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Archives for January 14, 2021

Ravens coordinator’s comparisons put Bills’ Josh Allen in great QB company

‘“That’s the most important thing is usually when you evaluate a quarterback, and he’s not accurate, it’s hard for them to shed that tag,” Martindale said. “And what he’s done in the offseason, and what he’s done this year with Brian (Daboll) and those guys, it’s amazing to see with his accuracy. And it’s accuracy on the move, it’s accuracy in the pocket — everything he’s done, he’s become more accurate with it.”‘

My View: Playoffs stir emotions for the dearly departed

‘In the days and years since Matt’s death, recalling his passion for the Bills, his excitement for the Super Bowl era, or stories like the time he stood in line like a little kid to get Jim Kelly to sign a jersey – have all become immense sources of comfort and happiness for my family. The shared memories are often a catalyst to long text threads that let us imagine what he would be thinking today or how much he would love our unstoppable franchise quarterback and the whole “process.”’

Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson at the forefront of an NFL quarterback revolution

‘Not surprisingly, the players themselves don’t really care all that much about this storyline, and Allen could very well have been the spokesperson for the group when he said the other day, “I mean, it doesn’t affect me or I don’t really care about that too much. I’m just trying to be the best quarterback for the Bills that I can be. It’s cool, but our attention, my attention, is towards the Ravens and trying to figure out how we can put our best foot forward.”’

Despite pleas from bars, state won’t extend curfew hours during Bills-Ravens playoff game

‘“The fact is the CDC has specifically pointed to indoor dining as a higher-risk activity, and this policy is a commonsense way to reduce the risk of exposure,” said Jeffrey Hammond, public information officer. “As much as we feel for restaurants in Buffalo and as much as we want to let fans watch the game at bars, we won’t sacrifice public health.”’

Bills’ Josh Allen reminds Richard Sherman of Aaron Rodgers

‘“And the fact that when he extends it I have to be super cognizant,” said Sherman. “They ran seven-seven on me one time and… I’m obviously responsible for the deeper seven. Teams run seven-seven. The first seven is usually at like 15 yards or so and the second seven is at 30. Their first seven was at 40 yards. Their second seven was heading to 70. So it stretched me so far down the field, but I still had to go to the high seven because if I would have took the 40 yards he would have hit the 70. That will always be in your mind because not only can he throw it anywhere he wants, he can get it anywhere on the field and that’s similar to Aaron. Aaron can throw it 80 yards backside of the field, outside the numbers.”’

It’s January in Buffalo, so of course Bills-Ravens game could be snowy

‘“The potential is there for lake effect snow, and lake effect is very localized, so it’s hard to pin down where any bands would be at any given moment,” said Kirk Apfell, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Buffalo. “It doesn’t look like a huge event, though.”’

Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, Bills’ Josh Allen trade compliments before showdown

‘“People always – just talking about Josh – say, ‘His big arm,’ but he’s doing it all out there,” Jackson said. “He’s getting out of the pocket, taking advantage of what the defense gives him, throwing the ball on a rope, and he’s slinging the ball, like a [Chiefs quarterback] Patrick Mahomes. He’s just helping his team out a lot. He’s one of the key reasons they’re putting up so many points and winning games. Hats off to Josh, because he’s been doing it since his rookie season.”’