‘“We lost, we lost, bad,” Settle said, beginning a riff during his introductory news conference. “Just how I noticed that the momentum here gets up, and once it’s gone, you better call a timeout or somebody better play like they got a hamstring or something, or they scoring 55 points. This is a team, it’s not no filter – you gonna score 100 points.”‘
Archives for March 23, 2022
Duke Johnson: 3 things to know about Buffalo Bills new running back
‘Given their interest in McKissic, and now Johnson, it appears under new OC Ken Dorsey that the Bills want a player to replace Singletary on passing downs and those snap counts should rise.’
Jamison Crowder: 3 things to know about Buffalo Bills’ new slot receiver
‘The Bills re-signed Isaiah McKenzie to a two-year deal, presumably to help fill Beasley’s void, but Crowder has far more experience and a bigger resume so if he can stay healthy, it’s likely that Crowder would get the bulk of the snaps when Buffalo goes to three receivers, and McKenzie would continue to fill his role as an optional weapon.’
Duke Johnson once broke Bills Mafia’s heart, now he’s part of Buffalo’s backfield (3 things to know)
‘On a 3rd and 18 play, Johnson caught a Deshaun Watson pass and took it 19 yards for a first down. The play extended what turned out to be the Texans’ game-winning drive that resulted in 28-yard field goal.’
Bills’ Von Miller proved he wasn’t kidding about thinking he was Buffalo bound in 2011
‘Miller rattled off the names of the legends as if he had been a member of the team for years. It’s clear that he had done his homework years ago and that many of those names stuck with him thoughout his career.’
Multiple teams, including Patriots, swarming on Bills’ Ryan Bates
‘The Bills, who gave Bates a low-level tender, have the right of first refusal. Essentially, they can match whatever deal Bates signs and have the lineman return to Buffalo for 2022. If the Bills do not match the offer, however, Bates will leave and Buffalo will be left without any compensation.’
NFL Draft 2022: ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.’s latest 1st-round mock has Bills picking ‘explosive playmaker’
‘Despite having no shortage of weapons, Kiper Jr. has the Bills selecting Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson at pick 25.’
Bills WAGs thrilled to reunite with Matt Barkley’s wife after signing
‘“Yeyy so excited to have you back,” Rachel Bush, the wife of safety Jordan Poyer, wrote Monday on her Instagram Story, to which Brittany replied, “Ahhhhh love you!”’
Bills Sign WR Crowder, RB Duke Johnson To 1-Year Contracts
‘At 5-foot-9, Crowder primarily has been used as a slot receiver. He will be given the opportunity to replace Cole Beasley, who was released last week. Buffalo also has not re-signed Emmanuel Sanders.’
Bills sign running back Duke Johnson to one-year deal
‘The 28-year-old Johnson had spent the first six years of his career split between the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans before spending last season with the Miami Dolphins. In five games played last year, Johnson managed to rush for 330 yards on 71 carries and score three touchdowns.’
Former Buffalo Bills Harrison Phillips keeps his commitment strong to Western New York
‘”I like to flip those negative perceptions out there that they think this population is very dependent and needs a lot of help. That’s not the case,” he says. “They’re very independent and can accomplish things on their own.”‘
Harrison Phillips hosts bittersweet Playmakers event at B-F-L-O center
‘Phillips told News 4 that though he’ll be playing for a different team, his Playmakers will still be making a big impact on Western New York. He said he’s beyond grateful to have had the chance to lead the Playmakers to what they’ve become over the years.’
$700K raised through sales of Bills-themed Little People sets
‘Tuesday morning, leaders from Fisher-Price, Wegmans, and even Coach McDermott, himself, presented a $700,000 check to the Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, which provides support to Oishei Children’s Hospital — ensuring access to high-quality healthcare for the moms, kids, and babies of Western New York.’
Harrison Phillips says goodbye to playmakers at farewell event
‘”You guys are what made leaving Buffalo the hardest. You guys were the hardest part about leaving. Football’s kind of the same regardless, a lot of sweat, blood tears, pain, a lot of that is standard pretty much anywhere you go, but you guys are what made this place really really special for me,” Phillips said.’
Bills sign running back Duke Johnson
‘Johnson, 5-9 and 210 pounds, played for the Dolphins last year and had 71 attempts for 330 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns and four receptions for 41 receiving yards in five games.’