‘McDermott’s squad has conjured as many victories against teams with winning marks in the first dozen games this year as it did in his first 48 as Buffalo coach.’
Archives for December 2020
Bills GM Brandon Beane eager to stay in Buffalo for long haul to finish the job
‘”Sometimes, you have to get yourself into an uncomfortable position to find out what you’re made of,” Beane said. “The easy, comfortable thing to do was to stay in Carolina. I had a pretty good path to the GM seat there and felt confident that it was going to happen in time. Does that weigh on you? Yes. But part of it is, I grew up in that building and some people are always going to view you as the guy when you walked in. And we had been to a Super Bowl. If I’m taking over a team that had recently been to a Super Bowl, does that show that I can build something and be a part of something from the ground up? That’s what so exciting about this opportunity and made me say, ‘I want to I want to see if I can do it.”
Vic Carucci: Look for Bills’ Josh Allen to keep on rolling vs. Steelers
‘The Steelers will be aggressive with their pass-rush, which has had plenty to do with their defense allowing the fewest points in the league. However, Allen just has to pick up where he left off with making proper reads and good decisions with where to go with the ball. The frequent blitzing he likely will see should create opportunities for big plays on hot reads to receivers and running backs.’
Why an 11-year-old’s name is inscribed in Bills QB Josh Allen’s cleats
‘“I’ve got some really cool things to show you, you ready for them? Your design, it came out fantastic,” Allen told Low. “I’m going to have the coolest cleats on the field come Sunday, I promise you that.”’
Bills-Steelers game will be on DirecTV on Spanish language channel
‘If viewers don’t understand the Spanish language, they can turn down the sound and listen to the WGR radio call of play-by-play announcer John Murphy and analyst Steve Tasker.’
Voice of the Fan: Josh Allen not only has Superman skills, he is Superbad fun
‘The Josh Allen 2020 tour is coming to a town near you; shown on national TV so the whole country can witness the meteoric rise of the Comeback Kid. In fact, Allen is 20th all-time in fourth-quarter comebacks, and he is not even done with his third season.’
Brandon Beane: Right man at the right time to lead Bills out of the abyss
‘One of the most interesting things Beane said Friday is that when he made the decision to move on from Carolina, where he was the long-time assistant GM under a few bosses, it was imperative that he pick a place where he believed he’d be given time to build something. The Pegulas promised that and have not wavered for a second, backing Beane and Sean McDermott on almost every decision they’ve made.’
Bills’ Brandon Beane reflects on extension, patience with Josh Allen, relationship with Sean McDermott
‘“Me getting a contract extension is a lot of people’s work,” he said. “It’s not just what I’ve done here and I’m thankful to everyone that’s helped me get to this point and, again, we haven’t accomplished what we set out to do, but we can continue the journey. I’m excited about where we’re headed.”’
Bills’ Josh Allen details why he took something from Aaron Rodgers’ throwing mechanics
‘If you’ve noticed something different about Allen’s throwing motion this year, you’d definitely be on to something. The 24-year-old QB sat down (virtually) with Jac Collinsworth (watch full interview in video above) to discuss his incredible improvement in 2020 ahead of the Bills’ Sunday Night Football showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers (11-1).’
Bills and Patriots nearly complete role reversal
‘Bills fans have to be pinching themselves. Is this really happening?!’
Bills are talking about Minkah, T.J. & Tomlin
‘”Outside of last week they were undefeated going through 11 games. That’s hard to do in this league. I have a lot of respect for their football team. A lot of respect for their leadership. They’re a good and talented roster in all three phases. They have a good kicking team, they have a good defense, they play well on offense. They have weapons all over the board in all three phases. It will be a big challenge for us.”‘
Saturday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Who are these guys? Steelers’ depth getting tested as injuries pile up on defense (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Gerry Dulac: Personnel problems playing part in Steelers’ struggles (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey activated from the COVID list (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers will be without CB Joe Haden vs. Bills because of concussion (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger on historic pace for pass attempts (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Maurkice Pouncey activated off Steelers’ covid list (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Injuries at ILB will put newcomer Avery Williamson in spotlight when Steelers face Bills (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Mark Madden: Game at Buffalo will show what the Steelers are made of — one way, or the other (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
James Washington explains Steelers’ drops; JuJu Smith-Schuster’s thoughts on WR routes (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers LB Williams Joins COVID-19 List, C Pouncey Exits It (AP)
Pittsburgh Steelers activate C Maurkice Pouncey from reserve/COVID-19 list (ESPN)
Pittsburgh Steelers Rule Out Joe Haden And Robert Spillane For Sunday’s Game Against Buffalo Bills (KDKA-TV)
Steelers Activate Center Maurkice Pouncey Off Of COVID-19 Reserve List (KDKA-TV)
Steelers say Robert Spillane and Joe Haden are out for Sunday against Buffalo Bills (WTAE-TV)
Steelers activate Maurkice Pouncey from reserve/COVID-19 list (WTAE-TV)
Haden, Spillane ruled out for Steelers’ Sunday night game in Buffalo (WPXI-TV)
Week 14 Blog: Ready to pick it up (Steelers.com)
Pouncey activated from Reserve/COVID-19 List (Steelers.com)
Week 14 Injury Report (Bills) (Steelers.com)
Bills are talking about Minkah, T.J. & Tomlin (Steelers.com)
McDermott: We’re going to get the Steelers’ best Sunday night
‘McDermott on what makes Beane as good as he’s been as general manager: “Well he’s extremely smart and methodical in his approach, and I believe he’s a great communicator and has a good way with people. I think that goes a long way in a job like that, really in a leadership position in general. Just has a nice way about him, yet he understands that it’s a business and that we have to get the results that we have to get.”‘
Patience pays: GM Brandon Beane weighs in on extension
‘”I’m a big believer in finding people that are smarter than you… and people that are competitive,” Beane said. “That’s what I want and we’ve got great people.”‘
Players react to GM Brandon Beane’s extension
‘“Buffalo got a great dude, a great GM and a great energy bubble that is just here for a little while longer,” Dawkins said. “I can’t be nothing but happy for him., blessed for him and his family. It’s an extreme blessing and I’m happy for him. He took care of me, so believe me I’m rocking for Brandon Beane until the day that I die.”’