‘”Having grown up in Western New York, I was acutely aware that people back home were on pins and needles scoreboard watching throughout the game,” said Hoard, who has been with the Bengals since 2011. “We were frequently watching not only knowing the Bengals could knock the Ravens out but propel Buffalo in. That was a major part of the broadcast.”‘
Archives for January 2018
Bills fans: What you need to know about going to Jacksonville
‘The most expensive was $14,807 to sit in EverBank Stadium’s East Suite. The proletariat prices ranged considerably less, though still not necessarily for the weak of heart. They start at $214 for standing room and quickly escalate to $326 and up to sit in lower and upper seats. The cost of a ticket to sit closer to the field ranged from $559 to $2,992.’
Sean Kirst: What does end of Bills’ playoff drought mean to you?
‘I’d like to hear your stories.’
Sean McDermott: News on LeSean McCoy’s ankle injury encouraging
‘McDermott would not go into further detail on how severe the injury is, and then joked, “I’m not a doctor, nor do I play one on television.”’
Maiorana: Russ Brandon’s tears were one of the things I liked about the Bills win
‘Pegula said. “We were in the coach’s office after the game and Russ lost it. I felt so good for him, because he had been through the whole drought. I wanted to make sure that Russ was where myself, Brandon, Brian Gaine and Joe Schoen were so he could finally just let go.”‘
Bud? Edible Arrangements? Whatever he wants. Bills’ Hughes will be Dalton’s Secret Santa
‘“Oh, he’s getting Edible Arrangements,” Hughes said with a laugh. “If he wants some Budweiser, he’s getting that. Whatever he wants, I’m going to be his Secret Santa for the rest of this week.”’
Many former players, coaches will join Buffalo Bills in playoffs
‘The Buffalo Bills made multiple trades during the 2017 season on their way to their first playoff berth since 1999. Looking back, most of these trades were win-win as the majority of the players traded will also be appearing in the playoffs (Sorry Cardale Jones). Players who left in free agency and former coaches will also be appearing in the playoffs. Here’s a look at some former Bills that will be appearing in the playoffs.’
LeSean McCoy injury: Sean McDermott provides update on Buffalo Bills RB
‘”He’s going to have a chance,” McDermott said. “We’ll see. We’re continuing to go through the evaluation, the medical evaluation on that. We got some good news this morning, so we’ll just continue to monitor it.”‘
Buffalo Bills fans show gratitude to Bengals’ Andy Dalton with donations, jerseys, more
‘Andy Dalton may be the most popular person in Buffalo on New Year’s Day. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback helped end the Buffalo Bills’ playoff drought on Sunday by leading a late game-winning drive against the Ravens. To show their gratitude, Bills fans are going out of their way to support Dalton. Here are a few ways that Bills fans are saying thanks to Dalton.’
Buffalo Bills players became huge Andy Dalton fans after Bengals beat Ravens
‘”Andy Dalton’s my favorite quarterback,” Hyde said afterward. “No offense to Tyrod man, but Andy Dalton’s my favorite quarterback. He’s a beast. He could have thrown 5 interceptions that game, but he threw a touchdown at the end of the game. He’s my favorite quarterback.”‘
Last time Buffalo Bills made the playoffs … No. 1 movie, song, more in 1999
‘Can you Bill-lieve it? Cher’s ‘Believe’ was the top-grossing song of 1999, according to Billboard.’
Tyrod Taylor went from benched to helping end Buffalo Bills playoff drought
‘How do you describe a team ending a 17-year playoff drought in a season many expected to end with four or five wins? What about a quarterback who was written off by this team a year ago, brought back by a new coach and then benched mid-season only to regain his starting job? In a sense, Taylor is the perfect quarterback for this team of misfits and afterthoughts. He was drafted in the sixth round, stuck as a backup for four years in Baltimore and handed a pile of adverse situations in Buffalo.’
Kyle Williams, other Buffalo Bills pour their hearts out after ending drought
‘”I’m not leaving until this gets done!” Williams screamed.’
McDermott: Fan reactions brought a tear to my eye
‘“I had a chance to see some of it, the different things people shared with me,” McDermott siad. “It was really a neat thing to be a part of. Whether you’re a head coach or Joe Smith in the community, it doesn’t matter. It’s just a neat thing to be a part of and say you were there when it happened. One of the things that stand out, that brought a tear to my eye, was when they showed me the reaction of fans at different restaurants and different get together places that were going on out there. The reactions when we got in (the playoffs).”‘
Lakewood Native Made Radio Call On Bengals’ TD That Ended Buffalo Drought
‘“Immediately after the touchdown, I said, ‘It’s silent in Baltimore and it’s pandemonium in Buffalo.”’