‘“I’ve been to a handful and this one, to really say, ‘Hey, you know what? This is the end, so let’s fully incorporate them into it, into the practices, into everything that I can, as long as the league and the coaches are willing to let me,’ ” Williams told The Buffalo News Thursday. “Really, just letting them soak it up. Just try to have a great week for them and send them out on a high note and, hopefully, remember my career and my time in Buffalo as just a sweet and special time where they had a great time.”’
Archives for January 25, 2019
Voice of the Fan: Here’s your offseason primer
‘Sure, the Sabres are awesome to watch and follow — it’s Dahlinsanity — but like a parent with two kids, you cannot admit you love one more than the other, and there is an inborn need in most red-blooded Americans (and Southern Ontario Canadians) for pigskin, regardless of your hockey fetish. You cannot subsist for more than a month without your fix, your manna, your mafia. You need to hate someone dearly like you despise Tom Brady. Brad Marchand doesn’t cut it.’
Matt Milano named Buffalo Bills’ unsung hero of 2018
‘“Every time I watched the Bills in 2018, I couldn’t help but notice how effective their defense was, especially when No. 58 was on the field. The former fifth-round pick didn’t have freakish athleticism or star power, but he was consistently excellent. Around the NFL’s Chris Wesseling characterized him perfectly during a midseason podcast: Luke Kuechly Lite. The second-year pro landed on the injured reserve after breaking his leg in Week 14, and his absence was noticeable the rest of the way. As the heart and soul of the Buffalo defense, he should receive much more love going forward.”’
What Bills starters are headed into contract seasons in 2019?
‘Hughes has been a very good player for the team since arriving in a trade prior to 2013. He’s stayed healthy, not missing a single game in his six seasons with the club. He’s averaged 5.5 sacks over the last four years, but is now five years removed from his last double-digit sack season. The Bills already need to find a premiere pass rusher and Hughes will be 32-years-old before the 2021 season kicks off, which means that position should be on the table no matter what already. If they grab one early-on, it would give the team a lot more options on what to do with Hughes, knowing they already have a young pass rusher in the pipeline.’
25 questions with Bills Legend Jim Kelly
‘Yes, I am very blessed. Yes, they are and that’s what I’m excited about. But you know, as far as football [goes], just talking to the guys, some of the guys that I’ve never met before [and] just getting really to know some of the personalities [is exciting]. Kyle [Williams] is one of my best buddies too, so I look forward to seeing him again [and him] playing in his last football game ever.”‘
Bills Today: LeSean McCoy: I’ll bounce back
‘“We’re not far at all. I’ve been a dog since I’ve been eight-years old man, so I’ll bounce back. We’ll have this same talk next year, and hopefully we’ll be in the Bowl and the playoffs making some noise.”’