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Archives for August 2019

Bills Today: Will Buffalo have a top five defense in 2019?

‘A big part of my confidence in this group is tied to Sean McDermott. I know on paper his 15-17 record in two years at the helm isn’t going to wow anyone, but he’s one of those coaches who leads teams with a sum greater than its parts. Just look back at 2017, when he led an overachieving Bills team to the playoffs, snapping a 17-year postseason drought. He’s a fantastic defensive mind and motivator.’

NFL TV analysts bullish on Bills, see ‘more wide open’ AFC East

‘”I think Buffalo will have a winning record, I really do,” Simms said Tuesday during CBS’ annual NFL media day at the network’s broadcast center. “I’m a believer in the coach, Sean McDermott, and the general manager, Brandon Beane. I think that’s where it all starts. I’ve seen many talented teams, year after year, maybe the best talent in the NFL, not win because they didn’t have the right coach.”‘

Bills’ Josh Allen compares notes with Luke Kuechly, revels in work with Panthers

‘“I thought we did a good job today,” Allen said. “A different environment, playing in different weather against a different team, I thought we adjusted pretty well. I think our juice was there. Being able to see somebody different across the ball from us, I think we needed that. Super impressed with how we handled things today. We were a very mature, professional football team today.”’

Bills’ Cole Beasley separates, two-minute O stalls

‘The Bills’ new slot receiver continues to build a good connection with quarterback Josh Allen. Beasley showed off his quick separation ability in one-on-one drills against cornerbacks – it’s not a fair fight – and gave Allen wide-open windows to target for completions. Beasley also caught three of Allen’s nine completions during team work against the Panthers. In the first 7-on-7 pass in the red zone, Allen hit Beasley near the goal line for a completion but safety Eric Reid popped the ball out and recovered the fumble.’

Harlan, Gannon to work Bills season opener as assignments set for first 3 games

‘Greg Gumbel is on play-by-play and Trent Green is the analyst on the Bills game against the New York Giants on Sept. 15 in the Meadowlands. Melanie Collins is the sideline reporter. Gumbel and Green, who worked with Bruce Arians last year, also are working the Bills preseason game against Detroit on Aug. 23. Arians is now the coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.’

Bills-Panthers Day 1: Teams were all business while Bills fans took over the place

‘“I wasn’t surprised,” said Panthers wide receiver Chris Hogan, who played four years in Buffalo before joining the Patriots and is now with the Panthers. “Just playing across the league in my time with Buffalo, it didn’t matter where we played, they’d always be there loud and proud. It’s great to bring some people here to Spartanburg.”’

Panthers’ Luke Kuechly thinks Bills QB Josh Allen is poised for ‘jump’ in Year 2

‘That’s been an area Allen and Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll have been focusing on the past few weeks during training camp. Allen’s 52.8-percent completion rate last season has been one of the most talk-about parts of the passer’s rookie season. If Allen can start to complete the quick hitters it could take his game to the next level.’

Buffalo Bills training camp 2019: Mitch Morse takes step forward in concussion protocol

‘Morse, 27, has been in the concussion protocol since July 27. Details surrounding Morse’s progress have been vague, but it appears Morse is one step closer to clearing the protocol. On Tuesday morning, Morse was spotted in pads and a non-contact jersey after head coach Sean McDermott noted that the center was moving in a positive direction.’

Bills-Panthers joint practice wrap-up: News, injuries, lineup notes, quotes, more

‘Josh Allen had more ups than downs at Wofford College against the Carolina Panthers defense. NYUP’s Matt Parrino noted that Allen once again worked the short game efficiently while mixing in a few deep passes along the way. One of Allen’s best balls of the day was a 50-plus yard pass to John Brown in tight coverage that should have resulted in a touchdown. Instead, the ball fell incomplete.’

Captain Munnerlyn returned to Panthers camp, but not in the uniform he wanted

‘There’s no good way to get fired, but Munnerlyn’s was at least unique. He took an apologetic “Sorry, but we’ve got to let you go” call from Panthers general manager Marty Hurney right before he was about to board a cruise, along with 50 friends and family members. He still went on the cruise and tried to put the best face on the situation, but the midnight buffets tasted somewhat hollow after that.’

Josh Allen debriefed Panthers’ Luke Kuechly on plays; Brian Burns ankle injury

‘Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly, known for his diagnostic approach, took full advantage Tuesday via a post-practice discussion with Bills quarterback Josh Allen. They talked through a specific play Buffalo ran, and apparently the discussion got quite involved. “He said it’s a good concept,” Allen said. “We talked about the hardships (created) for a defense on a certain play and what can make that play not so great.”’