‘There are a number of things. They’re going to make some changes, I’m sure, from our first game; we’re going to make some changes also to our strategy and try to counter some of the things that they’re going to come up with. We definitely would like to do a better job against their run game, for sure. We’d like to do a better job of trying to contain their tight end, everybody talks about that during the course of the year. Then, you have to obviously pay attention to their quarterback, who is a terrific competitor and great player as well. They have a lot of different ways they can hurt your defense, but we’re going to concentrate on a few things; can’t take everything away. We’re going to do the very best we can to limit their opportunities.’
Archives for December 2017
Mark Gaughan’s Film Breakdown: Ducasse and Mills shined on O-line
‘The Bills also attacked Miami’s suspect coverage linebackers. Eleven of 12 Buffalo completions in the first half went to the tight ends or running backs.’
More Film Breakdown: Tyrod did enough vs. Miami blitz tactics
‘The risk in blitzing Taylor is the defensive backs typically are in man coverage with their backs turned to the QB. If he scrambles, he has room to roam, as he did on a 17-yard scamper in the second half.’
Three up, three down following Bills’ Week 15 win
‘The Dolphins continue to bring out the best in Taylor, who led three touchdown drives of at least 75 yards in the first half alone. Taylor did everything you would hope in the first two quarters, using his mobility to escape trouble, making good decisions and throwing with impressive accuracy. He deserved to go home Sunday with a smile on his face, especially after dealing with a benching and injury in recent weeks.’
As unusual as Tyrod, CBS’ Beth Mowins gets a passing grade
‘Her voice received the most attention on Twitter, eliciting a very mixed reaction.’
LeSean McCoy will be 30, and expensive, next year, but he has to be with the Bills
‘I don’t care if he’s going to be 30 years old when training camp opens in July, and I don’t care that he will count $8.95 million against the salary cap. McCoy is the Bills’ best player on offense, maybe on either side of the ball, and Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott would be making a huge mistake to even consider dumping him to save some money.’
Buffalo Bills injury report: Updates on E.J. Gaines, Nathan Peterman, Kelvin Benjamin
‘As for wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin, he didn’t suffer any setbacks to his injured knee during the win. He said after the game that he plans to have surgery after the season but will play through the effects of his torn meniscus for as long as the Bills season rolls on. On Monday, McDermott sounded encouraged by his progress.’
Report card: Buffalo Bills take advantage of Dolphins QB Jay Cutler’s mistakes
‘Tyrod Taylor played one of his most complete games of the season on Sunday. He finished with 268 total yards and had one touchdown throwing and one touchdown rushing. He was his usual efficient self, and that matter in a game against a quarterback who threw three interceptions.’
AFC playoff picture 2017: What needs to happen for Buffalo Bills to make playoffs
‘What matters more than where things stand now is what has to happen for the Bills to make the postseason. Winning the next two games would be the easiest path, but what if the Bills finish 9-7 with another win over the Dolphins in Week 17? Here’s what would need to happen at that point…’.
Buffalo Bills down Miami Dolphins: 6 reasons to be encouraged, 3 reasons to worry
‘Tyrod Taylor did a little bit of everything for Buffalo. He kept multiple pass plays alive with his athleticism and connected down the field with his backs, wide receivers and tight ends for 224 yards and one touchdown. Taylor also ran six times for 42 yards and one touchdown. The quarterback played very well in what may have been his last game at New Era Field as Buffalo’s starting quarterback.’
The Bills messy playoff picture, attempted explanation
‘For what it’s worth, according to the NYT playoff simulator, the Bills have a 71 percent chance of making the playoffs if the Bills lose to the Patriots and beat the Dolphins.’
Coordinator chat: The best Dennison has seen & keepin’ it cool with Frazier
‘”That’s the best half we’ve done as an offense, I think (all season),” Dennison said. “Miami played very well defensively the last two ball games against two good teams, two good offenses anyway. I think our guys were – they worked hard at it, they studied, they knew what they wanted to get done, and worked at the game plan. They did a good job.”‘
McDermott draws comparisons from 7-8-1 Carolina season to current playoff picture
‘”You’ve heard me say before it’s a test of how long a group of people can hang together and it building from there. How long they can hang together through the highs and lows of a season and injuries and adversity. The different forms of adversity that every team goes through. That’s what the NFL is, it’s a test of who can hang together the longest and get themselves in (the postseason). The good part about us, we continue to build, we continue to get better every week and grow. These are valuable experiences for our young players to go through,” McDermott said.’
Bills look to bring playoff push to the road
‘”It is what it is,” linebacker Preston Brown said. “They’re a really good team and we’ve got to find a way to get a really big win in Foxborough.”‘
Bills remain relevant in playoff chase
‘”We’ve earned the right to be in that conversation, and I’m happy for our fans,” McDermott said Monday. “In my experience, being around the playoffs like I’ve been, the important thing is to stay focused on ourselves. Just stay focused on us and getting better as a team. It’s fun to be in those conversations, it’s a credit to how hard they’ve worked, so I want them to enjoy that part. But be focused on the task at hand.”‘