‘When visiting with one of the patients, Hauschka decided the best way to spread some cheer was with a song. Though singing might not be Haushka’s best talent, the serenade left the whole group smiling.’
Archives for December 2017
Bills amped for meaningful football in Week 17
‘“We’re fired up,” said nine-year vet Eric Wood. “This is a playoff game for us essentially. We have to win it. It’s exciting. First Week 17 that I’ve been a part of here that we’ve had something on the line. We’ve got to go down to Miami, a tough place to play and go get a win first.”’
Bills Today: Tyrod Taylor: It’s a playoff game for us
‘“It’s a playoff game for us,” quarterback Tyrod Taylor said of Sunday’s game. “We have to win in order to get a chance to go into the playoffs. That’s where our focus is at.”’
Pollock: Statistics say Bills are lucky to still be alive
‘Consider, offensively, in the 32-team league, Buffalo is last in passing yards per game, 29th in yards gained, 27th in first downs and 24th in points scored. On defense, the numbers aren’t much better. The Bills are 30th in rushing yards surrendered, 29th in first downs given up, 28th in sacks and 25th in total yards relinquished.’
McDermott says playoff spot would be ‘a step’ the Bills’ rebuild is on track
‘“Well I think it would be a step, really.” McDermott said. “I know emotionally, I’ll just take that separately for a second, what it means to the people of this great city. There’s a lot that goes along with that. The part of building this team the right way, this would be a step. As we continue to build and grow, and build that solid foundation – changing the culture, changing the belief – we’re heading in the right direction. It would be a step as we continue to grow.”’
Jerry Sullivan: Kyle Williams says it’s about the team and the city
‘But for the first time in his 12-year career, Williams is preparing for a season finale with the team still alive for a playoff berth. He has been here since the start of the Dick Jauron era. That’s a long wait, so it’s understandable if teammates, coaches and even the media are pulling for Kyle to get to the playoffs for the first time.’
Bills Notebook: Tyrod Taylor not giving away his secrets to playing Dolphins
‘“Everybody knows what’s at stake, and everyone knows we need our best performance this Sunday,” Taylor said. “We’re preparing that way, this week. As far as on game day, if you look up (at the scoreboard), or you don’t, we still have a job to do, and that’s where your focus needs to be. I believe that’s where everyone’s focus will be.’
What He Said: Dolphins coach on McDermott’s D, facing Tyrod, third downs
‘How did Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott’s defense compare to maybe what you expected when you studied it? – “It was exactly what we expected. It was a high-motor team that did a great job of covering our guys up. They did a pretty good job of tackling our guys. We really struggled to get any kind of yards-after-catch.’
Arc Building Partners hired as construction manager for New Era Field renovations
‘The project, privately funded by Buffalo Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula, includes the first-ever renovation of the sideline clubs and major upgrades to premium areas built in the early 1990s.’
Voice of the Fan: NFL seems to be ruled by The Patriot Act
‘Each time our Bills play the Patriots, we have to fight Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, the Referees, the League, the actual Devil — and in this particular game — ourselves and our coaches. It again proved too great a chore. Brady, Belichick, and Gronkowski, are the best in the business and the league is the worst.’
Bills alive for a playoff berth despite an offense that has been terrible lately
‘Incredibly, the Bills have found a way to win three of the five games, which merely speaks to the level of competition. They caught the Chiefs in the midst of their puzzling slump (which Kansas City has now emerged from), and the Colts and Dolphins just flat out stink. The losses were both to the Patriots, who weren’t picky when it came to halves; they held the Bills without an offensive touchdown for all eight quarters.’
E.J. Gaines named 2018 free agent who will get paid more than you think by ESPN Insider
‘In 10 games this season, Gaines has recorded 51 tackles, seven passes defensed, one interception and two forced fumbles. Pro Football Focus (PFF) also has Gaines having a strong season. Gaines is currently listed as PFF’s 29th ranked cornerback with an 83.0 grade.’
Adam Gase explains why Bills’ Tyrod Taylor has killed the Dolphins in recent years
‘”I think he’s done a great job of, one, protecting the football,” Gase said. “And I think he’s done a great job where a lot of guys when they play our defensive front they do panic and those guys get to them. Where he’s done a good job of staying in the pocket and when he does see a lane or he can get outside the pocket, he does it and he really hurts us when he does.”
Official cannot explain Kelvin Benjamin ruling to Buffalo Bills’ Sean McDermott
‘Following the touchdown being overturned, McDermott approached Hittner and asked, “How is that incomplete?” Hittner, seemingly surprised by the reversal, says, “I don’t know.”‘
Buffalo Bills 2018 schedule: Opponents, locations finalized; dates to be determined
‘Next year, the Bills play against the NFC North and AFC South, while the other games are determined by their divisional standing. So long as the Chargers, Jaguars and Titans don’t make coaching changes, the Bills will host three of their former coaches for games at New Era Field. They also get to travel to historic Lambeau Field and the Vikings’ swanky new stadium in Minneapolis.’