‘”It’s the same philosophy with Darnold as it is with Allen. Unless these guys are coming out of a pro-set college offense like [Carson] Wentz, it’s best to hold these guys back. If you look at it, each game [Darnold] has gotten worse. What the Jets should have done is sat him out for that Thursday night game, because you basically go in with no preparations. It served him up and he had one of the worst games.”‘
Archives for November 2018
From NFL to XFL: Former Bills GM Doug Whaley named Senior VP for relaunching league
‘This will be Whaley’s first position in professional football since he was fired by the Bills in 2017. He had served as general manager since 2013. After Whaley’s firing, the Bills hired Brandon Beane as general manager. Whaley went on to work at a software company. He held the title of Senior Sports Business Advisor at Impellia.’
McCoy, run game continue to struggle
‘”We’ve got to do a better job starting up front,” he said. “You can have all the different plays that you want, but at the end of the day, it’s a man versus man game and you’ve got to move a guy off the ball. You’ve got to play with great fundamentals and technique, and that’s really where it starts. It’s a mindset.’
Pancho Billa’s GoFundMe hits $30,000 goal
‘Castro is also a fighter. For the past year, he has been battling cancer. Bills Mafia has made sure to help Pancho Billa in his time of need.’
Why Ryan Lewis is ready to follow family’s NFL footsteps
‘“He told me, ‘You can do this. Just stay mentally tough. I’m always going to be here for you. It’s going to be your decision, but just stick it out right now through thick and thin and it’ll all be worth it.’”’
Scouting Report Week 10 – Bills vs. Jets
‘Over the last four games, Buffalo’s defense and special teams have forced just four turnovers. They need to be at least a plus-two against the Jets in the turnover margin to give their offense more opportunities to score.’
Bills Today: Josh Allen throwing in team drills
‘“Yeah, he’s made some throws during team drills,” McDermott said. “[Wednesday] and a little bit [Thursday] as well.”’
Bills, Jets rookie quarterbacks heading in opposite directions
‘If Allen isn’t ready to go, that means it would be a Nathan Peterman-Josh McCown matchup. That’s something that won’t be known until later in the week, when the Bills have a chance to see how Allen makes it through practice.’
Vic Carucci: LeSean McCoy’s silence hardly befitting of Bills team captain
‘Just as with his fellow captains — Kyle Williams, Lorenzo Alexander, Patrick DiMarco, Stephen Hauschka and Taiwan Jones (before he landed on the injured-reserve list) — McCoy needs to be front and center.’
There’s a chance Josh Allen could play Sunday vs. Jets
‘“Things were just starting to slow down for me, so I’m anxious to get back out there and see if that continues. With the help of (those around me), I think it will,” Allen said.’
Frustrated Bills’ LeSean McCoy, stuck in worst season of career, has gone silent
‘”In 10 years (in the league), I mean, I’ve had bad games, but just the flow of the season and everything, it’s just bad,” McCoy said after the Bills lost to the Patriots, 26-9. “I had a 4-12 season before, but this just feels different. … I ain’t (playing) good.”‘
Bills’ Josh Allen ready to jump-start offense and 6 more things he said at first practice back
‘”I definitely think we’re really close and a lot closer than what people think. People tend to see the scores that have been put on and there are a few games that got out of hand, for sure, but as a team, we’re very close. Taking care of the football is our main priority and when we can do that, we’re going to be in football games because of our defense. They’re playing really well. In turn, offense, we’ve got to protect the football, continue to move the ball on third down and move the chains. When we can do that consistently, that’s when we’re going to start seeing this thing get reversed.”‘
Sam Darnold likely out vs. Buffalo Bills in Week 10 (report)
‘Darnold, the No. 3 pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, was spotted in a walking boot on Wednesday. Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News reported that the rookie signal caller has a ‘significant’ foot sprain that will likely keep him out of action this week. Darnold is coming off one of the worst outings of his pro career after throwing four interceptions in a loss to the Miami Dolphins. Through nine weeks, Darnold leads the league in interceptions (14). Replacing Darnold at quarterback will be Josh McCown.’
Thursday’s New York Coverage
Jets’ Sam Darnold, in a Walking Boot, Is Most Likely Out for Sunday (New York Times)
Jets QB Sam Darnold has significant foot sprain and won’t play vs. Bills, sources tell The News (New York Daily News)
Jets QB Josh McCown ready to take over for injured Sam Darnold while center Spencer Long’s status remains unclear (New York Daily News)
Surprise Sam Darnold foot injury puts him on the bench (New York Post)
Injury blip could be a blessing in disguise for Sam Darnold (New York Post)
Start could give Josh McCown closure after 2017’s teary finish (New York Post)
Jets’ two top receivers miss practice with ankle injuries (New York Post)
Sam Darnold day-to-day with strained right foot (Newsday)
Letting Jets QB Sam Darnold sit with injury would be part of learning process (Newsday)
Josh McCown ready to step in for injured Sam Darnold (Newsday)
Jets’ Sam Darnold could miss Week 10 vs. Bills, sat out Wednesday practice in walking boot (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets’ Todd Bowles says Sam Darnold (strained foot) could play vs. Bills, but would that be wise? (Newark Star Ledger)
Would Jets’ Sam Darnold be ready to play vs. Bills without practicing this week? (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets’ Sam Darnold foot strain: What it means for his rookie season, Todd Bowles’ future, Sunday vs. Bills (Newark Star Ledger)
Bills-Jets Week 10 injury report, including Sam Darnold, Josh Allen, Robby Anderson (Newark Star Ledger)
NY Jets QB Sam Darnold likely to miss Bills game with a foot injury (Bergen Record)
Jets’ Sam Darnold has a foot strain; what missing a game would mean for the rookie (Bergen Record)
Five things NY Jets must do to save their season, and Todd Bowles’ job (Bergen Record)
Jets’ Darnold has strained foot, could miss game vs. Bills (AP)
Jets QB Sam Darnold likely out Sunday with strained right foot (ESPN)
Jets’ Sam Darnold reportedly suffers injury that could keep him out until December (CBS Sports)
Sam Darnold’s Reported Foot Injury May Provided Needed Time on the Bench (SI)
Jets QB Sam Darnold out for Week 10 action due to significant sprain, report says (The Sporting News)
Source: Jets QB Sam Darnold will miss game vs. Bills with foot strain (SportsNet New York)
Jets QB Sam Darnold on foot injury: ‘We don’t want to rush things’ (SportsNet New York)
Jets Injury Report: Sam Darnold highlights long list of injured players (SportsNet New York)
Darnold Spotted In Walking Boot, May Miss Jets’ Game Against Bills On Sunday (WCBS-TV)
James Lofton: For Bills, Jets, It Comes Down To Having A Couple Successful Drafts (WCBS-TV)
Jets QB Sam Darnold Misses Wednesday Practice (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets’ Sam Darnold on Injury: When Adversity Hits, It’s Up to Me How to Respond (NewYorkJets.com)
Josh McCown ‘Ready if Called Upon’ Should Injury Sideline Darnold Sunday (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets-Bills Storylines: Adversity Hits QB Sam Darnold (NewYorkJets.com)
Gameday guide: Jets vs. Bills (11/11) (NewYorkJets.com)
GoFundMe campaign launches to get Pitt product, Bills QB Nathan Peterman to retire
‘Maybe this isn’t exactly why GoFundMe was created.