‘“Sure, you could say that,” Allen said of the Houston loss being his turning point. “That one … it really drove me. Just the attention to detail that I started putting into offseason work, mechanics, and, like coach (Sean McDermott) says, being a student of the game and just loving and embracing the process that this game is all about.”‘
Archives for October 2021
Friday’s Houston Coverage
Texans’ Ka’imi Fairbairn impresses in first practice back from injured reserve (Houston Chronicle)
Texans DC Lovie Smith hopeful safety Justin Reid returns vs. Bills (Houston Chronicle)
Texans starting cornerback Terrance Mitchell returns to practice (Houston Chronicle)
McClain’s Texans takeaways: A coach’s advice for rookie QB Davis Mills (Houston Chronicle)
McClain: Texans receiver Brandin Cooks has been a great catch (Houston Chronicle)
12 Questions with QB Davis Mills | Drew’s Dozen (HoustonTexans.com)
The Bills are talking about the Texans | Enemy Intel (HoustonTexans.com)
Texans focus on improving run game vs. Bills | Daily Brew (HoustonTexans.com)
Road Trip – Buffalo, NY | On Location (HoustonTexans.com)
Texans coach all too familiar with Bills QB Allen’s ability
‘“I am not surprised at where he’s at now,” he added, before breaking into a laugh. “I wish he’d go back to being inconsistent for at least one more week.”’
Texans Face Bills In First Meeting Since 2019 Playoffs
‘KEY MATCHUP: Mills vs. Bills’ defense. Buffalo hasn’t been kind to quarterbacks with 16 or fewer career starts. The Bills are 9-0 in that category since the start of the 2019 season, not including a 35-0 win over Miami in Week 2, when Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined in the first quarter. In those nine wins, Buffalo has allowed an average 215.5 yards passing, a combined 10 TDs passing with 24 sacks and 13 interceptions.’
Bills’ injury list grows on Thursday
‘Cornerback Taron Johnson (groin), guard Jon Feliciano (concussion), and defensive end Efe Obada (ankle) all missed practice after participating in some capacity on Wednesday. Safety Jordan Poyer did not practice for a second day in a row with an ankle injury.’
Milano becoming vocal leader on Bills defense in 2021
‘”To see Matt now verbally communicate and really echo some of what Tremaine’s commands are, it’s making us a better defense,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “It forces him to lock in on every single detail.”‘
Former Buffalo Bills star running back LeSean McCoy to retire
‘McCoy is sixth all-time in Bills history for rushing yards.’
Want to work at Highmark Stadium? It’s looking for game day employees
‘It’s looking for part-time ticket-takers, ushers or guest service ambassadors.’
LB Matt Milano improving his game and the entire Bills defense by being more vocal this season
‘“There’s just a whole other level to his play and these first three games, you know he’s been a good player for us all along which is one of the reasons he was re-signed to a good contract but he’s taken his game to another level from an intensity standpoint and it’s really become infectious with the rest of our players so just love the energy that he’s bringing and the fieriness that he’s playing with and hopefully that will continue.”’
Former Bills RB LeSean McCoy “to retire an Eagle” on Friday
‘McCoy, a native of the state, spent six seasons with the Eagles, starting in 2009. Following this, “Shady” came up to Buffalo and remained here through the 2018 season.’
Allen, McDermott reflect as Texans come to town
‘”Especially the lead that we had going into that second half, obviously it wasn’t a fun ride home. It was a long offseason, but just the knowledge and experience that I gained from that,” Allen said. “Things I took away from that game, I think most importantly, doing whatever we can to get home games in the playoffs.”‘
Bills WR Stefon Diggs searching for perfection
‘”For me I try and do everything in my power trying to get open, trying to catch the ball, doing my job to the best of my ability,” Diggs said. “I try to look at it as a win because if you’re too hard on yourself it won’t work. I’m one of those people that if I’m not perfect I feel I fell short. There’s a whole three quarters left in the game so for me at this point I’m just trying to play some good ball at this point.”‘
Carucci Take2: Bills are the better team and should look that way vs. Texans
‘The Texans are a mess. They’re playing without DeShaun Watson, one of the best quarterbacks in the league, because of off-field issues that include his desire to be somewhere other than Houston. They have a dysfunctional organization that doesn’t appear anywhere close to righting itself.’
Josh Allen gave his hit to a boy who then turned to give the hat to his friend
‘”He was hyperventilating with excitement. It was kind of fun to watch, but then when Josh Allen passed him, he flipped his hat out to Joey and Joey instantly went and gave it to Landon,” said Armbruster’s dad Justin.’
Former Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy announces retirement
‘McCoy was traded to Buffalo back in 2015 and spent four seasons with the team. He finished with the sixth-most rushing yards in Bills history with 3,814 yards and was a major part of the 2017 team that snapped an 18-year streak without a playoff appearance.’