‘“I don’t know what time it’s on. It’s a night before a game and we have our things to do,’’ said Daboll, who will guide the Bills’ offense against the New York Jets on Sunday at New Era Field. “But I’m a big fan of Tua and I hope he gets it.’’’
Archives for December 2018
Bills’ Zay Jones flourishing under Brian Daboll; ready to be No. 1 receiver
‘”Everyone expected 400 catches from me last year and it didn’t happen for me,” Jones said. “And now that I’m doing things better, so to speak, it’s, ‘How have you done it?’ and ‘How did it happen?'”‘
NFL Films’ Greg Cosell: running ability could hinder Bills’ Josh Allen’s development
‘”Now you have to get to the nuances and the subtleties of playing the position,” he said. “One of the things that he’s still working on, and we’ll find out as he progresses, is his ability to see the field and to be able to understand where he needs to throw the ball if the primary read is not immediately there.’
Can Josh Allen get win in first matchup vs. Sam Darnold: 8 things to watch
‘Zay Jones and Robert Foster have been the Bills’ best wide receivers as of late so it’s possible that the duo continues their strong play. Veteran Deonte Thompson could also carve out a bigger role with more snaps likely coming his way. Isaiah McKenzie and Ray-Ray McCloud are also on the radar to get more opportunities in the offense.’
Saturday’s New York Coverage
Jets LB Darron Lee hit with four-game ban for violating NFL’s substance abuse policy (New York Daily News)
Here’s how Jets coach Todd Bowles reacted to Daily News story on his eroding relationship with GM Mike Maccagnan (New York Daily News)
Darron Lee’s promising Jets season ends with substance-abuse ban (New York Post)
Todd Bowles still not ready to commit to Sam Darnold (New York Post)
Jets never can seem to get off of the dysfunction train (New York Post)
Leonard Williams loves what he sees in Jets despite playoff miss (New York Post)
Jets LB Darron Lee suspended four games for substance-abuse violation (Newsday)
Who will start against Bills, Josh McCown or Sam Darnold? (Newsday)
Jets offense has been truly offensive in last five games (Newsday)
Darron Lee suspended 4 games (substance abuse) | What it means for his future, Jets’ defense (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets’ coaching, play-calling have Isaiah Crowell scratching his head (Newark Star Ledger)
Strangely, Jets’ Todd Bowles still won’t commit to Sam Darnold starting against Bills | Final Week 14 injury report (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets’ lineup changes: Which players are earning added trust, work? Who has fallen off? Chris Herndon, Frankie Luvu, Nathan Shepherd, more (Newark Star Ledger)
Darron Lee suspended four games by NFL for substance abuse, season over with Jets (Bergen Record)
Sam Darnold, Josh Allen prepare for possibly first of many meetings in Jets vs. Bills (Bergen Record)
Jets’ Lee suspended 4 games by NFL for substance abuse (AP)
Bowles mum on Jets starter, but all signs point to Darnold (AP)
NFL suspends Jets LB Lee 4 games for substance use (The Sports Xchange)
Bowles won’t say if Jets QB Darnold will start (The Sports Xchange)
Jets’ Darron Lee violates substance-abuse policy, gets 4-game ban (ESPN)
Despite struggles, Jets still confident they made right decision drafting Sam Darnold (SportsNet New York)
Jets’ Darron Lee suspended four games for violating NFL substance abuse policy (SportsNet New York)
New York Jets Week 14 preview and prediction (SportsNet New York)
Jets QB Sam Darnold practices in full, but Todd Bowles won’t name starter (SportsNet New York)
Darron Lee Suspended by NFL (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Final Injury Report: QB Sam Darnold Warmed Up for a Return vs. Bills (NewYorkJets.com)
7 Points: Script Has Been Flipped as Jets Visit Buffalo (NewYorkJets.com)
With Benjamin and Holmes gone, McCloud says he’s ready to take advantage of his chance
‘The Clemson product, taken by the Bills in the sixth round of this past draft, made the team’s initial 53-man roster back in September, but was inactive the first two weeks of the season, watching helplessly from the sidelines as the offense struggled in losses to the Baltimore Ravens and Los Angeles Chargers. McCloud finally got his chance to see the field, making his NFL debut against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3. He then suited up the next couple weeks against the Green Bay Packers and Tennessee Titans, and even had a big catch and run on the final drive against Tennessee to help put the Bills in position to kick a game-winning field goal.’
Friday injury report: Isaiah McKenzie questionable, but expects to be ready for Sunday
‘“I got upset when the toe first grabbed on me at practice Thursday,” McKenzie said. “I threw my helmet because I was already thinking about Sunday. But I was able to practice (Friday) and I expect to be good for this weekend.”’
7 things to watch in Bills vs. Jets this weekend
‘New York is expected to go with San Darnold, his return to the lineup after three games out. The Bills will give Josh Allen his eighth start of the year. The only other QBs in this year’s first round to go head-to-head were Darnold and Baker Mayfield back in week three. But Mayfield came on in relief of Tyrod Taylor that day and led the Browns to a comeback win—this is the first time two of the rookies have gone against each other as starters.’
Bills Today: McDermott prepared for motivated Jets in ‘personal’ matchup
‘“I think that’s human nature, but we’re focused on us,” McDermott said. “We understand that, it could be the case. The biggest thing we have to do is focus on us, our improvement, and continue to obviously get better every week.”’
‘My Cause, My Cleats’ shines spotlight on worthy causes
‘“We wanted to start a foundation to give back to our communities back home in Louisiana,” Mills said of himself and his wife, who grew up in the neighboring parish. “The kids there don’t get that many different opportunities to increase their knowledge by experiencing new things.”’
Bills Notebook: Kelvin Benjamin signs with Chiefs
‘Benjamin, 27, was released by the Bills on Tuesday after a disappointing 12 games during which he made 23 catches for 354 yards and a touchdown. Benjamin went unclaimed on waivers after being released, with no team wanting to pick up the remainder of his $8.5 million base salary. He goes from the league’s No. 31-ranked passing attack to the high-powered Chiefs, who lead the NFL in scoring and have the third-ranked passing attack led by an MVP candidate in Patrick Mahomes.’
Mark Gaughan’s X’s and O’s Column: There’s no cheap deep against Bills’ secondary
‘Nobody is defending the deep secondary quite like Hyde and the Bills. Buffalo ranks No. 1 in the NFL in pass defense, giving up only 187 yards a game. The Bills have allowed the fewest passes of 40-plus yards in the league (one). They’ve allowed the fewest passes of 20 or more yards in the league (27).’
How we see it: Bills-Jets predictions for Week 14
‘Darnold will have some rust in his first game back, and will likely struggle against a solid defense. Bills, 30-17.’
View from Vegas: Penalties make Bills hard to trust as favorite
‘Rookie QB Sam Darnold is expected back to match passes with Allen. The key, though, will be the Bills’ discipline as they are the league’s second-most penalized team with 108. Their 13 penalties for 120 yards in the loss to the Dolphins last week proved costly. With that, we can’t trust them laying points here today.’
Voice of the fan: Josh Allen makes the game fun to watch
‘Sure, games are nerve-wracking and the team has holes. But good things can happen at any time, you feel ’em coming, you almost expect them. It’s a completely different feeling watching, attending or debating the game before, during and after it. Josh Allen has just done that for the Bills.’