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Archives for September 26, 2021

‘It’s like a pit stop’: Inside how the Bills make their halftime adjustments

‘“It’s like a pit stop,” the Buffalo Bills’ fifth-year head coach told the The Buffalo News. “The first thing you want to do is try and go to the bathroom. That’s joking, but … seriously. You want to try and go to the bathroom, and I know the players do as well, and then it’s hey, ‘Try and process as much information as you can in a short window of time.’”’

How will the public help pay for a new Bills stadium? It will be complicated

‘Victor Matheson, an economist at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., said the public financing component of pro stadium deals have changed dramatically in the past 15 or so years. Before 2008, about two-thirds of stadium projects were funded by the public. Since then, about two-thirds, on average, come from private sources, including a number of major NFL projects – from the NFL’s Giants and Jets stadium to the mega Los Angeles stadium project – that have been self-financed by team owners.’

Voice of the Fan: Tua and Fish squished; will Washington’s Taylor Heinicke be next?

‘Allen will be fine. He made more exceptional throws (five) than awfully bad ones (four). The team was in control the entire game, he threw two great touchdowns, and all but ran one in on a trademark Allen scramble called back at the 6-inch line. The team cashed in four red zone TDs. The lone INT was low and not a good pass, but more of a great catch off a fluke deflection by an All Pro in Howard.’

Another squareoff of two coaching friends

‘“I’ve been fortunate to know Leslie (Frazier, Bills defensive coordinator) a long time, we were teammates (with the Bears and assistant coaches in Philadelphia). I’ve developed some really good bonds with those guys, so to me it’s kind of like when you fight your brothers … you want to whip ‘em, but you don’t want to hurt them.”’

McDermott cites Rivera, Reid for Bills success

‘“Ron has been one of my biggest mentors in this business, he and Andy Reid have influenced my career,” McDermott admitted. “I learned a lot in six years under Ron at Carolina and our ties go all the way back to Philadelphia (along with Frazier on Reid’s inaugural Eagles staff). I have a tremendous amount of respect and a deep friendship for Ron and his family, they’re outstanding people … people of high character. I’m happy he’s had the success he’s had.”’

Five takes: Bills hoping to win second straight going up against Heinicke, WFT

‘Things likely won’t be as easy for the Bills on Sunday afternoon as they go up against a playoff team from a year ago that comes equipped with what appears to be a budding young quarterback. The WFT is led by one of the league’s top veteran head coaches, Ron Rivera, who has plenty of experience coaching with and against Buffalo head coach Sean McDermott. The Bills’ skipper previously served as Rivera’s defensive coordinator during their days with the Carolina Panthers. After expending little effort in their blowout win over Miami, McDermott’s Bills will have to be on their toes against Heinicke, Rivera and the WFT this week.’

Sunday’s Washington Coverage

How Taylor Heinicke went from sleeping on his sister’s couch to Washington’s QB (Washington Post)
WFT-Bills preview: Washington’s defense prepares for Josh Allen (Washington Post)
McElroy: Catching up with Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, a former Hokies star (Richmond Times Dispatch)
Three keys to the Washington/Buffalo game (Fredericksburg Free Lance Star)
Washington DT Matt Ioannidis ruled out against Bills (NBC Sports Washington)
One number to know heading into WFT’s meeting with the Bills (NBC Sports Washington)
Prince’s Props: Second-half scoring in Washington-Buffalo (NBC Sports Washington)
Washington Downgrades DT Matt Ioannidis To OUT, Elevates DT Daniel Wise (WashingtonFootball.com)
3 Keys To Washington’s Road Matchup With The Bills (WashingtonFootball.com)