‘Through the first three years of his career, Allen has averaged over 500 rushing yards per season. Over that same span, he’s scored on the ground 25 times. While those aren’t Lamar Jackson numbers, the Bills QB is a threat with his legs every time he drops back.’
Archives for September 2021
Friday’s Washington Coverage
Chase Young, Montez Sweat learning the ‘cost of doing business’ as pass rushers (Washington Post)
Rivals Rivera, McDermott share bond, common philosophy (Washington Times)
Molinaro: Taylor Heinicke’s self-promotion matches his outgoing play on the field (Norfolk Virginian Pilot)
Sean McDermott, Ron Rivera and Leslie Frazier shared cramped quarters underneath Philly’s stadium in 1999. Sunday, they’ll reunite. (Richmond Times Dispatch)
Jaret Patterson anticipates good feelings in Buffalo homecoming: ‘Buffalo loves me, and I love them’ (Richmond Times Dispatch)
Virginia Tech’s Fuller and Edmunds brothers face off in the NFL Sunday for only the fifth time (Richmond Times Dispatch)
‘Sorry Heineken,’ Washington Football Team QB Taylor Heinicke gets unexpected beer endorsement (ESPN)
To slow Josh Allen, WFT’s defense needs to be more disciplined (NBC Sports Washington)
Young, Del Rio not worried about WFT’s slow defensive start (NBC Sports Washington)
This is the defining moment of Taylor Heinicke’s career (WJFK-FM)
WFT Daily: Benjamin St-Juste Focused On Building His Skillset (WashingtonFootball.com)
#PickSix: On The Road To Buffalo (WashingtonFootball.com)
After Years Of Doubt and Dismissal, Taylor Heinicke Seizes His Spotlight Moment (WashingtonFootball.com)
Wake Up Washington: Terry McLaurin Is Off To A Special Start (WashingtonFootball.com)
Rivera, McDermott put ties aside as Washington faces Bills
‘“It’s kind of like when you fight your brother,” he said of facing McDermott, who was Rivera’s defensive coordinator in Carolina for six seasons. “You want to whip them, but you don’t want to hurt them.”’
Washington Looking For First Win At Buffalo Since 1987
‘KEY MATCHUP: Washington WR Terry McLaurin vs. Bills CB Tre’Davious White. Offensive coordinator Scott Turner and QB Taylor Heinicke liked targeting McLaurin against the same defender on consecutive plays against the Giants and will likely try that again at Buffalo.’
Star Lotulelei returns to practice; Levi Wallace limited
‘However, cornerback Levi Wallace, who was a full participant on Wednesday, was downgraded to limited on Thursday as he deals with a knee injury.’
Former UB running back Jaret Patterson “enjoying the ride” in first year with the WFT
‘”This is not a 3-4 year type thing. This is a career,” he said. “That’s my shift and mindset. You have to trust the process, come to work everyday, get better, and take advantage of every opportunity.”‘
Steve Tasker headlines list former Buffalo Bills nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame
‘This year’s Hall of Fame class has 122 nominees, which will get cut down to 25 in November, and 15 in January.’
Looking to go to a Bills game at Highmark Stadium? Here’s when you need to get the COVID-19 vaccine by
‘If you want to go to the October 31st game against the Dolphins, you have to be fully vaccinated, meaning you have to get your final dose at least two weeks before the game. But when you get your first dose could be different based on the vaccine you get, due to differing wait times in between doses. It can get confusing, so we broke down the latest you can get your COVID-19 shot for each Bills home game…’.
No vaccine requirement for Highmark Stadium vendors, security guards
‘A screenshot posted on Twitter shows an email from a security group that contracts workers on game day. In bold, it states “our staff does not have to be vaccinated to work games.”’
Erie County Legislature votes in favor of resolution calling on release of Bills stadium study
‘Minority Leader Lorigo said, “This is a positive step toward transparency in dealing with a new stadium. Taxpayers we represent deserve to know what’s going on, especially surrounding a project this size that will likely involve public dollars. However, my colleagues across the aisle struck down an amendment I put forth that would require more representation from the Legislature during negotiations. It is our duty as legislators to make decisions that best serve the people we represent. As I’ve said all along, we should have a seat at the table.”’
Despite making just three NFL starts, Bills aren’t overlooking Washington QB Taylor Heinicke
‘“Don’t underestimate him, he’s a very good quarterback. You look at the Tampa Bay game, the Wild Card game, the eventual World Champions and he’s within a score there in the fourth quarter of winning so don’t underestimate him. He’s a very, very good quarterback, can make all the throws, he’s mobile. He’ll be a challenge,” McDermott said on Wednesday before practice.’
Several former Buffalo Bills players nominated for Pro Football Hall of Fame
‘Steve Tasker (ST), Ruben Brown (G), Cornelius Bennett (LB), London Fletcher (LB), Takeo Spikes (LB), Troy Vincent (DB), and Larry Centers (RB) have been nominated.’
Josh Allen’s toughest critic is Josh Allen
‘”Yeah,” laughed Allen. “I want it so bad. It’s hard to tone down that aspect when I expect something out of myself and something I can do regularly in practice. There’s sometimes a couple of times in the games where I’ve missed and maybe I’ve let it affect me too much.”’
Bills hoping to keep up defensive game after they ‘squished the fish’
‘“It’s just a lot of a ‘team first’ mentality,” Epenesa said. “Having events like Jerry and Mario, and it’s a blessing in disguise right there, just because having two veterans on the team that have been in league for a very long time, they can have their own way, what they want to be doing, but the are here for the team, there for the other d-lineman as well, and then all the young guys are here to push each other, help each other improve and just having a well-rounded d-lineman like that, I mean, it helps each and every one of us get better.”’
Taron Johnson is establishing a playmaking role on the Bills defense
‘”I feel comfortable,” Johnson said. “I do feel like it’s been kind of trending in this direction. I just feel good, confident, and just playing hard and the game is slowing down for me a little bit. So, just want to keep that same attitude same focus.”‘