‘”We were talking about the game, and we were talking about Western New York and the resurgence of Western New York,” Cuomo said. “I said this to him: We have spent a lot of time investing in Western New York, getting past the pessimism and the cynicism. Keeping the Bills in Western New York, I think, was critical to that progress.”‘
Archives for October 2019
Bills-Dolphins game hits season-high rating
‘The game had a season-high 42.1 rating and 69 percent share on WIVB-TV, the local CBS affiliate, which means about 246,000 Western New York households heard CBS play-by-play man Andrew Catalon tell how much Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, a former Bill, loves Mulberry.’
Dolphins player Bryan Cox and how he spewed his hatred for Buffalo in 1993
‘Despite three Pro Bowl appearances for the Dolphins, Cox’s behavior in Buffalo was as upsetting in Miami as it was in Western New York.’
Bills legend Fred Smerlas: ‘I’ve got some wounds, but I’m still fighting’
‘“Where I was born is Boston,” he says. “Where I grew up is Buffalo.”’
Why is Josh Allen struggling so much with long passes?
‘“I wouldn’t say it’s frustrating,” Allen said. “Obviously you want to hit every throw that you put out there. We haven’t attempted too many deep passes (he’s 0-for-10 on passes of that depth this season in six games) and when we’ve had them I haven’t done a good enough job of putting it where the ball needs to be. It’s something that we’re working on and it’s something that I don’t have any worries or thoughts about. It’ll be taken care of and I have no doubts on that.”’
Tre’Davious White, named AFC defensive player of the week, is at the top of his game
‘Some fans are never going to forget that Sean McDermott (and we imagine then general manager Doug Whaley) traded out of the No. 10 overall spot in the first round of the 2017 draft rather than pick quarterbacks Patrick Mahomes or DeShaun Watson.’
Can Buffalo Bills survive another week if Matt Milano can’t play vs. Eagles?
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott said on Wednesday that Milano has “maximized treatment” on the hamstring and it’ll be a wait-and-see approach to the rest of the week.’
Bills’ Cole Beasley shuts down trade talk with rumors swirling: ‘We have what we need’
‘“We have what we need, man. We just gotta clean it up and execute. That’s all it is,” Beasley said. “I know they feel the same way in the coaching staff. We feel like that in (the wide receivers) room. There’s nothing we’re looking for outside of here. We got our guys and we love our guys. So really it just comes down to cleaning it up and making the plays on Sunday.”’
Bills’ Josh Allen unveils hat designed with Oishei Children’s Hospital patients, staff: Pictures, price, when/where to buy
‘A new hat, designed by the Bills’ second-year quarterback and patients and staff from Oishei Children’s Hospital, will be made available on Friday, October 25. The hat will cost $25 with a portion of the proceeds going to the children’s hospital.’
