‘Knox signed a four-year, $52 million contract last week because he tied for the NFL lead among tight ends last season with nine touchdown receptions and set career highs in catches and yards and not because of his run blocking. But he knows he must be a steady blocker to stay on the field.’
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‘We all can’t be too rowdy rowdy,’: DaQuan Jones stays steady amid boisterous Bills’ D-line
‘“That balance that he’s brought is something that’s needed,” Frazier said. “You’re trying to develop good chemistry with some new faces to your defense, and to have a guy who can accept his role, who has the success that he’s had in the league, it sends a message to the rest of the guys in that room. So, he’s been really good in that way.”’
Bills injury update: Oliver, Settle, Jackson not practicing
‘Cornerback Dane Jackson (knee) also did not practice Thursday. He took part in practice Wednesday.’
Can the Bills run all over the Titans like the Giants did? OC has faith in rushing game
‘Barkley ran for 164 yards on 18 carries and scored one touchdown, then also powered his way across the goal line for the game-winning two-point conversion on a shovel pass that was essentially the same thing as a run. Barkley broke runs of 33 and 68 yards, and the Giants finished with a whopping 238 yards and a 7.4 average per carry.’
Friday’s Tennessee Coverage
After a brief hiatus, ‘Dr. Gibby’ is back with Tennessee Titans | Estes (Nashville Tennessean)
5 reasons Tennessee Titans will see different version of Buffalo Bills (Nashville Tennessean)
QB Ryan Tannehill Focused on Getting Titans On Winning Track (TennesseeTitans.com)
Quick Hits on the Titans From Thursday of Bills Week (TennesseeTitans.com)
Remember The Titans: Bills Haven’t Forgotten Loss Last Year
‘“You remember things from every season that carry with you, highs and lows,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. “But we’re really focused on this game this week.”’
Familiar Foes: Bills And Titans Meet For 5th Straight Year
‘Key matchup: Bills D-line Vs. Henry. The Bills overhauled their defensive front by adding defensive tackles Jordan Phillips, DaQuan Jones and Tim Settle in free agency to bulk up their run defense after being bowled over by several teams, including the Henry-led Titans, last year. The new line limited the Rams to 52 yards rushing last week.’
Bills still without Ed Oliver, Tim Settle on Thursday
‘While both Oliver and Settle didn’t participate in the media-open portion of practice, both were standing with their position group and watching.’
Listen: Fina sees Von Miller as future Hall-of-Famer
‘”I love his ability to slow play and accelerate, and he has the perfect mix like Charles Haley of quickness and strength,” Fina said.’
Bills ready for another prime-time spotlight in Week 2
‘”I think everyone on this team loves prime-time games. All eyes on us, especially being back in Buffalo, under the lights. We know it will be an environment unlike what we have seen here so far, we know these fans are incredible,” Knox said.’
Von Effect: Bills pass rush off to a hot start
‘”That is what you need. That’s what you need to play really good defense and win championships. When we had this vision with a player like that, in terms of getting it to a level where we can be really good, it’s something we are trying to build. It’s just one game now we have to turn and focus on this opponent and improve our level of play,” said McDermott.’
Josh Allen on half days of school for MNF game: ‘That’s how you create some Bills fans’
‘”It’s going to be crazy,” Allen said. “I mean, a half day of school? That’s how you create some Bills fans right there. You know, you get out of school. I hope they love the Bills. We’ll need everybody here and screaming as loud as they can, and try to help us out on third down when our defense is out on the field.”‘
Bills expect electric atmosphere for home opener
‘”Hasn’t been any expectations for the Bills like this coming-up season,” he said. “I’m sure the fan base will react to that, and I’m sure they’ll be loud and rowdy and it will be a great atmosphere to play in on Monday night.”‘
Right ankle keeps Ed Oliver out of practice; Other Bills injury notes
‘Head Coach Sean McDermott didn’t say whether or not Oliver is expected to heal up in time for Week 2’s matchup. “We’ll take it one day at a time,” he said. “We’ll see where it goes.”’
Bills Today | DaQuan Jones and Dawson Knox have different reasons to be excited to face Tennessee
‘When the Bills suited up against the Titans in recent seasons, defensive tackle DaQuan Jones was on the sideline opposite the one he’s on now. Jones spent six seasons in Tennessee and now, he’s preparing to go up against his former team for the first time as a member of the Bills.’