‘“I don’t know what guys are supposed to do,” said Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams, a 13-year veteran and the most experienced player in the building. “They’re trying to legislate contact out of football and there’s some things you just can’t.”’
Archives for September 23, 2018
Bills-Vikings Scouting Report: Minnesota receivers pose tall challenge for Buffalo cornerbacks
‘Vikings 33, Bills 17.’
Pregame primer: 5 things to watch when Bills visit Vikings
‘The Bills have won three of the past four against Minnesota. Buffalo will play in U.S. Bank Stadium for the first time.’
Play to Watch: Vikings safety blitz
‘Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen will have to contend with overload safety blitzes against Minnesota very similar to what he faced against the Los Angeles Chargers. Vikings All-Pro safety Harrison Smith sacked San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (11) in a 4-on-3 overload blitz in Week 1.’
Inside the Bills: Nate Orchard lands in Buffalo after journey from L.A. to Utah
‘”It’s a great opportunity,” he said. “I appreciate Brandon Beane and coach McDermott believing in me, bringing me in here to really help this team do what they need to do. Just to be here is a blessing. To be out last week and not on a team wasn’t fun at all, but it’s a definitely a learning experience. To be here now, I’m truly honored.”‘
Jay Skurski’s Bills Mailbag: Is Sean McDermott panicking over defense?
‘I don’t know if I would use the word panic, but rather pressure. McDermott knows his defense couldn’t continue to look the way it did through the first six quarters of this season. That was supposed to be the strength of the team. The Bills spent big up front on Star Lotulelei and Trent Murphy, traded up in the first round for Tremaine Edmunds and added defensive tackle Harrison Phillips in the third round. That’s a lot of investment on that side of the ball. The results through the first two weeks are absolutely unacceptable.’
One-on-One Coverage: Bill Cowher talks coaching flirtations and Bills
‘I love Sean. I came up and did an interview with him last year, right before their playoff game, and I just like everything he stands for. He’s a no-nonsense guy, he holds people accountable, wants you to play hard. He’ll make the tough decisions. I just think there’s an energy and a truthfulness about him that reminds me a lot of myself when I was young, you know? What you see is what you get.’
Buffalo Bills facing a Herculean task against the Minnesota Vikings
‘Vikings 30, Bills 10.’
Bills face long odds at Minnesota
‘Nationally, the Bills are perceived as in disarray.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Minnesota Vikings: Preview, odds, predictions for Week 3
‘This one could be over by halftime.’
Buffalo Bills social media team unaware of where Vikings play (Best Twitter reactions)
‘On Saturday, the team shared a now deleted graphic that showed they arrived for their game against the Vikings. The only problem with the graphic was that the social media team had the Bills landing in Wisconsin.’
Sunday’s Minnesota Coverage
Could Mike Zimmer ever give up his defensive play-calling duties? (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Vikings’ Sheldon Richardson knows the path to disruption (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Vikings’ Adam Thielen gives back as well as receives (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Kirk Cousins wants Vikings aiming to have one of NFL’s top offenses (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Vikings vs. Bills: The 16.5-point spread might be tougher than the foe (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Vikings vs. Buffalo: Winless Bills starting rookie quarterback (Saint Paul Pioneer Press)
Vikings vs. Buffalo Bills: Pioneer Press staff picks (Saint Paul Pioneer Press)
Charley Walters: Vikings won’t be able to afford Anthony Barr (Saint Paul Pioneer Press)
Vikings hall of famer Chris Doleman visits Twin Cities, feels better after surgery for brain cancer (Saint Paul Pioneer Press)
Aldrick Robinson looking to catch on quickly with Vikings (KSTP-AM)
Position-by-position: How the Vikings match up against the Bills (KSTP-AM)
Final Thoughts: Multi-tasking Vikings Keeping All Eyes on the Bills (Vikings.com)
3 (Non-Vikings) Games to Watch in Week 3 (Vikings.com)
Vikings roast Bills over state mix-up
‘The video was deleted, but the internet never forgets.’
Where is NFL in LeSean McCoy abuse allegations?
‘Adrian Peterson missed all but one game during the 2014 season while the NFL aggressively investigated child abuse allegations against the star running back. Then the league fought vigorously in court to ensure its suspension of Peterson was upheld and prevailed. Which makes the league’s handling of allegations that Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy has abused his 6-year-old son and his ex-girlfriend even more curious – and concerning.’
Injured McCoy will reportedly travel with Bills to play Vikings
‘The absence of McCoy will put more of an onus on rookie quarterback Josh Allen. The No. 7 overall pick out of Wyoming, Allen was 18 of 33 for 245 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions in his first career start last week.’