‘”I think my journey through the NFL has been kind of unexpected, not only to me, to other people,” Barkley said. “So to be able to continue to grow and be in a place where I know I want to be and where I can only see this organization going forward and getting better, it’s really exciting.”‘
Archives for December 22, 2018
Vic Carucci’s Take Five: Patriots’ vulnerability feels more legitimate this time
‘It isn’t simply that the Patriots have lost two games in a row, something that hasn’t happened since 2002. It’s that Tom Brady does not look to be at the level that has arguably made him the greatest player in NFL history. At some point, his 41-year-old body will fail him — despite how incredibly well he takes care of it — and that’s looking more and more like the case when it comes to his ability to use his legs to drive the ball through tight spaces.’
Despite serious concussion, Bills’ Anderson would play again in a heartbeat
‘“Unfortunately, it took a little while, but I came through it. The first 5-6 days I couldn’t get right, I had some things going on I couldn’t shake. We went through everything, made sure the doctors said, ‘You’re going to be OK, this isn’t something with long-term effects’ and after that I was good with it. Obviously, I have kids and stuff that I have to worry about, too.’’’
Bills QB Matt Barkley: ‘Sean McDermott is building something special’
‘“I love it. I’m serious, this place is special,” Barkley said. “(Sean) McDermott’s doing something really special, I think, and building the right culture. I want to be a part of it and it doesn’t matter how cold it is, I want to be a part of it.”’
Josh Allen faces Tom Brady for first time Sunday in Bills vs. Patriots (8 thoughts)
‘All of these factors make this game the biggest for Allen this season. It’s easy to downplay the significance of the quarterback vs. quarterback narrative. After all the QBs play against the defense not the other team’s offense. But when an all time great is the quarterback on the other side the game just becomes bigger.’
Will Buffalo Bills make statement on Sunday? (8 things to watch vs. Patriots)
‘Allen didn’t run with the ball much in last week’s win over the Lions, but his ability to hurt defenses with his legs and arm could make things interesting in Week 16.’
The Patriots have contained mobile QBs well this season, but Josh Allen is another beast
‘The Bills rookie signal caller, who has 506 rushing yards on 75 attempts and six touchdowns, is Buffalo’s leading rusher.’
Unfortunately For Patriots, The Bills Are No Longer A Football Punchline
‘What likely gets lost the most in the Bills’ 5-9 win-loss record is the fact that Buffalo has boasted an elite defense all season long. As you’ll likely recall, Buffalo kept Tom Brady’s offense out of the end zone for the first three quarters of the game back in late October, and the New England offense was only able to mount one touchdown drive all night long. (New England’s other touchdown came on a pick-six by Devin McCourty.)’
Saturday’s New England Coverage
Bill Belichick on Josh Gordon: ‘I hope he’s able to deal with it successfully’ (Boston Globe)
Patriots’ quarterback and coach express support for Josh Gordon (Boston Globe)
Rob Gronkowski says he has to start making plays for Patriots (Boston Globe)
Bill Belichick pushes on through a difficult stretch (Boston Globe)
Patriots capable of setting aside distractions as they take on Bills with shot at clinching AFC East (Boston Globe)
Phillip Dorsett, Cordarrelle Patterson will be key for Patriots with playoffs looming (Boston Herald)
No one feels worse about Josh Gordon than Josh Gordon (Boston Herald)
Patriots notebook: Rob Gronkowski knows he must step up in Josh Gordon’s absence (Boston Herald)
Bill Belichick on Josh Gordon suspension: ‘An unfortunate situation. Personally I wish him the very best’ (Springfield Republican)
Josh Gordon suspension: Tom Brady wishes New England Patriots receiver ‘the best’ but is ‘focused on what I need to do’ (Springfield Republican)
Rob Gronkowski: Patriots will definitely miss Josh Gordon, must step up without him (Springfield Republican)
Rob Gronkowski removed from Patriots’ final injury report before Bills game (Springfield Republican)
Patriots return to perfect attendance at Friday practice (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots promote DL Ufomba Kamalu to 53-man roster from practice squad (Springfield Republican)
New England Patriots add OT Tony Adams to practice squad, will soon promote player to 53-man roster (Springfield Republican)
Bill Belichick on Josh Gordon: ‘It’s obviously an unfortunate situation’ (Providence Journal)
Seven storylines to follow when the Patriots host the Bills in Foxboro (Brockton Enterprise)
Patriots notebook: Players thoughts are with Gordon (Brockton Enterprise)
McGuire: Gordon a sad case that comes at a terrible time (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
Brady on Pats losing Gordon: ‘There wasn’t much reaction’ (AP)
Belichick: Gordon suspension ‘unfortunate situation’ (The Sports Xchange)
Bill Belichick Addresses Josh Gordon Suspension, Wishes Wideout ‘The Very Best’ (NESN)
Tom Brady Didn’t Have ‘Much Reaction’ To News Of Josh Gordon’s Suspension (NESN)
