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Archives for December 2019

What they’re saying | NFL analysts evaluate Buffalo’s standing in the AFC East hierarchy

‘“And there’s also something though about narrowing the gap sometimes people are too much in a rush. But they (McDermott-Beane) have built this thing to last,” Pioli said. “I think sometimes if you’re in too much of a rush you make some free agent mistakes, you make some trade mistakes. They’ve narrowed that gap so now, right now, I think there’s a chance that it may happen.”’

Bills Today | This ESPN writer thinks Buffalo’s defense could ‘spark a Super Bowl run’

‘Buffalo’s approach to personnel is clear: Identify what players do well, then let them do that. In Hyde, Buffalo saw a safety who could cover tight ends in the slot really well. In Poyer, they saw a good tackler and a smart player. Now the duo prevent big plays weekly. Buffalo allows 15.9 points per game (second behind the Patriots) despite ranking 10th in takeaways, with 21.’

Bills and Sabres have that ‘MyOneBuffalo’ feeling, and it’s pretty cool

‘“Ralph has been a good partner of mine, call it, and in some ways a mentor, honestly, in the bandwidth of his experience,” McDermott said. “He’s been in a lot of places and done a lot of things and accomplished a lot over the course of his career, so I try to stay in touch with him and encourage him. I’m not sure I share much that he can use, but he’s certainly shared some things that I’ve been able to use.’’’

Josh Allen has Michael Jordan clutch gene? Buffalo Bills teammate thinks so

‘“I believe that the question first started with a question about the fourth quarter,” Dawkins recalled. “If you want to go down history lines, fourth quarter starts with J and ends with N, is who? Michael Jordan. He’s just a fourth quarter dude and gets it done. (His last name) starts with J and it ends with N. He’s got all of it in one box. And it’s crazy how my mind puts it all together, but Josh Allen has that Jordan feature in him.”’

Bills’ Ed Oliver ‘hurting’ over Jordan Phillips’ Pro Bowl snub

‘Phillips reportedly was named as a fourth alternate despite his gaudy numbers. Donald’s 11 sacks on the season have come on 823 snaps. He’s on the field 84 percent of the time for the Rams defense. Phillips, by comparison, has only had 460 snaps to get his 9 1/2 sacks.’

NFL Executives select Buffalo Bills’ Sean McDermott as Coach of the Year in poll, Brandon Beane third for Executive Award

‘Instead of going the route of the Jets, inking star players to big contracts, Beane and McDermott went out and added key pieces at many positions in free agency. John Brown and Cole Beasley were big name additions at wide receiver. Mitch Morse, Quinton Spain, Jon Feliciano and Ty Nsekhe were part of an offensive line overhaul. With few holes to address in the draft, the duo were able to add the best players available according to their draft board. Beane and McDermott selected the likes of Ed Oliver, Cody Ford, Devin Singletary and Dawson Knox, players who have all contributed as rookies.’

Patriots had their worst performance of season on first down in first matchup with Bills

‘“They don’t give up big plays and they capitalize on your mistakes,” said Patriots running back James White. “It will be important for us to protect the football, take what they give us and we’ll get our opportunities to make plays down the field — got to capitalize on those, too. It will be a great challenge, I think protecting the football will be a huge thing for us.”’

The Patriots can feel the Buffalo Bills nipping at the heels of their dynasty

‘A Buffalo win would offer the most damning evidence yet that the Pats’ dynasty is in danger. Because losses to the NFL’s elite — namely the Ravens and Chiefs — can be expected and should be excused. But never, in 15 meetings, have the Patriots lost to Buffalo at home with Tom Brady under center for four quarters.’