‘Araiza said in a statement issued through his attorney that, “The facts of the incident are not what they are portrayed in the lawsuit or in the press. I look forward to quickly setting the record straight.”‘
Archives for August 2022
Buffalo Bills final 53-man roster projection for 2022: CB Tre’Davious White’s recovery could alter plans
‘What will the Bills do about White? The cornerback is still rehabbing from his ACL injury and has not been seen working to the side during practice for weeks. General manager Brandon Beane said last week that, “we’re trying to run out the clock here” on figuring out the best move with White, who could end up on the PUP list to start the season and miss at least the first four games. Because Beane said White will need practice time before he plays, White isn’t on the roster to start the season in this projection. His availability will impact the other players on the bubble, notably Lewis, who is a close call.’
Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza sits preseason finale; wants to ‘set record straight’ about gang rape lawsuit
‘McDermott did not comment on whether Araiza would be on the Bills’ roster Tuesday, when teams have to cut rosters to 53 players.’
Why Von Miller is worth every penny for Super Bowl-starved Bills: Longtime vet puts talented team over the top
‘Miller checks both boxes in terms of a career resume that demands respect in its entirety as well as what he’s done lately as a postseason performer. The eight-time Pro Bowler, three-time first-team All-Pro and member of the 2010’s All-Decade team played a starring role in both of his Super Bowl championship runs in 2015 and 2021. In 2015, Miller was the Denver Broncos’ driving force, winning the Super Bowl 50 Most Valuable Player Award as his defense dragged Peyton Manning’s worn-out arm over the finish line.’
Bills’ Sean McDermott said he made call to sit Matt Araiza: ‘It’s not a situation that I or we take lightly’
‘”Just hard to go through,” McDermott said, via NFL Network. “It’s not a situation that I or we take lightly. It’s clear we have work to do to continue to figure this thing out here.”‘
Bills Coach Sean McDermott Issues Statement on Matt Araiza Allegations
‘“I’m hurt. … It’s emotional. It’s not easy to hear about some of the things that I’ve heard about over the last several hours. I haven’t slept a lot to be honest with you because this is a game, but there’s other things that are more important than this,” he continued.’
Bills’ Matt Araiza Issues Statement in Wake of Gang Rape Lawsuit
‘“The facts of the incident are not what they are portrayed in the lawsuit or in the press. I look forward to quickly setting the record straight,” Araiza said, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.’
Bills’ Sean McDermott addresses allegations against Matt Araiza: ‘I haven’t slept a lot’
‘McDermott’s comments Friday implied that some information is new to him. That makes the timeline of what the Bills did and didn’t know confusing.’
Bills fall in the preseason for the first time since 2018
‘Ultimately, the Bills were not able to produce anything offensively all game. Despite flashes late in the third quarter and early on in the fourth, the team would fall short every drive.’
Listen: McDermott: It’s not a situation that I or we take lightly whatsoever
‘”I can tell you this, my heart and my thoughts and prayers go out to the people involved. That includes Matt, that includes both sides here.”‘
Case Keenum and Matt Barkley following the Bills 21-0 loss to the Panthers
‘When asked how the mood of the team was after the news broke Thursday night, “ It’s hard to gauge, It’s been a weird day and a half, ” said Keenum. “ Most everyone is trying to focus on the game, guys’ livelihoods that are competing out there, and I’ve been in a lot of 3rd and 4th preseason games.”’
Opinion: Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Bills at Panthers preseason
‘Bills quarterbacks Matt Barkley and Case Keenum were under pressure all night long. They were sacked a total of three times and hurried four times. The starting offensive line made up of particularly struggled against the Panthers first-unit defense.’
Legal analysis of rape lawsuit against Bills’ Matt Araiza
‘”There may be a failure on the part of police to cooperate with the civil suit, so the attorney for the victim decided to go first. Or the lawyer wasn’t getting the kind of response that he wanted from authorities and elevated the pressure by filing the civil litigation,” he said.’
Bills fall in preseason finale 21-0 to Carolina
‘The Panthers played their starters for most of the first half. While Buffalo sat most of their starters in order to give guys on the “bubble” of making the 53-man roster an opportunity to prove their worth.’
Predicting the Buffalo Bills 53-man roster
‘Like many of you, the performances of Raheem Blackshear have caught me off guard. He’s been rock-solid and will quickly find his way onto the practice squad. That is if he’s not claimed by another team, which doesn’t seem far-fetched after his recent performances.’