‘“How do they get past losing all those guys? The linebackers go down, I’m like, ‘This is going to be tough for this defense, and they’ll have to outscore everybody.’ But they’ve shown up and they’ve played Buffalo Bills football. That’s what we see in the league: When teams build a culture, no matter who’s in the game, no matter what players come through, they have the expectation and standard. Buffalo has created that.”’
Archives for September 27, 2024
PlayAction Column: A closer look at setting the edge as Bills DEs prepare for Ravens
‘Since Sean McDermott brought his defensive scheme to Buffalo in 2017, defensive ends are required to play stout and contain wide runs. Make the running back cut upfield in the direction of all the defenders pursuing the ball. Don’t give up an easy path to the perimeter.’
Josh Allen clarifies that ‘everybody eats’ is not a jab at Stefon Diggs
‘“And I know there’s a lot of people talking out there, again, I’m not trying to tear down anybody,” Allen said Wednesday in a news conference. “I’ve loved everybody that I’ve played with, and you don’t have to tear other people down to build each other up. And we’re building each other up right now and that’s all we’re trying to do and trying to stay together as a team. We’re really caring about each other and everybody in this building’s got that feeling.”’
Clapp back: Bills promote Will Clapp to active roster, place rookie Tylan Grable on injured reserve
‘Clapp, 28, provides interior depth for the offensive line. He’s able to play guard and center. He’s appeared in 65 career NFL games, including 21 starts with the Los Angeles Chargers and New Orleans.’
Bills COO Pete Guelli announces first two hires to business side
‘Hartlund joins the Bills after 17 years over two stints with the Milwaukee Brewers, most recently as executive vice president/chief commercial officer, as well as time with the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Bucks. For the Brewers, he directed all ticket sales and services, suite sales, partnership activation, special events and concerts.’
Bills, Ravens take to NFL’s biggest stage: 3 questions heading into the showdown
‘Things began to solidify in 2023 when Spencer Brown, in his third season, began to excel at right tackle, left guard Connor McGovern was signed to shore up that spot, and rookie second-round pick O’Cyrus Torrence played every snap in all 17 games and grew immeasurably through the season.’
LB Bernard returns to Bills practice Thursday, NCB Johnson remains sidelined
‘The Bills middle linebacker was lost due to a pectoral injury early during Buffalo’s Week 2 win over the Miami Dolphins and has remained sidelined since. Earlier this week, head coach Sean McDermott ruled Bernard, as well as nickel cornerback Taron Johnson, out for Sunday’s Week 3 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens. However, Bernard’s presence on Thursday points toward a potential return for Buffalo’s Week 5 contest against the Houston Texans.’
Bills LB Terrel Bernard returns to practice in limited capacity two weeks after injury
‘Bernard donned a helmet, shoulder pads and a red non-contact jersey Thursday, two weeks after leaving the Miami game with an injury. Wearing a harness on his left shoulder, Bernard performed individual drills during practice and was officially listed as limited on the injury report.’
Bills’ Josh Allen, Ravens’ Lamar Jackson set to collide again as their careers follow similar paths
‘Jackson, the last pick in the first round, was told by many he would never become a pocket passer and told by some more that he couldn’t even be a quarterback in the NFL. Now Jackson has two MVPs to his name and has redefined the position, the perceived risk of taking a running quarterback diminishing. The No. 7 pick in the draft was Allen and he had the prototypical size and arm strength to be a successful quarterback, but he played for Wyoming instead of a big-time college program and didn’t have the touch to ever become an accurate passer. Now he is perhaps the biggest overall force of nature in the league.’
Friday’s Baltimore Coverage
Yannick Ngakoue on Ravens reunion: ‘I’m a Maryland guy through and through’ (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson explains why he shut down Marlon Humphrey’s Instagram Live (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens rookie Nate Wiggins provides details on recent car accident involving Lamborghini (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens get 2 starting offensive linemen back at Thursday’s practice (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens OLB Odafe Oweh’s $20,500 fine for unnecessary roughness in Chiefs game rescinded (Baltimore Sun)
Baltimore Ravens tried to trade for Steelers QB Justin Fields (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Ravens’ Mark Andrews says better days ahead after slow start (ESPN)
Tom Brady gives Lamar Jackson a new nickname and the Ravens QB seems to approve of it (CBS Sports)
Justin Tucker going through uncharacteristic tough time to begin season (WMAR-TV)
Ravens get some players back to practice, but still no starting LG Vorhees (ankle) (WBFF-TV)
Ravens injury report: Several key offensive linemen return, Voorhees remains sidelined (WBFF-TV)
Ravens remain focused ahead of primetime game at M&T Bank Stadium (WBAL-TV)
A More Precise Josh Allen Presents a Big Problem for Ravens’ Defense (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Alike in Many Ways, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen Couldn’t Sound More Different About Playing Each Other (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Mark Andrews Is Confident ‘My Time Will Come’ (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Two Ravens Offensive Linemen, One D-Lineman Return to Practice (BaltimoreRavens.com)
News & Notes: Nate Wiggins Talks About Car Accident, Lessons Learned in Dallas (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Derrick Henry Sets the Record Straight on His Strict Diet (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Late for Work: What Pundits Expect in Ravens-Bills Game (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Did Josh Allen take swipe at Texans’ Stefon Diggs? Bills QB says comment wasn’t about ex-teammate
‘While Allen is enjoying his new set of receivers this season, Diggs has found himself involved in a different multifaceted passing attack. He and fellow receivers Nico Collins and Tank Dell all have at least 17 targets through three games this season.’
Josh Allen clarifies latest speculation of Stefon Diggs discord
‘The clarification came in response to a statement the quarterback made Monday night following the Bills’ 47-10 drubbing of the winless Jacksonville Jaguars.’
Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson meet for next chapter of their rivalry when the Bills visit the Ravens
‘“I don’t think anybody thought that — maybe other than the people in our buildings — thought that we’d still be playing right now,” Allen said, calling Jackson an inspiration. “Love watching him play because every play is never dead with him. He’s got a crazy ability to keep plays alive and make guys miss and then get the ball downfield, so he’s a special player.”’
Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills look to stay unbeaten when they visit Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens
‘Key matchup: Allen against Baltimore’s defense, not just the pass rush but the entire unit given how willing he is to take off and run. The 6-foot-5, 237-pounder has 17 carries for 85 yards and two touchdowns, along with 634 yards passing. The Ravens just allowed Cowboys QB Dak Prescott to throw for 379 yards, so facing Allen is an even bigger challenge and a chance to bounce back.’
Bills defense is deep, despite injuries
‘”I think the defensive coaching staff has done a really good job, led by Bobby. They’ve done a really good job of developing,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. “They’ve done a good job of shaping game plans that play to our strengths. … Then the players themselves taking the ownership of, `Hey, this is my opportunity to step up for the team,’ and being ready to do that. And then those players that were already in the starting lineup, continuing to take their game, one by one, up to a new level.”‘