‘”You’d like to be able to constantly present matchup problems for an offensive line or for a protection philosophy,” said new defensive line coach Eric Washington, who called a similar scheme in Carolina as defensive coordinator in 2018. “So if you have athletes that are versatile and they can commit to know the entire front concept and not just their position it makes their rotation that much more potent. It increases the value. We can have Mario Addison matched up in different places, especially if he has demonstrated that he can win from there.”‘
Archives for September 2020
Bills Today | Stefon Diggs demonstrating leadership
‘”He’s got a lot of energy about him,” said offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. “And that rubs off on a lot of people. It’s hard sometimes when you’re coming to a new place to go ahead and assume the role of a leader, because you’re really concentrating and focusing on the things you learn in the new playbook and learn your surroundings. You’re not a rookie, you’ve been in the league for a while, but you’re still kind of getting your bearings about yourself. I think he did a really good job with that.”‘
Bills’ Stefon Diggs talks like he’s fitting into Sean McDermott culture
‘“I would say since I got traded, I haven’t stopped thinking about playing ball,” Diggs told reporters on a video conference call. “I’ve been looking forward to it. … I’m carrying a big chip on my shoulder. I’m extremely excited. It’s been great working with my new teammates. It’s a real thing when they say you got a great group of guys, a great group of young men all fighting for one goal, trying to win. I’ve seen it in practice each and every day, competing at a high level. I’m looking forward to the game.”’
Column: Bills need to be sharp from the start to fulfill expectations
‘The Bills won’t be getting any passes should they stumble their way to a poor start. For the most part, stumbling for any prolonged stretch will be widely viewed as unacceptable, because the Bills are supposed to be good, if not great.’
Bills Notebook: Levi Wallace works while Josh Norman sits out Jets prep
‘Wallace, who has been dealing with a sore hamstring, was able to practice fully Wednesday. Norman, however, did not practice and was not on the field for the first portion half of the workout. Norman also has been dealing with a hamstring injury.’
‘Mom’ drama, Derby decline, Bills TV announcers and more opinions
‘As previously reported, Andrew Catalon and James Lofton call the Bills season opener Sunday against the New York Jets.’
Jake Fromm not practicing with Bills and seems to be in a quarantine situation
‘Josh Allen and Matt Barkley will dress on game day, starting Sunday against the New York Jets at Bills Stadium. Should either get hurt and be forced to miss time, the Bills might chose to elevate Davis Webb off the practice squad and release Fromm, then try to get him back onto the practice squad.’
Can the Bills win the AFC East? Here’s five reasons why they should
‘It’s a valid concern because even with the strides he made between 2018 and 2019, Allen has a long way to go before anyone outside One Bills Drive will have complete confidence in him.’
Buffalo Bills news: Josh Norman doesn’t practice Wednesday, practice squad updates
‘Norman, 32, signed with the Bills on a one-year deal this offseason and has been a serious contender for the starting cornerback job opposite Tre’Davious White in camp. But if he’s not able to go on Sunday against the New York Jets in the opener, Buffalo will likely turn back to incumbent starter Levi Wallace, who’s also been dealing with a hamstring injury the past week.’
Bills’ Tre’Davious White details emotional, life-changing contract extension
‘“I was like, ‘dad, I never in my life imagined … I never once sat down and looked at the things I’ve been able to accomplish with the help of so many people just from the start. Now it’s like, at the age of 25, and after only three years of playing in the league, I can say no matter what — however long it lasts – we were the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, for a moment. No matter what, however long it lasts, I can say that I was the highest-paid guy at my position at a point in my career,'” White said. “That’s something that’s a very emotional time.”’
Buffalo Bills keeping QB Jake Fromm quarantined as Covid-19 precaution
‘The team has decided to quarantine Fromm as a precautionary measure so to protect against a situation where either Josh Allen or Matt Barkley test positive for Covid-19. Fromm went through a practice regiment on Wednesday away from his teammates, allowing him to maintain proper social distance. Fromm will practice periodically away from the rest of the team so the team has options in an emergency situation.’
