‘Brady has previous experience as a play-caller from his one-plus season as the Carolina Panthers’ offensive coordinator from 2020 to 2021. That stint did not go particularly well, as the Panthers finished 21st and 24th in yards and points per game, respectively, in 2020 before dipping to 30th and 29th in those same categories in 2021, a season in which Brady was fired in December.’
Archives for November 17, 2023
PlayAction column: Bills’ offense needs to get under center a little more
‘The past three games, the Bills ran from under center 12, five and 12 times, respectively (just 6.3 a game), for an average of 5.4 yards a play.’
Stefon Diggs: ‘I’ve said the same thing over’ on being ‘fully invested’ with Buffalo Bills
‘While Diggs emphasized he loves his brother, he also hammered the point that he can’t speak for Trevon, or for anyone else. And similarly, Stefon noted Trevon can’t speak to what goes on inside One Bills Drive.’
How we see it: News writers predict Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets
‘The Bills will need to play a patient game and commit to the run more because the Jets’ pass rush is so fierce. That means Sam Martin is going to punt. Could be a problem. Give James Cook at least 15 touches. Look for a game of field position. The Bills’ defensive line played a fine game against Denver. A similar performance is needed to contain the Jets’ running game. I’ll take the Jets to cover but the Bills to win a close one. Bills, 20-16.’
View from Vegas: Bills have thrived after a home loss
‘Prediction: Bills by 11.’
Jim Kubiak: Ken Dorsey’s inexperience as play-caller was his undoing, but blame is far from his alone
‘The Broncos did not win this game, the Bills lost it with a lack of execution.’
Stefon Diggs says he’s not responsible for brother’s comments about Bills, Josh Allen
‘“He’s not on this team, he’s not a part of the Buffalo Bills,” Stefon said. “My brother’s coming from a place of love or however he feels, he’s not a part of the Buffalo Bills. I try to handle things in-house or however you see fit, but I’m saying y’all are going to have to take it up with him and his comments. That’s still my guy 100%. But I can’t speak for him.”’
Bills interim OC Brady meets media for first time since promotion
‘“I’m excited for the opportunity,” said Brady. “I couldn’t say enough good words about Ken Dorsey. Like, I’m here because of Ken Dorsey. I love that man to death, and it was really tough on me. It still is tough on me. I’m not here to speak about any of his play calling, whatever. You know, as the quarterback coach, if results didn’t happen, which they clearly didn’t, I’m part of the reason for that and to blame.”‘
Joe Brady focused on getting Josh Allen comfortable, limiting turnovers as new Bills play-caller
‘“There’s things that I think are naturally just in my mind,” Brady said. “I’d be lying to you if, with the amount of time this week, I spent a lot of time thinking about those things. I believe in relationships with your players and I believe if we’re all on the same page with communication, everything’s going to take care of itself.”’
Star receiver Stefon Diggs tired of questions about his commitment to the Bills
‘“I’ve never been nothing but fully invested,” Diggs said Thursday, “especially from a professional aspect, a player aspect, a captain aspect, a brother, a teammate.”’
Is there time for Bills to bounce back?
‘A team with this much talent was supposed to have a better record. Most of the losses shouldn’t have happened. But they did.’
Friday’s New York Coverage
Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett on struggling offense: ‘You have to identify all the different things that you want to correct’ (New York Daily News)
Mike Lupica: Even from the Jets sidelines, Aaron Rodgers is sitting at the head of the table (New York Daily News)
How Jets are game planning for Bills’ new offensive coordinator (New York Post)
Jets offense hoping to finally solve ‘frustrating’ penalty problem (New York Post)
Jets must continue success of containing ‘Superman’ Bills QB Josh Allen (New York Post)
Michael Carter alludes to ‘behind the scenes’ drama leading to Jets release (New York Post)
Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett still believes the offense will turn things around (Newsday)
Jets safety Jordan Whitehead ‘having All-Pro season’ (Newsday)
Jets still have plenty to play for vs. Bills, even if it doesn’t feel like it (Newark Star Ledger)
Former Jets QB: Zach Wilson doesn’t ‘have what it takes’ to succeed in New York (Newark Star Ledger)
Former Jets running back says ‘behind the scenes’ reason led to release (Newark Star Ledger)
Hackett and the Jets’ offense are still trying to solve the issues causing their struggles (AP)
Jets OC Nathaniel Hackett on players-only meeting amidst offensive drought: ‘I love it’ (SportsNet New York)
Boomer: Zach Wilson doesn’t have what it takes to play in New York (WFAN-AM)
SNY/NBC’s Connor Rogers breaks down all things Jets with Keith McPherson (WFAN-AM)
Boomer & Gio: Who is actually running the Jets? (WFAN-AM)
Head Coach Robert Saleh Excited to Let Rookie RB Israel Abanikanda ‘Loose’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Tony Adams ‘Hopes to Play’ at ‘All-Pro Level’ in Rematch With Buffalo (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Nickel CB Michael Carter: ‘No One Wants to Be Average’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets’ Jordan Whitehead Respects Josh Allen as ‘Great QB,’ Still Seeks to Add to Pick Portfolio (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets OL Mekhi Becton: ‘Hey, I’m Elite as Well’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 11 at Bills – Thursday (NewYorkJets.com)
Stefon Diggs: I’m ‘not responsible’ for Trevon’s fiery posts on Bills turmoil
‘“Putting me in a position — or me having a conversation with my brother, that’s in-house family rules. But for me, I can’t combat or answer all the questions as to why. … That’s something you’re going to have to ask my brother.”’
The Bills’ Josh Allen is a turnover machine, and he’s the only one to blame
‘Allen leads the NFL in turnovers (14) and interceptions (11). He has six straight games with a pick. Allen had three of the Bills’ four turnovers (two interceptions and a fumble) on Monday against Denver. For those of us who have long pointed out Allen’s propensity to cough up the football with poor decision-making, and said it would one day catch up to him in a big way, well, we will not say we told you so.’
Stefon Diggs distances himself from brother Trevon’s opinions of Bills, Josh Allen
‘”I’m not responsible for how other people feel,” Stefon Diggs told reporters on Thursday. “Anybody in this room for this manner, a reporter, a player, even my own brother. I love my brother. In the space that my brother’s coming from is my family. So, you want to know how he feels? You got to take it up with him.”‘