Archives for February 4, 2024

‘Josh Allen finally got the best of Tom Brady. Unfortunately, it took place on the golf course, not the football field.’

‘ESPN analyst Mel Kiper last week speculated that Sweat would be a good target for the Bills at No. 28 if they opt not to pick a wide receiver in the first round. It’s unclear whether NFL scouts view him that highly or if he might last to late in the second round. NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah lists Sweat No. 48 on his top-50 list.’

‘Hyde sounded, to me, like someone ready for retirement. Now, it should be pointed out that things can change after some extended down time. In speaking with him, though, I think he was worn down both mentally and physically by the end of the season. It is always scary when a player is dealing with a neck injury, and even though Hyde’s doctors have cleared him to play, it has to be concerning to him to know that one movement the wrong way can cause the stinger issue that he is dealing with to flare up at any time. He did say that he feels better with rest, which keeps the door open, but if I was to predict the future today, my thinking is he will retire.’

‘Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, team mascot Billy Buffalo and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield President Dr. Michael Edbauerburst into his downtown classroom with a gift in tow: two oversized tickets to Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.’

‘As of Thursday, Ten Lives Club had received more than $377,000 from football fans and cat lovers around the world, said Kimberly LaRussa, the rescue’s public relations manager. “Every penny counts to help these rescue cats,” LaRussa said. “So to receive that kind of donation in such a short period of time is nothing short of remarkable.”’

‘Knowing that, the Kellys and their Hunter’s Hope staff and consultants have worked for the last 20 years to get Krabbe on newborn screening lists across the country. It’s been a state-by-state effort, with 11 signing on so far, and a 12th (Minnesota) potentially adding Krabbe later this month.’