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Archives for December 13, 2018

Kyle Williams passes leadership torch to Tremaine Edmunds

‘“For me, and organizationally … the guy that’s in that position, in a perfect world, is kind of your bell cow,” Williams said. “He’s communicating the ins and outs of the defense to everybody around. He’s the quarterback of the defense.”’

Bills’ O-linemen know blocking for Josh Allen can be an adventure

‘“You have to protect forever because you don’t know if it’s going to be three hitches or it’s running,” center Ryan Groy said. “You’re protecting for anything. And if your guy starts running once (Allen) breaks the pocket, are you going to catch up to him? Probably not, but you’re still running over there. What if (Allen) comes back around the other way?’

Should the Bills move on from LeSean McCoy in 2019? The answer is yes

‘The Bills would be foolish to retain McCoy. Cutting him is the right move for him, as it might give him a chance to flourish at the end of the line and make a final push for Hall of Fame consideration, and it’s the right move for the team, particularly from a financial standpoint given his $9 million cap figure in the last year of his contract.’

Sean McDermott: Josh Allen is the Bills’ leader on offense

‘”Josh is the leader,” McDermott said Wednesday before practice as the Bills prepare to host the Detroit Lions on Sunday. “That’s a little bit different for a rookie to be the leader, but the position that he plays and the way that he’s played and earned their respect, he’s the leader on the offense.”‘

Should the Buffalo Bills bring back LeSean McCoy in 2019?

‘The harsh reality of the situation is that McCoy’s play has declined and he’ll be 31 years old when the 2019 season begins. If he isn’t the weapon he was his first three seasons in Buffalo then it might be time for Bills general manager Brandon Beane to find a new running back.’

Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen has ‘given city hope,’ says NFL analyst Brady Quinn

‘”I just feel like Josh Allen he oozes so much potential and so much ability,” said Quinn. “First off, he’s 3-5 as a starter on the Bills… We’re talking about the Bills! Like they are so far removed from what they were as a team last year with the things they’ve done and changed. He has given that team, that city hope.”‘

Brett Favre: Buffalo Bills OC Brian Daboll should get Packers HC consideration

‘”Yeah, sure. I would give them my opinion. No one’s asked, not that they should, and I haven’t actually talked to any coaches, but I can think of several off the top of my head who if the Packers (asked)–keeping in mind that Aaron Rodgers is the quarterback–would be great choices. At least consideration. And that’s Darrell Bevell, who Aaron knows well. Took this year off. Young, energetic, great coach. Brian Daboll, who was at Alabama last year as offensive coordinator. Was my quarterback coach for the Jets. I think he’s the OC right now in Buffalo. Very young, energetic, creative mind. And another that comes to mind is Doug Pederson. Now I don’t know if they could get him from Philly or if he would even consider that. But there’s another young guy who is very creative and has proven he can win the big one.”‘

Pat Caputo – Josh Allen contract example why Lions can and should trade Matthew Stafford

‘Look what Patrick Mahomes has meant to the Chiefs and Jared Goff to the Rams? Josh Allen at least has a chance to be The Guy for the Bills. Meanwhile this town has collectively closed its eyes and clicked its heals for a decade expecting Matthew Stafford, at minimum, to be, say, Matt Ryan, let alone Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers. Instead, we’ve received a heavy dose of Jay Cutler and Carson Palmer.’

Thursday’s Detroit Coverage

Niyo: Jarrad Davis a quick hit in Lions’ defensive surge (Detroit News)
Zach Zenner filling void in Lions’ injury-riddled backfield (Detroit News)
Detroit Lions’ Glover Quin: Tanking doesn’t exist in football (Detroit Free Press)
No Kerryon Johnson, Da’Shawn Hand, Rick Wagner at Lions practice (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions coach: Don’t call Jarrad Davis inconsistent (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions mailbag: Time has come for team, Ziggy Ansah to part ways (Detroit Free Press)
Frank Ragnow has learned to bounce back from Aaron Donald’s destruction (Ann Arbor News)
Detroit’s most noted moon landing skeptic has changed his mind (Ann Arbor News)
Top offensive tackles Rick Wagner, Taylor Decker among 11 on Lions injury report (Ann Arbor News)
Jim Bob Cooter on Lions playcalling: ‘It’s not about philosophy, it’s about reality’ (Ann Arbor News)
Darius Slay named defensive player of week after baiting Josh Rosen into pick-six (Ann Arbor News)
Pat Caputo – Josh Allen contract example why Lions can and should trade Matthew Stafford (Oakland Press)
Lions trying to find out who’s healthy for Buffalo (WTVB-AM)
Notebook: Walker earning more opportunities on defense (DetroitLions.com)
Lions at Bills practice report: Dec. 12 (DetroitLions.com)
Week 15 opponent: What the Bills are saying (DetroitLions.com)
Stats pack: Slay a consistent threat at cornerback (DetroitLions.com)

McDermott on Allen’s accuracy: ‘He’s not a finished product’

‘“I think he’s been accurate. There are certainly throws he’s been working on that we have to continue to develop. He’s not a finished product. This is just X-start in his career, so there are plays, there are throws that he wants back. There are throws I want back. The important thing is that he’s committing to improving it. I think, by and large, his accuracy, he’s giving guys opportunities on the ball to make plays and you saw that this past week and we’ve got to make them.”’

Waldman – What you got from Allen at Wyoming is what you have now

‘”I think it’s been decent, when you consider that the Bills need help along the offensive line, they need to upgrade their receiving corps. Surrounding talent matters a great deal for a quarterback’s development. When you look at Allen and what he’s had to do… the offense is taking an approach, ‘We’re going to encourage him to run, and if that means that maybe includes eschewing the first or second read that he could have hit, but he can gain 10 yards, or 20 yards, or 50 yards, then let’s do it.'”‘