‘“He’s a special athlete and quarterback,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. “Just the speed and quickness element is off the charts. … When you watch it on film and on TV, quite honestly, you can see the difference. And we’re talking elite athletes that are around him. He’s not running around average athletes out there. He’s running around great athletes and he looks different even than those athletes.”’
Archives for November 12, 2020
Column: Bills’ Josh Allen says donations in honor of ‘Grammy’ are ‘unbelievable’
‘”I mean, she was a huge, huge supporter of myself,” Allen said. “She went to all the high school games and she made a few NFL games. It’s going to (stink) going on without her for sure. I wish I could have been there with my family and give them all hugs, but it is what it is. She’ll be greatly missed and never forgotten, for sure.”‘
Bills notebook: Mitch Morse practices fully, Arizona’s Jordan Phillips sits out
‘Morse missed virtually all of the past two games with a concussion but its out of the concussion protocol and was a full participant.’
Voice of the fan: Buffalo is the City of Good Neighbors – and players
‘Rarely has a community, an organization, a player and a fan base ever mirrored one another like these 2020 Bills. Buffalo is a tough, blue-collar town – helmed by a stubborn, nose to the grindstone coach and general manager – led by a fierce, never-say-die quarterback and team – performing for a hard-nosed working class fandom.’
Bills defense has another difficult test with dangerous dual-threat Cardinals QB Kyler Murray
‘“They’ve got a terrific young quarterback as well, and an offense that is ranked number one in the league, so we’re gonna have our hands full with what they do on offense,” said Frazier. “Trying to get a grasp around what’s the best approach that we need to take to slow them down. It’s hard to compare (Seattle and Arizona) other than the fact that they are both very explosive offenses. We’re gonna have to bring our ‘A’ game to have a chance to be successful.”’
Josh Allen wins AFC offensive award, Bills fans continue to honor his grandmother
‘“Yeah, I mean, it was definitely for her,” he said Wednesday of the pointing to the sky that he did after each of the touchdowns he was responsible for. “I had some words for her. It was a long 24 hours on Sunday. My parents didn’t want to tell me and burden me with a heavy heart before the game, but to go out there and play for her and do it in her honor, I don’t think it could have been a better tribute.’
Bills Mafia brought smile to Josh Allen’s face during difficult time grieving grandmother’s passing
‘“My parents, they didn’t really want to tell me. They didn’t want to burden me with with a heavy heart before a game,” he said. “But to go out there and play for her, I don’t think it could have been a better tribute. I called my family right after the game and just start bawling and they were crying too. But they both said she’s got the best seat in the house, her and Papa do. It was pretty surreal. It was a special moment for myself and my family.”’
Bills’ Josh Allen named AFC Player of the Week for 2nd time this season
‘Going into Sunday’s game the expectation was that the Bills and Seahawks were going be in shootout. Neither offense disappointed with each gaining more than 400 yards on total offense in the game. Allen’s numbers were sensational. He completed 31 of his 38 passes (81.6%) and finished the game with a quarterback rating of 138.5.’
Bills’ Tre’Davious White, Cody Ford won’t practice Wednesday; Josh Norman, Mitch Morse return
‘White’s status for Sunday won’t really come into focus until Friday after the practice reports come out on Thursday and Friday. Defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier was asked about White vs. Hopkins on Monday and he seems to be approaching Sunday like White will be available.’
Cardinals’ pivotal two-game stretch starts with a tough matchup against Josh Allen, Bills
‘“I know, and our defense knows, that Josh Allen is one of the best QBs right now,” Cardinals safety Budda Baker said. “He’s playing really good football. They’re putting a lot of points on the board. … We know that, so we’re going to be watching the film and get the game plan and hopefully, we can execute the game plan on Sunday.”’
Thursday’s Arizona Coverage
Cardinals’ pivotal two-game stretch starts with a tough matchup against Josh Allen, Bills (Arizona Republic)
Arizona Cardinals are NFL contenders because of quarterback Kyler Murray (Arizona Republic)
Cardinals activate Devon Kennard, Byron Murphy from COVID-19 list (Arizona Republic)
Cardinals QB Kyler Murray learning to take positives from tough losses (KMVP-FM)
Cardinals’ Jalen Thompson has high expectations for duo with Budda Baker (KMVP-FM)
Cardinals make 6 moves: Kennard, Murphy cleared of COVID-19 (KMVP-FM)
Bills-Cardinals injury report: Budda Baker among Arizona players held out (KMVP-FM)
Deep Thoughts With Christian Kirk (AZCardinals.com)
Devon Kennard, Byron Murphy Activated From COVID-19 Reserve List (AZCardinals.com)
Cardinals Sign Another Cornerback, Adding Johnathan Joseph (AZCardinals.com)
Bills’ Victory Was Allen’s Way Of Honoring His Grandmother
‘“And she would want me to play how I usually play, with the fun that I have out there, and with the sense of pride I have when I put on that uniform,” Allen said. “That’s all I kept telling myself that I’m doing this for her. I knew she was with me on the field.”’
Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen never wants to leave after fans honor late grandmother
‘In honor of Allen’s grandmother, Bills fans donated money to Oishei Children’s Hospital, mostly in increments of $17, representing Allen’s jersey number. The donations began Sunday night; as of Wednesday afternoon, the hospital had received more than $300,000.’
Josh Allen calls donations pouring in ‘overwhelming’ and ‘unbelievable’
‘No media nor fans knew of the passing of his Allen’s grandmother before or during the game. It was only after the contest when Bills head coach Sean McDermott revealed the situation in his postgame press conference.’
Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
‘This is the fourth time that Allen has been named as the AFC Offensive Player of the Week in his three-year career, and he joins Hall of Famers Jim Kelly and Thurman Thomas as the only other Bills players to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors twice in the same season.’