‘”I first went to Buffalo to interview for the offensive coordinator’s job,” Culley said. “I had worked with Sean for five or six years in Philly. I didn’t get offered that job, but on my way back, they asked me if I would be interested in being the quarterback coach. I went back, I talked to Andy (Reid) about it, and he knew that was something that I wanted to eventually get to that point, either as a coordinator or quarterback coach. He allowed me to do it, and that’s why I went to Buffalo.”‘
Archives for September 2021
Pollock: Bills’ defense continues to carry the team
‘In fact, after three games, one ranking service moved the Bills from ninth to third in the league defensively following its performance against the WFT. And, oh yeah, after Buffalo burned the WFT for 481 yards, coach Ron Rivera’s team fell from sixth to 13th in those defensive rankings.’
Upon Further Review: Veteran receiver Emmanuel Sanders proving to be an upgrade for Bills’ offense
‘“When they told me in the offseason that they were going to go after him, I already knew it was a good fit without seeing him with our offense, just because I’ve been with the guy before,” Beasley said of Sanders, 34. “I know how he works and he’s still one of the hardest practice players on our team, even at 34. It’s just fun to watch him and he’s been doing it for a long time. It’s fun to watch a veteran guy go to work and that’s an example of leading for the other guys as well.”’
What we learned from snap counts in Bills’ Week 3 win, game ball and more
‘Moss responded with 60 yards on 13 carries and 31 yards on three catches. He has three touchdowns in the past two games after starting the year on the bench against Pittsburgh in Week 1.’
Analysis: Daryl Williams, Dion Dawkins lead Bills O-line to big win over WFT front four
‘It was just the third time in the last 31 games that Washington was held without a sack. But it was a team effort.’
Position grades: Bills defense blanked another foe downfield
‘The focus for the Bills’ defenders against Washington was to keep everything in front of them. The Bills rushed five or more men at Taylor Heinecke only three times in the game. It was the fewest blitzes by a Bills defense since the regular-season loss at Kansas City last year, when the Bills blitzed Patrick Mahomes only once.’
Bills OC Brian Daboll remembers his late grandmother, Ruth Kirsten, as ‘tough, loving and loyal’
‘“She was awesome,” Daboll said. “She was tough. Loving. Loyal. Family oriented. She’d tell it like it is, no question about that. Never wanted to sugarcoat things. Made me into the man that I am today, along with my grandfather.”’
Alan Pergament: Fox’s Myers, Johnston weren’t distractions from great episode of ‘The Josh Allen Show’
‘Myers has a very good excitable level on big plays, is quick to notice fumbles and interceptions, occasionally even acts as an analyst and asks Johnston the appropriate questions.’
Zack Moss may be moving up Buffalo Bills depth chart, while defense is carrying the day
‘Even in the loss to Pittsburgh – which, looking back now given the way the Steelers have played since is a real head scratcher – the defense limited Ben Roethlisberger and company to one touchdown and 252 yards. Last week in Miami, it was total domination as the Dolphins never scored and gained 213 yards.’
Texans’ David Culley on Bills QB Josh Allen: ‘He’s the total package’
‘“When I had him as a rookie, he had everything that you wanted,” Culley said. “And I’m not surprised that he’s where he’s at right now. … I mean, he’s a heckuva player. Has all the things you want. There’s not a throw he can’t make. He’s very athletic. He’s a big kid, strong kid that can run. He’s the total package.”’
Bills’ Allen-Led Attack Finds Swagger In Rout Of Washington
‘“I just care so much about my teammates. And my biggest fear is letting them down,” said the fourth-year starter who signed a six-year, $258 million contract extension last month.’
Opinion: No concerns about Bills passing offense after Sunday’s win
‘I can’t say enough about the game plan that was put together by offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. By emphasizing short-to-intermediate throws and having Allen get the ball out quickly, the Bills were able to neutralize Washington’s front-four, which is the strength of their defense.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen nominated for FedEx Air NFL Player of the Week, here’s how to vote
‘In addition to Allen, Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams and Justin Herbert of the Los Angeles Chargers are nominated for the Air award.’
Bills fans react to Highmark vaccination checks
‘Many people we talked with say they got into the stadium no problem, but says Highmark employees were checking vaccination cards but no ids to go with it.’
Brian Daboll appreciates support from players after his grandma passed away: “I’m not gonna sugarcoat it, it was special to me”
‘“I appreciate those guys and they all know that. I got a lot of love for them, we’re a close knit group, you know I appreciate them being there for me and you know my grandmother would have wanted to go out there and play well and that’s she would want,” Daboll said on Monday.’