‘White called the one-game suspension Gronkowski received “a joke,” but refused to elaborate on what he meant when he texted former player Ryan Clark that “the whole hood want him,” referring to Gronkowski. Clark read the text on ESPN Radio.’
Archives for December 8, 2017
Bills Notebook: Joe Webb ready if called on, Tyrod Taylor returns to practice, Lorenzo Alexander honored
‘Webb leads the Bills with 222 snaps on special teams. He’s taken just eight snaps on offense, but five of those came last week against New England, when he lined up as a Wildcat quarterback. He threw once, but the pass intended for running back Travaris Cadet went long. That was the first throw attempted by Webb since the 2011 season.’
Mark Gaughan’s Xs and Os: Ranking the NFL’s worst offensive lines
‘Indianapolis has given up a league-high 51 sacks. That’s on pace for 68 for the season, which would be second worst in the NFL in the past 10 years and tied for fifth worst in the last 20 years. (The 20-year low is 76, allowed by the expansion Houston Texans in 2002.)’
Streaker at Bills game fined $375, avoids jail
‘”This was a stupid decision that was fueled by alcohol,” she said.’
Ultimate underdog Brandon Reilly may get his chance for Bills Sunday vs. Colts
‘“Big accomplishment, something I’m very proud of,” Reilly said. “They say better late than never, and I’m glad it came this season. I’m looking forward to seeing what my role is and seeing what I can do. There’s not many NFL receivers in the world, whether it’s practice squad or active. I got strong feelings for it. Don’t take any day for granted because you never know when it will be your last.”’
What Bills’ Tre’Davious White had to say about Rob Gronkowski’s dirty hit
‘”My life is way more important than football,” White said. “I have a son to raise. I’m down there with my back turned, head to the ground and somebody sneaks me. He could have broke my neck. He could have paralyzed me. Nobody thinks about that. They think about football. At the end of the day, if football ends today or tomorrow, I’ll be fine. As long as I’m able to walk and raise my son and do the things that I want to do.”‘
Chuck Pagano says Colts anticipate Tyrod Taylor will play for Buffalo Bills this week
‘”I know there’s some uncertainty, but I know what a tough guy Tyrod is,” Pagano said. “I know how competitive he is and I know it will take a lot to keep him out. We fully anticipate him playing. And if he doesn’t, we know the kid has arm talent and he can spin it and throw it with the best of them. We’ll have to be at our very, very best no matter who plays.”‘
Will Buffalo Bills’ Tyrod Taylor start, and 7 more things to watch vs. Colts
‘Tyrod Taylor’s status is up in the air for Sunday’s matchup against the Colts. Buffalo’s starting quarterback missed practice on Wednesday, but Sean McDermott says Taylor is day-to-day with a patellar tendon contusion. If Taylor cannot go, the Bills will turn to rookie Nathan Peterman. Buffalo’s odds of winning are better with Taylor at QB, but the Bills could still win this matchup if Peterman starts.’
Opportunity knocking for Yarbrough after long path to Bills
‘”For us as players, we’re always prepared to take on more reps and really kind of tilt the load. But me, I have great leaders and great teammates to kind of be like ‘hey, you know, it’s just another game, it’s another guy and ‘the most important game on our schedule is the next game’ so that being the Indianapolis Colts. We have to go out there and give our best shot. Me personally, I’m going to go about it as I do any other game which is: try and be a great teammate, have a good week of practice, and go put my best foot forward,” Yarbrough said.’
Friday’s Indianapolis Coverage
Do the Colts have plans for forgotten running back Matt Jones? (Indianapolis Star)
Colts nominate Darius Butler for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award (Indianapolis Star)
Every Indianapolis Colts season ranked by how disappointing it was (Indianapolis Star)
Debating the most disappointing Colts season ever (Indianapolis Star)
Colts for the win: Players work with LIDS to fit kids with new shoes, hats, gloves (Indianapolis Star)
Colts Notebook: Brissett, pass protection sliding backward (Anderson Herald Bulletin)
Colts relying on youth movement in secondary over final month of season (WTTV-TV)
Jacoby Brissett Struggling After Bye Week (WFNI-AM)
Colts Mailbag: Would Jim Harbaugh Fit In Indianapolis? (WFNI-AM)
Colts Expect To See Bills’ Tyrod Taylor On Sunday (Colts.com)
Rookie Cornerbacks, Led By Nate Hairston, Have Shot At Redemption Against Bills (Colts.com)
Friday’s New England Coverage
Tre’Davious White thinks Rob Gronkowski’s suspension is ‘a joke’ (Boston Globe)
Patriots defend teammate Rob Gronkowski against harsh criticism from Buffalo cornerback Tre’Davian White (Boston Herald)
Bills CB Tre’Davious White speaks out on Rob Gronkowski hit: One-game suspension ‘a joke’ (Springfield Republican)
Patriots Defend Rob Gronkowski After Tre’Davious White’s ‘Dirty Player’ Comments (NESN)
Tre’Davious White Wanted Harsher Suspension For ‘Dirty Player’ Rob Gronkowski (NESN)
Harmon: ‘I wouldn’t call Gronk a dirty player’ (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots defend Rob Gronkowski: ‘I wouldn’t call Gronk a dirty player’ (WEEI-AM)
Bills’ Tre’Davious White blasts Rob Gronkowski: He’s a dirty player (WEEI-AM)
Tre’Davious White Calls Rob Gronkowski A Dirty Player, Says 1-Game Suspension ‘A Joke’ (WBZ-AM)
Slumping Buffalo Bills turn to Joe Webb for ‘energy’ on offense
‘The pass was Webb’s first in an NFL regular-season game since 2011 and worked right up until the football sailed just out of the reach of running back Travaris Cadet, who’d slipped through the New England coverage and might have scored a touchdown if the connection had been made.’
Colts’ RB Gore has a big admirer in Bills’ RB LeSean McCoy
‘”Sometimes I think in this league, fans, they always want the new thing, what’s hot,” McCoy said, before noting how Gore jumped into fifth on the NFL’s career yards rushing list last weekend.’
Bills’ White calls Gronk a ‘dirty player’ for blindside hit
‘”I’m laying there. He snuck me. My back turned. He could’ve broken my neck,” he added. “I’ve got a son to raise, and all of that. People don’t think of that when they just react.”‘
Bills QB Taylor has limited mobility in return to practice
‘Wearing a black sleeve on his left leg, Taylor had difficulty moving his injured knee backward and sideways during a pre-practice stretching drill. At one point, he was unable to lift his leg high enough to slip back on his left cleat.’