‘It’s something the Bills have lacked at the position for a long time. Allen’s predecessor, Tyrod Taylor, made 43 starts for the team and had an equal number of fourth-quarterback comebacks and just one more game-winning drive. Before Taylor, EJ Manuel directed just one fourth-quarter comeback in 17 starts. Before Manuel, Ryan Fitzpatrick made 53 starts and produced six game-winning drives and four fourth-quarter comebacks.’
Archives for September 13, 2019
Bills’ Tyrel Dodson suspended for six games
‘He accepted a plea deal Wednesday, pleading guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct. In exchange, prosecutors agreed to drop a domestic violence charge upon Dodson successfully completing a diversion program, according to the Associated Press.’
Bills Notebook: Sean McDermott downplays team’s use of bulletin-board material
‘Of course, a comment really wasn’t needed to decipher why the tweet appeared on screen. It was a classic case of providing his team with some bulletin-board material.’
Analysis: It’s hard to fool Eli Manning, but Bills D has the edge, anyway
‘“He’s played the game a long time,” said Bills safety Jordan Poyer. “We understand there’s going to be some defenses where he’s going to know what we’re in. In those situations it’s more like, OK, you know what we’re in, you have to beat us.”’
News sports writers predict Bills-Giants for Week 2
‘The New York Giants have a terrible defense that Josh Allen and the rest of the offense should be able to exploit from the start on the ground, as well as through the air. Saquon Barkley will challenge the defense, but not enough to offset the Giants’ other deficiencies.’
View from Vegas: Betting trends and pick for Bills-Giants
‘The long and the short of it: Eli’s coming back for more… while he still can. The G-Men are a live home underdog.’
Studies on New Era Field, KeyBank Center halfway done, PSE exec says
‘“We’ve gone into this without any preconceived notions. We haven’t eliminated one single thing. We haven’t targeted one single thing,” Raccuia said, according to Business First, which is one of the sponsors at the event. “Fortunately or unfortunately, they’re both coming up for discussion at the same time.”’
Pat Shurmur’s ‘had a chance to be a starter’ comment on QB Josh Allen riles up Bills
‘“We thought he was a big, strong thrower,” Shurmur said when he was asked by New York area reporters what he thought about Allen prior to the 2018 draft. “A guy that had a chance to be a starter in the NFL, and he has been for them. I think he’s made steady improvements. He’s a very strong-armed guy. He’s helped them win some big games already. Just like any young player, you see where he’ll make mistakes and then correct them.”’
Roth: Will Bills dodge Antonio Brown saga? It’s in Roger Goodell’s hands
‘Knowing that in two weeks it won’t be so easy not to acknowledge a player who has managed to single-handedly embarrass their league, a player the Bills (gasp) explored trading for in the spring.’
Buffalo Bills CB Levi Wallace goes down in practice Thursday with apparent ankle injury
‘The Bills are already thin at outside cornerback with just backup Kevin Johnson on the 53-man roster. Bills general manager Brandon Beane said after the final cuts were made that nickel cornerbacks Taron Johnson and Siran Neal could swing outside in a pinch. Johnson, however, is dealing with a hamstring injury and his status for Sunday’s game versus the New York Giants is already in question.’
Buffalo Bills GM reacts to LB Tyrel Dodson’s 6-game suspension
‘“He has no charge of domestic violence,” Beane said. “Obviously if he was charged with domestic violence we may be in a different position team wise with what we’re doing.”’
Bills have Pat Shurmur’s Josh Allen comments blown up on TVs: report
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott seemed unhappy that reporters had seen the televisions in the team’s facility, per The Athletic. McDermott told reporters what goes on those TVs is “internal messaging.” When asked if it were bulletin board material, he said: “I’m not going to get into that.”’
Pat Shurmur’s Josh Allen comment catches Bills’ attention
‘According to The Athletic, Bills head coach Sean McDermott replied, “I’m not going to get into that” when asked about Shurmur’s quotes, adding that what appears on TVs in the Bills’ complex is “internal messaging.”’
Oops! Giants’ Pat Shurmur gave bulletin board material to Bills with his description of QB Josh Allen
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott declined to comment on why the Tweet is emphasized but said those televisions are for “internal messaging,” Fairburn reported. Shurmur and McDermott have a relationship going back to 1999, when both were young assistants under Andy Reid with the Eagles.’
Bills QB Josh Allen responds to Giants’ Pat Shurmur over ‘starter’ comments
‘But, in Allen’s case, that’s the best way to brush off that comment, one that may have been taken out of context by some. Allen and Shurmur will be both be focused instead on beating one another this Sunday.’