‘The new season brought new hope, with the signing of Von Miller to a six-year, $120-million contract just a few months after the edge rusher led the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl championship. Allen & Co. started the season 6-1, with a national televised whipping of the Rams setting an opening night tone. There have been injuries, weather issues that moved a game to Detroit, a stunning loss to Minnesota but valuable road wins over Kansas City and Baltimore.’
Archives for December 2022
Thurman, Patti Thomas raise $50K to assist Buffalo in recovery from blizzard
‘But in less than 24 hours, the Thurman Thomas Family Foundation raised $50,000 through a viral fundraising campaign that began Tuesday as city, county and state officials continued recovery efforts. Donations are being collected in an online campaign through the organization’s website.’
Poloncarz, state police say Bills turned down for escort home; team says it never asked
‘”The Buffalo Bills asked state police to escort team buses from the airport in Rochester to Buffalo, and the State Police denied the request,” State Police public information director Beau Duffy said in an email to the News. “At the request of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, a trooper did assist with briefly escorting the teams buses off airport property in Rochester, but discontinued the escort once the buses reached I-490.”‘
Buffalo Bills were ‘not allowed to travel’ during ban, Erie County executive says
‘“As much as they’re essential for our mental health when they win, they are not essential workers,” Poloncarz said. “If they got capabilities, a CDL license and want to get behind a rig, we’ll take them on. If Josh (Allen) and them want to start shoveling driveways, be my guest. But the Bills are not considered essential workers.”’
Football Family: Bills players, coaches lean on each other while away from family during holidays
‘“I think it’s doing stuff outside the facility,” said Allen on what has developed the close bond between teammates within the Buffalo locker room. “You saw that last night I was with Tanner, Stef, and Gabe, again, just having guys over and hanging out, watching TV, breaking bread together. And just being able to learn about them on a personal level and develop that trust and camaraderie off the field. I think it pays dividends on the field.”’
Thursday’s Cincinnati Coverage
NFL Network’s Siciliano: Bills-Bengals might be best Monday Night Football game ever (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bass: It’s Bengals vs. Bills. It’s prime time. It’s about time. (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Travis Kelce: Mac Jones probably got fed up with Eli Apple, who ‘talks a lot of s—‘ (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Adeniji eager to step up for Bengals (Dayton Daily News)
Why the Bengals’ historic ATS run deserves more attention (ESPN)
Joe Burrow named Offensive Player of the Week, makes Bengals history (WCPO-TV)
Bengals linebacker Wilson set for ‘Wyoming Showdown’ with former teammate Allen (WKRC-TV)
Bengals QB Burrow earns AFC weekly honor for third time this season (WKRC-TV)
Bengals, Bills part of historic Monday Night Football matchup (WKRC-TV)
‘We’ve got good people in the building’: Zac Taylor responds to possibility of Whitworth reunion (WLWT-TV)
Joe Burrow garners third AFC Offensive Player of the Week honor this year (WLWT-TV)
Burrow named AFC Offensive Player of the Week (WXIX-TV)
Prices for Bengals-Bills skyrocket, most expensive home game in 2022 (WXIX-TV)
Quick Hits With Zac Taylor Heading Into Monday Night Matchup Vs. Bills (Bengals.com)
Burrow Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 16 (Bengals.com)
How Zach Wilson was part of Josh Allen’s free-agency pitch to Von Miller
‘When tasked by Bills GM Brandon Beane to contact Miller as part of the recruitment process, Allen not only got through to the linebacker over the phone but sent him a text message naming the three other quarterbacks in the Buffalo-dominated AFC East: the Jets’ Zach Wilson, the Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa and Mac Jones of the Patriots. “You get to play these guys six times a year,” Bills backup quarterback Matt Barkley recalled to The Athletic.’
Churchill: Bills stadium giveaway is still a bad deal
‘For one thing, while New York agreed to pay $600 million for the Buffalo stadium, plus $100 million for future repairs, $250 million from Erie County and $180 million or so for future capital improvements, the deal in Nashville is different in that it doesn’t involve money from the city’s or state’s general fund. Instead, it relies significantly on a hotel tax and future sales taxes collected at the future stadium.’
Buffalo Bills denied exemption to Erie County’s driving ban during blizzard
‘”As much as they’re essential for our mental health when they win, they are not essential workers,” Poloncarz said. “If they got capabilities, a CDL license and want to get behind a rig, we’ll take them on. If Josh (Allen) and them want to start shoveling driveways, be my guest. But the Bills are not considered essential workers.”‘
Poloncarz says Buffalo Bills are “not essential workers” after driving ban criticism
‘Poloncarz emphasized all of this took place during a driving ban and when the blizzard was still strong. He said the team reached out to the Erie County Sheriff’s Office to ask for an escort after they landed in Rochester, but were told no, saying officers “were responding to life-threatening situations.”’
Poloncarz on the Bills: ‘They were not allowed to travel’
‘”I don’t want anyone to think that Erie County gave preferential treatment to the Bills,” Poloncarz said.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Could Bills safety Micah Hyde return in postseason after neck surgery?
‘“You know, it’s not up to me, it’s up to the (doctors),” Hyde said. “Obviously I would love to (play), but it’s out of my control. We’ll take these next couple weeks, try to continue to get better every day and hopefully when those two weeks are up, we can make something happen.”’
How Bills can clinch AFC’s top seed in Week 17 scenarios
‘The Bills (12-3) are the No. 1 seed and can clinch home-field advantage and the AFC bye with a victory Monday night at Cincinnati in Week 17 if the Chiefs (11-4) lose Sunday at home against Denver.’
Jim Kubiak: In ugly win, Bills show how they are evolving: by personnel, by formation, and on the ground
‘Despite his subpar outing, at least to his incredible standards, Allen broke a tie with Hall of Famer Dan Marino for the most touchdowns in a player’s first five NFL seasons. Allen now has 174 to Marino’s 171. He also helped the Bills earn their sixth victory in a row, completing 15 of 26 attempts for 172 yards, two touchdowns, two interceptions and 41 rushing yards on six carries with a rushing touchdown. His personal performance was not as sharp as usual, but the outcome was the same. His Overall Performance Grade was 84%.’
Maiorana: It’s hard to narrow it down, but here are Josh Allen’s 10 greatest games
‘If ever the Bills need Josh Allen to play like the superstar he is, this is the night in a showdown against another league MVP candidate, Cincinnati QB Joe Burrow. And if he does, perhaps the performance will force its way into my top 10 list of what I believe are his greatest games since joining the Bills in 2018.’