‘”I’d say it was a great feeling,” Rousseau. “To get my first sack and be able to get back there is really a testament to the whole defense. The secondary holding up its coverage, the other three D-linemen rushing their butts off, so whether I get a sack or whoever got the sack it really is a team effort and I’m really happy we got him down.”‘
Archives for August 14, 2021
Observations: Devin Singletary comes out hot in Bills’ opening preseason win
‘Running back Devin Singletary wasn’t one of those to sit, which could lead to some question about where he stands in the competition with Zack Moss to be the lead running back. That answer won’t be known for a while.’
PSE confirms plans for public-private partnership to finance new Buffalo Bills stadium
‘”They want to win, and they have continued to provide the resources necessary to do so,” Raccuia said. “When it comes to the future new home of the Bills, they have always known that, like virtually all NFL stadiums, this will ultimately be some form of a public/private partnership.”’
Bills starters sit during sloppy but victorious preseason opener against Lions
‘Rousseau hasn’t played a down in anger since the end of the 2019 college football season with Miami as he opted out of 2020 due to concerns about COVID-19. But throughout the first two weeks of training camp he hasn’t looked rusty at all, and now that the preseason games have begun, Rousseau made a fine early statement.’
Bills’ Devin Singletary shows off motor, Andre Smith all over the field vs. Lions (7 observations)
‘Singletary looked a lot like the guy fans remember from his rookie season in 2019. He was shifty at the line of scrimmage, bouncing off tackles and gaining positive yards while reaching the second level of the defense. The touchdown catch was a nice touch considering he had a brutal drop against Kansas City in the AFC Championship game last season.’
Jake Fromm’s relief pitcher mentality pays off for Bills in preseason win over Lions
‘“For me, it was a little bit different coming in off the bench during the second half,” Fromm told the media. “It’s like in my mind, I’m like alright I’m a relief pitcher, like a closer, coming in during the late innings. So, I had my mentality set on that, and it was different. I was going in, I knew that I put in work, and prepared as well as I could have. Just let the plays make themselves and just try to put balls in the right spot.”’
Bills’ Greg Rousseau shines in debut vs. Lions: Preseason Week 1 stock up, stock down
‘In his preseason debut, Rousseau showed he was there for a reason.’
Bills’ Greg Rousseau, Boogie Basham share ‘surreal’ moment before NFL debut
‘“Before the game, we just looked at each other and we were just talking about it and it was just a really surreal moment,” Rousseau explained. “We’re really in the NFL and we’re really about to play our first game. It was awesome for us to both be out there competing.”’
Sullivan: Contract doesn’t make things easier for Bills, beloved Allen
‘Allen knows he won’t be judged by what he did in 2020, but whether he lives up to this contract and gets the Bills to the next level. Teams no longer give massive deals to unproven rookie quarterbacks, but they do pay for perceived potential when it comes time for the lucrative, long-term extensions.’
Saturday’s Detroit Coverage
Jared Goff settles in after shaky start, Lions clipped by Bills in preseason opener (Detroit News)
Craig Reynolds introduces himself to Lions with impressive preseason debut (Detroit News)
Lions dismiss head athletic trainer (Detroit News)
Lions stock report: Kevin Strong, Bruce Hector rise; Jahlani Tavai drops (Detroit News)
Photo gallery (Detroit News)
Detroit Lions lose to Buffalo Bills, 16-15, in Dan Campbell’s preseason opener (Detroit Free Press)
Lions vs. Bills observations: Don’t fret over Penei Sewell allowing a sack (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions fire head athletic trainer Dave Granito: ‘We needed to go another way’ (Detroit Free Press)
Photo gallery (Detroit Free Press)
Instant observations: Jared Goff, Penei Sewell bounce back after tough starts in Lions loss (Ann Arbor News)
Lions QB Jared Goff finds groove on 18-play drive after shaky start (Ann Arbor News)
Detroit Lions fire head athletic trainer Dave Granito (Ann Arbor News)
Photo gallery (Ann Arbor News)
Detroit Lions RB Craig Reynolds scores first career TD a day after tryout: ‘I introduced myself in the huddle’ (ESPN)
Jared Goff has rocky start in Lions debut, rebounds for solid night in preseason opener vs. Bills (CBS Sports)
Recap: Lions vs. Bills (DetroitLions.com)
Notebook: Reynolds scores TD one day after signing with Lions (DetroitLions.com)
Tim and Mike: Preseason Week 1 observations (DetroitLions.com)
Photo gallery (DetroitLions.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery (Buffalo News)
Jake Fromm Leads Bills In 16-15 Comeback Victory Over Lions
‘Fromm, Buffalo’s fifth-round pick in 2020, spent all of last year as the team’s COVID-19 emergency quarterback. He was forced into self-isolation and had to work out mostly on his own all season.’
From Nigeria To Buffalo: Efe Obada’s Hard Journey To The NFL
‘“I remember the first sack Efe Obada had in a preseason game in 2017. He was so excited, but he was also hungry for the next opportunity,” said Washington, who recommended the Bills sign Obada upon reviewing game tape from last season. “It wasn’t one play. The film that I watched from last year, it was the consistency.”’
Former emergency QB Jake Fromm orchestrates game-winning drive in NFL debut for Buffalo Bills
‘His performance in limited action also made an impression on his teammates, particularly quarterback Davis Webb – who complimented Fromm’s ability to shake off a pair of sacks earlier in the game to bounce back when it mattered most.’
Jake Fromm returns to field, leads game-winning drive for Bills after year as ‘quarantine QB’
‘The drive was impressive. Fromm hadn’t played a live football game since New Year’s Day 2020 when he quarterbacked Georgia to a 26-14 win over Baylor in the Sugar Bowl to cap his college career.’
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson says Buffalo Bills have reached out to him
‘At 6-foot-1, 260 pounds and with some serious wrestling skills, Steveson could certainly be an asset for head coach Sean McDermott.’