‘Let’s make this as clear as it can be: Davis, who was signed by the Bills as a free agent in March after missing most of the 2017 season with a groin injury, didn’t retire. He quit — with his team trailing 28-6 at the half.’
Archives for September 18, 2018
Vontae Davis is to be commended, not criticized, for retirement during Buffalo Bills game
‘Going out when your heart, and body and mind are no longer in it is not cowardice. It is the opposite. Davis felt it deep within, a sudden realization that he was done, washed up, not mentally ready for the challenge anymore. A lot of people feel it. Few have the guts to act on it, especially when it means leaving money on the table.’
McDermott chalks up Bills struggles to ‘growing pains’
‘”There’s growing pains going through this,” McDermott said, Monday. “Nobody said it was going to be easy.”‘
Bills running back McCoy’s status uncertain with rib injury
‘Coach Sean McDermott listed McCoy day to day, and didn’t rule him out from playing. McDermott didn’t provide much detail on Monday except to say McCoy’s status will be determined by how much pain he can tolerate.’
Bills’ McCoy seeks to have ex-girlfriend’s lawsuit tossed
‘Lawyers for McCoy responded to the lawsuit in court filings Thursday. They said there is no basis to hold McCoy responsible for harm Cordon suffered in the home invasion. They also said the lawsuit is filled with unrelated false, salacious allegations that are meant only to embarrass McCoy and cast him in a bad light.’
Bills looking to regroup on defense
‘With Davis quitting and Phillip Gaines suffering a dislocated elbow in the second quarter, the Bills had only two healthy cornerbacks the rest of the day — starter Tre’Davious White and backup Lafayette Pitts. Rookie nickel cornerback Taron Johnson has a shoulder injury that left him inactive, and McDermott said he remains “day to day.” The only other corners on the roster are practice squad players Ryan Lewis and Levi Wallace.’
Vontae Davis retirement ‘not going to become a distraction,’ says Bills’ Sean McDermott
‘”I got a lot of respect for Vontae,” McDermott said. “He’s a good person. I certainly appreciate the way he worked when he was in here, but we’re moving forward as a football team. … You develop some personal relationships with these young men. You always want the best for them. It’s not a deal where we wish him anything but the best. We wish him the best. He’s had a heckuva career.’
LeSean McCoy reportedly might miss one game with cracked rib cartilage, officially day to day
‘As they head into their Week 3 date with the Vikings, the Bills are staring at an 0-3 start to the season. Even if McCoy can play, they’re probably not going to find a way to beat a legitimate Super Bowl contender. According to SportsLine, they’re 17-point underdogs. To make matters worse, after they play the Vikings in Minnesota, they’ll have to play the Packers in Green Bay.’
Report: Bills RB LeSean McCoy Suffered Broken Ribs vs. Chargers
‘According to the report, McCoy’s injury doesn’t mean he will miss the Week 3 game against the Minnesota Vikings, but he will try to play through it.’
Vontae Davis Retired From the NFL at Halftime. Good for Him.
‘So many people fantasize about saying “take this job and shove it.” Davis got to live that dream. But just because he’s an NFL player, he’s a pariah?’
Josh Allen’s debut shows Bills’ failure to plan around QB position
‘And they don’t have a defence that will erase some of Allen’s mistakes, keep them in the game and give the rookie a short field to work with. The Bills have been outscored 78-23 this season with the 78 points being the most they’ve given up in their first two games since 1970. This is also the first season the Bills have started 0-2 since they started 0-8 in 2010.’
LeSean McCoy injury update: Bills RB fractured ribs vs. Chargers, report says
‘The report isn’t shocking as McCoy reportedly declined interview requests after the loss because speaking hurt his ribs.’
Bills coach Sean McDermott hasn’t talked to Vontae Davis, says he ‘didn’t feel a need’
‘The Bills have yet to announce who will replace the two-time Pro Bowl player.’
After Further Review: Vontae Davis walked out on Bills … but do you blame him?
‘That franchise is in crisis, and it does no one any good to pretend it isn’t. The quarterback mess was reference here last week; it hasn’t gotten measurably better, certainly not during the 31-20 beatdown at home by the Chargers that wasn’t as close as the score indicated. Coach Sean McDermott’s explanation (or refusal to give one) for switching from Nathan Peterman to rookie Josh Allen made as little sense as his attempt last year to justify benching Tyrod Taylor for Peterman.’
McDermott commits to Allen for foreseeable future
‘“We’re going to go with Josh,” McDermott said at his weekly Monday press conference. “I thought he did some good things, and he’s a young quarterback. Each game we expect him to get a little bit better and grow. So, that’s where we are as a football team and that’s where we are as an organization right now.”’