‘Through 13 games this season, there is a stark difference of opinion between those inside One Bills Drive and those outside the team facility on just how much difference he’s actually made.’
Archives for December 13, 2024
Joining Buffalo Bills ownership group ‘dream come true’ for Sue McCollum
‘“To be a part of the Buffalo Bills is really a dream come true,” McCollum said. “It was joy (on Wednesday) and, ‘I can’t believe it.’ It was joyful because the Bills have been a part of my life growing up, and to do this at this point of my life, it feels full-circle. Even though I don’t live in Buffalo anymore, the connections remain deep.”’
Heavy snow forces Bills to cancel practice in preparation for Lions
‘The Bills announced the players and coaches would conduct virtual meetings to install Thursday’s portion of the game plan for the Lions. There was no media availability of players on Thursday.’
Former Bills player Eric Moulds sued by woman who says he knowingly gave her an STD
‘The lawsuit said Moulds first contacted the woman in 2018 in an Instagram direct message, and the two occasionally exchanged messages until January 2023, when they entered into a long-term romantic relationship. Moulds paid for the woman to make trips to visit him in Charlotte, N.C., where he lives. The pair had their last sexual contact in November 2023, the lawsuit claims.’
Bills defense lives by its front four, which needs to show more consistency
‘The Bills have expended a lot of capital — financially and in the draft — on their defensive line, and in return, the scheme asks them to produce an awful lot. The defensive line has moments of being impenetrable and others when they are undesirable.’
Friday’s Detroit Coverage
Collaboration core theme behind Lions’ success: ‘The right recipe’ (Detroit News)
Wojo: Lions embrace grueling race, no egos allowed (Detroit News)
Another linebacker absent from practice as Lions get relatively healthy (Detroit News)
Lions fan who sparred with Packers coach has tickets revoked: ‘I’m so sorry’ (Detroit News)
Detroit Lions DT DJ Reader feeling good, will ‘be out there thugging’ vs Buffalo Bills (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions OC Ben Johnson didn’t get call from North Carolina, happy Bill Belichick did (Detroit Free Press)
Jared Goff not focused on MVP showdown with Josh Allen, wants ‘that trophy at the end’ (Detroit Free Press)
Detroit Lions fan involved in altercation with Packers’ LaFleur has season tickets revoked (Detroit Free Press)
With resale values soaring, Detroit Lions hike ticket prices on average 24% (Detroit Free Press)
Tim Patrick and the Detroit Lions’ shared story of resilience and redemption (Ann Arbor News)
‘Who’s got it better than us?:’ Dan Campbell’s collaborative ways fuel Lions (Ann Arbor News)
Detroit Lions missing another linebacker from practice despite more good news (Ann Arbor News)
Lions starting left tackle close to return after begrudgingly missing 2 games (Ann Arbor News)
Lions’ ‘fiery’ LB coach being mentored for a defensive coordinator role (Ann Arbor News)
Bills cancel practice due to snow ahead of game vs. Lions (Ann Arbor News)
Dan Campbell Had the Highest Praise for Josh Allen Ahead of Lions-Bills Showdown (SI)
Lions cornerback has stern message for NFL analyst predicting big game for Bills WR (The Sporting News)
Lions rookie Terrion Arnold has hilarious reaction to harsh Detroit weather (The Sporting News)
Lions injury updates on Alim McNeill, D.J. Reader, Levi Onwuzurike, Josh Paschal (The Sporting News)
Lions severely punish fan who got into heated exchange with Packers coach (The Sporting News)
Aaron Glenn has “grown tremendously” in crucial area against Josh Allen-led Bills (WXYT-FM)
‘Learned my lesson’: Lions fan who got into heated exchange with LaFleur has season tickets revoked for life (WXYZ-TV)
Lions fan has season tickets revoked after on-field incident with Packers head coach: “It hurts bad” (WWJ-TV)
Detroit Lions: Season ticket holders met with major price increase for 2025 (WJBK-TV)
‘Almost ran off the road’: Detroit Lions star describes first time driving in snow (WDIV-TV)
Lions LBs coach ‘couldn’t be happier’ with Jack Campbell’s progression (DetroitLions.com)
Notebook: Glenn expects Arnold to become one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL (DetroitLions.com)
10 takeaways from Glenn, Johnson & Fipp (DetroitLions.com)
Lions vs. Bills practice report: Dec. 12 (DetroitLions.com)
Vince Carter as Josh Allen’s boss? NBA legend joins Buffalo Bills ownership group
‘“The Pegula family has given this Daytona Beach product an unbelievable opportunity that I do not take for granted,” Carter wrote in a social media post Thursday. “Thank you to all the people behind the scenes that helped make this possible.’
Buffalo Bills cancel practice and hold meetings virtually amid more than 2 feet of snow
‘The Bills (10-3) posted pictures on X of their home stadium buried in snow, with its blue seats barely visible in most places. Buffalo plays at Detroit (12-1) on Sunday afternoon, one of two games involving division-leading teams. Pittsburgh (10-3) also plays at Philadelphia (11-2).’
Lions and Bills meet in matchup of odds-on Super Bowl favorite and a top contender
‘“You saw a team that’s fighting for their lives to try to make the playoffs in the Los Angeles Rams and they came out ready to play,” Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen said. “And, maybe we didn’t have that type of urgency.”’
Lions aim to extend franchise-record winning streak to 12 against AFC East champion Bills
‘Key matchup – Buffalo’s passing game against Detroit’s secondary. Allen has been nearly unstoppable and the Lions have struggled to stop many teams from gaining a lot of yards with passes and penalties for pass interference.’
Buffalo Bills cancel practice after 30 inches of snowfall
‘A travel ban went into effect in parts of Western New York, including Orchard Park — where the team’s facility and stadium are located — prohibiting driving on the roads. Blowing snow is a major concern with speed around 23 mph, per the National Weather Service (NWS), and gusts as high as 40 mph.’
‘The NFL Today’ in Detroit: James Brown talks Lions vs. Bills, potential Super Bowl preview, Josh Allen’s rise
‘But at this point in time, Josh Allen is showing that he still has a tremendous upside yet to be attained in his game. I’ve never poo-pooed players, but it’s clear that when you’ve got a diva wide receiver that you’ve gotta keep happy, he may have been forcing some things [in past years.] Now, he can go wherever the open person is. And when they’re not there, he is still a one-man Paul Bunyan wrecking crew. He is willing his team across the goal line. … [And] let’s give Sean McDermott his credit. That man knows how to coach.”‘
Lions vs. Bills: How Josh Allen handles this part of Detroit DC Aaron Glenn’s scheme will determine showdown
‘This game will be decided by how brilliantly Bills quarterback Josh Allen plays against Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and his second-ranked scoring defense (18.0 points per game allowed this season), particularly when they blitz.’
Weather Forces Bills to Cancel Practice Days Before Critical Showdown With Lions
‘The Bills were forced to cancel practice Thursday due to a winter storm bearing down on the Buffalo area, they announced Thursday afternoon. The team’s official social media channels then posted a picture of Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y. covered in snow.’
Bills Owner Terry Pegula Gives Heartbreaking Reason Team Misses Wife, Co-Owner Kim
‘”We all miss her, especially I do. She was always the personal part of it, sending out Christmas cards, making cookies for the coaches. She’d be up at 3 o’clock in the morning every Sunday when we played making cookies for the coaches. We all miss that.”‘