‘“I think just his open line of dialogue with those guys in terms of like, ‘Hey, we need to be on the same page when we move, we need to be the same person when we move. If we’re showing a buzz look or two-high shell, never make it look the same,’ ” Allen said.’
Archives for October 6, 2022
Mark Gaughan: Stefon Diggs is Mr. Consistent, Mr. Indispensable and hotter than July
‘“I just be doing my job,” Diggs said. “I feel like my job as a receiver is to get open and catch the ball, but as a leader on this team, that’s my job. Try to get us going and try to bring positive energy and get my quarterback rolling because once he’s rolling, it’s hard to contain him. But it’s really early on. It’s the first quarter of the season … I’ll talk to you around game 17 here, we’ll talk again. I’ll see how I feel.”’
Bills injury updates: Tremaine Edmunds, Jordan Poyer not practicing Wednesday
‘Safety Jordan Poyer (ribs), linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (hamstring), tight end Dawson Knox (foot/hamstring), wide receiver Jamison Crowder (ankle), cornerback Christian Benford (hand), wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie (concussion) and wide receiver Jake Kumerow (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.’
Rod Watson: In the ’80s, Common Council proved what strong stadium negotiators can do
‘It’s worth remembering that there would be no Johnnie B. Wiley Amateur Athletic Sports Pavilion today at Jefferson Avenue and Best Street – site of the old stadium, which also hosted the Buffalo Bisons minor league baseball team – without a core group of Common Council members using their clout to benefit the community.’
Buffalo Bills still face an injury crisis as they prepare for Steelers
‘Three of the players – edge rusher Von Miller, offensive guard Rodger Saffold and defensive tackle DaQuan Jones – were just on veteran rest days. But the rest of the list were players who either missed last week’s victory over the Ravens, or who sustained injuries in the game.’
Von Miller doing his best to recruit Odell Beckham Jr. to Buffalo Bills
‘“I talk to OBJ just about every week, checking in with him, keeping in touch with him,” Miller said. “He’s a vet in this league, he understands the way teams are built and I’m sure he looks at our team and I’m sure he can see himself fitting on our team.”’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs gives a lesson from Karate Kid to his frustrated fellow receiver
‘“At this time guys are gonna be banged up,” Diggs said. “I say it’s all about your approach … Do what you can. If you gotta go see Mr. Miyagi or do whatever you gotta do to get your body right … (It’s about) Having injuries and being able to muster up not only courage but that next man up mind set.”’
Bills’ Von Miller gives Odell Beckham Jr. update: ‘OBJ is going on tour’
‘“OBJ is going on tour now. He’s going to Giants practice facility, and the Saints, Tampa, and all that stuff, which you should,” Miller said. “I talk to him every week. I check in with him, keep in touch with him.”’
Edmunds, Poyer, White absent, while Phillips, Oliver limited participants at Wednesday’s Bills practice
‘White suffered a season-ending ACL injury during the Bills’ win over the New Orleans Saints last Thanksgiving. Early in training camp, the former All-Pro cornerback was seen off to the side rehabbing his injured knee with athletic trainers. But over the past several weeks, he has disappeared from the practice field and remains out — at least for now.’
Steelers prep for another meeting with ‘alien’ Von Miller
‘“We talk about his talents often, but this guy’s a scientist. He works at his craft. He encourages and trains others to do so that are like him. … I’ve got a lot of respect for him.”’
Thursday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Welcome to the league: Kenny Pickett’s first career start comes against Super Bowl contender Bills (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Joe Starkey: Steelers might stink, but please don’t give them the ‘rebuilding’ excuse (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers notes: 2 new options to consider for the offense and return game (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Paul Zeise’s mailbag: Does T.J. Watt’s injury give Mike Tomlin a legitimate excuse? (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Confident Kenny Pickett ready for challenge of facing first-place Bills in first NFL start (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers prep for another meeting with ‘alien’ Von Miller (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Safeties Minkah Fitzpatrick, Terrell Edmunds miss practice as Steelers start to prep for Bills (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers rookie WR Calvin Austin returns to practice, opening 21-day window to return to games (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
First Call: Chase Claypool floated as a trade target in Buffalo; Steelers set to face NFL’s toughest remaining schedule (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
U mad, bro?: Steelers, Penguins fans take swings at Mitch Trubisky, Mike Tomlin, Mike Sullivan, Prime Video (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Kenny Pickett’s charge to become Steelers’ franchise QB begins vs. Bills (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Mitch Trubisky played it safe; Kenny Pickett will just play (Harrisburg Patriot News)
What’s on Kenny Pickett’s playlist? Looks like Steelers QB has turned to ‘Hardo’ to get hyped for Bills (Harrisburg Patriot News)
QB Kenny Pickett, Steelers begin work to get on ‘same page’ (ESPN)
Kenny Pickett says Steelers don’t see themselves as underdogs for Sunday’s game vs. Bills (CBS Sports)
Steelers’ Calvin Austin III returns to practice; team has 21 days to activate rookie WR on 53-man roster (CBS Sports)
Steelers biggest underdogs they’ve been since 1970 merger for Week 5 game against Bills, per report (CBS Sports)
Wednesday Warning: The Steelers, the three Chinese curses, and the Pickett-led offense (KDKA-TV)
Steelers Injury Updates: Witherspoon Out, 4 D Starters Limited (WPXI-TV)
Pickett believes he, Steelers can succeed in Buffalo (KDKA-FM)
Pickett inherits hardest remaining schedule in NFL (KDKA-FM)
Pitt coaches recall Kenny Pickett from the beginning (KDKA-FM)
Rookie WR Calvin Austin III returns to practice (KDKA-FM)
Steelers injury report-entire secondary on injured list (KDKA-FM)
Pickett confident, ready for first-career start (Steelers.com)
Week 5 Injury Report (Bills) (Steelers.com)
Asked and Answered: Oct. 6 (Steelers.com)
Poyer Plays Key Role In Bills’ Injury-Filled Secondary
‘“I enjoy playing this game,” Poyer said. “This is my sixth year in the system. I enjoy the guys that I’m playing with, I enjoy the coaches that are coaching me and I really feel like every time I step out on the field I’m able to play free. I’m able to just be myself and it’s allowed me to have this success so far. I just want to keep helping this team win football games.”’
Bills Release Veteran Wide Receiver Tavon Austin, per Report
‘He has spent the last few years bouncing around the league from team to team. Austin was drafted No. 8 in the 2013 draft by the then St. Louis Rams and spent five years with the team, including two when they became the Los Angeles Rams.’
Bills start week with lengthy injury report
‘For the Bills, seven players did not practice on Wednesday with injury-related issues. This includes middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, who is dealing with a hamstring, as well as safety Jordan Poyer, who injured his ribs in Sunday’s 23-20 come-from-behind win over the Baltimore Ravens.’
Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poyer named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘Poyer was a big part of the comeback win. He had two interceptions in the fourth quarter, one of which came with around four minutes left when the score was tied 20-20. Poyer intercepted a pass in the end zone that would have given the Ravens the lead.’