‘The Bills play a lot of two-deep coverages, and a lot of zone coverage overall, which has helped them allow the fewest big-play passes in the NFL since 2017. They ask their middle linebacker to cover a ton of ground in the middle of the field. Edmunds does it well. It’s not easy to find someone who does it as well.’
Archives for December 16, 2021
‘If I can go, I’m going to go’: Bills QB Josh Allen optimistic on foot injury
‘“We just have to really take it one day at a time because, number one, I’m not a doctor, and I just rely on what (head athletic trainer) Nate (Breske) and our training staff gives me from a medical standpoint,” McDermott said. “With Josh limited today – let’s just use today – (Mitchell Trubisky) is going to get those reps. So that’s how we’ll do it and proceed as we go through the weekend.”’
Bills fans donate $40,000 to Buffalo visual impairment charity to poke fun at refs
‘“While we recognize that NFL referees are not visually impaired, $17 makes an impact on VIA to help individuals who are visually impaired,” VIA tweeted.’
Gabriel Davis can step back to the forefront with the injury to Emmanuel Sanders
‘This has been a somewhat strange season for Davis. Just like last year, after the Bills selected him in the fourth round of the draft, he was a bit of an afterthought, until he wasn’t.’
Josh Allen optimistic about game Sunday, says injured foot ‘feels pretty good’
‘“I want whatever’s the best opportunity for our team to win the football game,” Allen said. “If I can, I’m gonna go.”’
Here’s what Sean McDermott and players are saying ahead of Bills vs. Panthers game
‘“Off of the reps we got in the overtime game, we’ve been through two close games,” McDermott said, not meaning score, but the fact that they played twice within six days. “The load on the players and then the traveled back from Tampa, I believe it’s one, if not the longest trip we’ve had this year, making sure they’re as rested as possible.”‘
Bills’ Josh Allen gives update on injured foot: ‘If I can go, I’m going to go’
‘“I’d love to play,” he said. “I guess we’ll have to reevaluate some things in a couple days. But as of right now, it feels pretty good and I’m fortunate enough to have the training staff that we do getting work on it around the clock.”’
Thursday’s Carolina Coverage
Analysis: 4 snaps that show why the Carolina Panthers trust Jeff Nixon to call plays (Charlotte Observer)
Carolina Panthers designate quarterback Sam Darnold to return from injured reserve (Charlotte Observer)
Panthers’ Darnold Designated To Return From IR, Practices (AP)
Haason Reddick sees “respect” for Panthers defense (Panthers.com)
Sam Darnold designated to return from IR (Panthers.com)
Notebook: Sam Darnold not ready for contact yet (Panthers.com)
Week 15 Wednesday Injury Report: DJ Moore limited (Panthers.com)
Josh Allen’s girlfriend enjoys ‘Hamilton’ outing with Mitch Trubisky’s wife
‘Taking to Instagram, both Trubisky and Williams shared videos of their “Hamilton” Playbills on their Stories as they watched the critically acclaimed show from Shea’s Performing Arts Center in upstate New York. Meghan Hughes, the wife of Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes, also took in the performance.’
Bills Mafia donates $40K to visually impaired charity in honor of ‘blind’ NFL refs after no-call
‘”This outcry of support is shocking and amazing. We are just so humbled by Bills Mafia and the City of Good Neighbors,” Samantha Burfiend, communications manager for the VIA, said in a statement to USA TODAY Sports on Thursday.’
Bills QB Allen Intent On Playing Despite Sprained Left Foot
‘Allen’s injury comes at a critical juncture for the Bills in their bid of making a third consecutive playoff appearance, which would match the team’s longest run since a six-year stretch spanning the 1988-93 seasons. At 7-6, Buffalo has lost three of four, but maintains hold of the AFC’s seventh and final postseason berth.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen says sprained left foot ‘quite a bit better’
‘”We just have to really take it one day at a time because, No. 1, I’m not a doctor,” McDermott said. “I just rely on what [head athletic trainer Nate Breske] and our training staff gives me … from a medical standpoint.”‘
Bills fans donate over $20,000 to visual impairment charity to mock ‘blind’ officials from Buccaneers game
‘”People in Buffalo, when they are aware of an opportunity to help, they just rise to the occasion,” Tammy Owen, president and CEO of VIA, told News 4 Buffalo. “It makes you feel great, not only about the clients that we serve but the wonderful nature of the people who live in this community.”‘
Josh Allen limited at Wednesday’s walkthrough session
‘The team opted to hold a walkthrough practice on Wednesday, as opposed to their usual full session. McDermott said that was due to the extra snaps players played during the overtime game in the heat in Tampa Bay, as well as the longer-than-usual trip back.’
Bills QB Josh Allen says “If I can go, I’m going to go”
‘“Obviously I want whatever’s the best opportunity for our team to win the football game but if I can go, I’m going to go,” Allen said after practice.’