‘”I feel like my whole life, even when I got a second contract (last year), it’s always been about proving to other people,” Hines said. “I think throughout the years I’ve learned it’s not about proving to anybody. The Bills want me here, and that’s all that matters. It doesn’t matter what they gave up for me; I’m happy to be here. It’s an opportunity, it’s a new team and it’s a new situation. I’m not really going to press hard. I’m going to be me. I feel like these last five years, I’ve been me and that’s been good enough — and hopefully it will be here, too.”‘
Archives for November 2022
White opens up about long road to recovery
‘White admits this was the first time he’s dealt with a major injury, and recovering from tearing his ACL last Thanksgiving has been a process — both physical and mental.’
Bills players react to moves to acquire Nyheim Hines and Dean Marlowe
‘Hines wasn’t able to practice on Wednesday as Moss still had to pass his physical.’
Fueled by fresh perspective, Bills CB Tre’Davious White is ready for his return — whenever that time comes
‘”Just listen to my body, listen to the medical staff and just go from there,” White said. “I’m just taking it a day at a time. That approach has been working for me. So I’m just going to keep it that way.”‘
“I believe it’s a perfect fit” | RB Nyheim Hines ready for his new opportunity with the Bills
‘”He’s more of a guy that’s just a weapon with the ball in his hands, whether it’s a punt returner, kick returner, as a receiver,” Beane said. “He runs jet sweep, he runs the Wildcat so we just felt this was a chance to add another guy that Ken Dorsey and Josh and the crew can use just as another offensive piece.”‘
Bills Today | Sean McDermott congratulates the Philadelphia Union + brother, Tim McDermott
‘Ahead of Wednesday’s practice, head coach Sean McDermott opened up his media availability with a shoutout to the Philadelphia Union of the MLS, and his brother Tim McDermott who’s the President of the organization, as they prepare for the MLS Cup this Saturday.’
Bills acquire Colts running back Nyheim Hines at trade deadline
‘”(He’s) versatile as hell,” an AFC defensive assistant told The Buffalo News. “Tough matchup vs. linebackers in space. Can’t spy Josh Allen or double-team Stefon Diggs as much with Hines as a receiving threat. Tough runner for his size, too.”‘
Bills add some insurance at safety with trade for Dean Marlowe
‘A 6-foot-1, 208-pounder, Marlowe gives the Bills a backup safety who knows Leslie Frazier’s defensive system inside and out. The Bills had only three “full-time” safeties on the roster.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Winners, losers of NFL trade deadline and how moves impact Bills
‘A combination of parity, available cap space and willingness to deal draft picks led to an entertaining NFL trade deadline Tuesday, capped by the Buffalo Bills acquiring running back Nyheim Hines from Indianapolis.’
Position grades: Pack’s plan for Stefon Diggs shows challenge Bills’ foes face
‘Diggs’ movement and Josh Allen’s ability to scramble were the big reasons an anticipated matchup of Diggs vs. the Packers’ No. 1 cornerback, Jaire Alexander, never materialized. None of Diggs’ catches came against Alexander, and Alexander rarely lined up across from Diggs.’
For Fergusons, ‘really cool’ doubleheader ends without travel issues and wins for Bills, Dolphins
‘Last month, Reid and Blake, along with agent Bruce Tollner, put the plan in motion to charter a plane, allowing their parents to attend Dolphins-Detroit Lions at 1 p.m. and Green Bay Packers-Bills at 8:20 p.m.’
Bills trade for RB Nyheim Hines, send Zack Moss to Colts
‘Hines hasn’t been used much as a ballcarrier in Indianapolis as he has only 300 carries for 1,205 yards and 10 touchdowns, but he has been a key figure in the Colts’ passing game. In his 72 games he has 235 receptions for 1,725 yards and seven TDs.’
Bills trade with Colts right before deadline for running back Nyheim Hines
‘Hines is one of the premier pass-catching backs in the NFL. He’s had at least 40 receptions in each of his first four NFL seasons. He had 25 receptions for 188 yards in seven games this season for a struggling Colts offense.’
Is new Bills RB Nyheim Hines crazy? His punt return mantra says it all
‘“Before I go back there, I say, ‘I don’t care about my life.’ Every time,” Hines told the media in 2021 when asked if it took a certain type of crazy to be a return man.’
Chiefs defender is not happy with Buffalo Bills trading for Nyheim Hines
‘Gay Jr. knows how difficult Hines can be to cover. The back runs a 4.38 40-yard dash and immediately becomes the team’s most explosive back which is saying something considering the team added James Cook in the 2022 NFL Draft.’