‘”I think it’s great fun and jest for everybody. It just shows a lot of pride for the Bills fans,” Mansfield said after seeing the post. “People are watching. People are seeing it, and it’s pretty neat. I’m excited for the team, and I’ve got to keep going and finish the back of the house.”‘
Archives for September 2020
Bills getting ready to face Dolphins without 2 starting linebackers
‘”[It’s] unfortunate that we don’t have Tremaine and Matt and Del’Shaun, but at the same time we have to rally the troops and next man up,” McDermott said.’
Injury Report | Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano ruled out for Week 2
‘Edmunds has a shoulder injury and Milano is dealing with a hamstring injury. Both players sustained their injuries in Sunday’s game against the Jets.’
7 things to watch for in Bills at Dolphins | Week 2
‘Buffalo has posted good rushing totals in each of their last six meetings between the clubs, but without the rushing exploits of Josh Allen factored into the total, the production of the backs alone is only slightly above average.’
Bills Today | Dion Dawkins says this player may make an impact on Sunday
‘On a zoom call on Friday, Dion Dawkins looked ahead to this week’s matchup against the Miami Dolphins. The Bills lineman was asked about his former college teammate Tyler Matakevich. The two played at Temple together for three years from 2013 to 2015, and this is Matakevich’s first year with the Bills. The Bills signed him as a free agent this offseason, and with Edmunds and Milano out for Sunday’s game, the linebacker will probably see more playing time. Dawkins had some high praises for his old college teammate and is excited to watch him play Sunday.’
Inside the Bills: Behind the scenes of the team’s road-game preparations
‘Due to the NFL’s Covid-19 protocols, teams are facing a reduction in the size of their traveling party. In addition to the team’s 70 players, another 70 staff members are allowed to accompany the team on the road. That includes coaches, trainers, equipment staff, medical personnel and any other members of the organization deemed essential – up to and including team owners Terry and Kim Pegula.’
Xs and Os: Chan Gailey’s surprise encore act looks familiar to Bills
‘Say what you want about Gailey’s tenure as Bills head coach from 2010 to 2012, but the guy knows offense. Gailey put Fred Jackson’s multi-dimensional talents on full display. He made Stevie Johnson a star. He turned C.J. Spiller loose for a 1,700-yard season. He got the most out of tight end Scott Chandler. Then he manufactured similar production with the Jets, helping Brandon Marshall to a career year and turning Chris Ivory into a 1,000-yard rusher.’
‘Grinding mentality’ lands UB product Cam Lewis a call-up to Bills’ active roster
‘“Cam Lewis came in every single day – comes in early – gets his film work in, gets his workouts in. Since he got here he’s been a guy everybody’s noticed making plays on and off the field,” safety Micah Hyde said. “The meeting rooms, he’s answering questions with confidence. That’s big as a young guy. Coach singles you out in a meeting room and you’re able to answer those questions quick, a lot of guys pay attention to that. I’m beyond excited for him.”’
News’ predictions for Bills at Dolphins in Week 2
‘The Bills have some injury concerns, too, but likely nothing that will prevent them from proving, once again, they’re the better team. Bills, 24-17.’
View from Vegas: Bills under Sean McDermott have success as favorites
‘It’s a major reason the Bills went from a six-win team to the playoffs last season. Truth be told, Allen has enjoyed much more success on the road than at home, as evidenced by his lofty 9-4-1 against the spread mark in away games. And then there is head coach Sean McDermott’s stellar 16-3 straight up and 11-6-2 against the spread career mark as a favorite with the Bills.’
Bills get another crack at the bearded one as Ryan Fitzpatrick leads Dolphins
‘But while Fitzpatrick’s roller-coaster career — one that would have made a travel agent giddy as he has played for eight teams — may not have garnered as much attention as his beard, it has certainly been a noteworthy journey and he has left his mark on the sport.’
Bills not worried about running game, but they need to get Singletary and Moss involved
‘But the nagging question permeating One Bills Drive this week as Buffalo prepares to face the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium is this: Was this a one-off, and moving forward can the Bills execute a traditional run game where Allen is handing off to Devin Singletary and Zack Moss?’
Josh Allen, Bills to run wild on Dolphins? (6 things to watch)
‘After seeing Newton’s success, don’t be surprised if Daboll gives Allen his fair share of opportunities to carry the ball on designed QB runs. In addition to Allen, look for Devin Singletary and Zack Moss to each possibly get double-digit carries.’
Bills fan getting chance to up rivalry with neighbor thanks to Pepsi: How Bills Mafia can help
‘The soft drink giant is offering to give Mansfield a commercial and some billboards around Rochester to take the rivalry to the next level.’
Josh Allen has a fumbling problem and Miami Dolphins know it
‘“I think you want to attack the ball as much as you can playing any quarterback,” Dolphins linebacker Kyle Van Noy said. “They usually have one hand on the ball, so you want to put the pressure on every quarterback when you get the chance. Josh Allen is a target for that and we’re going to try to do everything we can to get the ball back into the offense’s hand.”’