‘Buffalo back on top? It feels like both a throwback and a breath of fresh air. If you know and love a Bills fan, especially a long-suffering Bills fan, who’s proud but also slightly haunted by the whole lifetime experience, call to congratulate him or her. Maybe not first thing Sunday a.m.—maybe they were at the Buffalo airport, in the cold, greeting the team, like a whole bunch of others—but call.’
Archives for December 21, 2020
Cartoonist draws Josh Allen digging the Patriots’ grave following AFC East berth
‘Following Saturday’s win, Adam Zyglis – a cartoonist for The Buffalo News – drew a photo of Allen literally digging the Patriots’ grave for their 20-year stretch of dominance over the division. Of course, the drawing makes an appropriate mention of “Diggs” – Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who had 11 catches for 147 yards on Saturday.’
Legendary former Bills Coach Marv Levy gives high praise to Coach Sean McDermott
‘”Beyond the high regard I do have for the Buffalo Bills fans, I’ve really been very favorably impressed with Sean McDermott,” Marv Levy told 7 Eyewitness News. “What he’s done. I was pleased for him.”‘
Bills Store sells out of AFC East Championship gear
‘According to the Buffalo Bills twitter account, the store is restocking items and more should be available soon.’
Where to find Bills playoff gear, and what you can get before Christmas
‘He said he hopes the division championship shirts will come later in the week. He recommends curbside pickup, as opposed to delivery, for Christmas gifts.’
Cuomo: State health department will decide on fans at Bills home playoff game
‘New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker says the health department has received reopening plans from the Buffalo Bills and Bills Stadium, but has not yet made a decision on whether fans will be allowed at Bills Stadium.’
NFTA Police Chief on Bills fans at airport: “we are not the mask police”
‘”It’s a tough balance. The vast majority of fans did wear their masks. They were very cooperative,” Chief Gast said. “Those who didn’t have masks on were asked by the officers to put a mask on, and again they were very cooperative. We’re not going to force anybody to put a mask on but we are going to encourage them to do so.”‘
Bills win the AFC East but now focus on the ‘ultimate goal’
‘This is a franchise that just won its first AFC East title in 25 years so it could be easy to get caught in the moment and think they’ve “arrived”. I’m not saying they shouldn’t celebrate, they absolutely should, but the way this team is playing they seem destined for things bigger than just winning the division and that was the vibe after a blowout win over the Broncos.’
Sean McDermott on Josh Allen: ‘QBs that can play at that level are hard to find’
‘“It’s hard to even be impressed now, it’s more expected. He’s been doing it all year now. He’s been dropping some dimes man. There was one throw he threw to me that was, I mean he just fired it and he put it in the only place he could have and it gave me a chance to make the play and then the long ball to to Stef,” Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley said after the game.’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins gives back to Buffalo community
‘He gave away fresh produce, turkeys and hams for Christmas dinner, along with toys and coats at the Buffalo Police Department’s C-District station today.’
Buffalo Bills merchandise flies off the shelves after AFC East Win
‘“Everybody is going crazy over everything Bills. It’s not even just the Buffalo Bills hat’s we’re selling, people are buying stacks on stacks,” says Buffalo Store founder Nathan Mroz.’
Bills Mafia founder encourages fans to pay it forward
’26 Shirts and Bills Mafia founder Del Reid says he was getting inundated with messages asking where fans should make their donations.’
Gov. Cuomo says Bills fans in stadium depends on WNY COVID-19 rates
‘The factors informing Dr. Zucker’s decision hinge on how Western New York is faring with “the infection rate, the hospitalization rate, etc.,” said the governor.’
Local health expert weighs in on potential risks for COVID spread after Bills fans gather at airport
‘“We all have really wanted individuals to practice social distancing and wear masks and certainly that’s what we would want to advocate for the community. I understand that excitement of last night’s events but we would really encourage everyone to practice social distancing to wear their masks and to try t protect each other.”’
Buffalo leaders unveil new City Hall banner celebrating the Bills AFC East title
‘It’s not just Mayor Brown supporting the team, Governor Andrew Cuomo says this victory is a long time coming for the Bills and the fan base.’