‘Kromer has had a ton of NFL success. He was offensive line coach of the Oakland Raiders when they led the NFL in offense went to the Super Bowl in 2002. He was offensive line coach of the New Orleans Saints when they led the NFL in offense and won the Super Bowl in 2009. He was offensive coordinator of the Chicago Bears in 2012 when they had a top-5 passing offense with Jay Cutler in 2013. He was O-line coach with the Bills in 2015 and 2016 when Buffalo led the NFL in rushing. He was offensive line coach with the Rams when they went to the Super Bowl in 2019.’
Archives for September 5, 2022
Behind Josh Allen, Bills ready for opener: ‘His confidence is where it needs to be’
‘“He’s one of the best quarterbacks in the league, if not the best,” Miller said. “And he comes into work, and he just has this aura about him. And it’s not an overly confident thing. … You can just look in his eyes and you can tell he’s at peace with his game. You can tell that he’s comfortable with where he’s at.”‘
If Von Miller couldn’t play quarterback, he was going to be perfectly happy sacking them
‘“I always wanted to be a quarterback. Just imagine me playing quarterback, the same Von Miller I am today. Same personality. You just take the five off (his old uniform number 58 in Denver), or you just take the eight off … ”’
Bills’ Von Miller wonders what he’ll say to Aaron Donald Thursday; if Sean McVay will talk to him
‘“I’ve thought about it, thought about like, ‘Man, what I’m gonna say to Aaron Donald in warm ups and pregame?’” Miller said. “I’ve thought, is coach (Sean) McVay gonna look at me crazy, like before the game. And if he does, how do I react?”’
Monday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Column: Isn’t he great? Even with a ring, Matthew Stafford hasn’t earned super respect (Los Angeles Times)
Worry-free Matthew Stafford out to prove elbow won’t be an issue: ‘I feel great’ (Los Angeles Times)
Rams LB Ernest Jones ready to surge with Bobby Wagner by his side (Orange County Register)
Swanson: Don’t tell them, but the Rams are going to repeat (Orange County Register)
Rams’ Stafford Heads Into Repeat Quest With ‘No Limitations’ (AP)
Rams have locker ready for free agent receiver: report (Fox News)
Matthew Stafford with ‘no limitations’ on elbow ahead of Los Angeles Rams’ opener vs. Bills (ESPN)
Here’s what Sean McVay had to say about Matthew Stafford’s elbow going into 2022 NFL season (CBS Sports)
Sean McVay Provides Elbow Update for Matthew Stafford Ahead of Week 1 (SI)
Troy Hill ready to be a playmaker for Rams’ defense once again (TheRams.com)
From the Podium: Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford look ahead to Week 1 vs. Bills (TheRams.com)
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer says he feels ‘ready to play’ vs. Los Angeles Rams
‘”I’m good. Feel great,” Poyer said after practice. “I feel ready to go, ready to play. Exciting time of year, missed quite a bit of training camp, but I felt good to be out there, out of the red jersey today, hitting again. It felt good.”‘
Sean McDermott would be ‘surprised’ if Bills star safety Jordan Poyer was unable to play vs. Rams
‘”We’re trending in that direction,” McDermott said. “I’d be surprised if he isn’t.”‘
McKenzie, Settle return to practice for Bills
‘Wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie and defensive tackle Tim Settle, Jr. were both back on the field after missing time recently due to injuries.’
Bills name captains for 2022 season
‘Those nine players include quarterback Josh Allen, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, center Mitch Morse, linebackers Von Miller and Tremaine Edmunds, safeties Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer, and special teamers Taiwan Jones and Tyler Matakevich.’
All eyes soon to be on Los Angeles as Buffalo prepares for season opener
‘Buffalo held one of the three remaining practices today before they fly out to Los Angeles for Thursday night’s game.’
Bills name captains for 2022 season
‘Defense: Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer, Von Miller, Tremaine Edmunds.’
‘There is no weakness’: Von Miller has no tips on stopping Rams DT Aaron Donald
‘“There is nothing. There is no secret. Like, there’s nothing I can say like there is no weakness. … It’s Aaron Donald,” Miller laughed. “He is the greatest football player I’ve ever played with, and he’s one of the greatest football players that ever played this game. That’s counting all the greats and all the football guys that have come through here, and Donald is one of those.”‘
As new Bills season nears, Depew store holds kickoff party
‘The Depew store offered special deals and giveaways, pop-up shops from other retailers, and even a beer tent thanks to Community Beer Works. Event organizers said they were preparing for another Bills season the only way that Buffalo knows how: with a great party.’
Miller, Bills ready for opening game spotlight
‘“I’ve talked to a few people who have coached and played in this game before,” said Allen. “The unanimous thing that they were talking about was it feels like playoff atmosphere.”’
Elam, Benford close despite fight for playing time
‘“We not haters or anything,” said Benford. “That’s kind of weird. I know you’re competing but at the end of the day we’re humans. At the end of day, if he gets it, I get it, it’s no bad blood we’re still going to eat together. We’re still going to make sure the main thing is the main thing and the goal is a Super Bowl.”’