‘”We’re focused on one game right now,” said McDermott, “we’re in late October, early November and that’s really what we’re focused on right now.”‘
Archives for October 2020
Bill Belichick actually complimented Josh Allen
‘”I think that Josh [Allen] does a good job of going to some of the secondary outlet receivers based on the coverage, where that takes him and if it’s open he’ll throw it for sure.” Belichick said in a press conference on Wednesday.’
Bills Jerry Hughes named AFC Defensive player of week
‘Hughes put up a series of stats that no Bills player had ever accumulated before with a pair of sacks, a forced fumble and a game sealing interception in the 4th quarter. The Bills defense dominated the Jets in the second half, holding them to a total of 4 yards.’
Bills’ Jerry Hughes named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘He had two sacks, one interception, a forced fumble and six total tackles.’
Josh Allen reveals childhood experience is why he stay late to sign autographs for kids
‘”Sure enough he came out and there was probably 10 kids left and instead of looking and waving or giving us fist bumps or whatever he just kind of turned his cap to the side and kept on walking,” Allen said. “That just left an impression in me like, ‘I don’t want to root for this guy anymore.’ It bothered me so much that I told myself that, if I was in the position that I am today, that I’d do everything in my power to acknowledge every kid that looked up to me that was a fan because I’ve been there before and I know how bad it hurt me when the athlete that I looked up to didn’t seem like he cared too much about us.”‘
Levi Wallace, Del’Shawn Phillips designated to return to practice
‘The team also added tight end Charles Jones to the practice squad. Jones spent the 2019 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars after joining the team as an undrafted free agent from Tulane. He was releasedby Jacksonville in September. Jones is a native of New Orleans, LA.’
Jerry Hughes earns AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors
‘Hughes’ interception was the first of his career. His 2.0 sacks were the most in a game since 2017. The defensive end now has 48.5 career sacks, which ties former Bills defensive tackle Kyle Williams for the fifth-most sacks in Bills history.’
Top 5 storylines fans need to follow for Bills vs. Patriots | Week 8
‘Furthering the potential symbolism of a Bills win, it would mark the first victory over the Patriots since Sean McDermott took over as head coach in 2017. Buffalo last defeated New England on Oct. 2, 2016, when Jacoby Brissett was starting in place of a suspended Brady.’
Bills Today | An inside look at Josh Allen’s virtual visits to Oishei’s Children’s Hospital
‘”When I was a kid, my brother was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease,” Allen said. “And he was in the hospital for about a week and a half, two weeks. I wasn’t always there, and my family wasn’t always there because we had other stuff going on. These children are given the short end of the stick sometimes and the situations are gut-wrenching. Just knowing that me saying hello, me showing up and giving them a little Bills goodie bag or whatever the case may be. What that can do for them, and how it can lift their spirits up in their time of need. It’s something near and dear to my heart working with Oishei Children’s Hospital because of that feeling that I get to give the kids. It breaks my heart every time I go there because you see some things that you don’t wish upon anybody and these are just children that don’t deserve what they are going through. The fact that the littlest thing of me showing up, showing my support, telling them I’m praying for them, and that I care about them can make that much of a difference.”‘
Column: Critics quick to pounce on Josh Allen’s struggles
‘“How can you go from being an NFL MVP (candidate) to, ‘Wow! That guy’s not accurate,’ ” Gannon said. “I just don’t understand that.”’
Bills activate starting guard Jon Feliciano off IR for Patriots week
‘The Bills had an open roster spot to bring Feliciano back to the 53-man active list. The Bills also promoted linebacker Andre Smith to the 53-man roster. Linebacker Deon Lacey was released. Lacey was on the active roster the past three games after being promoted from the practice squad. Smith was a game-day promotion from the practice squad two of the past three weeks.’
Jim Kubiak: Bills QB Josh Allen’s success in empty formations another key sign of growth
‘Allen played even, smart, and was acutely aware of situations through most of the game. Ultimately, he made intelligent decisions with the football for his fourth 300-yard passing day of the season and had his highest rushing total since Week 1.
Bills activate Jon Feliciano, Levi Wallace designated to return from IR, more – What each move means
‘Levi Wallace will return to practice this week. The team has 21 days to activate the cornerback to their 53-man roster and can do so as early as this week.’
Daryl Worley: 4 reasons Bills should look to reunite Cowboys CB with Sean McDermott
‘Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane both played a role in drafting Daryl Worley in the third round back in 2016. In what should come as no surprise, Worley’s best play in the NFL came in that season under McDermott. Buffalo’s head coach praised Worley’s growth on the field as a rookie.’
Could Buffalo ‘D’ be turning a corner? McDermott pleased with defensive effort against the Jets
‘“I like how the pieces fit together yesterday in terms of the rush complementing the coverage and the coverage complementing the rush,” said the Bills’ head coach. “And what we were able to do against the run in the second half was key also.”’