‘I wrote about this in our roundtable the other day, but I think the idea of making a move just to block is the fun type of chaos. Defense wins championships, and defending against OBJ going to KC falls under that umbrella, in my opinion. There are so many factors here – OBJ’s health and preferences being critical ones. But it doesn’t hurt that his friend and former teammate Von Miller is vouching for Buffalo.’
Archives for October 2022
Voice of the Fan: Josh Allen’s next great hurdle is to stay grounded
‘After jumping over defenders trying to cut him down to size, Allen must jump through even more hoops, play at an even more elevated level and still remain on terra firma.’
Antonio Gibson? Albert Okwuegbunam? Bills have options to upgrade roster ahead of 2022 NFL trade deadline
‘While none of the players below are as splashy as Miller to the Rams last season, the following players would upgrade Buffalo’s roster and potentially put them in a spot where they could win it all this season.’
Bills quarterback Josh Allen has turned hurdling into art. But is it a good idea?
‘“I actually don’t think he’s that at risk as he does it,” Young said. “His whole body’s not six feet off the ground. If you talk about somebody who’s 5-8, they’re going to have to hurdle by having their whole body go six feet in the air.”‘
Why the Bills tight ends chose the “best position in football”
‘”I haven’t always been a tight end,” Knox said. “When I got to college, I transitioned to the greatest position there is in football.”‘
A few changes planned for the new Bills stadium should make it easier for fans to come and go
‘The combination of fewer fans heading to a stadium that seats about 10,000 fewer people than Highmark Stadium, along with the addition of new walkways for pedestrians and new driveways into parking lots, should improve access, the report said.’
Why Christian McCaffrey to 49ers is great news for Buffalo Bills
‘McCaffrey staying in the NFC is great news for Buffalo. While the Bills found themselves as the betting favorites to land McCaffrey, the Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs were also listed as possibilities for the dynamic running back on betting sites. Denver, obviously is not a true contender in the AFC, but McCaffrey getting added to Kansas City or Miami would have made it more difficult for Buffalo to make it out of the conference this season.’
Carucci Take 2 Bills Mailbag: No pressing needs as NFL trade deadline approaches
‘Adding Odell Beckham Jr. as a free agent sounds exciting, of course, based on his body of work. However, you have to wonder: 1. When will OBJ be cleared from the major knee injury he suffered in the Super Bowl last February? There are reports it might not be until mid-December. 2. What version of OBJ are you getting once he’s back? 3. Who would you like to see getting fewer targets so that OBJ can get the ones he undoubtedly will demand to make joining the Bills or any team worth his while?’
Top 10 stats to know about Josh Allen’s sizzling start through Week 6
‘Allen leads the NFL right now with 19 total touchdowns and is tied for first with 17 passing touchdowns. Allen’s 17 passing touchdowns through six games qualifies for a new franchise record. The previous record, 16, was set by Allen in 2020.’
Bills at bye roundtable: Surprise player? Best play? Will Buffalo make a big move? News writers have answers
‘The run defense. I expected it to be better but not “leading the league through Week 6” better – which the Bills do in allowing just 76.2 yards per game. Defensive tackle DaQuan Jones has been a huge addition in the middle of the line. We all knew Von Miller could get after the passer, but his run defense is an underrated part of his game. Given how well the line has played, it’s not a big surprise that the team’s primary linebackers – Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmunds – have also looked great. The Bills are succeeding in making teams one dimensional.’
Erik Brady: Philip Burke, the Josh Allen of artists, captures leaping Bills QB in mural
‘Philip Burke wasn’t watching the game, either. He was painting in his Town of Niagara studio instead. Phil is a renowned artist whose work has appeared over the years in The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone — and on walls around Buffalo. That includes a giant mural of Allen in mid-hurdle facing the patio at Coles, the venerable bar on Elmwood Avenue.’
Josh Allen’s selfie with girlfriend during NLCS didn’t go as expected
‘Allen also posed for photos at the game with former Padres relief pitcher Trevor Hoffman, who sported a Bills jersey.’
Miller Makes Presence Felt During 1st 6 Games With Bills
‘“He’s an elite player. He’s brought a mindset to our football team,” McDermott added. “He’s taught and brought an assertive leadership type of approach to our football team. He’s truly a special human being, and we’re happy to have him.”’
Myriad of voluminous documents regarding new Buffalo Bills Stadium ready for your perusal
‘There is also contained within the volumes additional renderings giving a glimpse at what the $1.5 billion, 60,000+ seat stadium will look like, how it will be laid out, and what will remain of the current stadium complex after the project is completed, hopefully in time for the 2026 NFL season.’
Top 5 things we’ve learned about the Bills at the bye week
‘The play of backup safeties Jaquan Johnson and Damar Hamlin to the job turned in by reserve defensive tackles like Brandin Bryant, to a super productive game by LB Tyrel Dodson in the absence of Tremaine Edmunds in the Week 5 win over the Steelers, players made stepping in and performing look routine.’