‘“Being from L.A., going to USC, I never got to experience another city, especially another weather climate like that,” said Woods, 28, who grew up in Gardena and went to Serra High. “So going to Buffalo, being in the snow, seeing the football culture there, I loved it. (They’re) real, true, loyal fans. If you’re not wearing Bills gear in the city, they look at you funny.”’
Archives for September 2020
Bills head coach Sean McDermott views Rams defense as “big challenge” for his offense
‘”That speaks for itself, right?” McDermott said. “Everything that goes into wrestling, man. I watched him warm up in the Super Bowl on TV and he’s warming up like a wrestler. If my information is right, I think he was a wrestler and a good one. I mean, that background serves people well in a lot of ways in their lives.”‘
Friday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Rookie receiver Van Jefferson has grabbed some spotlight in Rams’ two wins (Los Angeles Times)
Rams’ Robert Woods revisits Buffalo and mixed memories (Torrance Daily Breeze)
Donald Says Bills Don’t Need Double Teams: “I’m Just A Guy” (AP)
Playing nickel DB at age 29, Rams’ Troy Hill “trying to age like fine wine” (TheRams.com)
Bills head coach Sean McDermott views Rams defense as “big challenge” for his offense (TheRams.com)
From the Podium: McVay, O’Connell, Donald, Johnson, Jefferson look ahead to Week 3 at Bills (TheRams.com)
Bills rejuvenated offense has Rams coach McVay’s attention
‘“A lot of mixture in personnel. A lot of different looks they can present,” McVay said. “And Josh’s ability to be able to beat you with his arms and legs and create off-schedule is a real winning edge. Man, I’ve been impressed with him the first couple of weeks.”’
Matchup Of Unbeatens In Buffalo, Of All Places
‘Not to deflate that balloon, but they did it against the Jets and Dolphins. Now comes much more of a test: the Rams, also 2-0 and riding high.’
Bills host Rams in showdown of high-priced cornerbacks
‘Minus starting LBs Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmunds, the Bills allowed Dolphins 328 yards passing, their most since giving up 384 in 30-27 win over Tampa Bay on Oct. 22, 2017.’
Josh Allen by the numbers: Bills quarterback ranks among the best passers in the NFL through two weeks
‘Did you know Allen is the passing yards leader in the league through two weeks? Allen’s 729 passing yards are six ahead of Matt Ryan’s 723, which is just the beginning of the incredible start the Bills quarterback is off to in 2020. Allen has completed 70.4% of his passes for 729 yards with six touchdowns, zero interceptions, and a 122.9 passer rating. Allen is just one of four quarterbacks in NFL history to complete 70% of his passes, throw for 700+ yards, 6+ touchdowns and have zero interceptions through the first two weeks of a season, joining Peyton Manning (2013), Tom Brady (2015) and Patrick Mahomes (2019).’
Bills get several key players back at practice; Zack Moss still out
‘All three players were listed as “limited” on the team’s official injury and practice report for the day, along with wide receiver John Brown (foot) and linebackers Matt Milano (hamstring) and Tremaine Edmunds (shoulder). Edmunds was wearing a non-contact jersey once again on Thursday.’
Bills DT Ed Oliver says comparisons to Aaron Donald are both a ‘blessing and a curse’
‘“It’s a blessing but it’s also a curse to say because he does it at such a high level. He’s been doing it at such a high level since he got into the league so just being able to watch his tape and things like that, the little things I can take from his game and add them to mine has helped me out a lot. It will be interesting to watch him in person,” Oliver said.’
Good friends and two of the best CBs in the league, Tre’Davious White and Jalen Ramsey meet on Sunday
‘“Jalen is a good friend of mine, we talk quite a bit, we talk all the time and he’s a guy that I love his game. I love to watch him play, he just brings to much to the game. He’s a gifted athlete and he can do it all. He can tackle, he’s long, he can get his hands on guys, he plays the football well so for a guy like him I don’t see a weakness in his game,” White said.’
Robert Woods is ready to return to Buffalo
‘“It feels good going back to where my NFL career began. I spent four years there, I love the fans, I wish the fans could be there,” Robert Woods said. “Going back to that atmosphere, it feels like another home stadium for me. I’ll just go out there and make plays and make Buffalo fans have a fond memory of me still.”’
Bills Injury Report: September 24th
‘After returning to practice on Wednesday, starting linebackers Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano both practiced in a limited fashion on Thursday. Tre’Davious White and Cole Beasley returned to full practice.’
Tre White is big fan of Wallace, Ramsey
‘“Jalen is a good friend of mine,” White said Thursday. “We talk quite a bit. We’ve been pretty tight.”’
Mario Addison: ‘This is our year’
‘“We’ve got a great culture here,” said Addison. “At the end of the day when you’re playing with great guys, you have trust and support.”’
Jalen vs Josh ‘trash’ rivalry renewed Sunday
‘That offseason, Allen signed a photo of himself flexing after scoring the go-ahead against Jacksonville by writing, “Hey Ramsey… Am I still trash?” at the request of a Bills family.’