‘That’s what Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is likely thinking after Pro Bowl rosters were announced on Thursday. Cook, amid a career year, was named a first-team alternate with Derrick Henry, Joe Mixon and Jonathan Taylor being named starters in the Pro Bowl Games. Following the announcement, Cook took to X and shared the following message.’
Archives for January 2025
Buffalo Bills stadium named one of the hardest to play in by NFL players
‘A new ESPN poll of 111 NFL players found that Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park is considered one of the toughest places to play in. The house of Bills Mafia ranked No. 5 overall and was named one of the “most hostile environments” in the league.’
Bills QB Allen, OT Dawkins named to 2025 Pro Bowl roster
‘Allen joins Jack Kemp and Jim Kelly as the only Bills quarterbacks ever to collect 3+ Pro Bowl appearances, while Dawkins became the first offensive lineman to be selected to 4+ Pro Bowls since offensive guard Ruben Brown earned 8 Pro Bowl selections from 1996-2003.’
Bills Johnson presented with Kent Hull Stand Up Guy Award by PFWA Buffalo chapter
‘The Pro Football Writer’s of America, Buffalo chapter presented Bills cornerback Taron Johnson with the third annual Kent Hull Stand Up Guy Award, honoring a Buffalo player who goes above and beyond in his interaction with the media throughout the season.’
The actual Pro Bowl game might not exist, but NFL players still put stock making the teams
‘Just because they may not actually want to play doesn’t mean players don’t want to be named to the team.’
Friday’s New England Coverage
Unconventional Preview | The Patriots have one last job to do this terrible season. Please don’t screw it up by winning (Boston Globe)
Finally, a torturous Patriots season is coming to a merciful end (Boston Globe)
Robert Kraft has a few different paths he can take whether to keep or fire Jerod Mayo, co-ordinators (Boston Globe)
Special teams ace Brenden Schooler only Patriot named to Pro Bowl, Christian Gonzalez snubbed (Boston Globe)
Patriots mailbag: Approach front office must take with offseason to avoid repeat mistakes WRs will be on wishlist (Boston Herald)
Patriots rookie QB Drake Maye remains limited with injury (Boston Herald)
One selection, one major snub for Patriots in 2025 Pro Bowl Games (Boston Herald)
Alex Van Pelt wants to return as Patriots offensive coordinator in 2025 (Boston Herald)
Patriots rookie QB Joe Milton takes first first-teams reps of season in practice (Boston Herald)
Patriots intend to start Drake Maye vs. Bills, play him entire game (Boston Herald)
Where did it go wrong for 2024 Patriots? Players point to talent (Springfield Republican)
It would be an upset if Alex Van Pelt is retained | Karen Guregian (Springfield Republican)
Patriots WR returns to practice, Drake Maye limited again (Springfield Republican)
Bailey Zappe is back! Former Patriots QB to start for his new team in Week 18 (Springfield Republican)
Mike Vrabel is a ‘natural fit’ to take Patriots job, ESPN insider says (Springfield Republican)
Patriots defensive coach addresses Keion White’s comments (Springfield Republican)
Patriots veteran offers honest perspective on coordinator carousel (Springfield Republican)
Alex Van Pelt wants to return to Patriots. Will he get the chance? (Springfield Republican)
Patriots’ plan for Drake Maye vs. Bills comes to light (Springfield Republican)
NFL obviously needs a draft lottery | Matt Vautour (Springfield Republican)
Patriots legend: I was hunting behind Gillette until Bill Belichick found out (Springfield Republican)
Patriots have one Pro Bowler, Christian Gonzalez snubbed (Springfield Republican)
Tyler Hetu: It’s back to the future for the Patriots with No. 1 draft pick on the line (Attleboro Sun Chronicle)
Strange finish to season for Pats, Cole (Lawrence Eagle Tribune)
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo’s roller-coaster first season (ESPN)
Patriots plan to start Drake Maye in regular-season finale vs. Bills with No. 1 overall pick on the line (CBS Sports)
Patriots got some good news at Thursday practice ahead of Week 18 battle with Bills (The Sporting News)
Patriots had just one player make the 2025 Pro Bowl, multiple were snubbed (The Sporting News)
Patriots pending free agent defender open to return on a new deal in 2025 (The Sporting News)
Patriots steal defensive lineman from Commanders practice squad (The Sporting News)
NFL insider believes Week 18 could decide Jerod Mayo’s future with Patriots (The Sporting News)
Patriots Injury Report: Emerging Wideout Returns To Practice (NESN)
Patriots Make Out-Of-Nowhere Roster Decision Prior To Finale (NESN)
Christian Gonzalez Pro Bowl Snub Amplifies Patriots Era Change (NESN)
Browns Make Unconventional Decision With Former Patriots QB (NESN)
Alex Van Pelt Offers Candid Thoughts On Uncertain Patriots Future (NESN)
Mike Vrabel To Patriots? NFL Insider Weighs In On Potential Hire (NESN)
Patriots Fans Who Want Alex Van Pelt Fired Should Keep This Report In Mind (NESN)
