‘”Growing up, my dad (taught me) one of the main things was to control my emotions. Even the other day, Diggs and them were talking about ‘I can’t tell if you’re nervous or not, or how you’re feeling.’ Me, I just laugh. How I’m talking to you is how I am 24/7 — just a cool, chill, laid-back person — that’s just who I am.”‘
Archives for October 2022
Bills rule out Poyer, Knox for matchup with Steelers
‘Poyer reportedly had X-rays on his ribs after Buffalo’s win at Baltimore last Sunday. The 10-year veteran safety appeared to be wincing in pain after intercepting a pass in the Buffalo end zone late in the game.’
Bills injury updates: McDermott rules out 5 players vs. Steelers | Week 5
‘Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott ruled out safety Jordan Poyer, tight end Dawson Knox, wide receivers Jake Kumerow and Jamison Crowder, as well as cornerback Christian Benford for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.’
Inside the Bills: James Cook stays the course through slow start to rookie season
‘“He’s a young guy who is continuing to get his feet wet, and I’ve got a lot of faith in James,” Dorsey said. “I think he’s got a lot of confidence in his ability, so not worried about that. It’s just us putting him in positions to have success and getting him reps and getting him out there. It’s hard when you have a group of guys like we have, that you got a lot of guys who can play for you. So, it’s a good luxury to have, but at the same time, there’s going to be games where somebody plays more than somebody else or whatever the situation is.”‘
PlayAction: How Josh Allen and elite QBs deal with Minkah Fitzpatrick’s robber tactics
‘“He’s a great player, man,” Bills No. 2 quarterback Case Keenum said of Fitzpatrick. “He’s in the right place, and then he’s at places where he’s not supposed to be, at times. But he’s making the play in those situations. So he’s got great instincts, great feel for the game, is a very smart player, a tough player. He’s not afraid to stick his nose in and help out with the run, but he’s able to make plays from the middle of the field, as well. We’ve got to keep our eye on him.”’
Bills notebook: Reunion with Mitch Trubisky takes a new look; Tremaine Edmunds still out of practice
‘Trubisky, who spent last year as Josh Allen’s backup with the Bills, signed a two-year contract with the Steelers in the offseason. He won the starting job and was named a captain coming out of training camp, but after a slow start to the season, Trubisky was benched last week in favor of rookie Kenny Pickett, who will make his first career start Sunday at Highmark Stadium. ‘
How we see it: News sports writers make their picks for Bills-Steelers
‘It is a solid matchup for the Bills offense, too. The Steelers’ defense has allowed 526 rushing yards, ninth-most in the league. It could be a good day for the Bills running backs to get in a better rhythm, but Buffalo should be able to pick apart Pittsburgh through the air. Though the Bills are likely to be thin at receiver, Josh Allen has shown his knack for connecting with Stefon Diggs for dazzling plays. The Bills get their first rushing touchdown by someone not named Josh Allen of the season on Sunday. Bills, 34-17.’
View from Vegas: Steelers haven’t been this big an underdog, so take the points?
‘Prediction: Bills over Steelers by 8.’
Erik Brady: For Headman Social Club, it’s been Bills, buses and beer for decades
‘The Headman Social Club is named for Billy’s longtime nickname. How he came to be called Headman, no one seems to know for certain. Suffice to say that the club is a loose affiliation of old pals who have been going to Bills games together since 1977. They began as college kids busing to home games, and now they are retirees flying to away games.’
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir ready for expanded role vs. Steelers
‘“They’re always telling me to make the best decision,” said the rookie fifth-round pick out of Boise State who had 24 returns for 180 yards in college. “If you can go get it, go get it, and if not, just play it safe and make sure that I’m locked in.”’
Bills news and notes: Poyer named Player of the Week, Buffalo dominates in second half
‘“I think the coaches have done a good job of communicating on the sideline what they’re seeing early in the game and then adjusting through the remainder of the first half, in particular at halftime, and then the players have executed,” McDermott said Wednesday.’
Von Miller guarantees OBJ to Buffalo: ‘He’s coming to the Bills’
‘“But let’s be real,” Miller said. “He’s coming to the Bills. He’s coming to the Bills. It’s already said and done. He’s coming the Bills. We’re down a couple of receivers, man.”’
Friday’s Pittsburgh Coverage
Secondary’s versatility could come in handy for the injury-riddled Steelers defense (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Chase Claypool making extra time to work with Kenny Pickett; Diontae Johnson explains injury (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Paul Zeise: If Kenny Pickett is going to play, the Steelers need to actually let him play (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Steelers notes: 2 new options to consider for the offense and return game (Pittsburgh Post Gazette)
Kenny Pickett quickly shows more tendency to run than Steelers QB predecessors (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Matt Canada will ‘tweak’ Steelers offense with Kenny Pickett, but no major changes (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Steelers searching for right mix of healthy defensive players to face Josh Allen, Bills (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Diontae Johnson, Mason Cole added to lengthening Steelers injury report (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
Friday Football Footnotes: Von Miller dismisses Kenny Pickett’s ‘underdog’ quote; Bart Scott pans Steelers drafting Pickett (Pittsburgh Tribune Review)
QB Pickett Dismisses Steelers Being Underdogs Against Bills (AP)
As Kenny Pickett prepares for Bills, here’s how Steelers’ previous first-year starters did in their debuts (CBS Sports)
Allen’s mobility chief concern for Steelers defense (KDKA-FM)
Von Miller tells Kenny Pickett to ‘stop it’ over underdog comments (KDKA-FM)
Two new names on injury report, secondary looks a little better (KDKA-FM)
Highsmith working hard to prove himself (Steelers.com)
‘I look at plays I could have made’ (Steelers.com)
Bills are talking about Minkah, Tomlin, Kenny and more (Steelers.com)
Week 5 Injury Report (Bills) (Steelers.com)
Steelers Set To Face Bills For 4th Consecutive Season
‘Key Matchup: Pickett versus Bills pass rush. Von Miller’s offseason addition has contributed to the Bills leading the AFC and being fifth overall with 13 sacks. It’s on Pickett to avoid third-and-longs and getting the ball out quickly to blunt Buffalo’s pressure.’
Bills without several key players at Thursday’s practice
‘Linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (hamstring), safety Jordan Poyer (ribs), and tight end Dawson Knox (foot/hamstring) were all on the field watching, but not taking part during the media-open portion of practice.’