Archives for December 23, 2021

‘”I’m not going to get into that,” McDermott said. “I’m focused on the Patriots, and the guys in the building. And certainly with all the guys we have out on Covid – I think seven, Cole being one of those – we want them back as healthy as possible and as quickly as possible. That’s where we’re at.”‘

‘It’s also on McDermott to manage the game flawlessly, because Belichick is brilliant at game management. McDermott has done well in five years at managing games, better than any other Bills coach the past two decades. But in the loss to the Pats three weeks ago, McDermott wasted a time out when he challenged a fourth-down QB sneak by Jones. McDermott burned a second time out before a second-and-goal play from the 6 midway through the fourth quarter. Then Josh Allen was sacked. The Bills needed those timeouts later in the game.’

‘It’s the second nod for Diggs – both coming during his time in Buffalo – and the first for Dawkins. The 2022 Pro Bowl will take place in Las Vegas on Feb. 6 at Allegiant Stadium.’

‘“I would not support a city location unless we had a legally binding social benefits agreement” outlining how any revenues would be used to support the African American community and transparency in who gets the construction dollars, Taylor said, noting how Blacks and other people of color typically get the short end of such deals despite politicians’ promises. “You need strong social benefits agreements that are legally binding.”’

‘Da Bills can still win…The ol’ AFC East…But first they must slay…The reviled Foxborough beast…That’s the one gift we want.’

‘“I think Buffalo is such a tremendous city,” she says. “It’s feels like a friendly, familiar place, even if you’re not from there. It reminds me, in a way, of Pittsburgh, where I spent so much time growing up. That’s where our extended relatives live.”’