‘”Obviously, you see the quick release, the mobility, he can get out of the pocket and run a little bit, he can just move around in the pocket to make throws,” said veteran defensive tackle Kyle Williams. “He’s very aware of what’s going on around him, knows where his outlets are, strong arm. I mean, all the things that you would want out of a guy, you see in him.”‘
Archives for September 2018
Bills safety Micah Hyde takes high road in return to Green Bay
‘“I’ve got nothing but love for the organization,” he said. “They gave me my first shot in the league. I’ve got a lot of friends on that team. The coaches I had, I respect so much. Very smart, intelligent coaches.”’
Bills Notebook: ‘I’m playing,’ LeSean McCoy declares
‘”I couldn’t sprint without any pain,” he said. “So, imagine just getting really hit, it would be even more pain. But I just don’t want to affect the team by going out there and not being 100 percent, about 80 percent. So they sat me off, but today I was full go-sprinting, I’m ready to get out there. I’m ready to get back going. I have to get it going, you know, looking at the other running backs. I have a lot to do.”‘
What They Said: McDermott, McCoy and Allen on following up off Vikings win, injuries and more
‘I just believe that overall, we played fast as a defense. There was a lot of energy on the field. Starting there, I thought it was a good dose of energy. Just playing fast… if you can throw fastballs at the quarterback, usually good things can happen.’
Bills’ McCoy gives himself the green light to play Sunday against Green Bay
‘“I didn’t want to affect the team and go out there and be about 80 percent,’’ he said. “They sat me out, but today I was full go, sprinting. I’m ready to go and to get it going.’’’
Jerry Hughes said no, the Vikings game wasn’t the best he’s ever played
‘“I only got one sack, one forced fumble, so that’s not even close to what I can do,” Hughes said, apparently holding himself to the Bruce Smith standard. “Pressures are cool, but we play in a business where it’s all about results, so I definitely want to get to the quarterback more, get more turnovers and help my team.”’
Matt Milano’s big day against Vikings earns him AFC defensive player of the week award
‘Milano, who shared time at weakside linebacker Ramon Humber, played on 71 percent of the snaps compared with Humber’s 29 percent. It’s puzzling why that is because Milano has clearly been the better player, but a performance like this one could skew things more heavily in Milano’s favor in the coming weeks, starting Sunday at Green Bay.’
Pollock: McDermott stays the same after Bills’ win over Vikings
‘“We’re getting a better feel for who we are, understanding our players,” McDermott said. “I’ve seen progress in the past six quarters compared to the first six. The players worked hard, the coaches have worked hard. Communication has been a big part of that, but there’s still a lot of work to do, and we’re still early in the season. We just have to continue to go through that process and get on the same page, and put the players in positions to be successful, then playing fast and disciplined and executing.”’
Buffalo Bills’ Jerry Hughes ‘scared as hell’ about new roughing-the-passer rules
‘”It’s making the game soft and, to be completely honest, I’m scared as hell. If you tackle a quarterback the way you’re supposed to tackle a quarterback, they take, what, 15-to-20 grand out of your pocket for doing something you’ve been taught ever since you were 8 years old?” Hughes said Wednesday.’
Buffalo Bills’ LeSean McCoy says he will play Sunday vs. Green Bay Packers
‘”I’m playing. I’m playing,” McCoy said. “I felt good today, still some pain but I’ll be alright. I can deal with that. … Today I’ve been full go, sprinting and I’m ready to get out there. I’m ready to get going.”‘
Bills LB Matt Milano named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘Milano has been one of the most consistent players on the Bills defense through the first three weeks. Against the Vikings, Milano recorded a fumble recovery, interception and a sack to become the first Bills player to accomplish all three in one game since Troy Vincent in 2004.’
Thursday’s Green Bay Coverage
Packers pass rushers grasping for guidance on how they can sack the QB (Green Bay Press Gazette)
Aaron Rodgers’ absence from practice taking its toll on Packers (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Bashaud Breeland seeks a fresh start with Green Bay Packers (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Silverstein: Packers’ Mike Pettine facing decision time on dialing up more pressure (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
Packers notes: Knee injury keeps TE Jimmy Graham out of practice (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
After worst game of his career, Packers’ Randall Cobb goes back to work (Wisconsin State Journal)
Tom Oates: Jordy Nelson long gone, but wide receivers not the problem for the Packers (Wisconsin State Journal)
Worth the wait? Bashaud Breeland finally winds up with Packers (Wisconsin State Journal)
CB Breeland adds veteran presence to Packers with House out (AP)
Packers sign CB Breeland, place House on IR (The Sports Xchange)
Healthy again, new Packers CB Bashaud Breeland not sweating lost opportunities (ESPN)
Rodgers misses practice Wednesday as Packers start Bills prep (WBAY-TV)
Say Geronimo! Allison is Packers leading receiver through 3 weeks (WBAY-TV)
Packers sign CB Bashaud Breeland, place House on IR (WBAY-TV)
House to Injured Reserve, Packers Sign Veteran CB Breeland (WFRV-TV)
Packers bracing for Josh Allen and the Bills (WLUK-TV)
Packers sign Bashaud Breeland, place Davon House on IR (WGBA-TV)
Packers planning on starting Bell at RG vs Bills (WSSP-AM)
Graham joins Rodgers on injury list (WSSP-AM)
Packers return home to host the Bills (Packers.com)
Uncommon opponent not only challenge Bills present (Packers.com)
Packers sign CB Bashaud Breeland (Packers.com)
Bashaud Breeland’s strange journey finally behind him (Packers.com)
Five things to know about Bashaud Breeland (Packers.com)
Injury Report: Week 4 Packers-Bills (Packers.com)
Inbox: This division is going to be a doozy (Packers.com)
Bills safety ‘Hydes’ his emotions preparing to face Packers
‘”I’ve got nothing but love for the organization,” Hyde said following practice as the Bills (1-2) prepare to travel to play Green Bay (1-1-1) on Sunday. “I wouldn’t say it was a wound. I wouldn’t say I was cut open.”‘
Bills running back McCoy vows he’s playing against Packers
‘Backup running back Marcus Murphy was limited in practice with a rib injury, and starting safety Micah Hyde was added to the report with an injury to his right toe. Tight end Charles Clay also made the list with injuries to his shoulder and hip.’
LeSean McCoy: ‘I’m playing’ Sunday despite cracked rib cartilage
‘”Today was the first day I really ran hard,” he said. “Cutting was kind of a minor little setback. Other than that, I felt good. I felt fast. I felt rested. I’m excited.”‘