‘With the 2021 season upon us, many experts and analysts are making their picks for Super Bowl LVI and after watching the trajectory of the Bills over the past few seasons, many are picking the Bills to represent the AFC in the big game.’
Archives for September 8, 2021
Allen, Diggs, Poyer, other Bills captains hoping to get Super Bowl run started with Week 1 matchup vs. Steelers
‘“We know it’s going to be a tight game,” said Allen of Sunday’s matchup. “Obviously, the past couple of years have been boxing matches. Taking a couple of hits here, giving them out. They’re extremely well-coached, they’re a very talented group on defense, and they have a Hall of Fame quarterback over there. So we’ve got to be on top of our game and go out there and try to execute to the best of our abilities.”’
Keep Bills’ talks in the open
‘We live in a state that vacillates between being flush with money and crying poverty every couple of years. School officials have begged for more state money every year for decades. Local governments are begging for more reimbursement money for road work on state-owned roads. Local needs are often crowded out of the state budget. If sports stadiums and entertainment venues are going to be getting state and local money, the public should know about the spending before it happens, not after.’
Five things to know about the Steelers’ Week 1 opponent, the Buffalo Bills
‘This year, however, they appear to be a bit more serious about taking some of the pressure off on the passing game after acquiring Breida, who’s been great in San Francisco and Miami the past four years. The speedster has averaged 4.9 yards per carry in his career and can offer a great change-of-pace skillset to complement the more bruising Singletary.’
How do the Steelers avoid a 3rd straight loss to the Bills? Mike Tomlin has 2 specific ways
‘“I think it’s important that we perform particularly in those weighty downs early,” Tomlin said. “We’ve got to play well on possession downs on both sides. We’ve got to do a good job of taking care of the ball and working to minimize the crowd element of it, particularly early on. That’s a component that we’re concerned about.”’
Wallace Back In Familiar Starting Spot In Bills Secondary
‘“You guys are going to ask the questions you want to ask regardless so it doesn’t really bother me,” Wallace said, referring to reporters. “In this league that just comes with the job. I mean, football’s competing. So, if you don’t want to compete, you shouldn’t be in the league.”’
Star Lotulelei still out as Bills prepare for Steelers
‘The only player not in attendance for the early media-viewing portion of the session was defensive tackle Star Lotulelei, who has been dealing with a calf injury. Prior to practice, head coach Sean McDermott said Lotulelei would either not practice or do so on a limited basis.’
Bills name captains for 2021 season
‘Those eight players include quarterback Josh Allen, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, safeties Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer, and special teamers Reid Ferguson, Taiwan Jones and Tyler Matakevich.’
Allen, Diggs among eight players named captains for Bills 2021 season
‘Eight players will serve as team captains for the 2021 season, the first time that many players have been chosen in the Sean McDermott era.’
Bills prepare to be “mentally tough” as high expectations surround team ahead of Week 1
‘”In order to win the whole thing, you gotta get to the playoffs and in order to get to the playoffs, you gotta win 10 or 11 games,” quarterback Josh Allen said. “The most important one is the next one. To be honest, I couldn’t tell you who we play next. It’s been all of them [Steelers] for the last few weeks now.”‘
Buffalo Bills recommend fans arrive early at gates due to Highmark Stadium ‘staffing challenges’
‘In a letter sent to fans the team said it will open gates 11:00 a.m., which is 30 minutes earlier than normal, and recommends all fans arrive at the gate entry area no later than 12:00 p.m. as those who arrive after 12:00 p.m. may be in jeopardy of missing kickoff.’
Bills WR Stefon Diggs embracing his role as a first time captain
‘“[I’m] trying not to do nothing different but more so understand that part of leadership is you need to be accountable not only on the field but off the field and how you carry yourself,” Diggs said.’
Bills warn fans to arrive at gate 1 hour early due to staffing shortages
‘“Like many businesses right now, we are experiencing some staffing challenges and our game day personnel will need to operate even more efficiently than normal to make gate entry run smoothly,” the email said. “As a result, we recommend that you enter the stadium much earlier than you may be accustomed to in order to be in your seats for kickoff.”’
No longer the underdog, Bills embracing lofty expectations
‘“We’ve got guys that are professionals and care about their craft that come into work every day and they just put their hard hats on and go to work,” said Josh Allen. “It’s a cool environment we’ve got here. The locker room we’ve got is really unbelievable. I think it’s one of the tightest-knit groups in the league if not the tightest-knit group in the entire league. It’s just fun to get out here and work with the guys.”’
Bills vs. Steelers: How to watch the highly anticipated NFL season opener on Sunday
‘After the Buffalo-Pittsburgh game is completed, WROC Channel 8 will broadcast the Kansas City Chiefs vs. the Cleveland Browns with kickoff scheduled for 4:25 p.m. EDT.’