‘“He’s a great player, I mean he’s been a great player the whole time he’s been here, just always making plays especially when we need it,” Johnson said. “So just having a guy like that, I know offenses are scared to throw the ball over the middle because he’s over there and he’s just a ball hawk, and we’re lucky to have him.”’
Archives for October 15, 2021
‘I wanted to be here’: Bills NCB Taron Johnson talks contract extension
‘“Yeah, so he’s got no worries now,” safety Jordan Poyer said after the game. “He comes to play every week. He prepares hard. He’s really turned into a professional football player. Just like learning from his rookie year to now, he’s a lot smarter. He’s grown up a lot more. He just comes out there and he makes plays for us every single week, and we’re lucky to have him on our team.”‘
PlayAction: Bills, Titans take different paths on drafting edge rushers
‘The Titans need Dupree to pan out in a big way. They gave him the big deal even though he was coming off knee surgery in December. He sat out the past three games while nursing the same sore knee but it looks like he’s playing Monday against the Bills. Most players take at least a full year to get back to their former selves after major knee surgery. He should line up mostly against left tackle Dion Dawkins.’
Erie County legislators push for public hearings for Bills stadium lease deal
‘”We, the direct representatives of the people in Erie County, have an obligation to make sure those people feel that there is a public forum where they can be heard,” said Minority Leader Joseph Lorigo, C-West Seneca, at Thursday’s Finance and Management Committee.’
Cole Beasley may be off Twitter, but he’s not out of the Buffalo Bills offensive plans
‘I suspect he cut the cord on Twitter because he’s realizing that almost every time he tweets something – typically to preach on his anti-vaccine platform – he gets lambasted, so what’s the point?’
Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans: Here’s what McDermott, players are saying
‘“We have been talking for a couple weeks, my agent and (GM Brandon) Beane, and we just finally came around to the numbers that I saw fit, and I wanted to be here, I love this place, so that was really it,” Johnson said. “I saw the numbers and I said, ‘Let’s do it. Let’s go for it.’ With that it’s just I want to be here, and I kind of wanted it and it’s a load off my back.”’
Harding: Buffalo Bills should remove O.J. Simpson from Wall of Fame
‘This is not a new debate. Over time, there have been discussions about why Simpson keeps his place on the Wall of Fame. With Gruden being removed from the Buccaneers’ Ring of Honor for racist, homophobic and misogynistic comments, it’s worth considering whether the Bills should remove Simpson from its Wall of Fame for the crimes he committed.’
Friday’s Tennessee Coverage
Tennessee Titans’ Week 6 injury report Thursday: A.J. Brown, Julio Jones full practice participants (Nashville Tennessean)
Titans RB Derrick Henry Focused on What’s Ahead, and That’s a Tough Bills Defense (TennesseeTitans.com)
Titans QB Ryan Tannehill Believes Offense is “Trending In The Right Direction” (TennesseeTitans.com)
Quick Hits After Thursday’s Titans Practice (TennesseeTitans.com)
Bills Visit Titans Eager To Keep Rolling, Get More Payback
‘“We get reminded every time I see highlights,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said of that now infamous play. “I see that play and then, you know, look, give them credit. They outperformed us, they outcoached us, they outplayed us. They’re a good football team.”’
High-scoring Bills visit Titans in match of division leaders
‘KEY MATCHUP: Titans RB Derrick Henry vs. Bills DT Star Lotulelei. Henry was limited to 57 yards on 19 carries in the Titans’ 42-16 win over the Bills last year, but most notably stiff-armed his way to score two touchdowns. Buffalo’s run defense was inconsistent all last year with Lotulelei opting out for COVID-19 reasons. He’s back and represents a big reason the Bills have limited opponents to 392 yards rushing and one TD. Henry has run for at least 113 yards in four straight games.’
Matt Milano limited for Bills; Julio Jones back for Titans
‘Only one player was listed as a non-participant due to an injury – running back/special teamer Taiwan Jones, as he deals with a hamstring injury. Jones was seen on the stationary bike during the early media-viewing portion of practice on Thursday.’
Bills run defense prepares for tough challenge against “one of league’s best backs”
‘”He’s a really good back and we’re gonna have our hands full trying to contain him,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “It’s a completely different style of offense centered around their running back instead of the quarterback. So it’ll be a challenge for use but we’ll try to come up with some ways to slow him down.”‘
Bills Mafia gives back to Josh Allen’s alma mater
‘This all started when he was seen wearing the hoodie before the Houston Texans game, and fans started asking where they could get one.’
Bills Mafia supporting 12-year-old fan in Switzerland
‘”It was either that or be a Cleveland Browns fan,” Jimmy Morrissey said. “Go with the better team.”‘
Bills confident Beasley won’t be affected by lack of targets
‘“He understands we’re going to need him,” Allen said. “He’s ready to go at all times. I’ve got no loss of faith or confidence in him. I know he feels the same way. He just wants to help this team win football games.”’