‘“I just want to win. That’s the only thing. If the other tights, Logan or Jason (make a catch), I get just as excited when they get a ball,” he said. “People on the outside look at all that stuff, but that doesn’t bother me one way or another. … It’s week to week. Once that game is over, you get a day to reflect. After that, you’ve got to put it behind you.”’
Archives for September 14, 2018
Bills Notebook: Kelvin Benjamin, Zay Jones clear the air
‘”Just overall, I’m proud of the way those two handled it, as men,” the coach said. “That’s how it should be kept, really. It should start that way and end that way. These guys are young men and they can handle things inside the building. That’s what teams do.”‘
Mark Gaughan’s X’s and O’s: Rivers’ pre-snap reads pose big problem for Bills
‘“They have a really good system,” said Gaines, who prepared for Rivers twice a year the past four seasons as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. “They overload a zone, and when someone else is coming back across, he’s open. You have to play with good eyes and understand what he’s trying to do to you.”’
How we see it: Predictions on Bills-Chargers in Week 2
‘It’s hard to see the Bills again looking as incredibly inept as last week. Having a more talented quarterback in Josh Allen should help, even with the requisite rookie growing pains.’
Tasker, Hull, Talley, Bennett among modern-era nominees for Pro Football HOF
‘Steve Tasker, Kent Hull, Darryl Talley and Cornelius Bennett are among nine players who spent all or part of their NFL playing careers with the Buffalo Bills included among 102 modern-era nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019, the Hall announced Thursday.’
Fair foods complement Lloyd debut in Bills’ stadium concessions
‘Pre-wrapped burritos with either braised beef, chicken, pork or black beans will be sold from five concession areas (sections 109, 123, 131, 312, 333, plus clubs and suites), in addition to the popular pork Tricked-Out Nachos, with pickled red onions, sliced jalapenos, queso and Rocket Sauce.’
Lost in all the QB hoopla, the mistake-ridden Bills defense has to make quantum leaps
‘“We understand that we stunk it up in Week 1,” Hughes continued, “and we have to answer back stronger and I think that’s what guys are licking their chops and getting ready to do. It’s not so much sulking, licking their wounds, guys are anxious to get back out there Sunday and answer the call.”’
Buffalo Bills have a L.O.F.T. issue: A Lack Of Freaking Talent, says Chris Canty
‘But yeah, here’s the thing. They don’t have a supporting cast that’s going to help their young quarterback, that’s going to make things easier for Josh Allen. I mean that’s why they decided they were going to roll Nathan Peterman out there in Week 1. It’s not because Nathan Peterman is better than Josh Allen. It’s just because they don’t want Josh Allen to have to take those lumps and bruises early on in the season, but I think Nathan Peterman was so bad that Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane didn’t have any other choice. They had to put Josh Allen out there in Week 2.”‘
Shawne Merriman hosting ‘Slam Fest’ before Buffalo Bills’ Week 2 matchup vs. Chargers
‘There’s one catch to taking part in Merriman’s event. You must sign a waiver in the event that Merriman literally turns the “Lights Out” on you during the table slamming. The waiver can be viewed below.’
Friday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Sam Tevi readies to tackle his second start on the Chargers’ offensive line (Los Angeles Times)
Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa ruled out against Buffalo with bone bruise in left foot (Los Angeles Daily News)
Foot injury shelves Chargers’ Bosa for second straight game (AP)
Uchenna Nwosu Set for Expanded Role vs. Bills (Chargers.com)
10 Insights Entering Week 2 at Buffalo (Chargers.com)
An Update on Joey Bosay (Chargers.com)
Chargers-Bills Week 2 Injury Report (Chargers.com)
QB not lone Bills’ concern in preparing to host Chargers
‘”Maybe Nate didn’t play well with the turnovers, but we helped out with that,” McCoy said, referring to a season-opening 47-3 loss at Baltimore in which Peterman threw two interceptions and was yanked after Buffalo managed one first down on 10 possessions.’
Chargers-Bills Capsule
‘Bills only NFL team to not score TD in Week 1.’
Rookie Allen to make 1st start as Bills host Chargers
‘”I took a lot from it,” Allen said of his relief appearance. “First drive I was in, I was a little quick to get my eyes down, but as the game went on I felt a little more comfortable and just trusted the guys in front of me and the guys outside to go make some plays. I felt pretty calm.”‘
Bills WR Zay Jones apologizes to Kelvin Benjamin for mom’s tweet
‘”He talked about it with me,” Benjamin said Thursday. “He came and apologized for it. That really was it. Just trying to move on from it.”‘
Race for 2019 NFL Draft No. 1 pick: Bills make case for NFL’s worst team after demoralizing start
‘If you’re looking for a silver lining, this is the best we can come up with: At least the Bills will know if Allen can play before the team is faced with using another high first-rounder on a franchise quarterback.’