‘“Was it unnecessary? Completely. Obviously,” Adams told reporters. “And depending on how you look at it – certain players play a certain way too. Some people (are) out of control. They fly around. They don’t really have much true purpose out there. Playing a half field on one side and you run over and hit somebody in the head on the other side of the field.”’
Archives for September 2023
Four players miss Wednesday’s Bills practice; Allen honored as AFC OPOW
‘Before practice, head coach Sean McDermott revealed that safety Micah Hyde (hamstring), edge rusher Leonard Floyd (ankle), tight end Dawson Knox (back) and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (illness) would all be held out of Wednesday’s session. However, all but Phillips appeared on the practice field, albeit as non-participants. Hyde was sporting a wrap on his leg while jogging from drill to drill during positional work, Floyd spent some time with his fellow defensive linemen, and Knox worked on the exercise bike.’
Bills offensive line looks to carry momentum against Commanders front coming off seven-sack game
‘The Commanders have 10 sacks in two games, with three from defensive end Montez Sweat. On the other side, former No. 2 overall pick Chase Young registered 1.5 sacks in his first game of the year after injuries limited him to 12 over the previous two seasons.’
Thursday’s Washington Coverage
The Commanders have reasons for optimism. But some areas still need work. (Washington Post)
Bieniemy’s misdirection, creativity fuel resurgence in Commanders screen game (Washington Times)
The Commanders didn’t cut the Cheese(man), but BMitch & Finlay think he’s been put on notice (WJFK-FM)
Junkies: Rick Snider explains his story that the Commanders ‘now have some ballers’ (WJFK-FM)
Junkies: Rick Snider explains his comp of Sam Howell to Sonny Jurgensen and Billy Kilmer (WJFK-FM)
Commanders quarterback Sam Howell ready for the challenge of facing the Buffalo Bills (WJLA-TV)
Game-changing turnovers play critical role in Washington’s 2-0 start (Commanders.com)
Practice notes | Commanders prepare to take on ‘elite’ Bills team (Commanders.com)
Commanders-Bills Week 3 injury report (Commanders.com)
Davante Adams slams Bills’ Taylor Rapp for helmet-to-helmet hit: ‘Out of control
‘“Was it unnecessary? Completely, obviously,” Adams said, according to ESPN. “But, certain players play a certain way, too. Some people, out of control, they fly around, they don’t really have much true purpose out there. I mean, playing a half field on one side, you run over and hit somebody in the head on the other side of the field.”‘
Raiders All-Pro Davante Adams rips Bills DB for hit: That’s why you’re ‘not on the field’
‘”Certain players play a certain way too. Some people, out of control, they fly around, they don’t really have much true purpose out there. I mean, playing a half field on one side, you run over and hit somebody in the head on the other side of the field,” Adams added.’
Bills linebacker Matt Milano keeps quiet while marching to his own ‘boom, boom’ beat
‘“It’s usually just him laying the wood, you know, boom, boom, left and right,” said running back Damien Harris, who faced Milano twice a year during his first four seasons with the division-rival Patriots before signing with Buffalo this offseason. “You always know where 58 is on the field.”’
Davante Adams criticizes ‘out of control’ safety Taylor Rapp
‘”That’s the kind of stuff that contributes to you not being on the field. That’s why you’re in when you’re blowing us out by 25 at the end of the game. Maybe if that man learns how to play the game the right way, he’ll see the field. Until then, he’ll have to go and live off of plays like that, I guess.”‘
Raiders’ Davante Adams Blasts Bills’ Taylor Rapp for ‘Unnecessary’ Hit
‘Adams was critical of the play from Rapp, calling it “unnecessary” and taking a dig at the safety’s style of play, via Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.’
Four players miss Bills practice on Wednesday
‘Defensive end Leonard Floyd (ankle), safety Micah Hyde (hamstring), tight end Dawson Knox (back), and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (illness) all sat out of practice, as the team prepares to take on the Washington Commanders this Sunday at FedEx Field.’
McDermott putting plenty of respect on Commanders this week
‘”Anytime you get off to a 2-0 start and you’re feeling like you’ve also come from behind, those are things you learn about your team early on,” said McDermott during his meeting with the media on Wednesday at One Bills Drive. “I’m sure they’re feeling confident in their situation, as they should. They’re off to a 2-0 start.”‘
Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week
‘This week’s honor comes after a huge performance from Allen in a 38-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday to help Buffalo earn its first win of the season. In the Bills’ home opener at Highmark Stadium, Allen completed 31-of-37 pass attempts for 274 yards and three touchdowns.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for performance against the Raiders
‘Allen rebounded from a rough Week 1 performance in Week 2 by completing 31 of his 37 passing attempts for 274 yards and three touchdowns.’
Sean McDermott prepping for latest matchup against former boss Ron Rivera
‘Most notably, the pair spent six seasons together from 2011 to 2016 when Rivera was the head coach of the Carolina Panthers and McDermott was his defensive coordinator. They also spent three years together in Philadelphia from 2001 to 2003, when Rivera was the linebackers coach and McDermott was a defensive assistant.’
Josh Allen sets Bills record with 11th AFC player of week award
‘Allen completed 31 of 37 passes (84%) for 274 yards and three touchdowns in the Week 2 victory. He had 124.5 passer rating, and didn’t not throw an interception or lose a fumble, after committing four turnovers in Buffalo’s opening week loss. With seven yards rushing on three carries. Allen’s combined yardage total (281) was his lowest of any previous player of the week performance.’