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Archives for November 12, 2023

Safety Jordan Poyer embraces new role as Bills mix in dime defense

‘“We’ve moved (Poyer) into the dime position on third downs and two-minute situations in particular, somewhat, sometimes on second down as well,” coach Sean McDermott said the day after the win over Tampa Bay. “And he’s playing with great energy. He’s made some big plays for us the last two games, and I’m happy for him. It’s fun to watch.”’

Bills notebook: No injury designation for Stefon Diggs

‘“Little bit of maintenance,” Diggs said. “I had some stuff left over from the game. You know I had practice on (Thursday). Just trying to stay ahead of it. … Rather be proactive, than reactive, really.”’

Bills Mailbag: Is the issue with the offense play calling or execution?

‘It would be wrong to place the blame squarely on Dorsey. The execution has been lacking at times, too. When Allen has dialed up deep balls, too often, the accuracy has not been there. The players this week have made a point to say they’ve let Dorsey down, and I agree with that – to a point. The play calling has lacked imagination at times, and I agree with the idea that the Bills have been too worried at times about what the defense is doing. Remember that you’re the team with Josh Allen, one of the best players on the planet, and Stefon Diggs. Let them cook.’

With poetry, persuasion and humor, Bills legend Marv Levy is always a coach

‘Levy and his wife, Fran, live full time in Chicago, the city where he grew up and where he returned after retiring as the Bills coach in 1997. Even during a brief stint (2006-07) as the Bills’ general manager, Levy maintained a residence in Chicago, where he has written five books – a memoir, a Bills history book, a novel, a picture book on the Chicago Cubs and a poetry collection – and campaigned for causes he considers personal. His advocacy for recognition of World War II veterans – of which he is one – was recognized by the NFL, which invited four veterans to conduct the coin toss before the Super Bowl in 2020.’

Sunday’s Denver Coverage

How Broncos, assistant Ben Kotwica use three-dimensional Army recruiting tool to help revamp Denver’s special teams (Denver Post)
With prime-time matchup vs. Buffalo looming, Broncos paint Bills’ logo on practice field, play MNF theme song (Denver Post)
Baron Browning’s return has jolted the Denver Broncos defense heading into season’s second half (AP)
4 days and 3 nights in Buffalo? Broncos coach Sean Payton wants his players to get their sleep (KUSA-TV)
Broncos, Payton jazzed for Monday night (KMGH-TV)
Sean Payton is finally making his mark on the Broncos organization (KKFN-FM)
Sean Payton explains why a Buffalo Bills logo was on the Denver Broncos’ practice field (KKFN-FM)
Injury Report: No Broncos assigned game statuses for Week 10 vs. Bills (DenverBroncos.com)

Bills WR Diggs set to play vs. Broncos; S Hyde, CB Benford out

‘”A little bit of maintenance,” Diggs said of his injury on Saturday. “I had some stuff leftover from the game. I [participated fully in] practice [Thursday]. So, just trying to stay ahead of it. I didn’t have too many issues, but rather be proactive than reactive.”‘

What’s going on with Bills’ Von Miller? ‘I know I still can play’

‘”The rushes are becoming more and more physical. The angles are a lot tighter,” assistant head coach and defensive line coach Eric Washington said on Miller’s progress. “… I’m starting to see him put his rush combinations together. The coordination. When you use his stab. When to work the top shoulder of the offensive tackle. When to counter … I’m seeing more and more of those things. They’re faster, they’re quicker, and it’s just a matter of time.”‘

Hyde, Benford declared out for Bills Monday night

‘Benford is dealing with hamstring injury, while Hyde has a neck/stinger injury. Both occurred during last Sunday night’s 24-18 loss at the Cincinnati Bengals. Neither player returned to the game after going out with their injuries.’