Thursday’s Philadelphia Coverage
Eagles keep options open as NFL trade deadline nears | Early Birds (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Like Carson Wentz, Eagles’ Alshon Jeffery wants to move on from anonymous quotes controversy (Philadelphia Inquirer)
As critics pelt Eagles’ QB Carson Wentz, Donovan McNabb has seen this movie before (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Eagles film breakdown: Carson Wentz is the least of the team’s problems (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Amid Eagles’ defensive tackle crisis, two rookies prepare to make NFL debuts (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Doug Pederson on Fletcher Cox incident: ‘It’s a personal issue so I’m out of it’ (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Good Lord: As Eagles teeter on the brink of disaster a la T.O. and 2005, Carson Wentz looks to the heavens | Marcus Hayes (Philadelphia Inquirer)
The good news is the Eagles have just a few problems. Here’s the bad news … | Mike Sielski (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Eagles Notebook: Wentz out to plug leaks first, cruise later (Delaware County Daily Times)
Eagles’ Fletcher Cox calls cops on Delco man after run-in at his New Jersey house (Delaware County Daily Times)
Eagles field questions after police respond to incident at Fletcher Cox’s home (Cherry Hill Courier Post)
Eagles’ Carson Wentz answers criticism from inside, outside the team (Wilmington News Journal)
Eagles retooled run D to be tested immediately by Bills (Allentown Morning Call)
Eagles Notes: Carson Wentz mum on conversation with Alshon Jeffery (Allentown Morning Call)
Report: Eagles DT Fletcher Cox grabbed shotgun to scare off intruder at his home (Allentown Morning Call)
Eagles injury roundup: Hassan Ridgeway placed on injured reserve | The latest on DeSean Jackson, Avonte Maddox, Timmy Jernigan, more (UPDATE) (South Jersey Times)
Will Eagles trade for defensive linemen? What Doug Pederson said, and 9 options to consider, including Jets’ Leonard Williams (South Jersey Times)
What’s the deal with Eagles’ Sidney Jones? Jim Schwartz discusses cornerback’s role moving forward (South Jersey Times)
Eagles’ Nelson Agholor turned to DeSean Jackson for advice after deep-ball blunder: What he told the struggling WR (South Jersey Times)
Eagles’ Fletcher Cox had attempted burglary at his N.J. home involving shotgun, rocks: Everything to know | UPDATED with Doug Pederson comments (South Jersey Times)
Eagles anxious to end losing streak (Press of Atlantic City)
Weinberg: Broadway show more entertaining than Eagles (Press of Atlantic City)
Philadelphia Eagles injury updates: Lane Johnson among 7 to Eagles miss practice ahead of Week 8 game at Bills (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Philadelphia Eagles place defensive tackle on injured reserve (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Philadelphia Eagles injury updates: Doug Pederson on Avonte Maddox, Hassan Ridgeway, DeSean Jackson and plenty more (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Eagles’ Doug Pederson calls reported incident at Fletcher Cox’s home ‘personal issue’: ‘The police are handling it’ (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Jim Schwartz is happy to see Eagles cornerback Jalen Mills back on the field (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Eagles’ Fletcher Cox grabbed a shotgun to thwart break-in (ESPN)
Should Eagles be interested in Josh Gordon when he’s healthy? (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Nelson Agholor picking up the pieces after another disaster (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Eagles Injury Update: DeSean Jackson still not ready to practice (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Carson Wentz concerned by anonymous quotes (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Doug Pederson talking to Howie Roseman about trades, hints at position (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Another Eagles defensive tackle, Hassan Ridgeway, headed for Injured Reserve (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Why are the Eagles’ wide receivers so bad? (NBC Sports Philadelphia)
Police: Eagles’ Fletcher Cox Grabs Shotgun To Protect Home From Man Armed With Baseball Bat, Throwing Rocks (KYW-TV)
Defensive tackle: From dominating plans to emergency additions (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)
Eagles place DT Hassan Ridgeway on Injured Reserve (PhiladelphiaEagles.com)
Bills CB Tre’Davious White Keeps Coming Up With Big Saves
‘”Ultimately, I don’t want to be embarrassed out there. So, when you’re the last line of defense, and somebody catches the ball on you, that’s all everybody’s going to talk about, right?” White said. “Just like a touchdown or when somebody scores a goal, you want to try to defend the goal, and the team is depending on you to try to save the day.”‘
Bills and Eagles on opposite ends of the injury spectrum
‘For the Bills, it has been for the better at 5-1. Not a single starter on the offensive side of the football have missed a game due to injury.’
Bills guard Quinton Spain misses practice with foot injury
‘The first injury report of the week is out and the Philadelphia Eagles have seven players listed as “did not practice” due to injuries, while the Bills had three players not participate due to injury and another four who were limited…’.
Kurt Coleman’s dad is a breast cancer survivor
‘ As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Coleman explained what happened to his father and gave advice to men and women who may be impacted or believe they have a situation that deserves attention.’
White named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘White has also been tough to throw against this year with the lowest passer rating allowed among players targeted 20 times or more.’