‘They were born 26 days apart in 1999. They grew up some 40 miles apart in this part of Texas. And they joined forces to lead Baylor’s defense before advancing to the NFL.’
Archives for October 5, 2024
Bills notes: Ed Oliver, Khalil Shakir among four players ruled out of Sunday’s game
‘Coach Sean McDermott ruled out four players: defensive tackle Ed Oliver (hamstring), wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle), defensive tackle Austin Johnson (oblique), and safety Taylor Rapp (concussion). The team already knew it would be without defensive end Von Miller, who is suspended for four games.’
Former Bills offensive lineman and Hall of Famer Billy Shaw dies at age 85
‘Shaw was 85. According to the Hall of Fame, Shaw’s family cited hyponatremia – a condition where the sodium in the blood is abnormally low – as the cause of death. Shaw’s family told the Bills’ organization he was surrounded by his wife and three daughters at the time of his passing after a brief illness.’
Bills will be without key starters for game vs Texans: Injury report update
‘Coach Sean McDermott on Friday ruled out wide receiver Khalil Shakir and defensive tackle Ed Oliver, and he also said that safety Taylor Rapp and defensive tackle Austin Johnson will miss the game.’
Former Buffalo Bills great and Pro Football Hall of Famer Billy Shaw dies
‘Shaw went on to become one of the greatest players in the history of franchise and is the only player enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame who played his entire career in the AFL.’
First meeting for Bills, Diggs has AFC importance
‘Through three weeks, no one could credibly argue the Bills missed Diggs. But last week in Baltimore, those same questions about the lack of No. 1 sprang up again. It was only one game, but there just didn’t seem to be much available to Josh Allen in the passing game. Khalil Shakir accounted for 62 of Allen’s 180 yards in Baltimore, but 52 of those came on one spectacular play. Other than that, Allen hit Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid for a combined 98 yards but no one else had more than nine yards.’
Bills’ Ed Oliver, Khalil Shakir ruled out for Sunday against the Texans
‘Shakir suffered an ankle injury in the Bills’ loss to the Ravens last week but could play through it and finish the game. He hasn’t been able to practice this week and won’t play against Houston.’
Depleted Bills defensive line looks to bounce back after being roughed up by the Ravens
‘“We’re not in college, it’s not like there’s a huge talent gap,” Smoot told the Gazette. “We’re in the NFL. Everybody gets paid and they get paid handsomely just like we do, too. At the end of the day, they got us. We just come back and regroup. It’s a long season.”’
Saturday’s Houston Coverage
How Stefon Diggs found comfort in new home with Houston Texans after bitter end with Buffalo Bills (Houston Chronicle)
Houston Texans injury report: RB Joe Mixon ruled out for Sunday’s game against Buffalo Bills (Houston Chronicle)
CBS’ Ian Eagle on calling Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills in NFL’s marquee matchup of Week 5 (Houston Chronicle)
How the Texans are utilizing Stefon Diggs differently than the Bills did in 2023 (CBS Sports)
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell set to return for Bills game after missing Jaguars game: ‘I’m ready to go for sure’ (KPRC-TV)
Texans’ Joe Mixon out for third game in a row, Dameon Pierce returns, Tytus Howard sidelined (KPRC-TV)
McClain: Containing Josh Allen and Bills’ running game is big test (HoustonTexans.com)
H-Town uniforms make their debut on Sunday (HoustonTexans.com)
Georgia Tech legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Billy Shaw dies
‘With the Yellow Jackets, Shaw was a two-way tackle who earned All-America honors as a senior. He was selected to play in the 1961 College All-Star Game where a teammate’s twisted ankle became a life-altering twist of fate for both men.’
Billy Shaw, former Vicksburg resident and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies
‘Shaw was born in Natchez, but his family moved to Vicksburg when he was a child. He first attended Jett High School in Warren County and transferred to Carr Central in 1956.’
Billy Shaw, Bills icon and Pro Football Hall of Famer, dead at 85
‘He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1999 after a career in football in which he was an eight-time AFL All-Star in the 1960s.’
Bills WR Khalil Shakir, DT Austin Johnson and safety Taylor Rapp ruled out against Texans
‘The Bills (3-1) announced Friday that Shakir, Johnson and Rapp would join Vonn on the sidelines when they face the Texans (3-1). Vonn was suspended four games for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy.’
Pro Football Hall of Famer and former Georgia Tech and Buffalo Bills great Billy Shaw dead at 85
‘A second-round draft pick out of Georgia Tech, where he was a two-way player and All-American, Shaw made eight American Football League All-Star games in his nine seasons. He was an All-AFL selection five times and a two-time AFL champion.’
Bills offensive mantra — ‘everybody eats’ — part of early season success
‘”[Allen’s] been very consistent, consistent in his performance on the field, consistent in his approach, consistent in his just willingness to take what the defense is giving him,” coach Sean McDermott said after Week 3. “… Season’s young, and so I’m looking forward to how he’s going to continue to do that. He’ll be defended a little bit different week to week. But you know, his just, his maturation … His development has been fun to watch.”‘