‘Two tight ends who can win matchups against linebackers and safeties. Two tight ends who can be lined up all over the formation. Two tight ends who can provide quarterback Josh Allen with high-percentage passes. And two tight ends who can take some of the pressure off wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who had 60 more catches last year than any teammate.’
Archives for September 2023
Ken Dorsey likes versatility of Bills’ ‘committee’ at No. 3 WR
‘“Obviously they bring a lot of dynamic playmaking ability to the offense,” Dorsey said on a news conference call. “They’ve all got good speed, quickness, the ability to have inside-outside flex to them. So we can do a lot of different things with them. And all three have worked incredibly hard to get full grasp of the offense.”’
Bills Mailbag: What to expect from Ken Dorsey in second season
‘Dorsey will undoubtedly be in the spotlight this season. The Bills have given him an intriguing new weapon in Kincaid, made upgrades to the offensive line, rebuilt the running back room and changed things at wide receiver. They also get Gabe Davis back healthy after an ankle injury limited him most of last season. There are no excuses for Dorsey this season. Yes, the offense put up impressive statistics in yards and points scored, but things felt difficult far too often during the second half of the season in 2022. Simply, it didn’t pass the eyeball test. Perhaps Josh Allen’s elbow injury played into that. Allen is healthy, so it will be up to Dorsey to get the most out of him and the offense as a whole.’
Analysis: What we know about the changes to the Bills, Sabres organizations
‘Pegula has plenty of experience in sports – he purchased the Sabres in 2011 and the Bills in 2014 – but he is unlikely to be running either team on a day-to-day basis. That will be the job of Roth, a former investment-fund manager whom Pegula appointed to be chief operating officer of the Sabres in January. In July, when Pegula fired Ron Raccuia as the Bills’ COO, Roth added that title with the football team.’
Evolving news coverage will include new e-edition Bills section
‘The Bills are back, and our team of reporters and photographers will provide full coverage of every Buffalo Bills game. This season, we’re excited to debut a new online-only section in our e-edition that packages our comprehensive game day coverage in one place.’
As Sean McDermott takes over the Bills’ defense, here are 5 key questions he faces
‘Beyond them, it’s also proving time for A.J. Epenesa who heads into the final season of his rookie contract needing to at least match the 6.5 sacks he had last season. And the pass rush can’t all come from the edge – the Bills need more from their tackles, not necessarily sacks but pushing the pocket with the intent of funneling the opposing QB into the arms of the edge rushers or blitzing defensive backs.’
How is Bills’ Josh Allen different going into year 6? His teammates, coaches give the answer
‘“I think he’s completely locked in and I’m hearing amazing things about how it’s gone this offseason out in Buffalo,” Palmer said. “It’s a long year. You’re banged up, you’re beat up – emotionally there’s things that have happened. You gotta reset. … There’s always drama. … This offseason it was the Diggs thing and next offseason it’ll be another thing. That’s what playing franchise quarterback is – you’re a problem solver. You’re putting out fires. I think that’s what the great ones do.”’
Two former Buffalo Bills players elevated from practice squad on their new teams
‘Former Buffalo Bills running back Taiwan Jones signed to the practice squad for the New York Giants on August 31 and has been elevated for week one. In addition, former Bills wide receiver Jamison Crowder was elevated by the Washington Commanders to play against the Arizona Cardinals.’
Bills-Jets watch party set for Third Street
‘The owners of The Goldbar and Archives Pub, in partnership with Power City Eatery, are gearing up for a unique game-night experience that will allow fans to watch the Monday Night Football game between the Bills and Jets on a 25-foot wide, 25-foot long television screen that will be placed on Third Street facing both bars.’
Sunday’s New York Coverage
Duane Brown says he’s ‘grateful’ to be able to suit up for Week 1 vs. Bills (New York Daily News)
Jets’ WR Garrett Wilson: ‘I don’t want to be chasing anything except for being great as a team’ (New York Daily News)
Mike Lupica: Robert Saleh needs to deliver after being gifted Aaron Rodgers (New York Daily News)
Bob Raissman: Spectrum subscribers could be left in the dust for Jets-Bills matchup (New York Daily News)
Jets’ Sauce Gardner looking to snag more interceptions this season (New York Post)
Quinnen Williams’ work ethic hasn’t changed since big Jets’ contract (New York Post)
Dalvin Cook is ‘all-in’ for first season with Jets after Robert Saleh’s blunt comments (New York Post)
Jets’ hyped pass rush looking to give Bills fits: ‘We come in waves’ (New York Post)
Aaron Rodgers can see playing at 45 like Tom Brady as possibility with Jets (New York Post)
Five bold Jets predictions for 2023 NFL season: The ‘Aaron Rodgers Effect’ will take them far (New York Post)
NY Jets fans fume over possible opener blackout amid Spectrum-Disney dispute (New York Post)
Jets RB Dalvin Cook says he’s not concerned about credit, just wins (Newsday)
Jets RB Breece Hall greenlighted for Bills game (Newsday)
Extreme makeover: How Joe Douglas and Robert Saleh turned Jets into contenders (Newsday)
Week 1 has never meant more to Jets and Giants (Newsday)
Jets’ Breece Hall makes bold prediction as he’s cleared to return vs. Bills (Newark Star Ledger)
Dalvin Cook signed with the Jets despite them giving the running back a ‘worst-case scenario’ (AP)
Jets RB Breece Hall confident in knee, ready to roll vs. Bills (ESPN)
Robert Saleh praises Jets’ selfless running backs who just ‘want to win’ (SportsNet New York)
Notebook | Jets CB Sauce Gardner Eyes Interceptions in Year 2 (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 1 vs. Bills – Saturday (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Aaron Rodgers and Garrett Wilson Are Among ‘NFL’s Most Intriguing’ Players for 2023 (NewYorkJets.com)
Nyheim Hines’ attorney speaks on boat accident
‘The individual was estimated to be going at potentially 40 miles an hour while Hines was estimated to be going around 10.’
Cook ready for lead role, sibling rivalry renewal Monday night vs. Jets
‘”James being the lead back, we’re excited about him getting that opportunity to show what he can do,” said fellow running back Latavius Murray. “I think he’s running really hard. I think maybe that’s been a part of his game that maybe people may not have spoken about in the past, but I’ve realized that, seeing it up close and personal. He’s playing with a physicality that I guess I wasn’t aware until now playing alongside of him. I think the world can see that, but it’s something that I’ve been impressed with, just excited for him to take that into the game Monday.”‘
Carucci Take 2: Bills can make as large a statement as Jets with season-opening performance
‘This is widely seen as the Jets’ opportunity to make a major statement on a national stage, but that’s only part of the story. The Bills are poised to make every bit as large a statement. In fact, theirs could end up being even bigger.’
Bills vendor show underway in North Tonawanda
‘The event will feature over 50 local vendors selling artisan made Buffalo-inspired items. There will also be officially licensed Buffalo Bills merchandise for sale at the event as well.’
There will be 3 Bills prime-time games on Channel 2: Here’s what you need to know
‘The first two Bills primetime games will be part of the regular Sunday Night Football lineup on Channel 2. The first game comes in Week 6, when the Bills host the New York Giants at 8:20 p.m. on Oct. 15.’