‘Mariota, as a rookie, had no dependable wide receivers, no running game to speak of and an offensive line that allowed the most sacks in the league. Sound familiar?’
Archives for October 2018
Vic Carucci’s Take Five: Bills’ culture will only be as good as their record
‘A strong showing Sunday after such atrocious outings at Green Bay and in the first two weeks is vital to minimize the cracks that are bound to show up — or get larger. Even in a rebuild, there must be signs of progress and promise. So far, this team has neither.’
Tre’Davious White’s mother arrested in alleged stabbing
‘White’s mother spent four months in jail during his junior year of high school for illegal use of an access card.’
‘Tailgate Guys’ brings the party to Bills fans on game day
‘“Tailgate Guys,” a new hospitality service at New Era Stadium, provides an easier way for fans to “tailgate responsibly,” said Jonathan Latke, corporate sales manager for Pegula Sports and Entertainment.’
Terrible offense has killed Bills during a mostly miserable first quarter of season
‘As celebratory a day as that was, it wasn’t really rooted in reality, and the Bills’ hierarchy fully understood the regression that was likely to occur this year. Given the constraints created by all the dead salary cap money, some unexpected deletions from the roster, and the capital that had to be used to draft the quarterbacks of the future for the offense (Josh Allen) and defense (Tremaine Edmunds), they knew this was going to be a tough season.’
Is Josh Allen Trent Dilfer? Dilfer hopes not
‘”I was the worst player in all of football … and I just don’t want to see that happen to other kids,’’ Dilfer said. “Josh Allen right now is the one that’s ripping my heart out. Darnold should be playing. Rosen should be playing. Baker should be playing. I don’t think Josh Allen should be playing.’’’
Can Josh Allen overcome pressure vs. Titans (7 things to watch)
‘The Titans are certainly well aware of Allen’s struggles against pressure and will likely send plenty of their own in Week 5. This will probably be a common theme among all of Buffalo’s opponents until the rookie quarterback has some success when pressured.’
Bills must keep Josh Allen ‘clean’ vs. Titans after 7 sacks vs. Green Bay
‘”If you don’t win at the line of scrimmage, in the run or the pass game, you’ve got no chance,” McDermott said. “We have to establish the line of scrimmage on the offensive side of the ball and the defensive side of the ball for that matter. That’s a weekly thing; that’s not something that is new this week. It’s a weekly, football fundamental 101. We have to win at the line of scrimmage.”‘
Mother of Buffalo Bills CB Tre’Davious White arrested for allegedly stabbing man
‘The news site reported that White’s mother, LaShawnita Ruffins, allegedly stabbed a man in the chest in late-September. Per TMZ, Ruffins was arrested on September 29 in Northern Louisiana and charged with aggravated battery and domestic violence.’
Saturday’s Tennessee Coverage
Titans’ constant during crazy month? Defense — and here comes Rashaan Evans (Nashville Tennessean)
NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt on national perception of Titans: ‘(They) can’t wait for you to lose so they don’t have to watch’ (Nashville Tennessean)
Woodyard among 2 defensive starters out for Titans vs Bills (AP)
Friday’s Quick Hits from the Titans, Including Corey Davis and his Surging Confidence (TitansOnline.com)
Six Things to Watch in Titans vs Bills on Sunday (TitansOnline.com)
Injuries leave Bills thin at safety vs. Tennessee
‘Their status leaves the Bills with only two healthy safeties in Jordan Poyer and rookie Siran Neal. The Bills have one safety, Dean Marlowe, on their practice squad.’
McDermott looking to improve Bills’ morale
‘”I think it is important, overall, early in the game to get some confidence. Whether it’s another young player or Josh in the case that you asked about. There’s a lot of power in confidence, so early success goes a long way,” McDermott said.’
Tre’Davious White’s mom arrested
‘LaShawnita Ruffins was booked after allegedly stabbing a man in the chest during a domestic violence incident on September 29th.’
7 things to watch in Bills-Titans this weekend
‘“His biggest thing for me right now is understanding the whole playbook that they have or being able to see pro defenses and understand what he’s seeing so he can get through his progressions and get to the right guy. I think that’s his biggest stumbling point right now. I think that was what I thought coming in. I thought the biggest transition for him was to continually learn how to see things and how to get the ball out on time.”’
Friday Injury report: Bush, Clay, Hyde all questionable
‘Hyde was seen as a long shot for this week’s game when he was labeled week to week by head coach Sean McDermott on Monday after sustaining a groin injury in the first quarter of last week’s game at Green Bay.’