‘“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.”’
Archives for September 2019
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.’
Eye on the Bills: Dual-threat QB Josh Allen
‘Allen’s talent notwithstanding, that will be determined, because the Bills spent their offseason reconstructing their offense, where 18 of the 26 players on the current roster are new. Twelve of the 26 are rookies to third-year players. Every running back and tight end except for fullback Patrick DeMarco, plus wideouts Cole Beasley and John Brown, are first-year Bills.’
Friday’s New York Coverage
Bills have Pat Shurmur’s Josh Allen comments blown up on TVs: report (New York Daily News)
Another Giants receiver sidelined: Cody Latimer joins Sterling Shepard sitting out practice (New York Daily News)
Pat Shurmur’s Josh Allen comment catches Bills’ attention (New York Post)
What Saquon Barkley is saying to rescue Giants from despair (New York Post)
Giants WR Cody Latimer exits practice with calf injury (New York Post)
Giants have to find ways to get Barkley the ball more (Newsday)
Latimer’s injury adds to Giants’ receiver woes (Newsday)
Oops! Giants’ Pat Shurmur gave bulletin board material to Bills with his description of QB Josh Allen (Newark Star Ledger)
How Giants’ James Bettcher reacted to defense under fire | Changes coming to lineup, schemes? (Newark Star Ledger)
Giants vs. Buffalo Bills injury report: Cody Latimer works out on side during practice | What it means (Newark Star Ledger)
How Giants’ Markus Golden handles pressure from portrayal as savior for weak pass rush | 4 Downs (Newark Star Ledger)
NFL Week 2: Giants vs. Bills key matchups | Ed Oliver vs. Kevin Zeitler, John Brown vs. Janoris Jenkins, more (Newark Star Ledger)
You want to see more Saquon Barkley for the NY Giants on Sunday? You probably will (Bergen Record)
Giants’ defense moving past Dallas debacle, confident heading into Week 2 vs. Bills (Bergen Record)
Saquon Barkley’s message to the NY Giants’ locker room: Don’t panic (Bergen Record)
How NY Giants stopped Tuzar Skipper from returning to Steelers and brought him to Big Blue (Bergen Record)
Saquon Barkley’s Touches Not An Issue With New York Giants (AP)
Cody Latimer latest Giants WR to be struck by injury (SportsNet New York)
Giants’ Sterling Shepard remains in NFL concussion protocol, doing ‘okay’ according to Pat Shurmur (SportsNet New York)
Bills QB Josh Allen responds to Giants’ Pat Shurmur over ‘starter’ comments (SportsNet New York)
Saquon Barkley willing to do whatever it takes (Giants.com)
Quotes (9/12): Saquon Barkley, Giants Coordinators (Giants.com)
Eye on the Bills: Dual-threat QB Josh Allen (Giants.com)
Giants vs. Bills: 3 Keys to Victory (Giants.com)
Bills Use Giants Coach’s Remark As Bulletin Board Material
‘Allen said the comments didn’t bother him.’
NFL Suspends Bills Rookie Linebacker Dodson For 6 Games
‘An NFL investigation ruled Dodson violated the league’s personal conduct policy, the Bills announced Thursday. Dodson spent the offseason practicing with the team before being placed on the reserve/commissioner’s exempt list on Aug. 31, when the Bills made their final cuts to establish their regular-season roster.’
Bills And Giants Trying To Shake Off NFL Also-Ran Labels
‘If Allen needed extra motivation to keep the Bills undefeated, Giants coach Pat Shurmur may have supplied it early in the week.’
Bills-Giants Capsule
‘Bills lost last three in series.’