Patriots’ Tom Brady Shows Support For Josh Gordon With Instagram Post (NESN)
Bill Belichick Confident In Patriots Receivers To Fill Josh Gordon Void (NESN)
Patriots Rookie Duke Dawson Still Patiently Waiting For NFL Debut (NESN)
Rob Gronkowski Feeling Pressure To Produce After Josh Gordon’s Patriots Exit (NESN)
Patriots Fill Josh Gordon’s Roster Spot With Practice Squad Promotion (NESN)
Cordarrelle Patterson Returns To Perfect Attendance Patriots Practice (NESN)
Patriots-Bills Injuries: Rob Gronkowski, Cordarrelle Patterson Good To Go (NESN)
NFL Odds: Patriots Huge Favorites Vs. Bills Despite Recent Struggles (NESN)
Ex-NFL Player Thinks Patriots Deserve Criticism For Giving Josh Gordon Another Chance (NESN)
Michael Irvin ‘Worried’ About Josh Gordon, Talks About His Own Struggles (NESN)
Why Colin Cowherd Believes Tom Brady Should Be Upset With Patriots’ Roster (NESN)
Mike Lombardi Explains Why Loss Of Josh Gordon Will Challenge Patriots’ Offense (NESN)
Patriots Mailbag: Who Replaces Josh Gordon In The Interim, Long-Term? (NESN)
Bill Belichick addresses Josh Gordon’s suspension in brief statement (NBC Sports Boston)
Did Tom Brady see Josh Gordon warning signs? Patriots QB has “no idea” (NBC Sports Boston)
For Tom Brady, dealing with sudden roster changes is “part of being mentally tough” (NBC Sports Boston)
The Patriots have contained mobile QBs well this season, but Josh Allen is another beast (NBC Sports Boston)
Gronkowski taken off Patriots injury report (NBC Sports Boston)
ESPN analyst Louis Riddick calls out Josh Gordon critics (NBC Sports Boston)
Bill Belichick on Josh Gordon: ‘I wish him the very best … we’ve moved on to Buffalo’ (WEEI-FM)
Tom Brady on Josh Gordon: ‘There wasn’t much reaction … we wish him all the best’ (WEEI-FM)
Patriots make transaction to replace Josh Gordon on active roster (WEEI-FM)
Rob Gronkowski: Patriots offense, including myself, needs to pick it up without Josh Gordon (WEEI-FM)
Cordarrelle Patterson returns to Patriots practice Friday (WEEI-FM)
Rob Gronkowski removed from Patriots injury report, only 1 player listed ahead of Bills game (WEEI-FM)
Devin McCourty tells D&K Patriots need to refocus amid Josh Gordon situation: ‘Just praying for him and wishing the best for him’ (WEEI-FM)
Michael Irvin recounts his own struggles on D&K while talking about Josh Gordon: ‘I’m so worried about his future’ (WEEI-FM)
Ex-Browns CEO Joe Banner tells M&C he’s not ‘overly surprised’ about Josh Gordon suspension (WEEI-FM)
Bill Belichick Comments On ‘Unfortunate Situation’ For Josh Gordon (WBZ-TV)
Tom Brady On Losing Josh Gordon: ‘Wasn’t Much Reaction’ (WBZ-TV)
Unfortunately For Patriots, The Bills Are No Longer A Football Punchline (WBZ-TV)
Patriots-Bills Injury Report: Rob Gronkowski Removed From Report (WBZ-TV)
Patriots-Bills Week 16 Predictions: Will Bills Present A Threat To Skidding Patriots? (WBZ-TV)
Samsonite Make Your Case: Replacing Josh Gordon (Patriots.com)
Presser Points: Belichick – Gordon an ‘unfortunate situation’ (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/21 (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Tom Brady Press Conference 12/21 (Patriots.com)
Patriots Sign DL Ufomba Kamalu to the 53-Man Roster; Sign OL Tony Adams to the Practice Squad (Patriots.com)
Week 16: Patriots – Bills Injury Report (Patriots.com)
Keys to the Starting Lineup presented by CarMax: Home (thankfully) for the holidays! (Patriots.com)
Game Predictions: Expert picks for Bills at Patriots (Patriots.com)
Bills sign quarterback Matt Barkley to 2-year extension
‘Barkley has a 2-5 career record. He spent this offseason with Cincinnati before being cut by the Bengals in September after hurting his knee in a preseason game.’
Bills Sign Matt Barkley to Two-Year Contract Extension
‘The Philadelphia Eagles selected Barkley in the fourth round of the 2013 draft out of Southern California. He played with the Eagles in 2013 and 2014 before spending the 2016 season with the Chicago Bears.’
Bills ink Matt Barkley to a two year extension
‘No dollar amounts for Barkley were specified.’
Bills sign Matt Barkley to two-year extension
‘The 28-year-old quarterback was a fourth-round draft pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.’
Archie Manning on Josh Allen: “He’s got a great future”
‘”We had Josh in our camp also. So he’s a great young guy, big strong guy. You know it’s amazing about Josh, the one thing is he got nicked up some this year some so he’s been hurt and that first year is so tough, it’s such a transition,” Manning added. “The same thing for him, coming from Wyoming you just need to play, you need to play so I was glad to see him get back in there and I think one of the most impressive things- everybody knows that he can really throw the ball, throw the deep ball, but how well he runs for a Big Man. I think he’s got a great future and good days ahead for Buffalo as he comes along and their team develops around him.”‘
Friday injury report: LeSean McCoy good to go, Chris Ivory questionable
‘“It looks like he’s ready to go,” said head coach Sean McDermott. “I think we’ll know more in the game, but it looks like he’s ready to go. I trust his assessment of where he is.”’