‘“The important thing for us is that we continue to take swings, and that’s what we did; we stepped up to the plate and you take a swing,” McDermott said. “Some of those are going to work and some of those aren’t. The only way you can get a hit is if you take a swing. … Just as important for us, I believe, is when things are no longer right for us as a football team and where we are and the vision we’re trying to chase, that we move forward. That’s what we did. We wish Kelvin and Andre both the best and their families. We’re going to continue to make every decision that we feel is right in the best interest of this football team.”’
Archives for December 6, 2018
Vic Carucci: Josh Allen’s running not always a bad thing for him or Bills
‘Although there are times Allen’s 22-year-old eyes don’t serve him as well as those of a veteran passer, his runs also are a highly effective component of his game. And they should continue. Those 13 carries he had against the Jaguars for 99 yards? Keep it going. Those nine rushes he had against the Dolphins for 135 yards? All good.’
Bills Notebook: Jerry Hughes accused of history of ‘abusive language’ toward refs
‘”We fully expect the NFL’s review to clear Roy Ellison,” Scott Green wrote in a statement. “Video from last week’s game shows he was verbally threatened by a player who has a well-documented history of abusive language and inappropriate actions towards our officials. While we are disappointed that the NFL has yet to address that aspect of the incident, we look forward to working with the League during its review and will ensure that Roy’s rights are protected during this process.”‘
Hospital visit gives LeSean McCoy perspective on Bills’ struggles
‘“I think as people, especially as athletes, we get so wrapped up in our day-to-day lives as far as, ‘I fumbled the ball … I could have caught a pass … I lost the game,’ ” the Buffalo Bills’ running back said. “But this is real life. The battles that we fight on the field — don’t get me wrong, they’re very important — but I think the real battles are some of these kids right here fighting for their lives.”’
Bills’ Taron Johnson undergoes shoulder surgery, out for season
‘If the Bills had a viable chance to make the playoffs, they may not have sent Johnson for the surgery. Last week in Miami he got dinged once again and had to be attended to, but he still played 30 of Buffalo’s 55 defensive snaps.’
Sean McDermott on Kelvin Benjamin: ‘It obviously didn’t work’
‘“Let me start by saying (that) I appreciate, just like I do every player, what they did,” McDermott said, also referencing wide receiver Andre Holmes who joined Benjamin on the waiver wire. “Those are hard decisions to make because those are human decisions. The important thing for us is that we continue to take swings, and that’s what we did; we stepped up to the plate and you take a swing. Some of those are going to work and some of those aren’t. The only way you can get a hit is if you take a swing.”’
Josh Allen, Zay Jones and 5 Bills on Kelvin Benjamin’s release
‘”You never know when it can be your time. It’s the NFL and it’s for the best of the best. It’s a performance-based league, I guess, and I’m looking forward to the guys that we got right now and we’re going to be working extremely hard to build on these last four weeks.”‘
Jerry Hughes known for ‘abusive language’ towards officials, says NFLRA
‘Hughes has been fined twice by the league during his time with the Bills for abusive language towards an official. In total, Hughes was fined over $55,000 for the incidents.’
Thursday’s New York Coverage
Mark Sanchez ripped by ex-Jets teammate as two have history of beef (New York Daily News)
Mehta: Jets need more players like Bills-hater Jamal Adams: ‘It’s personal’ (New York Daily News)
Looks like Jets-Bills will be Sam Darnold vs. Josh Allen, Round 1 (New York Post)
Why matchup vs. the Bills is ‘personal’ for the Jets (New York Post)
Todd Bowles puts focus on preventing Jets penalties (New York Post)
Plaxico Burress trolls former Jets teammate Mark Sanchez (New York Post)
All signs point to return of Sam Darnold on Sunday vs. Bills (Newsday)
Jamal Adams wants payback against Bills (Newsday)
Sam Darnold participates fully in practice, on track to play at Bills | What it means for rest of Jets’ season (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets’ Josh Martin designate to return from IR | What it means for defense, pass rush (Newark Star Ledger)
Jamal Adams: Firing Todd Bowles won’t solve all of Jets’ many problems (and he’s right) (Newark Star Ledger)
Ex-Giants WR Plaxico Burress trashes Mark Sanchez, former Jets teammate now starting for Redskins (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets QB Sam Darnold (foot) trending toward playing vs. Bills (Bergen Record)
NFL free agency 2019: Which key pending free agents should NY Jets keep? (Bergen Record)
Jets’ Darnold fully practices, on track to start vs. Bills (AP)
Jets S Marcus Maye underwent shoulder surgery on Tuesday (SportsNet New York)
Plaxico Burress is watching Mark Sanchez for the laughs (SportsNet New York)
Darnold Eyes Possible Return as Jets’ Starting QB at Buffalo (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets OLB Frankie Luvu Wants to ‘Keep Hunting’ to Close Season (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets-Bills: 5 Storylines (NewYorkJets.com)
Bills to lean on youth entering final month of season
‘”Those guys know the table is wide open, so choose wisely and go hard because they could be that guy for us if they choose to,” Dawkins said.’
NFL refs back official accused of calling player vulgar name
‘In a statement released Wednesday, NFLRA executive director Scott Green says the association expects the NFL’s investigation to clear Ellison while turning the focus on Hughes.’
Allen, Darnold could square off when Bills host Jets
‘”He’s a competitive player,” said Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. “Tough, strong obviously, has made a lot of plays with his legs over the last two weeks. Can make them with his arm, too. I’m sure there’s a few plays that Josh would like to have back, just like all of us when we don’t come out on top.’
NFLRA expects Roy Ellison to be cleared for run-in with Bills’ Jerry Hughes
‘”Video from last week’s game shows [Ellison] was verbally threatened by a player who has a well-documented history of abusive language and inappropriate actions towards our officials,” NFLRA executive director Scott Green said in a statement. “While we are disappointed that the NFL has yet to address that aspect of the incident, we look forward to working with the League during its review and will ensure that Roy’s rights are protected during this process.”‘
McDermott: Bills ‘took a swing’ on Benjamin, but ‘it obviously didn’t work’
‘“But just as important for us is, I believe, is when things are no longer right for us as our football team and where we are and the vision we are trying to chase that we move forward, and that’s what we did. We’re going to continue to make every decision we feel is right, in the best interest of this football team.”’
McDermott previews game with NY Jets
‘McDermott talked about how the final four games of the season will serve as a kind of audition for many of the team’s young players, “call it an audition, call it an evaluation, probably better said, and a chance for us to continue to grow this football team and develop this football team.”‘