‘As first games go, it’s not an ideal setting for Allen. Besides being on the road, he also must cope with the highly aggressive blitzing that new Jets defensive coordinator and former Bills coach Gregg Williams is expected to employ. And you can bet Williams won’t waste any time getting after Allen, taking full advantage of the crowd noise that tends to only last as long as the Jets are in the game. The fans won’t hesitate to quickly turn on the home team and/or head for the exits if the Bills take control early.’
Archives for September 7, 2019
Maiorana: The Bills are doing things the right way, but will that lead to a playoff berth in 2019?
‘But here’s the thing. While very few think the Bills will be a playoff team this season, there is a growing consensus among NFL observers who are hinting that Buffalo’s time is nigh because, “The Bills are a team that is doing it the right way.”’
Jets daring Bills quarterback Josh Allen to beat them from pocket Sunday
‘“I think that’s our challenge: stopping the run first and then making Josh Allen be a quarterback,” Jets edge rusher Leonard Williams said Friday after practice. The Bills and Jets open the 2019 season at MetLife Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m.’
Josh Allen, new look Buffalo Bills offense face first test vs. Jets: 7 things to watch in Week 1
‘Sunday will be Allen’s first opportunity to show his improvement on-field. He will face an aggressive Gregg WIlliams defense known for blitzing. Making the right reads on the field will go a long way in determining Buffalo’s Week 1 success.’
Buffalo Bills fleece New England Patriots in OL trade
‘Some Patriots fans may scoff at the notion that New England was fleeced as they only sent a sixth round pick back to Buffalo, but Brandon Beane has done a good job of hitting on day three picks early in his tenure as Bills GM. Buffalo’s sixth round pick, Jaquan Johnson, as well as two seventh round picks, Darryl Johnson and Tommy Sweeney, all exceeded expectations this summer and made the 53-man roster. Taron Johnson and Siran Neal, two day three picks from Beane’s first draft in Buffalo, are also slotted to play big roles this season.’
7 things that have to happen for Buffalo Bills to make playoffs in 2019
‘Oliver may be the key to Hughes’ and defensive end Trent Murphy’s spike in production this season.’
Fore! Bills QB Josh Allen updates us on his ‘golf game’
‘“I’m very confident with my arm and my ability to make throws,” Allen said defiantly, after a late July practice. “The type of throws where I struggle are kind of the underneath patterns, where I’ve got to tone down my arm a little bit. And sometimes, you know I hate to use an analogy, but it’s like I’m 100 yards out and I have a 4-iron. So I’m just trying to develop more clubs to put it on the green.”’
Saturday’s New York Coverage
Inside C.J. Mosley’s true value to Jets (New York Daily News)
Jets’ top pick Quinnen Williams not about to get satisfied now (New York Post)
Jets D-coordinator pushing his unit to be lionhearted (New York Post)
Adam Gase: Jets’ rusty offensive line will be just fine (New York Post)
Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams ready for ‘real’ football now (Newsday)
How will Jets’ Quinnen Williams prepare for his NFL debut? Behind-the-scenes look at rookie’s Week 1 pregame routine (Newark Star Ledger)
Bills-Jets Week 1 injury report: Do Trumaine Johnson, Robby Anderson have green light for season opener? (Newark Star Ledger)
NY Jets’ cornerbacks are out to make a name for themselves in 2019 (Bergen Record)
Gregg Williams: Some Will Be ‘Shocked’ By Jets’ Pass Rushers (AP)
Jets’ Robby Anderson, Trumaine Johnson questionable for Week 1, but both expected to play (SportsNet New York)
New York Jets 2019 Season Preview: Players to watch and record prediction (SportsNet New York)
Here’s the Jets’ win projection and playoff odds for the 2019 NFL season (SportsNet New York)
Lichtenstein: 3 Keys To A Jets Victory In Season Opener (WFAN-AM)
In Le’Veon Bell’s Own Words: My Return (NewYorkJets.com)
Gregg Williams: People Are Going to Be Shocked about Jets Pass Rush (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 1 vs. Bills – Friday (NewYorkJets.com)
Game Preview: Jets, Bills Opener Will Be ‘Electrifying’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Bills Rule Out Returner Roberts In Season Opener Vs Jets
‘Roberts was hurt in practice this week and ruled out on Friday. The game Sunday was supposed to be a homecoming for Roberts after he signed with Buffalo in March shortly after getting cut by the Jets.’
McDermott: ‘We feel good about the guys we have in the building’
‘”We feel good about Cody at both [right guard and right tackle]. He’s been extremely resilient and mentally tough as we’ve moved him in and out of both positions. Some due to injury, some wanting to see where he’s best suited for. We feel good about both positions. Cody is extremely tough. Extremely mentally tough, as well as physically tough, and he’s off to a great start as a rookie.”‘
Bills announce captains for 2019 season
‘The Bills will have six players serve as captain this season; two on the offensive side of the ball, two on defense, and two on special teams.’
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen to donate $200 for every touchdown he scores
‘The hospital tweeted Friday morning that Allen made the commitment to the kids at the hospital.’
Allen: “There’s a lot to prove”
‘“Odds are, they’re going to come out and we’re going to see something that we haven’t seen from them. Like I said we’ll have to make adjustments in the game. As long as we’re sticking to the base rules, I know what our answers are,” Allen explained.’
Injury report: Andre Roberts declared out for Sunday
‘“We’ve got some options there,” said McDermott. “Whether it’s (Robert) Foster, Devin Singletary, (Isaiah) McKenzie, (Micah) Hyde. We’ve got some guys who have some experience there.”’
8 things to watch for in Bills at Jets | Kickoff Weekend
‘“I think he has shown, in some areas where his critics didn’t realize, how smart he is,” Mortensen told One Bills Live. “What a good team guy he is. The only thing I worry about Josh is how competitive he is — to his own detriment physically. I think everybody got to see that last year. At the same time, he’ll make you stand up out of your seat.”’