‘It really comes back to Coach Heath (Farwell) and Coach (Matthew) Smiley. The way that they train us to sprint down the field and to chase the ball at all times. At kickoff, we do the same thing. We all race to the end zone. And a lot of times it’s on touchbacks, but if you can just ingrain that in the guys to just sprint down there every single time, you never know when that ball’s gonna pop out one of those times. And it’s in your favor if you have more guys down there than less.’
Archives for November 6, 2021
Bills’ injury updates: Jordan Poyer, Cole Beasley listed as questionable vs. Jaguars
‘The Bills list two players as questionable: Wide receiver Cole Beasley and safety Jordan Poyer. Beasley practiced for the first time all week on a limited basis Friday, and McDermott said he was “optimistic” about the veteran receiver’s chances of playing.’
Bills make return to Jacksonville as big favorites
‘“When teams lose the way they did last week (31-7 at Seattle), they come out ready to go and we don’t expect anything less. We’ve got to be ready to go to a hostile environment … playing on the road is never easy.”’
Bills’ draft picks contributing at half-way point
‘Last April, the Bills had eight draft picks, no fourth-rounder (Stefon Diggs trade), and three in the sixth. Seven of those selections remain as seventh-rounder Jack Anderson, a guard from Texas Tech, was plucked off Buffalo’s practice squad by the Eagles. Cornerback Rachad Wildgoose, from Wisconsin, and the third of those three sixth-rounders, is on the practice squad. The other six are on the Bills’ roster in some capacity, two of them heavy contributors.’
Bills’ path as small-market franchise should be Jags’ blueprint during rebuild
‘“We still have so much work to do,” Meyer said. “We have studied Buffalo, how they built it. It was really intriguing for all of us, how they built that team. In my mind, Buffalo is one of the best builds in recent history.”’
Saturday’s Jacksonville Coverage
Jaguars RB James Robinson officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Bills (Florida Times Union)
Bills’ path as small-market franchise should be Jags’ blueprint during rebuild (Orlando Sentinel)
Jaguars’ Robinson Questionable Vs Bills With Bruised Heel (AP)
News4Jags: Only one Josh Allen can win on Sunday (WJXT-TV)
Jaguars Friday: Robinson “questionable” (Jaguars.com)
Spencer Brown, Dawson Knox out for Bills Sunday
‘Here is the final injury report and game designation for the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars…’
McDermott: ‘You see the skill’ of Trevor Lawrence
‘“You can see the skill. He can make every throw,” McDermott said during his weekly Friday appearance on the “Extra Point Show” with Sal Capaccio and “Sneaky Joe” DiBiase. “I’m sure he’s going to have a great career, and he’s off to a great start.”’
Bills OL Jon Feliciano and Spencer Brown, TE Dawson Knox ruled out for Sunday’s game vs. Jaguars
‘Head Coach Sean McDermott has ruled G Jon Feliciano (calf), OL Spencer Brown (back), and TE Dawson Knox (hand) out for this Sunday’s game.’
Erie County Legislature schedules public hearings on Bills stadium for early December
‘The hearings will take place at each of the three Erie Community College locations in early December…’.
Erie County Legislature holding 3 public hearings next month to discuss location of new Buffalo Bills stadium
‘That hearing will include a presentation from Ben Siegel who is leading the Bills in Buffalo group. They have prepared studies on site location, parking, and other factors to make their case that the stadium should be located near the Cobblestone District between South Park and the 190 Expressway. They also came up with some preliminary drawings to show what a stadium at that location might look like.’
Jordan Poyer questionable for Sunday; other Bills out
‘The safety sat out during Week 4’s game against the Houston Texans with an ankle injury. Aside from that, he’s been on the field in every game, registering ten tackles and three picks on the year.’
Jon Feliciano and Dawson Knox declared out for Bills at Jaguars | Week 9
‘Cole Beasley (ribs) and Jordan Poyer (shoulder) were limited in practice on Friday and are listed as questionable on the final injury report.’