‘La’el Collins, a former offensive tackle with the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals, was given an audition of sorts by the team. Collins, 30, has not played to date this season. He was released off of the Bengals’ reserve/PUP list back in September after suffering a torn left ACL and MCL injury in a Week 16 game against the New England Patriots in 2022.’
Archives for December 2023
Bills’ Josh Allen keeps outside shot to catch Ravens’ Lamar Jackson in MVP race
‘The last player to win the award on a team that wasn’t a No. 1 or No. 2 seed in the playoffs was Adrian Peterson — the last non-quarterback to be named MVP — in 2012. And the last quarterback to do so was Peyton Manning in 2008.’
Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones set to play Sunday after 10 weeks on injured reserve
‘Jones is in the second week of his 21-day window to return from injured reserve, but the Bills cleared space on the active roster by releasing offensive lineman Germain Ifedi Thursday. Jones will have to officially be signed to the active roster before playing Sunday.’
Saturday’s New England Coverage
Which current Patriots would make the best future coaches? We polled the locker room. (Boston Globe)
Here are the games to watch Sunday that will affect the Patriots’ draft position (Boston Globe)
Patriots extra points: What Bill Belichick has seen from new QB (Boston Herald)
Patriots-Bills injury report: Ezekiel Elliott among 5 Patriots cleared for Sunday (Boston Herald)
DeMario Douglas is one of the best rookie WRs in Patriots history (Springfield Republican)
Why new CB was ‘super excited’ Patriots were team to claim him (Springfield Republican)
Bill Belichick lists 4 players on his ‘all-time team’ (Springfield Republican)
Bill Belichick: Patriots have ‘perfect player’ on current roster (Springfield Republican)
Bill Belichick makes case for Rodney Harrison in Hall of Fame (Springfield Republican)
Patriots missing starter, but get good news at Friday’s practice (Springfield Republican)
Patriots get surprisingly good news on injury report before Bills game (Springfield Republican)
Bill Belichick’s ‘All-Time Team’ includes four Patriots and one Giants player (CBS Sports)
Why Intriguing Patriots Newcomer Believes New England Is Good Fit (NESN)
Patriots Friday Practice Report: Key Starter Surprisingly Absent (NESN)
Patriots Rule Out Receiver, List Nine Questionable For Bills Game (NESN)
Bill Belichick Lauds This ‘Perfect Player’ On Patriots Roster (NESN)
Bill Belichick Lobbies For Rodney Harrison To Make Hall Of Fame (NESN)
Patriots Mailbag: Would Russell Wilson Make Sense? What’s Bailey Zappe’s Future? (NESN)
How Pop Douglas has developed into a record-setting receiver for Pats (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots’ run D on pace for historically-dominant season (NBC Sports Boston)
Bill Belichick makes case for Matthew Slater’s Hall of Fame candidacy (NBC Sports Boston)
Patriots vs. Bills final injury report: JuJu Smith-Schuster won’t play vs. Buffalo (WEEI-FM)
Bill Belichick on Rodney Harrison: ‘The best safety I’ve ever coached’ (WEEI-FM)
Patriots rule one player out for Sunday’s game against Bills (WBZ-FM)
Bill Belichick makes the Hall of Fame case for Rodney Harrison, plus another longtime Patriot (WBZ-FM)
Bill Belichick sings the praises of Matthew Slater: “Just about the perfect player” (WBZ-TV)
Bill Belichick goes to bat for Rodney Harrison’s Hall of Fame candidacy (WBZ-TV)
Patriots Week 17 injury report: Elliott good to go, while Peppers and Dugger questionable vs. Bills (WBZ-TV)
Is DeMario Douglas the Next Great Patriots Slot Receiver? (Patriots.com)
Analysis: Patriots Rule Out WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, List Nine Players as Questionable for Sunday’s Game vs. Bills (Patriots.com)
Week 17 Injury Report: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Transcript: Coach Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/29 (Patriots.com)
Bills expect DaQuan Jones, Micah Hyde back on D vs. Patriots
‘Coach Sean McDermott said Friday that he anticipates both defensive tackle DaQuan Jones and safety Micah Hyde playing in Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots. Jones officially is listed as questionable for the game, while Hyde has no injury designation.’
Damar Hamlin: More Than a Moment in 2023
‘“To be able to still be who I was even before what happened, that’s the journey, the day in, day out of having to realize my reality of what happened to me—and still trying to chase this dream . . . to show strength through all the situations where we might not want to, where that might not be the first emotion that you want to express.’
DaQuan Jones expected to play Sunday for Bills
‘”He’ll be up,” head coach Sean McDermott told The Extra Point Show on WGR550 on Friday, meaning Jones will be on the roster and active for the game.’
McDermott: “These are the games you love playing and this is what you work so hard for during the season”
‘”Every week the NFL is as challenging as there is in professional sports and our team comes ready to play and I give our players a lot of credit for this time of year they’ve been at their best. I think the last couple of weeks you’ve seen signs of that with this team this season, like we have in the past. This will be a big challenge this weekend here in Orchard Park and at home in December and a meaningful game. These are the games you love playing and this is what you work so hard for during the season.”‘
Buffalo Bills DT DaQuan Jones expected to play Sunday
‘”We have to manage expectations on how much he’s going to be able to play,” said McDermott.’
Troy Strong: Lifelong Buffalo Bills fan Troy Ross ready to take in first Bills game
‘“Long story short. He’s a survivor of an ultra-rare autoimmune disorder called pulmonary capillaritis,” says Troy’s dad Wes. “And he’s a year and a half into remission after a five-year fight for his life.”’
DT DaQuan Jones, S Micah Hyde returning for Bills defense
‘Jones will be activated from injured reserve 11 weeks after undergoing surgery on his torn pectoral muscle, coach Sean McDermott said on Friday, and Hyde will be back on the field after missing two games with a neck stinger.’
Olean fan cave shows off passion for Bills and Sabres
‘He’s met some of his favorite defensive players for both hockey and football, including Rob Ray and Bruce Smith.’
DT DaQuan Jones will be available to play vs. Patriots + Bills final injury report for Week 17
‘Jones has been on IR since Oct. 11 with a pectoral injury suffered in Week 5 against Jacksonville. The defensive tackle was one of the most productive in the league at his position before getting hurt, recording 10 tackles and 2.5 sacks.’
Bills’ Von Miller says domestic violence accusations are ‘100% false’
‘“Obviously there are things that I can’t talk about,” Miller said, “But everything that was out is completely wrong and blown out of proportion. Me and my girlfriend, we have problems just like any other couple does, but there has never been any of those things that was alleged against me. Hopefully over time, all of this stuff will get cleared up.”’
Inside the Bills: Why Von Miller has stayed in the lineup despite startling lack of production
‘“My knee is still progressing. It’s apparent that it’s not where I want it to be right now, but you’ve just got to keep pushing and just, really, enjoy the moment,” Miller said Thursday. “You’ve just got to enjoy all the small things. Live in the moment. We’ve got a great team. It’s not all about me and my sacks and me making plays. Of course, I want to do that. Of course, I want to contribute to my team, but you know, the cards that have been dealt to me right now, I’ve just got to play them.”’