Buffalo Bills fans getting special reward for winning FOX Sports’ Ultimate Fan Bracket
‘Although it seemed that bragging rights would be the Bills’ only reward for winning, NFL on FOX had one last surprise for the Bills Mafia. FOX Sports revealed that the Bills will get a billboard stating that they are the NFL’s best fans. What makes the prize even better is that it will be placed in Foxborough, East Rutherford or Miami.’
Allen ready to lead Bills’ charge toward Super Bowl contention
‘“I think the expectation for everyone, the job we are put here to do is to try and win a Super Bowl. I think that’s what our minds are set on,” said Bills quarterback Josh Allen on Wednesday. “At the same time it’s one game at a time, but ultimately everybody here would say that our goal is to win the Super Bowl.”‘
Bills bracing to do something they haven’t done in 25 years
‘Let’s face it, everything is set up well for the 2020 Bills, with the exception of fans not being allowed in the stands because of coronavirus concerns, when the season kicks off in Orchard Park Sunday against the New York Jets. But home-field advantage can be overrated, even in Buffalo, a drinking town with a football problem. The team hasn’t done a great job feeding off the energy of its table-smashing fans in recent years, going 4-4 at home in 2018 and ’19. Hardly what Coach Sean McDermott had in mind when talking about “defending your dirt.”’
Thursday’s New York Coverage
Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams gives Jets chance to break playoff drought, former Gang Green coach Rex Ryan says (New York Daily News)
Jets’ Adam Gase must win with Sam Darnold in 2020 or suffer the consequences (New York Daily News)
Adam Gase: Jets’ offensive ‘chemistry’ will be better this year (New York Post)
It’s time for Adam Gase to become Jets quarterback whisperer (New York Post)
‘Explosive’ Denzel Mims, Jets receivers finally practice together (New York Post)
We want one thing from the Giants and Jets in 2020 NFL season (New York Post)
AFC East preview and predictions: Tom Brady-less Patriots hold off Bills’ push (New York Post)
Jets’ Chris Herndon focused on proving that ‘I’m back and better that I was’ (Newsday)
Adam Gase’s optimism for Jets starts with feeling more comfortable (Newsday)
Jets players will support each other’s personal decisions during anthem (Newsday)
Jets preparing to fight their way into playoffs (Newsday)
5 Jets storylines to follow for the 2020 NFL season (Newsday)
Taking command: Sam Darnold’s goal is to take Jets to playoffs (Newsday)
Jets’ Denzel Mims, Breshad Perriman return to practice | Team names 5 captains for 2020 (Newark Star Ledger)
How the NY Jets plan to handle national anthem protests in Sunday’s season-opener (Bergen Record)
NY Jets depth chart: Breaking down the 2020 roster, position-by-position (Bergen Record)
NY Jets: Game-by-game predictions for the 2020 NFL season (Bergen Record)
Jets WRs Perriman, Mims practice fully, should play at Bills (AP)
Jets’ Adam Gase delivers good news on injured wide receivers ahead of Week 1 (SportsNet New York)
Jets’ Adam Gase reveals team captains for 2020 season (SportsNet New York)
Sam Darnold: Jets’ Offense ‘Ready to Roll’ For Week 1 (WFAN-AM)
Joe Douglas: ‘You Can See How Much More Comfortable Sam Darnold Is’ in Jets’ Offense (WFAN-AM)
LB Neville Hewitt Emerges as One of the Jets’ Men in the Middle (NewYorkJets.com)
Sam Darnold, Steve McLendon Again Get the Nod as Jets Captains (NewYorkJets.com)
Adam Gase: ‘Flow Is Smoother’ in His 2nd Year at Jets Helm (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 1 at Bills – Wednesday (NewYorkJets.com)
Wischusen’s Point of View | 3 Observations Leading Up to the 2020 Season (NewYorkJets.com)
First Look: Jets at Bills (NewYorkJets.com)
Ways to Watch and Listen | Jets at Bills (NewYorkJets.com)