‘“We’ve moved on,” McDermott added. “Anything to focus on that, and that situation, that’s going to be handled at the league level. For us, it’s important we move forward, we move on and focus on the Colts.”’
Archives for December 2017
Rob Gronkowski suspended one game for dirty hit on Bills CB Tre’Davious White
‘“Your actions were not incidental, could have been avoided and placed the opposing player at serious risk of injury,” the league wrote in a letter to Gronkowski.’
McDermott wants Bills to move beyond Gronk cheap shot
‘As to whether “healthy” will be the case Sunday: “We’ll take it one day at a time right now. Everything is a bit fluid,” McDermott said.’
NFL suspends Gronk one game for dirty hit on White
‘“Your actions were not incidental, could have been avoided and placed the opposing player at risk of serious injury. The Competition Committee has clearly expressed its goal of ‘eliminating flagrant hits that have no place in our game.’ Those hits include the play you were involved in yesterday.”’
Bills announce team’s Family Day sponsored by Independent Health & Fan Appreciation Day
‘The Buffalo Bills will host Family Day sponsored by Independent Health, the Official Health and Wellness Partner of the Buffalo Bills, in the team’s December 10th matchup vs. the Indianapolis Colts and then hold Fan Appreciation Day the following Sunday on December 17th when the team squares off with the Miami Dolphins.’
Quick Hits: Taylor has knee contusion
‘“Tyrod Taylor is day to day,” said head coach Sean McDermott. “He has a patellar tendon contusion. The ligaments are fine.”’
Bills Today: Joe Webb finds role in offense with wildcat
‘“I was very excited about it,” he said. “The opportunity to get on the offensive side of the ball and make an explosive play for the offense.”’
Patriots leave Bills’ playoff hopes at risk
‘One of the wild cards seems destined for the AFC South where both Tennessee and Jacksonville are 8-4 and the division loser seems destined for one wild card. Baltimore (7-5) is the leading contender for the other and has a relatively soft schedule with only a visit to Pittsburgh the only game where Ravens won’t be favored.’
Brady, Pats dominant again in Buffalo
‘The New England Patriots exposed a Buffalo offense that still has major quarterback issues, limiting the Bills to 268 yards and a mere 85 yards passing. Their rushing attack was solid, accounting for 191 yards and two scores.’
Bills reminded they aren’t good enough to compete even when Patriots aren’t great
‘Playoffs? Please. Let’s not go there. Not now. Not at any point through the balance of the season, for that matter.’
Rob Gronkowski apologizes for late hit that puts Bills’ Tre’Davious White in concussion protocol
‘”I felt like he kind of pushed me a little bit and made the play,” he said. “I just don’t understand why there was no flag. There was a couple of times in the game (where) they’re calling me for the craziest stuff ever. It’s like crazy. I mean, like, what am I supposed to do? And then they don’t call that? I mean, it was just frustration. That’s what happened.”‘
Jerry Sullivan: Tyrod Taylor fails to rise to the moment
‘How many times does Taylor have to play this way before people stop pretending he’s a franchise QB? He missed easy throws, checked down for short completions while failing to see open receivers downfield, threw a brutal interception on first-and-goal on the Bills’ opening possession.’
Bucky Gleason: Pats’ Eric Lee (who?) returns to torment Bills
‘”He’s a beast,” said former Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore, who signed a five-year contract worth $65 million with the Patriots in the offseason. “He makes plays. He comes in, works hard. He has great athleticism and makes plays.”‘
Tim Graham: Despite pop-gun offense, Bills not ready to go away from Rick Dennison
‘For only the 14th time in club history, the Bills’ offense failed to cross the goal line, scored three or fewer points and netted 90 or fewer passing yards.’
Vic Carucci’s Take Five: Bills’ defensive plan for Patriots solid, but not enough
‘Brady sort of acknowledged after the game that the Bills defense he faced for the first time Sunday presented different challenges than he had seen from previous editions, because of McDermott and other new coaches and several new players.’