‘“I think it’s pretty cool,” Allen said of the friendship he’s formed with Mahomes. “Everyone knows we golf a little bit together and he still owes me something for that Wyoming-Texas Tech game, so we’ll figure that out soon. He’s one of the best quarterbacks at the position, really, to ever play the game already at such a young age for him. He’s already accomplished so much in his career and I can’t help but respect a guy like that. He’s an even better person off the field.”’
Archives for December 8, 2023
PlayAction Column: Respect for Patrick Mahomes shown in his short target numbers
‘“People want to say it’s the skill players,” said Buechele, referring to the fact the Chiefs have a wide receiver corps by committee since trading Tyreek Hill two years ago. “But I don’t think that’s the case. He’s doing a really good job of getting the ball out quick and accurately. When you’re accurate on check downs, you get YAC. Those guys have a lot of run after the catch.”’
Sean McDermott offers clarification for reported 9/11 speech at 2019 training camp
‘“My intent in the meeting that day was to discuss the importance of communication and being on the same page with the team,” McDermott said. “I regretted mentioning 9/11 in my message that day and I immediately apologized to the team. Not only was 9/11 a horrific event in our country’s history, but a day that I lost a good family friend.”’
Bills Notebook: Brandon Beane says NFL investigation of Shaq Lawson incident with Eagles fan ongoing
‘“Everyone involved in that from their security to, I believe, fans to people on our team that witnessed it or kind of saw what happened,” Beane said on Wednesday. “As of late last week, it was still open. I assume it’s probably going to be open here for a little bit. It sounds like there was a decent amount of people to talk to.”’
How we see it: News writers offer Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs predictions
‘I think, despite their mess, the Bills are capable of winning this one. They have proven that in Arrowhead other seasons. But I don’t think they get it done come Sunday. The Kansas City defense has improved, and I think that’s the deal-breaker here. Chiefs, 24-21.’
View from Vegas: Games after Patrick Mahomes losses haven’t been much fun for opposition
‘Prediction: Kansas City by 1.’
Erik Brady: Wallace Francis looks back fondly on scoring first Buffalo Bills touchdown in Rich Stadium history
‘“I can still see it in my mind’s eye,” he said the other day of his 50-year-old kick return. “Just like it was yesterday.”’
Bills coach Sean McDermott addresses controversial 2019 meeting and 9/11 analogy
‘All cards on the table, I am not a subscriber to Dunne’s “Go Long” newsletter and therefore did not have access to the expose except for the sections that were made available to non-subscribers. Even in those small snippets, it clearly puts McDermott in a very poor light for a variety of reasons.’
Bills’ Sean McDermott used 9/11 hijackers to demonstrate good teamwork in 2019 meeting
‘McDermott said he used the reference to create awareness around a horrific event more than anything. Immediately after McDermott’s speech to his team in 2019 he noticed that one player didn’t seem clear on McDermott’s intent with his messaging, he said.’
Communication critical for Bills to combat versatile, blitz-happy Chiefs defense in Arrowhead
‘Allen was not blitzed more than eight times in the final five games of the regular season, and since then, teams have waffled back and forth about whether to blitz him at a high rate or not. Teams have blitzed Allen 10-plus times in six games and the Bills have largely been able to handle it.’
Bills defense constructed to stop Patrick Mahomes is still looking for solutions
‘The Bills have tried blitzing him, they’ve tried barely blitzing him at all. But Mahomes has still averaged 307.6 yards per game, with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions in five career games against Buffalo.’
Friday’s Kansas City Coverage
Why the best version of these Kansas City Chiefs can still repeat as Super Bowl champs (Kansas City Star)
History suggests Chiefs can overcome slump… and perhaps reach the Super Bowl again (Kansas City Star)
Local restaurant is serving a specialty sandwich ‘inspired’ by Chiefs’ Travis Kelce (Kansas City Star)
S Cook, RB Pacheco, LT Smith, LB Tranquill to miss Chiefs’ practice again Thursday (KHSB-TV)
Brittany Mahomes said ‘terrifying’ experience prompted donation (KCTV-TV)
Chiefs injuries: Running back Isiah Pacheco misses second straight day of practice (KMBC-TV)
Four Chiefs starters miss second-straight practice ahead of Bills matchup (WDAF-TV)
Week 14 Injury Report | Chiefs vs. Bills (Chiefs.com)
Sean McDermott says he regrets making 9/11 reference in team meeting
‘“I do plan on meeting with the team,” McDermott said. “It is important to me that, as I’ve discussed here, that we are on the same page and that even guys that weren’t here understand how I feel about the 9/11 event. And, as I mentioned to the team then, that I regretted and apologized for me not doing a good job of clearly communicating my point. And I’m going to do the same with the team today when they’re done meetings so that if there’s anyone new, that they understand how important that is to me and my family because it’s an important event, a horrific event in our history.”’
Bills’ Jordan Phillips blasts ‘soft’ Jason Kelce after complaints
‘The hit on Jurgens, for which Phillips ultimately wasn’t fined by the NFL, was one of several in the game for the Bills veteran, who also earned scrutiny for his involvement in a sideline incident that resulted in teammate Shaq Lawson shoving an Eagles fan.’
Sean McDermott under fire for citing 9/11 attacks as example of teamwork in 2019 Bills meeting
‘McDermott, Dunne wrote, allegedly “cited the hijackers as a group of people who were all able to get on the same page to orchestrate attacks to perfection.”’