‘Although he improved drastically in his second year, the jury was still out on Josh Allen being the Bills’ franchise quarterback. The thought was, by the middle of the 2020 season it would be clear whether he was worthy of the title. Ten games in, he has the Bills at 7-3, in position to win their first AFC East title since 1995 and ranks seventh in the NFL in passing yards. He is a legitimate MVP candidate at his best and a good starter at his worst. After nearly two decades of below-average play at the position, Buffalo fans can sit comfortably knowing Allen will captain this offense for years to come.’
Archives for November 2020
Bills Today | Stefon Diggs thankful to be a Bill
‘”It’s crazy my coach came up to me today, our O-line coach, he was just like, ‘How are you?’ And I was like, ‘I’m happy,'” said Diggs. “And I said it with a smile just because I’ve been busting my a– for a long time as far as with my craft and with my grind. But mentally being in the right place and pushing in the right direction. I’ve always been trying to try to be that guy trying to have positive energy. And I’m just happy to be where I am. Happy to be with the guys that I’m around, and I’m thankful. I would say more than anything I’m thankful. I’m thankful to be here, thankful for the opportunity. So I’m been just trying to take advantage of it.”‘
Dion Dawkins giving the Bills a solid return on investment
‘“Nothing has changed from him getting that deal,” wide receiver Cole Beasley said. “He still plays as if he’s hungry to try and get another deal. He’s been doing a good job for us. He’s a very vocal guy when we’re out there. He keeps us going in the huddle throughout the game, the highs and lows. It’s good to have players like that.”’
Will Zack Moss carry more load as Bills push to improve ground game?
‘“I feel like the bye week helped clear up some things,” Singletary said after Tuesday’s practice. “Let us reset. The run game is a big emphasis on getting it going. We’ve been working on it since Week 1. Of course, it hasn’t been going the way we’ve wanted it to, but we’re still working towards it.’
Bills’ John Brown, Dawson Knox not at practice Tuesday
‘Defensive end A.J. Epenesa, who has been sidelined with a concussion, was on the field in a red, noncontact jersey. Taiwan Jones, who has been out with a hamstring injury, remains out.’
Bills’ Week 15 game against Denver Broncos set for Saturday, Dec. 19
‘Of Buffalo’s remaining six games, just two of them have customary 1 p.m. Sunday starts – this week at home against the Los Angeles Chargers and the Week 17 season finale at Bills Stadium against Miami. In between, the Bills play on Monday Night Football twice (in Week 13 at San Francisco and Week 16 at New England) on Sunday Night Football (in Week 14 at home against Pittsburgh) and on Saturday against the Broncos.’
Steve Tasker, Cornelius Bennett make Hall of Fame semifinalist list
‘It’s the first time as a semifinalist for Bennett, who retired after the 2000 season. Bennett starred for the Bills from 1987 to 1995, then played three seasons with Atlanta and two with Indianapolis.’
Five things to watch as Josh Allen and Bills make their push for AFC East title
‘You can’t tell me that playing Jon Feliciano at center, meaning both Brian Winters and Ike Boettger are at the guard spots, is the best way to go for the Bills.’
Nov. 25 Bills game of the day: O.J. sets single-game record in Thanksgiving loss to Lions
‘The rest of the team managed only 49 offensive yards against the NFC’s top-ranked defense with quarterback Gary Marangi playing in place of injured Joe Ferguson.’
20 Buffalo Bills thoughts before final 6 games: Unpacking Mitch Morse situation
‘One of the most popular narratives making the rounds was that Sean McDermott was protecting his franchise center. After all, Morse – in the second year of a 4-year, $44.5 million contract that made him the NFL’s highest-paid center when he signed with the Bills in 2019 – had suffered the fifth documented concussion of his career two weeks earlier in a win against the New England Patriots. He only played three snaps in that game before suffering the injury.’
Bills-Broncos, Panthers-Packers Set For Dec. 19 Doubleheader
‘Normally, the NFL has that Saturday to itself. The league will have some competition that day with the Big 12, Big Ten and SEC championship games scheduled for that Saturday, and the SEC may have other games postponed by the coronavirus pandemic being played that day.’
Bills activate Josh Norman from Reserve/COVID-19 list
‘The addition of Norman back to the roster means the Bills now have 52 of the maximum 53 roster spots accounted for. Cornerback Cam Lewis and linebacker Tyrel Dodson are both eligible to come off of Injured Reserve list this week, while linebacker Matt Milano is eligible to be activated from I.R. next week.’
Bills get 4:30 p.m. Saturday slot versus Denver in Week 15
‘The Bills get picked for a late-season Saturday game for the second year in a row. Last year, the Bills were slotted to play their Week 16 matchup with the Patriots in Foxboro on a Saturday, also in the 4:30 p.m. time slot.’
Bills activate Josh Norman from the Reserve/COVID-19 list
‘Norman was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list along with three of his teammates after the team was informed he tested positive for COVID-19 on November 14.’
Bills’ Sweeney develops side effect of COVID-19
‘”The risk of developing myocarditis is more likely related to the severity of the corona illness,” said Doctor Vishal Parikh, an Advanced Heart Failure Provider for Rochester Regional Health.’