‘He did not practice on Friday as he continues to rehab a hamstring injury. This hamstring issue dates to training camp and held Norman out of some of those practices. The corner has missed practice all week.’
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‘”We’re still in the early phases. We haven’t played any ball yet, so you don’t ever want to put your foot in your mouth,” Diggs said. “But I can attribute (our on-field chemistry) to spending as much time that we have, all the ‘Call of Duty,’ all the meeting time, all the hanging out and learning one another and the practice time. It’s serious out there. We take it one step at a time, one play at a time.”‘
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‘”There’s definitely a lot of excitement for me,” Brown added. “because we look pretty good. We have a lot of depth at a lot of positions. I’m definitely excited to see what we bring and what we can do.”‘
Jets offer some familiarity as Bills’ Week 1 opponent
‘“It’s not really a new opponent,” Hyde said on a video conference call after the Bills conducted a walk-through practice. “Obviously, every year it’s different personnel and stuff in our league, but as far as offense wise, same quarterback, same offensive coordinator so we’ve been watching past games and trying to get an idea of what they might be running.’
Xs and Os: Jets’ Gregg Williams will test Bills’ Josh Allen with DB pressure
‘Even though Adams is gone, expect Williams to keep rushing defensive backs a healthy amount on Sunday, and it will be a big challenge for Allen to identify it.’
News’ staff predictions for Bills vs. Jets in Week 1
‘Expectations are higher than they’ve been in two decades. A loss wouldn’t be the end of the season, but it would certainly be a huge red flag. It’s not going to happen.’
View from Vegas: Points might be in play for underdog Jets against Bills
‘The Jets have a simmering 16-5-2 record against the spread in road openers, including 5-0 against the spread when seeking revenge in a division contest.’
‘Billsmutfia’: Beanes take over Hauschkas’ charity for SPCA adoptions
‘Enter Bills General Manager Brandon Beane and his wife, Hayley. They announced this week that they’re picking up where the Hauschkas left off with an endeavor called “Bills Muttfia.” For every touchdown the Bills score at home this season, the Beanes will make a donation for adoptions from the SPCA.’
After years of stagnant passing offense, the Bills hope to erupt with Stefon Diggs
‘That whole chip on his shoulder thing is a bit dated, but hey, if it works for him, that’s should be great for the Bills because there’s nothing better than a mega-talent who still feels he has something to prove.’
Buffalo Bills 2020 schedule: Final game-by-game predictions
‘It’s déjà vu all over again. Buffalo’s seed is set and they don’t want to enter the playoffs with any significant injuries. Matt Barkley or Jake Fromm get the start in the meaningless game and fall to Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins. Buffalo finishes with the same record as one season ago, but the 10 wins in 2020 are more impressive considering the competition that the Bills face-off against this season.’
How do you think the Bills will do this year? Local coaches and AD’s give you their predictions.
‘Many of our local coaches think so as nobody has predicted the Bills will win less than nine games this season and many feel they are ready to get back to the Super Bowl.’
Maybe The Light Isn’t A Train
‘If anyone had polled those at The Stadium, or anywhere else, that day, how many would have seriously entertained even the possibility that more than a quarter century would pass without the Bills’ winning another playoff game, to say nothing about another championship?’
Bills HC Sean McDermott: Sam Darnold Looks Like a Young QB with a Lot of Upside
‘”We went through the [scouting] process with Sam,” McDermott said. “I have a lot of respect for Sam and his work and who he is. As you look at him, he’s mobile, he does a good job in the pocket [and] he does a good job getting them in and out of checks at the line of scrimmage based on the looks he’s presented with. So, he looks like a young quarterback with a lot of upside.”‘
Friday’s New York Coverage
Adam Gase, Jets offense must fix last year’s mistakes on first and second down (New York Daily News)
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams gives Jets chance to break playoff drought, former Gang Green coach Rex Ryan says (New York Daily News)
Ex-New York Jets receiver Josh Bellamy charged with COVID relief fraud (New York Daily News)
Breshad Perriman is Jets wild card in daunting Bills task (New York Post)
Chris Herndon is big reason these Jets can be different: ‘Unicorn’ (New York Post)
Marcus Maye in danger of missing Jets opener because of injury (New York Post)
Le’Veon Bell believes Jets will take a big step this season (Newsday)
Marcus Maye could miss Jets’ season opener because of ankle injury (Newsday)
Ex-Jets WR Josh Bellamy charged in coronavirus-loan fraud scheme (Newsday)
Why Jets’ Chris Herndon could be key to unlocking team’s offense (Newark Star Ledger)
Ex-Jets wide receiver Josh Bellamy arrested in COVID-19 loan fraud scheme (Newark Star Ledger)
Why NY Jets believe Chris Herndon’s return can be ‘game-changing’ for the offense (Bergen Record)
Former NY Jets receiver Josh Bellamy arrested in COVID-19 relief fraud scheme (Bergen Record)
Gase expects big turnaround for Jets’ ‘atrocious’ offense (AP)
Jets sign former Rams, Giants LB Ogletree to practice squad (AP)
Jets Takeaways from Le’Veon Bell, including his 2020 outlook and Mekhi Becton’s progress (SportsNet New York)
Jets sign former Giant Alec Ogletree, Jaleel Scott to practice squad (SportsNet New York)
Former Jets receiver Josh Bellamy charged for role in $24 million COVID-relief fraud scheme (SportsNet New York)
Michael Irvin: Robby Anderson ‘Didn’t Want To Leave New York’ (WFAN-AM)
Former Jets WR Josh Bellamy Charged By Feds For Role In Fraud Scheme (WFAN-AM)
The Boom Is Back: WRs Breshad Perriman & Denzel Mims Return to Offense (NewYorkJets.com)
RB Le’Veon Bell: Jets Are ‘Hype’ About Week 1 Game vs. Bills (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 1 at Bills – Thursday (NewYorkJets.com)
Bills HC Sean McDermott: Sam Darnold Looks Like a Young QB with a Lot of Upside (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Sign LB Alec Ogletree, WR Jaleel Scott to Practice Squad (NewYorkJets.com)
3 Matchups to Watch: Jets at Bills (NewYorkJets.com)
Where Are They Now: Louie Aguiar (NewYorkJets.com)
Digging It: Bills Unveil New Wrinkle In Opening Against Jets
‘“Definitely something I’ve been carrying a big chip on my shoulder,” he added, before explaining this is no different from any other season for a dynamic play-maker who still feels slighted for being selected in the fifth round of the 2015 draft. “I’m looking forward to it, especially with a new journey, a new challenge each and every year. I’m eager. I’m ready.”’