if that makes sense. I think it does. They’re wild, man. I love it, though. I love that wildness. That’s what I grew up in. It’s a fun atmosphere to go play. It’s super loud, super proud. They love their team. It’s just a good football atmosphere, and when it’s a good football atmosphere, you just love playing the game.”‘

Bills QB Nate Peterman: “I’m definitely going to be ready”

‘”I definitely don’t think it’s going to define me. I’m ready to keep preparing for another opportunity,” Peterman said. “You just take the opportunities as they come. If another comes, I’m definitely going to be ready and be ready to learn from those mistakes and move on.”‘

John Dudley: Nemesis Patriots give Bills first shot at ending December woes

‘A loss Sunday likely would end both the Bills’ division title hopes and any realistic shot at the playoffs. It would perpetuate the notion that three months into the new McDermott-Brandon Beane braintrust, the pecking order in the AFC East remains unchanged for the foreseeable future.’

Tom Brady has won more games in Buffalo than most Bills QBs

‘The stat speaks to Brady’s incredible longevity, of course, but also to the Bills’ constant turnover at quarterback.’

New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills: Scouting the edge at each position, predicted score

‘NE 31 – BUF 20.’

Bill Belichick respects these Bills, who remain in hunt for playoff berth

‘For the Bills to upend the Patriots they’re going to need to succeed with a time-tested plan. That is to successfully run the football, stop the run and limit their turnovers.’

How Are Ex-Bills On Patriots Performing Leading Up to Week 13 Matchup?

‘The Patriots signed Lee off the Bills’ practice squad last week. His NFL debut went swimmingly, as he recorded a sack, a pressure and four tackles in the Patriots’ win over the Miami Dolphins. He could take on a greater role as a pass rusher against his former team Sunday.’

Tom Brady Can Tie Record For Most Wins, Set Record For Most Touchdowns By Any QB In Buffalo Since 2001

‘If Brady and the Patriots beat the Bills on Sunday, it will be Brady’s 14th career victory in Buffalo. No quarterback has won 14 games in Buffalo since 2001 … and yes, that includes quarterbacks who played for the Bills.’

What They’re Saying: Buffalo Bills

‘”Well if you don’t take care of the running game then they will wear you down if you don’t respect the running game, if you don’t fit the running game the right way. They do a lot of obviously, you guys know it, you’ve seen it for years, things within the game from a game management standpoint that they are able to run the ball effectively by when you’re not able to line up some of that. They just do a great job and obviously with what the quarterback does and their weapons do on the perimeter kind of opens up their running game at times. Then I think their offensive line doesn’t get enough credit for what they do and Coach [Dante] Scarnecchia and what he’s been able to do over the years up there.”‘

Friday’s New England Coverage

09/08	CARDINALS	1:00 PM
09/12	@ Dolphins	8:15 PM
09/23	JAGUARS	7:30 PM
09/29	@ Ravens	8:20 PM
10/06	@ Texans	1:00 PM
10/14	@ Jets	8:15 PM
10/20	TITANS	1:00 PM
10/27	@ Seahawks	4:05 PM
11/03	DOLPHINS	1:00 PM
11/10	@ Colts	1:00 PM
11/17	CHIEFS	4:25 PM
12/01	49ERS	8:20 PM
12/08	@ Rams	4:25 PM
12/15	@ Lions	4:25 PM
12/22	PATRIOTS	1:00 PM
12/29	JETS	1:00 PM
01/05	@ Patriots	TBD

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