‘“You go to college, and you think, as a kid,” Dawkins said. “You think you have it all figured out, until stuff starts going bad or wrong. There’s not as much success as you would want, but then you start listening and really understanding the game and what coaches are preaching. When you fully trust them and put that into the coach, that’s when it all turns.”’
Archives for September 20, 2019
Bills rookies making many meaningful contributions in two weeks
‘The answer so far has been a resounding yes. Of the team’s eight draft picks, seven made the 53-man roster and the other, fifth-round linebacker Vosean Joseph – was put on injured reserve. That a team would keep so many rookies isn’t necessarily a surprise, but the willingness to play them in such meaningful roles this early in their professional careers is not the norm around the league, according to Beane.’
Bills’ O-line braces for Geno Atkins’ devastating bull rush
‘“Atkins is a very unique guy,” said Paul Alexander, a Rochester native who was the Bengals’ offensive line coach from 1994 to 2017. “He’s short but he is extremely powerful in the hips and arms.”’
Bills tight end Tyler Kroft injures ankle in practice
‘Coach Sean McDermott said Kroft suffered a left ankle injury during Thursday’s practice. The coach added that further evaluation will be required before the severity of the new injury will be known.’
News’ staff predictions for Bills-Bengals in Week 3
‘For the third week in a row, the Buffalo Bills enter a game as the better team. For the third week in a row, they should prove as much on the scoreboard.’
View from Vegas: Betting trends and pick for Bills-Bengals
‘In a game dripping with value, we’ll not only take the points but call for the upset as well. Cincinnati over Buffalo by 3.’
Just when you thought Tyler Kroft was ready to play, the tight end suffers an ankle injury
‘The Bills signed Kroft to a three-year, $18.7 million free agent contract on the second day of free agency, targeting a player who already had a history of injury problems.’
Bills haven’t forgotten Andy Dalton’s heroics, but they’ve got a game to win Sunday
‘And “No,’’ he said with a laugh, “I’m not expecting the same kind of ovation I got last time.’’’
Buffalo Bills injury update: Tyler Kroft suffers setback, Devin Singletary still not practicing, Tre White update
‘“There’s obviously some frustration that’s come with (coming to a new team and being hurt),” Kroft said on Wednesday before Thursday’s injury. “You never want to get hurt and especially coming to a new team you want to show them that they made the right decision to bring me in. I’ve tried to come in every day and work my ass off and make sure I’m ready to go.”’
Intel or Interest? Buffalo Bills sign former Cincinnati Bengals LB to practice squad ahead of Week 3 (5 things to know)
‘The Bills had legitimate interest in Akins during the pre-draft process. Buffalo held a private workout with the Memphis linebacker and had dinner with Akins to get to know him better ahead of the draft.
Brasky: With IND’s Luck, and now PIT’s Roethlisberger out for season, Bills’ chances to make playoffs have skyrocketed
‘Things may not have seemed too promising to many of those fans to begin the preseason, but with the chips falling the way that they are to begin the 2019 regular season, you can’t help but believe this team is destined to play more than 16 games this year.’
Friday’s Cincinnati Coverage
John Ross is finally looking like the guy the Cincinnati Bengals hoped they were getting (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bengals notebook: Tyler Eifert’s body feels ‘great’ for the first time in a long time (Cincinnati Enquirer)
First-round pick Price ‘excited’ to return to starting lineup (Dayton Daily News)
Bengals’ Joe Mixon Frustrated By 1-Yard Run Average (AP)
Plenty of blame for Bengals poor running game, but fingers being pointed inward (WKRC-TV)
Bengals Notes: Injury updates; Glenn issue ‘sensitive’; why Sutherland was promoted (WKRC-TV)
Notebook: Pratt Draws Closer; Ross, Boyd Go Where Greats Haven’t; LBs Seek Consistency (Bengals.com)
Matchup Of The Game: A Lot On The Line (Bengals.com)
Photo gallery (Bengals.com)
Dalton expects cooler reception in latest visit to Buffalo
‘“It was such a big moment in our franchise’s history and everything the fans did for him, which is really cool,” Hughes said, recalling watching Dalton hit Tyler Boyd for a 49-yard touchdown pass to convert a fourth-and-12 with 49 seconds left against Baltimore. “But we understand, and I tell him this every time I see him back in Texas, when we get on the football field, it’s go-time.”’
Bengals-Bills Preview Capsule
‘Bengals have combined for just 59 yards rushing on 33 carries through two games.’
Bills will increase police and security presence for home opener to contain unruly fans
‘Bills officials met up with Howard and Orchard Park Police Chief E. Joseph Wehrfritz and decided on a few stadium policy changes. The changes include enforcing the open container laws on roads surrounding the stadium and a loaning a SkyWatch surveillance tower system to the stadium, courtesy of the Buffalo Police Department.’