‘“At the infancy of this it was really something I (struggled) with. If I’d be honest with you it’s one of those things where you wonder, ‘Why is this me? Am I damaged goods?’ Then once you get past that (you) realize that you’re not,” he said. “A few of these (concussions) are just happenstance. I just got the short end of the straw.”’
Archives for September 2019
Buffalo Bills begin prep for Jets: Sean McDermott on Sam Darnold, LeVeon Bell
‘“(Darnold) looks like he’s composed. I don’t think that’s different. I think we’re seeing a good, solid quarterback that’s young but progressing and developing,” McDermott said Monday before the team’s first practice since the initial 53-man roster was finalized over the weekend.’
Buffalo Bills make Bill Belichick proud with smart practice squad addition
‘Webb, 24, joined the league as a third round pick of the New York Giants in 2017. He spent his rookie year with the team, but was released as part of the team’s final cuts. He joined the Jets’ practice squad shortly thereafter and had been with the Jets until his release on August 31.’
Jets aren’t worried about what Davis Webb joining Bills could mean
‘Webb signed to the Jets’ practice squad last year, after getting cut by the Giants, and made it to the active roster by November. He may spend this week serving as the Bills’ scout-team quarterback in practice, meaning he would be playing the role of Darnold against the Bills defense.’
LeSean McCoy finds his home with ‘Big Red’ and the Chiefs
‘McCoy, who signed a one-year deal worth up to $4 million, had a handful of teams reach out to him after his Saturday morning release, but his familiarity with the Chiefs’ front office and his relationship with Reid made Kansas City the easy choice.’
Bills’ Morse Unconcerned About Setbacks After 4th Concussion
‘”I’ve talked to every expert known to man,” Morse said following practice Monday. “And we’ve done all the tests you can freaking think of. And every one was just tip top, and all the specialists said I’m going to be just fine.”‘
Bills Sign Ex-Jets Quarterback Davis Webb To Practice Squad
‘Also, linebacker Nate Hall and receiver Tyron Johnson were signed to the practice squad.’
Buffalo Bills 2019 NFL season preview: Josh Allen’s next step
‘Buffalo realistically could win six of its first eight. Factor in games against the Dolphins, Broncos and Jets in the second half of the season, and a nine-win season is more conceivable than a seven-win season.’
Bills GM on LeSean McCoy: ‘We truly wish him the best, unless we play him’
‘”I don’t really want to get into it, but no” the Bills didn’t ask McCoy to take less, Beane said. “We did check around with some teams. Again, this gives him a chance to kind of choose his destination as well, which I think he’s earned that right as well.”‘
QB Davis Webb among Bills practice squad additions
‘Davis comes to the Bills after spending all of last season and this preseason with the New York Jets, the team’s week one opponent. He was originally a 3rd round pick of the Giants in 2017 out of Califormia. Hall was released by the Dallas Cowboys after signing as an undrafted free agent out of Northwestern. Johnson was released by the Houston Texans after originally signing this year as an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma State. The other seven players were all with the Bills this preseason, but released Saturday.’
Mitch Morse out of concussion protocol and ready to lead offensive line
‘”It’s one of those things that throughout your life, you wonder why is this happening to me kind of deal,” Morse said. “Someone had told me you can only control what you can control and you want to smack them when they say that but cliches are around for a reason.”‘
Devin Singletary ready for heavier workload following LeSean McCoy’s departure
‘”It shows that they believe in me, so now it’s time to see how it turns out,” he said. “They believe in me, I believe in myself and the sky’s the limit from here.”‘
Center of the Bills Offense Ready to Return
‘“It was extremely emotional,” said Morse. “This injury was a very emotional one and it takes a village to get you out of it. Whether it’s family, friends, the unbelievable staff and faculty here, especially Nate’s group, they gave me every resource under the sun, I think I talked to every specialist you can talk to.”’
McDermott on LeSean McCoy’s release: ‘We’ll always root for him’
‘“Those are tough decisions. That was a tough decision and LeSean is a real good football player. We’ll always root for him,” McDermott said of McCoy’s release over the weekend. “We’ll always make the best decision for our team.”’
Sean McDermott talks about upcoming game against the Jets
‘The team appears to be pretty healthy with only tight end Tyler Kroft missing practice due to injury. McDermott says Kroft is making progress but a timetable for his return is still uncertain, but there is hope for the first couple of games.’