Archives for October 1, 2021

‘“To see Matt now verbally communicate, and really echo some of what Tremaine’s commands are, it’s making us a better defense and it’s making him a better player because it forces him to lock in on every little detail,” Frazier said. “And it’s something he’s embraced from the offseason, through the preseason, and now through the regular season. So, it’s really good for our defense that he’s become more vocal in the communication.”’

Gaine was fired by the Houston Texans after only 17 months as general manager in June 2019. The move was the beginning of the end of the Texans’ six-year run of success under former coach Bill O’Brien. Gaine essentially lost a power struggle with O’Brien and Jack Easterby, the executive vice president of football operations who was hired away from New England in April 2019.’

‘Mark Gaughan: I hate giving away double-digit points. However, I love picking against rookie quarterbacks in their first road start. Which betting principle is more significant? Houston’s Davis Mills made only 11 career starts in college at Stanford. Texans coach David Culley suggested he would take the straight-jacket off Mills this week. The Texans were ultra conservative in play-calling against a good Carolina defense last week. If the Bills get a lead, is Mills ready to start slinging it? On the other side of the ball, I was surprised how much pressure the Houston pass rush was able to get on Sam Darnold. This is an unheralded front seven, to say the least. If Tyrod Taylor were starting for the Texans, the spread obviously would not be as large, but I’d probably take the points. Tyrod is good at protecting the ball and keeping games close. I’ll be surprised if Mills can play a turnover-free game. Bills, 30-13.’

‘Prediction: Bills over Houston by 13.’

‘The 2021 Bills team is in great hands and shape for the short term and long haul. This week is on the road against the Chiefs. Yes, as fans, we can look past Houston. The team cannot, but we can.’