‘Given the way the season ended, however, it’s understandable if those numbers feel a bit hollow. There’s no other way to put it: The defense failed in spectacular fashion in the divisional round of the postseason, allowing the Kansas City Chiefs to get into field-goal range with just 13 seconds remaining in regulation to tie the game and then allowing the game-winning touchdown on the first drive of overtime, offering basically no resistance to quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Co.’
Archives for February 2022
Siran Neal to Bills fans wanting explanation on 13 seconds: ‘We don’t have to discuss anything’
‘“Be curious,” Neal said. “We don’t have to discuss anything with the outside world if we don’t want to. And you know what’s crazy, we don’t even discuss it with each other. That was a play that happened back then. We’ve moved on from it.”’
Bills looking to return to St. John Fisher for training camp in 2022 (report)
‘Buffalo called St. John Fisher their training camp home from 2000-2019. Covid-19 restrictions kept Buffalo away from Rochester the past two seasons, but the team appears to be looking to get away from Orchard Park for a few weeks this summer. According to Catalana, the Bills would spend the end of July and the start of August in Rochester.’
Bills LB Coach Bob Babich Retires, Replaced By Son Bobby
‘His son has been in Buffalo for five seasons, most recently working with the safeties.’
Bills announce several coaching staff updates
‘The new additions to the staff include Marcus West as Assistant Defensive Line Coach, Jaylon Finner and Kyle Shurmur, both Defensive Quality Control Coaches, and Cory Harkey as Assistant Special Teams Coach. Harkey replaces Matthew Smiley who is now the Special Teams Coordinator, taking over for Heath Farwell who left for the same position with the Jacksonville Jaguars.’
Buffalo Bills CB Siran Neal on kickoff in final seconds of playoff game against KC Chiefs ‘we’ve moved on from it’
‘“Well, be curious. We don’t have to discuss anything with the outside world if we don’t want to. And you know what’s crazy? We don’t even discuss it with each other. That was a play that happened back then. We’ve moved on from it.”’
Mercy Hospital medical team, first responders and Good Samaritan reunite with Bills fan who suffered heart attack at game
‘”I want everybody to see I am getting along quite well from this excellent, excellent, care. I want to thank everybody from the bottom of my heart. I want to thank them all. I am very, very fortunate and blessed man to get through this scenario,” Rochester resident, Alexander MacMillen said.’
Bills fan reunites with team that saved his life
‘“I was down there cheering for the team, yelling ‘Defense!’ I had to go to the restroom and I climbed up and that was it,” MacMillen said. “All I can remember was going into the men’s room and being short of breath, and I said, ‘I’m gonna go over and stand over here and catch my breath. The next thing I know, I’m in an emergency vehicle and that’s when I came to enough to see the lights up above and know I was in trouble.”’
Bills re-sign Siran Neal to 3-year deal
‘Neal was set to become an unrestricted free agent in March, and his new contract has a maximum value of $10.9 million.’
Bills fan reunited with people who saved his life after he had a heart attack
‘”I didn’t expect to have that much excitement that day. All I wanted is Josh Allen to do his thing and McDermott to lead us to the Super Bowl. We’ll get there next year. Um, but anyway, yeah, look around the room, as you said, sir, oh my God, how many people does it take to save someone? Starting with all of us together it’s really truly a team effort and it’s wonderful to see you here today. For me, you know, I was just at the right place at the right time to start something and I would say that if anybody is found in that situation, don’t be afraid to jump in and do something,” said Bradley Richardson.’
Bills moving towards return to St. John Fisher for training camp
‘There is no formal agreement yet and there are talks planned for next week. It’s likely that nothing official will be announced until after the NFL Draft, which concludes on April 30th.’
Neal stays mum on kickoff in KC with 13 seconds left
‘But the first three questions he was asked on Thursday were not about his new contract and instead about the kickoff in Kansas City with 13 seconds left.’
Bills and Fisher working towards return to summer camp
‘The Bills are working towards a return to St. John Fisher for training camp this summer. After two years of staying in Orchard Park during August due to Covid restrictions, the Bills and the college have been in discussions about coming back to Fisher for 2022. If an agreement can be reached, the Bills would likely spend around two weeks at Fisher , from the end of July into August, before returning to Orchard Park for the rest of their camp.’
Bills extend Siran Neal for 3 years
‘Cornerback Siran Neal is staying put after signing a three-year extension keeping him in the same spot he’s been in for the past four years.’
Bills agree to terms with Siran Neal on a three-year contract extension
‘Over the last four seasons, Neal has racked up 35 tackles, forced three fumbles and recovered two fumbles on special teams. On defense, the defensive back has totaled 48 tackles, four tackles for loss and one sack since coming to Buffalo.’