‘“I was told I was going to get a quarter and coach McDermott stuck true to that,” Allen said. “I was hoping I could finish out that drive. But, you know, I felt good with what we did early on and every game is something that we want to win, and today we didn’t do that. Lots to learn from. Again, it’s preseason, I know we’re not game-planning for these games. But we’ve got to be ready to go.”’
Archives for August 11, 2024
Ryan O’Halloran: After Samuel, Coleman and Shakir, the Bills’ receiver picture is out of focus
‘My guess on the Bills’ plan, while signing Samuel in free agency and drafting Coleman, was to throw a bunch of darts at the board and see what stuck. Heading into camp, I thought Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Mack Hollins and Chase Claypool would be the Nos. 4-5-6 in some order. Two would make the roster, and maybe all three. Back to the drawing board.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Bills punter Sam Martin’s mantra – play for results, not stats
‘The mental gymnastics of punting in Buffalo – and Martin’s ability to handle the inevitable adversity of walking back to the sideline thinking, “I hit the (bleep) out of that football and it went only 35 yards!” – is probably why he remains a good fit on the Bills roster. He doesn’t get his punts blocked (three times in his career), is a good holder and stays healthy (six missed games).’
Bills Mailbag: With injuries at safety, is it time to call Micah Hyde?
‘It’s more likely at this point, however, that any return by Hyde would be later in the season as opposed to right now, or else he likely would already be here. Hyde and general manager Brandon Beane have been in contact at various times this offseason, and the safety said he’ll only return to Buffalo if he does play. That possibility looks less likely today than it did at the start of training camp, but there is no reason to believe the door is completely closed.’
Where else would you rather be? Ask a Buffalo Bill and the answer might be ‘William & Mary’
‘“I’ve coached for 47 years, in those five years at William & Mary, along with my time with the Buffalo Bills, are by far the most memorable times during my long coaching career,” Levy, who just celebrated his 99th birthday, said in an interview from his Chicago home last week. “Players there were the true essence of that term ‘student-athlete.’ Almost every single one of the guys that played on the team that I coached there graduated and got his degree.”’
The Editorial Board: Community needs more details on benefits agreement spending by Bills
‘Given the generous contribution that taxpayers put into the new stadium, the oversight committee must seek this information from the Bills and insist the team share it publicly in future reports.’
Instant takeaways: Buffalo Bills have lots to figure out after blowout loss to Bears
‘Cook and Ray Davis combined for three yards on six carries behind the starting line which could not create any space. It’s nothing to be alarmed about, yet, but it was not a good first look with Mitch Morse gone, Connor McGovern replacing him at center, and David Edwards at left guard.’
Buffalo Bills stock watch: Khalil Shakir on the rise, fellow WR Hamler moving down
‘The Bills were terrible in every way imaginable, and coach Sean McDermott admitted, “If you’d had a blood pressure cuff on me during that game, it would probably have exploded.”’
New WRs, Williams-Allen, WNY natives: Notes from Bills’ 33-6 preseason loss
‘Of the 33-6 loss, generally, McDermott acknowledged some small positives — Tyler Bass making two kicks, red zone defense holding the Bears and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams to two field goals — but sounded mostly unsatisfied. “Outside of that, (we have) a ton to work on,” McDermott said. “A ton to work on and our standard was not out there today. That’s not how we play. So there’s a lot that we need to do to get ourselves ready to go here.”’
3 Bills vs. Bears Takeaways: How did Josh Allen’s new weapons fare?
‘The Bills struggled to establish the run when Allen was in the game, and that trend continued throughout the entire contest. The Bears’ defensive line dominated the battle at the line of scrimmage, and the Bills’ offense generated just two field goals on nine possessions.’
How the Bills are facing ‘punch in the mouth’ loss to the Bears
‘The Bills’ woes started at the point of attack, where they lost the battles for the line of scrimmage. The first-team offense couldn’t run the ball. James Cook and Ray Davis combined for just four yards on nine carries in the first half.’
Why Bills QB Josh Allen is brushing off concerns over preseason blowout loss to Bears
‘“I mean, we only had three or four runs in [for the game],” Allen stated. “And, again, we didn’t game-plan at all for what they were going to do on defense. So just trying to try out some of the runs that we’ve been working on and practicing. And I know we’ve got a lot of different stunts, a lot of different pressures into those, so it’s all good work.”’
Best and worst from Bills preseason opener vs. Bears
‘The game, in a word, was ugly. Buffalo could not get anything going throughout the game on offense while the defense also gave up their fair share of yards and points. The good news for Buffalo? This one doesn’t count in the standings.’
7 Takeaways: Few highlights as Bills fall to Bears in preseason opener
‘Buffalo’s offense, led by Josh Allen, offered little in terms of big plays and notable performances, while the defense put up a solid showing against No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams and company.’
Preseason Takeaways: Bills satisfied with receiver chemistry, but run game needs some work
‘“I think some of the younger guys who haven’t been in our locker room and some new guys who haven’t been in our locker room who are veterans, they start to understand the standard is the standard,” McDermott said. “It’s the standard even in a preseason game. … There is a standard and an expectation when put (on) the colors of the Buffalo Bills to come out and play a lot better than we did and coach a lot better than we did.”’