‘And there is this. Had the Bills gone for the TD both times, and succeeded, they’d have eight more points. Buffalo lost by 14 … in short, even scoring those two touchdowns would hardly have ensured victory.’
Archives for January 30, 2021
Inside the Bills: Behind the scenes of how team navigated its way through Covid-19 protocols
‘“The way he explained it impacted the players. That was really pivotal,” Breske said. “I was able to go into some discussion with the medical part of it and where we were at with that, but from the get-go, there was full buy-in from the guys.”’
5 players to watch at the Senior Bowl through a Bills lens
‘Alabama RB Najee Harris: Whether the Bills should consider a running back in the first round has been a hot topic on social media after the loss to the Chiefs. If they do, Harris figures to be in the running. He carried 229 times for 1,387 yards and an NCAA-best 24 touchdowns in 2020. He also caught 36 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns.’
Testing at Bills playoff games helps weddings return to New York
‘Weddings can resume if guests – up to a total of 150 – are tested for Covid-19 before the event, which is similar to how the state handled the attendance of two Bills playoff games in Orchard Park earlier this month.’
Bills defense slipped in most categories and was not as reliable as the 2019 unit
‘And then there’s Ed Oliver. The former No. 9 overall pick does some good things that don’t always get noticed, but he also doesn’t get noticed very much and that’s not good. He has not been a difference-maker in any way, and while his pass rush improved this season, his play against the run is still sub-standard.’
Bills waive CB E.J. Gaines, which CBs remain on roster heading into 2021?
‘Gaines’ contract would have rolled over to the 2021 season, but the Buffalo Bills waived the veteran cornerback on Friday. Buffalo will have to make many tough contract decisions in the next few months as they adjust to the league’s 2021 salary cap.’
Cardinals’ DeAndre Hopkins getting chain that mocks Bills’ Tre White, Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer
‘In the segment, Hopkins mocked Buffalo’s trio of defenders, Tre’Davious White, Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer. He told Ramsey, Deion Sanders and MJ Acosta-Ruiz that he was having some jewelry made their expense.’
Sullivan: Cap looms large, but Bills should sign Allen now
‘John Brown could be gone. Center Mitch Morse will have to restructure his deal for the Bills to negotiate the cap. Jon Felciano and Daryl Williams, two cogs of the offensive line, are unrestricted free agents. So are Josh Norman and Andre Roberts, among others. Stefon Diggs is worthy of a new contract after leading the league in catches and yards.’
WNY artist shares Bills inspired snow sculpture
‘“When the bills lost I didn’t want it to end there and say “on to the next thing”. I wanted to do one more, to say thank you to the bills organization and the bills mafia, and the fans, and everyone in Western New York.”’
Devils coach Lindy Ruff still loyal Bills Mafia member
‘”I’ve always been a fan … a Canadian kid, as a CFL fan. Buffalo was my first team that I really cheered for in the NFL, and they had some, some really great years there in the late 80s while I was playing,” Ruff said Friday.’