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Archives for September 2021

This Bills position group played the role of unsung heroes in win over Washington

‘”They did a really good job, the game was won in the trenches,” Running back Zack Moss said. “Coach McDermott preaches that week in and week out. And those guys were definitely up for the task, going against the front like that and they did a really good job. And that’s why we were able to stay on point on offense. We weren’t down in second and long situations and things like that. We were able to stay on track. Big shout out to those guys in the run game and in the pass game.”‘

‘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.”’