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)
Archives for September 2022
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.”’
McDermott On Containing Rams’ Aaron Donald: “It’s Never Just One Guy, It’s Got To Be All Five”
‘“It’s 60 minutes of straining,” he said. “We’ve got to strain and work together, communicate, and it’s got it’s never just one guy. It’s got to be all five.”’
Aggressive and ultra-competitive, Ken Dorsey poised to lift Buffalo’s offense higher
‘”All these guys, they were high-profile players, but they had great respect for Kenny,” Davis said. “They knew what a grinder he was, how much he watched film, and when he was on the field, they listened to him. The one thing about Kenny that was really impressive to me coming from high school into college was how smart he was. I mean he learned our pro-style offense almost immediately and as a true freshman when you come in and you can play with all of those guys as a true freshman, you get a lot of respect.”‘
Bills name nine captains for the 2022 season
‘For the offense, quarterback Josh Allen will serve as captain for the fourth consecutive season and wide receiver Stefon Diggs will be in this role for his second consecutive season. Center Mitch Morse, a new face to the group of captains, will be in this position for the first time in his Bills career.’
From the Locker Room | What to expect from the Rams — NFL Kickoff Game excitement
‘When asked if there was a more disruptive player than Donald, quarterback Josh Allen said there isn’t. After watching film of the defensive tackle, Allen shared that the offense’s mindset is to go in with a plan to block him in attempt to limit how he can impact the game.’