‘The Bills have made the second most turnovers in the NFL. Last year they made the sixth fewest turnovers in the league.’
Archives for December 27, 2018
Sean McDermott reaffirms his belief in LeSean McCoy’s value to Bills in 2019
‘“Overall, I’m really excited about where we’re going and LeSean being a part of that,” McDermott said. “I know this year wasn’t what he had hoped it would be. The biggest thing I want to see is what are we going to do to get it back to where it needs to be. So I think he’s committed to that cause, as are we.”’
Whatever McCoy said to McDermott last week, neither man is spilling the beans
‘“Yeah, that’s between LeSean and myself and I appreciate him being accountable,” McDermott said. “I really do, and we’ve moved on and that’s where we’re headed. That happens from time to time. Nobody’s perfect. But again, I appreciate him being accountable. And I’m not perfect in this case, he wasn’t perfect and we addressed it and we’re moving forward.”’
Bills-Dolphins finale a repeat of old themes, but edge to Buffalo on future
‘The Bills are completing just Year 2 of a front-office and coaching realignment under Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott. Their quarterback of the future is in place in Josh Allen, draft picks have been stockpiled like Dunkin’ Donuts gift cards and they will have salary cap room to burn.’
Pollock: Pats’ running game befuddled Bills’ defenders
‘Hyde admitted, “ If I’m the offensive coordinator for them I’m doing the same thing. We couldn’t stop it and that’s one of those situations (where) as a defensive player you’re just trying to figure out a way. Unfortunately we weren’t able to do that. (Patterson’s) a good player, he’s fast. He turns the corner like no other when he’s running full speed. Most guys, when they run that fast, can’t turn the corner.”’
Not so fast Bills fans: Sean McDermott says LeSean McCoy not going anywhere
‘“Overall I’m really excited about where we’re going and LeSean being a part of that,” McDermott said Wednesday before the team’s first practice ahead of the season finale against the Miami Dolphins. “I know this year, to your point, wasn’t what he had hoped it would be. The biggest thing I want to see is what we’re going to do to get it back to where it needs to be. I think he’s committed to that cause, as are we.”’
One more year? Bills’ Micah Hyde wants Lorenzo Alexander to play five more
‘“That’s something that’s out of the question,” Alexander said with his signature smile when asked about his plans for next season. “But guys want me back. We have a great friendship. I’m still playing well on the field and I love this community. It would be good to come back and finish off my career with a lot of these guys in this locker room.”’
Buffalo Bills DC Leslie Frazier a 2019 head coach candidate, says NFL.com
‘Frazier’s defense is currently ranked as the second best defense in the league in terms of yards allowed per play. Despite many people believing that teams will be looking for offensive minds in their head coaching searches, Frazier’s success in Buffalo could be appealing to any team that already features a quality offense.’
Thursday’s Miami Coverage
Dolphins’ Gase fires back at critics crushing him for sitting on bench during game (Miami Herald)
Dolphins star Xavien Howard practicing as if he’ll play on Sunday. But should he? (Miami Herald)
Dolphins awards revealed, with Howard honored and Tannehill recognized by peers (Miami Herald)
Miami Dolphins would risk $9 million by playing DeVante Parker on Sunday (Miami Herald)
Here’s what Tannehill hopes for, longterm, as his Dolphins career potentially nears end (Miami Herald)
What happens after Dolphins dismiss Tannenbaum. And what should happen (Miami Herald)
Miami Dolphins hope to end turbulent season on high note with win at Buffalo against Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
‘I can see what’s going on,’ Dolphins’ Gase says regarding criticism of him drawing up plays on bench during games (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Dolphins standout Xavien Howard practices, but may not play in season finale against Bills (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
Miami Dolphins’ Adam Gase fires back: McVay sits on bench! (Palm Beach Post)
Ryan Tannehill: I want to finish career with Miami Dolphins (Palm Beach Post)
Schad: Most important voices in Dolphins decisions should have longer-range vision (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ MVP Xavien Howard back at practice (Palm Beach Post)
How Miami Dolphins rookie Mike Gesicki plans to improve (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins’ John Denney, 40, will retire only ‘when they show me the door’ (Palm Beach Post)
Miami Dolphins lean toward shutting down Xavien Howard (Palm Beach Post)
Minkah Fitzpatrick has ‘humbling experience’ as NFL rookie (Birmingham News)
Tannehill may be about to play final game for Dolphins (AP)
Report: Dolphins Expected To Fire Mike Tannenbaum, Keep Head Coach Adam Gase (SI)
Dolphins ‘all but certain’ to fire VP Mike Tannenbaum, report says (The Sporting News)
Ryan Tannehill wants to finish career with Dolphins: ‘I love this organization’ (The Sporting News)
Top News: Xavien Howard Named Team MVP (MiamiDolphins.com)
Miami Dolphins Announce Team Award Winners (MiamiDolphins.com)
I Said It: Finishing 2018 On A High Note (MiamiDolphins.com)
AC In The AM: A Season With So Many Turns (MiamiDolphins.com)
Bills, Kyle Williams play wait-and-see on tackle’s future
‘”I’m not going to grab him on Monday and say, ‘Hey, Kyle, do you want to play?'” Beane told The Associated Press. “I think you’ve got to let him get away, let the body calm down, the mind, and then decide.”‘
Avid football fan battling cancer gets trip to Disney World
‘The 39-year-old mortician from Dallas has attended numerous Bills games on the road and at New Era Field in Orchard Park, earning him the honor of being named the inaugural member of the Buffalo Fan Wall of Fame.’
Dolphins, Bills close out disappointing seasons
‘”You’re looking at production and looking at young guys,” McDermott said. “And when you have opportunities, you’ve got to make plays and then looking at some young guys.”‘
McDermott expects McCoy to get ‘back on track,’ and in Buffalo in 2019
‘“I’m really excited about where we’re going and LeSean being a part of that,” he said. “I know this year wasn’t what he had hoped it would be. The biggest thing I want to see is ‘what are we going to do to get it back to where it needs be?’ I think he’s committed to that cause and so are we.”‘
Sikkema: Allen has ‘rolled with some punches’
‘”Josh Allen, he had his struggles early on and we all thought that he was going to have his struggles early on. But Allen has also not only learned on the fly, he’s rolled with some punches. Even if you enjoyed the Allen pick, and even if you hated it, you’ve got to be able to look at this and say, ‘Okay, there’s a couple building blocks here.’ There’s flashes and moments where you see something of a guy who was worth that pick.”‘
McDermott discusses season finale
‘When asked about how much Josh Allen’s playing time this season will make a difference going forward, McDermott said, “it’s been very valuable, and I think Josh would say that,we feel we are ahead of where we may have been had he not played this year, going in to this off season, going into next season, you feel like the growth has been there, the amount of reps, whether it be Jason Croom, Josh Allen, Robert Foster, you name it, these young guys they’re ahead of where they would have been had they not gotten the playing time they got this season.”‘