‘“We know what’s at stake, but we’re not trying to make it the biggest game,” he said. “It’s the next. We’re not trying to approach it any differently than we would any other week.”’
Archives for December 2021
Patriots Have Chance To Lock Up AFC East Title Vs. Bills
‘Key matchup: Jones vs. Buffalo’s secondary. The rookie is coming off a rough outing against the Colts in which he had a pair of bad interceptions and completed 58% of his passes, his second-worst completion percentage of the season. He got away with throwing only three passes in the first outing against Buffalo because of windy and wet conditions, but will likely need to do more this time against the NFL’s top-ranked pass defense.’
Emmanuel Sanders practices in-full on Thursday
‘Defensive tackle Star Lotulelei didn’t practice for personal reasons, and cornerback Cam Lewis was sick. Lewis’ illness was not listed as COVID-19 related.’
New Bills stadium study shows preference for Orchard Park
‘There is a lot of information on financial costs, what the stadium would look like, impact on traffic, tailgating, etc. in the detailed report from New York State. The main takeaway, though, is the preference to stay in Orchard Park and the artist renditions.’
Newly released renderings show what new stadium for Buffalo Bills could look like
‘In one of the presentations made by the Bills, a new stadium in Buffalo would take 92 months to complete, while a new stadium in Orchard Park would take 68 months to complete. Additionally, the Bills say it would cost nearly $450 million more to create a new stadium in Buffalo than if they created a new stadium in Orchard Park.’
Bills stadium site in Buffalo outscored Orchard Park site in PSE’s 2019 study
‘The difference, of course, is the price tag associated with the projects: A projected $1.99 billion at the South Park site versus $1.55 billion across the street in OP. The turnaround time was also longer for South Park: An estimated completion by 2027, compared to 2025 in OP. Both sites scored significantly better than a third site examined near the University at Buffalo.’
Diggs on Bills Pro Bowl snubs: ‘I’m giving them all the love’
‘”People say it is popularity, I watch DB’s in the league, Po, Micah, even Tre'(Davious White), you know everyone knows they are some of the best DB’s in the league, bar none. It just happens, in the standings, they don’t get enough love, but I am giving them all the love,” Diggs said.’
Bills research reveals ownership’s preference for new, open-air, grass stadium in Orchard Park
‘Two of the four released documents were produced in 2019. One of them titles New Stadium PDP Appendix notes various priorities the team and its owners, Kim and Terry Pegula, have for the new stadium. They include bullet-points reading; “Generate more revenue”, “Sports betting should be considered”, along with “WiFi and DAS”.’
Emmanuel Sanders back to full practice; other Thursday Bills notes
‘”He’s played in this league for a long time and for a reason,” McDermott said. “It’s not just because of his on-the-field talent. He’s wired the right way; he works extremely hard. He’s a pro on and off the field and all that that means. Really appreciate his influence on our team.”‘
Bills activate LB Tyrel Dodson off the reserve/COVID-19 list
‘The Bills currently have a total of four players on the reserve/COVID-19 list – AJ Epenesa, Cole Beasley, Dion Dawkins, and Jon Feliciano. Three players remain on the practice squad/COVID-19 list.’
Stefon Diggs reflects on joining his brother Trevon Diggs in the 2022 Pro Bowl
‘”I was more happy for him than I was for myself,” Diggs shared on Thursday. … “I was just more proud than anything. I was more happy when I heard about him, because I knew he was going, but I still wanted to see it. I saw his picture, I saw his face, and I saw him in the Cowboys, I’m like, yeah, that’s my little brother.”‘
Bills coach focused on Patriots, not Cole Beasley; Emmanuel Sanders to practice
‘”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.”‘
Mark Gaughan: Showdown with Pats is a judgment day for Sean McDermott, Bills
‘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.’
WR Stefon Diggs, LT Dion Dawkins named to Pro Bowl; Nine Bills named alternates
‘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.’
Rod Watson: Downtown site would give taxpayers more than just a 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.”’