‘He started to press too much, attempting too many long, or too many low-percentage passes. His play-caller, Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, didn’t do him any favours at all in the fourth quarter by ordering up so many plays from five-wide — meaning with five receivers split out, and no back or tight end to help the five-man line protect Allen from the growing onslaught of pressure coming from Watt and the Texans forward wall.’
Archives for January 6, 2020
For the love of H-town: Bills’ Ed Oliver rocks ‘Be Someone’ cleats at playoff game
‘Oliver didn’t hide his love of H-town during Saturday’s Wild Card playoff game against the Texans. In fact, he sported signature cleats around his neck that displayed the city’s iconic “Be Someone” graffiti as he headed into NRG stadium. The cleats complement the unforgettable “Be Someone” suit that Oliver wore during draft day in 2019.’
Bills Enter Offseason Feeling Pain Of Playoff Collapse
‘Over the final two quarters and overtime, the second-year player went a combined 11 of 26 for 133 yards with a lost fumble, nearly lost another one on an ill-advised lateral attempt, and was sacked three times. Allen particularly looked panicked attempting to scramble out of trouble and was penalized for intentional grounding on third-and-13 from the Houston 28 with 1:41 remaining.’
2020 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills team needs, draft picks, prospects to watch
‘The Bills took a step forward this past season, and despite the quality production from free-agent signees John Brown and Cole Beasley, Buffalo clearly needs another receiver (or two) heading into the 2020 season. Given Jerry Hughes’ age, Lorenzo Alexander’s retirement, and Shaq Lawson’s status as a free agent, the defensive end spot should be addressed, and the efficient Devin Singletary will likely need a new running mate in the backfield with the expiration of Frank Gore’s one-year deal.’
Bills players clean out lockers after heartbreaking defeat to end season
‘Defensive End Shaq Lawson, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March said he would like to come back to the Bills, but obviously that will be decided between the team and his agent. He said the team not picking up his fifth-year option last offseason gave him motivation to have a great year and he feels he put his best foot forward and played well.’
Locker room clean out: Themes and thoughts from One Bills Drive
‘Running back Frank Gore discussed the possibility of retirement today. One of his offensive linemen, Quinton Spain, was in a contract year this year. On the other side of the ball, Shaq Lawson’s fifth year option wasn’t picked up coming into this season. All three of them had no guarantees, but a return to Buffalo sounds like an option across the board, at least on their end.’
Bills players: “We appreciate you”, Thanking Bills Mafia after this season
‘”This is the most fun I’ve had playing football in a long time and it definitely has to do with the Bills Madia and how loud and crazy they are. I appreciate them,” said Jon Feliciano, Bills Guard.’
Bills fans say traveling to playoff game was more than watching the team win or lose
‘“They recreated the tailgate down there and we were like ants scattering there. There were Bills fans everywhere, everywhere you went on the plane, everywhere,” Bills fan Joe Balone said.’
Bills leave historic season behind with hope for future
‘“I just got told we’ve got a good basis on where we’re at right now and a lot of guys coming back next year,” said Allen. “We can learn from this and try to use it for the better, and with the guys that we have in this locker room I’ve got no doubt that’s what we’ll do.”’
Why Josh Allen is anxious to get back to work in preparation for the 2020 season
‘“The experience of being in that game, that type of game, feeling the flow (will help),” he said. “Obviously, there are little things about the game. Finding completions and taking care of the football. There’s stuff to learn from and it’s going to be every week. Every year you’re going to find a way to learn something and get better and improve on yourself and that was no different with what happened at Houston.”’
Eric Wood | 4 final observations on the Bills 2019 playoff season
‘Between the penalties and turnovers, that missed sack at the end, there’s just so many plays at the end you could point to — it could have gone differently for the Bills in so many ways, but that’s the way this league works. When it came down to it, they didn’t make enough plays. To have that start they had to get up 16-0 and not be able to finish it off, it is truly gut wrenching for everyone in the organization and Bills fans out there.’
Bills Today | NFL analyst identifies Devin Singletary as a building block for the future
‘“When you need two yards, he’ll get you three and a half,” Baldinger said.’