‘But his greater concern is making sure he has done everything possible to get his players as finely tuned as they can be for the postseason. Turning starters into spectators doesn’t accomplish that, in the coach’s estimation.’
Archives for December 28, 2019
Bills are back in the playoffs, Sabres are back in the hunt: Buffalo sports in 2019
‘That’s two postseason trips in three years after that 18-year drought. A Thanksgiving Day win at Dallas. A Sunday night win in Pittsburgh. Who knows what might be next? And imagine what super fan Pancho Billa, lost to cancer in May, must be thinking in that great stadium in the sky. Viva los Bills, indeed.’
Roth: Bills can’t play scared against Jets in ‘meaningless’ finale
‘Morse said his ankle twisted and there were a few “pops.’’ Luckily for him and the Bills, there were no “snaps’’ and “crackles’’ and he was able to eventually walk off the field under his own power. He practiced fully on Thursday.’
Battles with Tre White have Buffalo Bills’ Duke Williams ready to ‘bring nasty’ vs. Jets
‘Williams goes against the NFL’s interception leader every day at practice. The competition between the two Louisiana products has helped them both. Williams called White the best cornerback in the NFL and White praised Williams for helping build confidence ahead of game day.’
Buffalo Bills news: Josh Allen in elite company, Who’s in/out vs. Jets?
‘Bills center Mitch Morse suffered an ankle injury against the New England Patriots last week, but he’s been a full participant in practice all week. Despite being healthy it’s likely Morse is held out of the game on Sunday along with some other veterans like Lorenzo Alexander, Jerry Hughes, and Lee Smith. Their absence could mean increased roles for rookies Tommy Sweeney and Darryl Johnson, as well as backup offensive lineman Spencer Long.’
Bills-Jets: 5 things to watch in regular season finale
‘Of course, some starters would have to play as you can’t rest everyone based on the fact that 46 players need to suit up against the Jets. Buffalo can, however, limit the playing time of key starters. Josh Allen, Devin Singletary, John Brown, Cole Beasley and Tre’Davious White are just a few of many key players who should not see extended action against the Jets. Play them for a few series if you must, but don’t risk losing one of your top players before the playoffs.’
Saturday’s New York Coverage
Jets defensive linemen get unusual weekly prizes for production (New York Daily News)
Le’Veon Bell finds blood test notice in his locker, says he is sticking to vow not to give NFL more blood (New York Daily News)
Undrafted rookie Kyle Phillips becoming a factor for Jets (New York Post)
Jets would be wrong to give up on Le’Veon Bell now (New York Post)
Le’Veon Bell threatens to skip NFL’s latest HGH test (New York Post)
Adam Gase’s Jets presser evacuated after fire alarm goes off (New York Post)
Bell says he’d like to return to Jets (Newsday)
NFL picks: Predictions for New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills | Can Jets finish season on winning streak? NFL Week 17 (Newark Star Ledger)
NFL free agents 2020: These 3 Jets should be Joe Douglas’ top priorities for contract extensions (Newark Star Ledger)
Uncertain future awaits several NY Jets entering the offseason (Bergen Record)
Le’Veon Bell of NY Jets calls out NFL for another random HGH blood test (Bergen Record)
After Tough Season, Bell Wants To Be Part Of Jets’ Future (AP)
Jets’ Tom Compton, Alex Lewis ruled out this Sunday vs. Bills (SportsNet New York)
Le’Veon Bell issued another drug test: ‘It feels like they’re trying to clone me or something’ (SportsNet New York)
Jets’ Adam Gase looking forward to another spring, training camp with Le’Veon Bell (SportsNet New York)
Jets’ Jamal Adams named Curtis Martin MVP by his teammates for second straight year (SportsNet New York)
Which upcoming free agents should Jets GM Joe Douglas keep on his roster? (SportsNet New York)
Le’Veon Bell Threatens To Skip Latest HGH Test, Could Face Suspension (WFAN-AM)
Le’Veon Bell’s Looking Ahead … not to 2020 but to Sunday (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets DL Folorunso Fatukasi on First Pro Sack: ‘I Was Hyped’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 17 at Bills – Friday (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets-Bills Game Preview: Jets ‘Hunting’ for Another Win (NewYorkJets.com)
Jamal Adams Receives 2nd Consecutive Curtis Martin Team MVP Award (NewYorkJets.com)
Former AFL Bills Star Receiver Elbert Dubenion Dies At 86
‘”Duby was our touchdown man,” former teammate and cornerback Booker Edgerson once told The Buffalo News. “They loved to throw him the bomb.”‘
McDermott: Our recent stretch of games will ‘bode well’ for us
‘”I don’t know that I’ve been around a stretch of games to that caliber that these players have played in. That bodes well for our young players, bodes well for our young quarterback. The environments we’ve been in, most of them have been on the road with Dallas, Pittsburgh and then New England, and then we had the one at home against Baltimore. It’d be one thing to say, ‘Hey, we had all those at home or three of the four at home.’ In this case, we’ve had three of the four on the road.”‘
Who will the Bills play in the playoffs? Here’s a breakdown
‘The Bills’ most likely first round match-up is with the Houston Texans. Buffalo will travel to Houston if the Texans lose on Sunday to the Tennessee Titans and/or if the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers. If both Houston and Kansas City lose, the Bills will still play the Texans.’
Pancho Power
‘The Buffalo Bills fan passed away earlier this year following a lengthy battle with cancer. That’s when local childrens author Roselyn Kasmire decided to write a book in Pancho’s honor.’
As postseason nears, Bills focus on offensive production
‘“It’s overall execution in those situations in the game. I thought we did a good job of that before half and now it’s what happens differently before the end of the game,” he told reporters on Tuesday following the loss to New England. “We move the ball to put ourselves in position and now it’s finishing off those situations and not getting behind the sticks sometimes when we are fourth and ten, fourth and eighth or maybe its fourth and whatever. If you have a fourth down you like it at fourth and five or fourth and four naturally. Overall it’s all of us, myself included just executing at a higher level.”’
Injury Report | Shaq Lawson, Andre Roberts out for Sunday
‘Lawson is expected to be replaced in the lineup by rookie DE Darryl Johnson in the defensive line rotation. Isaiah McKenzie is expected to replace Roberts on punt returns.’
What Bills fans need to the know about the AFC playoff seeding and Bills vs. Jets | Week 17
‘If the Chiefs win this game, they earn the two or three seed in the playoffs. That means Buffalo would play Houston. The Chiefs are listed as a nine-point favorite ahead of the game.’
Bills Today | ESPN analyst names Brandon Beane executive of the year
‘What the Bills have done over the past three years is almost unprecedented. After firing Rex Ryan, they lined up a 53-man roster on Jan. 1, 2017, for a 30-10 loss to the Jets. Less than three years later, just three players from that roster — defenders Lorenzo Alexander, Jerry Hughes and Shaq Lawson — remain part of the Bills organization.’