‘After so many atrocious decisions had been made before the current regime took over in Buffalo, fans had countless reasons to doubt the vision of GM Brandon Beane and Head Coach Sean McDermott. After the way things turned out last season, however, it’s fair to give them the benefit of the doubt with the moves made this offseason. Now, it is up to the players on the field to put together a streak of results that will be respected around the league and by its fans.’
Archives for August 2018
Yes, former Panther Kelvin Benjamin took a jab at Cam Newton, but here are the facts
‘He’ll see many of his former teammates on Thursday in Buffalo, including Newton, who said after the trade that he was “emotional” and that “you can’t replace a Benji.” He’ll also see the former head coach who publicly stuck up for him through questions about his effort.’
Josh Allen trading card valued at $575 stolen from Carbon County doorstep
‘The package, a white bubble envelope, was last seen outside a home at 311 Ore Street in Bowmanstown, Carbon County on July 28, according to a state police report. It contained a Josh Allen football card.’
Know what a Josh Allen rookie card is worth? Cops probe 1 missing near Lehigh Valley
‘One of his football cards is valued at $575.’
Kelvin Benjamin on Panthers: ‘I should’ve never went to Carolina’
‘”I mean, I felt like I would’ve been even more successful if … I don’t know, man … If I would’ve … Looking back on it, I should’ve just been drafted by somebody else. I should’ve never went to Carolina. Truly, I just think Carolina was bad for me. It was a bad fit from the get-go,” he told the website.’
Kelvin Benjamin says he wishes Panthers didn’t draft him, takes shot at Cam Newton
‘Completion percentage isn’t always the best way to measure accuracy, but it is worth noting that Newton’s career completion percentage sits at just 58.5 percent. Among 58 quarterbacks with at least 16 total starts from 2011-17, Newton ranks 48th in completion percentage around the likes of Blake Bortles, Matt Cassel, EJ Manuel, and Mark Sanchez. Newton’s been erratic, but that doesn’t make him a bad quarterback. He just happens to be a very good, but flawed player.’
Kelvin Benjamin rips Panthers, Cam Newton: ‘I should’ve never went to Carolina’
‘Newton responded to Benjamin’s comments on his Instagram story. “Hey, I ain’t going to go back and forth with him,” he said. “I’m just going to work, you feel me? That’s all it is. You know what it is. Just work, baby.”‘
Bills adjusting to new targeting rules
‘”As players we really hope that doesn’t come down to it, it doesn’t boil down to it where a game is being made on a penalty or decision like that,” said Hughes. “We just have to play fast and not think about it too much about it because you don’t want anyone moving slow thinking about the rules.”‘
Bills Today: T.O. set to be immortalized
‘Bills fans can look back with a bit of nostalgia as they remember the connection between Owens and then Bills quarterback, Ryan Fitzpatrick. Although his career was filled with odd moments, controversy, and captivating press conferences, Owens will go down as one of the best to ever do it.’
Who benefits from NFL’s new kickoff rules? Bills are eager to find out.
‘“This will be the most important preseason in terms of the kicking game in the 17 years I’ve been in the league,” Crossman said. “It’s going to be interesting. It’s going to be important because to see what people are trying to do on both sides of it, the kickoff and the kickoff return. Because it really is a completely different play than we’ve seen in the past.”’
Cam Phillips turning heads at training camp for Bills
‘”He’s off to a good start,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said before the start of Friday’s practice at New Era Field. “The first thing that jumps out at me or us as coaches is the way he handles the scheme, not only offensively but on special teams. He’s got really good football acumen. … He comes from a good program at Virginia Tech.”‘
Bills Camp Day 8: Observations from New Era Field
‘”One thing that really stuck out to me is this is a family-oriented organization,” Bush said. “We had a situation today where we were all in the dinner room and coach told us to put our phones away so we could talk and get to know these guys. It was just a fellowship. We’re definitely a family-oriented team. That’s something special, and it’s going to take us a long way this year.”‘
Bills QB Watch, Day 8: Rotation with starters returns
‘”It’s part of the plan from the beginning,” the coach said. “Just part of the routine. … The red zone two days ago, a day in between and then another red zone, we wanted to make sure that Nate (Peterman) and AJ had time in the red zone, Nate first and then AJ. If we stick with the rotation, then it would’ve been Nate again.”‘
What He Said: Sean McDermott as Bills return for practice at New Era Field
‘[It was] just part of the routine. Because we went red-zone, if you think about it and go back, the red-zone two days ago, a day in between and then another red-zone, we wanted to make sure that Nate [Peterman] and AJ had time in the red-zone, Nate first and then AJ. If we stick with the rotation, then it would’ve been Nate again. That is part of the plan.’
Grammar schooler signs ‘one-day contract’ with Bills, has time of his life
‘Agahiu is in the Oishei Children’s Hospital’s Stone Buddies program, which supports families coping with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. He’s battling a sickle cell disease and was made an honorary captain for the night.’