Archives for December 16, 2018

‘“I think Kelvin didn’t know what he was supposed to do. Not that he didn’t know the plays or any of that, I think he just didn’t know what role they wanted him to fill,” said Steve Tasker, a former Bills receiver and current co-host of the team’s daily radio show. “He wasn’t familiar with what this offense was going to be. It was hard for him to fit in and feel comfortable out there knowing exactly what they wanted him to do. Four different quarterbacks, it’s pretty tough to be good when it’s that much of a carousel back there.”’

‘Is Josh Allen’s running sustainable? The temptation is to say no … but that was true last week, too. The Jets knew what kind of threat Allen was on the ground, and he still found a way to top 100 yards. Coach Sean McDermott acknowledged that it’s not ideal for Allen to be the team’s leading rusher every week. He’s taking far more hits than the team would like. The rest of the running game is really struggling, though, which puts even more importance on Allen’s running. Expect the Lions to try to keep Allen in the pocket and make him prove he can beat them with his arm.’

‘Bills 21, Lions 17.’

‘The Lions got Golladay matched up on safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in a Week 5 game against Green Bay. The Packers rushed five, and Golladay used his vertical ability to turn it into a 60-yard play.’

‘It’s difficult, it’s difficult. I can go back to the last five years I’ve been in the league, and a few of the years we just barely got in. Obviously, last year was the craziest just because we needed somebody else (the Cincinnati Bengals) to win and in years past (with the Packers), we had to win the last game to get in. Guys go their whole careers without making the playoffs. Luckily, (13th-year defensive tackle) Kyle (Williams) last year was a guy that was able to get in. It’s just a different feeling (not to make it). But once you get in, you feel like you have a shot at winning the championship. You just need to get in. Last year we did that, and we’re trying to get back to that point.’

‘The best answer I can give is “a lot.” Here’s what Allen had to say about it Wednesday: “I definitely think we were a different team before Derek got here. The presence that he’s had in our locker room and on our offense has been tremendous. Then, Matt comes in, he’s kind of the same way. They just know how to be professional quarterbacks, and for me to see that, that was huge.”’

‘One would be hard-pressed to name one truly great catch a Bills receiver has made this entire season. Good if not very good ones, sure. A handful. But a “great” one? Name it.’