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Archives for October 12, 2024

Bills-Jets to test ‘new coach bump’ theory

‘Curious how often teams actually win immediately after a coaching change, I looked over the last decade in the NFL (since 2015). Saleh is the 23rd head coach to lose his job during the season since then. Over the previous 22 changes, 13 interim coaches won their debut the following week and nine lost. Considering these are usually bad teams we’re talking about, that’s not a bad win percentage (.591) at all. Of the nine who lost their debut, the last three all lost by three points or fewer, but the previous six lost by double digits.’

NFL/NFLPA chime in on whether Josh Allen actually cleared concussion protocol vs. Texans

‘“The NFL and NFLPA have reviewed the reports from the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant and Booth Spotters and those reports confirm that the steps required by the concussion protocol were followed in the evaluation and clearance of Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen in last Sunday’s game,” the statement read. “The protocol has been jointly developed and is jointly administered by the NFL and NFLPA. Under that program the parties jointly identify, retain and train the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultants and Booth Spotters.”’

Setting The Table

‘That table, with the Forestville connection, will be raffled off to all who donate to the cause after the Bills game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 17. Proceeds from the money raised will go to Chautauqua County Rural Ministry in Dunkirk and JFT, Just For Today, a recovery and support agency for veterans in Harrisburg — where Mike Skelly resides.’

Saturday’s New York Coverage

Jets’ new play-caller Todd Downing praises Nathaniel Hackett for his support (New York Daily News)
Todd Downing’s plan to unlock Jets’ offensive potential after ‘whirlwind’ week (New York Post)
C.J. Mosley still a Jets injury question ahead of critical Bills showdown (New York Post)
Bill Belichick thinks Jets ‘puzzling’ firing of Robert Saleh is latest sign of ‘dysfunction’ (New York Post)
Jets’ Todd Downing navigating new responsibilities as play-caller (Newsday)
Jets’ new play caller on taking over for demoted Nathaniel Hackett: ‘Most people would make it awkward’ (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets picked wrong in-house coach, host says | Expose Aaron Rodgers’ buddy (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets star explains why he deleted social media amid team chaos (Newark Star Ledger)
Todd Downing tasked with helping Aaron Rodgers and Jets’ struggling offense after ‘unique week’ (AP)
NFL great believes panic in Jets’ organization played a role in Robert Saleh’s firing (Fox News)
Jets new playcaller Todd Downing: It’s been a unique week (ESPN)
Haason Reddick holdout: Agency leaving disgruntled Jets star as impasse with team goes on, per report (CBS Sports)
Ryan Clark: Aaron Rodgers ‘Devoid’ of Great Leadership, Ability to Elevate Locker Room (SI)
Jeff Ulbrich accepts challenging double duty for head coaching debut vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Aaron Rodgers back on Jets’ injury report with Monday Night Football looming (The Sporting News)
Jets’ Week 6 Injury Report: Aaron Rodgers limited again, starting CB sidelined (The Sporting News)
Todd Downing: Jets’ offense ready to ‘answer the bell’ to get things back on track (SportsNet New York)
Gio: Nathaniel Hackett must be ‘worst employed coach in the NFL’ (WFAN-AM)
Inside the Numbers | Why Jets, IHC Jeff Ulbrich Have a Chance to Scale This Mountain (NewYorkJets.com)
Calling Plays, Todd Downing ‘Brings the Right Mindset’ to Jets’ Offense (NewYorkJets.com)
What Is Todd Downing’s Vision for the Jets Offense? (NewYorkJets.com)
DBs/Safeties Coach Marquand Manuel on Jeff Ulbrich: ‘Everyone Gets to Hear It Now’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 6 vs Bills – Friday (NewYorkJets.com)

NFL-NFLPA: Bills’ Allen was properly evaluated for concussion

‘”The NFL and NFLPA have reviewed the reports from the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultant and Booth Spotters and those reports confirm that the steps required by the concussion protocol were followed in the evaluation and clearance of Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen in last Sunday’s game,” the sides said in a statement. “The protocol has been jointly developed and is jointly administered by the NFL and NFLPA. Under that program the parties jointly identify, retain and train the Unaffiliated Neurotrauma Consultants and Booth Spotters.”‘

Dion Dawkins hypes Bills-Jets rivalry before ‘Monday Night Football’

‘”The guys, they talk, we talk and we’re entertainers and I’m for sure an entertainer. So, I’m going to entertain it. And why not? I like tension and that’s what I do,” Dawkins said. “‘Showman is going to cause some tension cause that’s what it is. Like who wants to play when, when everybody’s friends? Like let’s push ourselves.”‘

Bills cleared of any wrongdoing after NFL investigation

‘Josh Allen was thrown to the turf after throwing a ball away where his head made hard contact with the ground and he remained on the ground after being hit. Allen was tested in the blue tent for a concussion, but only missed one play before coming back into the game. This prompted many to speculate on if Allen and the Bills broke NFL rules and allowed the star quarterback to play without being cleared. However, that has been put to bed.’

Former NFL WR says Buffalo Bills are ‘the only destination’ for Davante Adams

‘”To me, the only destination for him should be the Buffalo Bills,” the former Bengals star said. “He should look nowhere else. When you look as a receiver [and ask] ‘what team should I go to?’, who’s throwing me the ball? Who’s throwing me the ball? You got Josh Allen… [the Bills] throw the ball 25 times, and he’s going to get at least 15 of those targets. The Bills should be the first option and the second option.”‘

Bills buff up run defense in latest 2025 NFL Mock Draft

‘”Buffalo needs to beef up its run defense before considering big linebacker issues with Matt Milano hurt again,” Iyer writes. “Corleone can be the “don” Bills Mafia can’t refuse with his strength, pop, and quickness inside.”‘

McDermott: Correct process ‘leads to winning’

‘”We talk a lot about process here, and the results sometimes is variable. If our process is right, and that’s really the root of everything we do. So a lot of the conversations this week were based on that,” said McDermott while making his weekly appearance on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR. “I would say, a week, two weeks prior to this, lot of those process conversations were on the defensive side. Then this past week, certainly, a lot of those conversations on the offensive side, and just making sure that we’re good. And then from a staff standpoint, communication wise and just situational football-wise, making sure that our process is as air-tight as possible. That’s what leads to winning.”‘