‘“I think they’ve done a real nice job, I really do,” head coach Sean McDermott said of Rapp and Hamlin. “Do they have the experience, maybe, that Jordan and Micah do and some of the things that were kind of feathers in their cap? Maybe not yet, but that’ll come. I think those two players have been very consistent for us and probably some of the more consistent players we’ve had … even though they’ve both been a little bit banged up. I mean, every player is this time of year, right?’
Archives for November 8, 2024
PlayAction column: Bills praise Joe Flacco amid Colts’ confounding use of Anthony Richardson
‘“He’s been around the league for a really long time, played at a high level for a really long time, seen everything,” linebacker Terrel Bernard said. “Obviously, a big part of our stuff this week is going to be disguising and trying to not tip our hand early.”’
Bills notes: Wide receivers still working through injuries; punter Sam Martin’s view of game winner
‘Listed as full participants for a second day in a row were: quarterback Josh Allen (left hand), linebacker Terrel Bernard (ankle/pectoral), offensive lineman Spencer Brown (wrist), cornerback Taron Johnson (forearm), defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (foot), tight end Dawson Knox (ankle), tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee), defensive back Cam Lewis (shoulder), tight end Quintin Morris (shoulder/hamstring), safety Taylor Rapp (foot), defensive end Casey Toohill (knee) and linebacker Dorian Williams (knee).’
Jim Kubiak: Josh Allen’s awareness, execution and ball protection have been mind-blowing. Take a look
‘Josh Allen’s performance in Sunday’s 30-27 win over the Miami Dolphins – 25 of 39 attempts, 235 yards and three touchdowns, all in the second half – came in a game that was close in almost every category, including the final score.’
Voice of the fan: Tyler Bass’ season is a microcosm of the Bills’ season. They’ve kick-started their run
‘Bass showed brass … footballs.’
Do the Bills miss these players they parted with? How they’ve fared with new teams
‘All of those players were jettisoned, and now, halfway through a season in which the Bills are cruising to a fifth straight division crown, it’s as good a time as any to analyze how those moves have panned out.’
Coleman works with ATs at Thursday Bills practice, Cooper, Benford also appear
‘Rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman appeared in view of the media at Thursday’s Bills practice, working on the sideline with athletic trainers before exiting the practice field through the fieldhouse as the team began positional work.’
Brasky: Bills trending toward a title at season’s midpoint
‘That’s really been the story of Buffalo’s season, as it has consistently withstood early surges from opposing teams only to storm back with a balanced attack offensively and a bend-don’t-break style defensively to come out on the winning end of things more often than not. Now, it finds itself right in the thick of things with a tough stretch of its schedule upcoming.’
Rasul Douglas’ unique vibe built a bond with Bills cornerbacks Christian Benford, Kaiir Elam
‘“We try to work on what we feel like we’ll be in a game doing the most that maybe we may have not gotten to at practice,” Douglas told the Gazette. “We always just try to get extra. So that’s every day after practice where for maybe 20-30 minutes, just whatever we feel like. … If we mess up at practice, we try to look over what else to do.”’
Bills receiver situation looks grim with four players on the injury report
‘Hollins and Samuel wore red non-contact jerseys, but both have been nursing injuries for a while and played last week. But the last update from coach Sean McDermott on Coleman, who injured his wrist on a hit by Jordan Poyer late in Sunday’s win over the Miami Dolphins, was not wearing a cast or brace while he worked with trainers during practice, ranged from the potential to play this week to the possibility of missing multiple games.’
Friday’s Indianapolis Coverage
‘I still believe in you’: Vikings coach offers Anthony Richardson encouragement (Indianapolis Star)
‘Hopefully he can learn and grow’: Josh Allen has advice for Anthony Richardson (Indianapolis Star)
‘Somebody is protecting a job’: Colts’ handling of Anthony Richardson baffles Jeff Saturday (Indianapolis Star)
Drafted for future, rookie Colts center Tanor Bortolini’s time is now (Indianapolis Star)
Colts Notebook: Ground game shares in offensive woes (Anderson Herald Bulletin)
Are Colts deluding themselves by playing Joe Flacco over Anthony Richardson? (Fox Sports)
Vikings’ HC Kevin O’Connell to Colts’ Anthony Richardson: ‘Good things will happen for you’ (WTTV-TV)
Vikings coach shares message with Colts QB Anthony Richardson (WISH-TV)
Grading The 2024 Colts At Midseason (WFNI-FM)
Practice Notebook: Colts offense stays confident as Tanor Bortolini steps back in for Ryan Kelly (Colts.com)
Flacco and Colts try to rebound from sluggish performance when they face the AFC East-leading Bills
‘“It doesn’t have to be pretty, but good teams find ways to win,” Allen said. “We have a lot of guys in the locker room who don’t care about the end result, don’t care about the style points of it. They just want to make sure that we’re finding ways to get it done.”’
Colts are counting on QB Joe Flacco to snap 2-game losing streak when Bills come to town
‘Key matchup – Bills defensive front vs. Colts offensive line. Buffalo DT Ed Oliver is disruptive against most offensive linemen, but this week could prove especially problematic for the Colts after they placed Pro Bowl center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve. Indy will be starting a rookie center, Tanor Bortolini, and an undrafted rookie guard, Dalton Tucker, though getting back LT Bernhard Raimann (concussion protocol) would help Indy. If the Bills spend significant time in Indy’s backfield, the offense could sputter again.’
Bills’ Jordan Phillips drops incredible remark about return to team
‘”Seeing the smiles, and being actually wanted, it’s a hell of a drug, you know what I mean? You can do a lot for people when it’s in the right environment,” he said. “I’m an acquired taste, and (the Bills) like my taste.”‘
Can Bills’ new defenders make an impact? Can WRs get healthy?
‘Against the Dolphins last week, the Bills’ defense allowed 149 rushing yards, the second-highest total of the season. The performance came after holding the Seahawks to 32 rushing yards the week prior. The run game allowed Miami to put long drives together — four of nine or more plays — and stopping the run game on first down is an emphasis as only one team has allowed more yards before contact per rush on first down (3.3).’