Patriots Reveal Drake Maye’s Status For High-Stakes Season Finale (NESN)
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez Seemingly Reacts To Pro Bowl Snub (NESN)
Pro Bowl Rosters Revealed: One Patriot Earns Nod, One Snubbed (NESN)
NFL Insider Questions If Patriots Are Fit For Popular Coaching Candidate (NESN)
NFL Insider Shares New Intel On Jerod Mayo’s Patriots Job Security (NESN)
These Three Selling Points Should Be Game-Changers For Patriots (NESN)
Patriots could use Week 18 to showcase Joe Milton: ‘I’ll be ready’ (NBC Sports Boston)
Kendrick Bourne pitches potential Patriots targets on Jerod Mayo (NBC Sports Boston)
Should Patriots fire Alex Van Pelt? Why OC decision is complicated (NBC Sports Boston)
Perry: Predicting who stays and who goes in Patriots’ WR room (NBC Sports Boston)
What to make of Van Pelt’s comments about Patriots’ Week 18 QB plans (NBC Sports Boston)
Alex Van Pelt says Drake Maye will start in Week 18, intends for him to play whole game (WEEI-FM)
Alex Van Pelt announces Patriots starting quarterback for season finale (WBZ-FM)
One Patriots player invited to Pro Bowl, with second viewed as snub (WBZ-FM)
Albert Breer: Patriots have systematic issues that go beyond Jerod Mayo (WBZ-FM)
Drake Maye will start against Bills, Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt says (WBZ-TV)
New England Patriots have one Pro Bowler, special teams ace Brenden Schooler (WBZ-TV)
Schooler Grateful for Pro Bowl Nod (Patriots.com)
Week 18 Injury Report: Patriots at Bills (Patriots.com)
Playoff-bound Bills planning to rest most starters in regular-season finale vs. struggling Patriots
‘“It’s something that means a lot to me of just making sure that I’ve been available, playing through things throughout the year and throughout the years,” Allen said. “So, I’m glad I get to start.”’
Bills’ Allen likely to extend consecutive games starting streak in finale at Pats
‘Coach Sean McDermott has already said he plans to rest numerous starters, with Josh Allen scheduled to take the first offensive snap — and not many more — for the purpose of extending his consecutive games starting streak to 115 (including playoffs). That means Trubisky will get his most extensive opportunity to run the offense this season. With several reserves expected to be promoted from the practice squad, one of Trubisky’s objectives will be completing a TD pass to a player who has not yet scored this season. Buffalo has matched the NFL single-season record with 13 players scoring at least one touchdown receiving.’
Damar Hamlin thanks Bills’ medical staff, announces Buffalo Heroes Scholarship
‘The Buffalo Heroes Scholarship will support underserved high school and college-bound students who hope to attend Buffalo-area private high schools, trade schools or universities. Hamlin attended Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh with financial support.’
Bills’ transition year? Allen, team setting records ahead of postseason
‘Just prior to kickoff of the 2024 season, the Bills had a 43.6% chance to win the AFC East, the lowest of any projected division winner, per ESPN Analytics, with the projected second-hardest schedule in the NFL. Buffalo would defy that forecast to become the first team to clinch its division and defeated two eventual 14-win teams (Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions).’
Why Bills QB Josh Allen deserves the MVP over Ravens’ Lamar Jackson
‘But Allen figured out how to do more with less. Allen and left tackle Dion Dawkins were the only Buffalo players selected for the Pro Bowl. The Ravens, meanwhile, had five offensive players selected: running back Derrick Henry, fullback Patrick Ricard, receiver Zay Flowers, center Tyler Linderbaum and Jackson.’
Dalvin Cook Shares Uplifting Note to Brother James Cook After Pro Bowl Snub
‘Cook’s brother, four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook, posted an uplifting message for his brother. “Just keep doing what your doing and let the bag in a few weeks speak for itself,” Dalvin wrote.’
Josh Allen Sent Epic Message to Bills OT Dion Dawkins After Making Pro Bowl Together
‘”He was just like ‘congratulations dawg,'” Dawkins recalled Allen saying to him. “He said he’s very proud of me, he’s proud of the player that I am. He said, ‘you’re an All-Pro tackle,’ and then he said, ‘this is something small, but let’s go and get the big one. Something small, but we have bigger goals, but congrats.'”‘
Josh Allen Explains Why Starting in Week 18 ‘Means a Lot’ to Him
‘“It’s something that means a lot to me,” Allen said. “Just making sure that I’ve been available, playing through things throughout the years. Yeah, it means a lot to me, so I’m glad I get to start.”’
Bills’ lack of Pro Bowl selections shows Josh Allen is NFL MVP over Lamar Jackson
‘The Bills went through a complete offensive makeover this offseason, which included trading Stefon Diggs and having Khalil Shakir as the only returning wide receiver from 2023. The Bills subtracted a superstar – the Ravens added one in Derrick Henry, who is the NFL’s second-leading rusher. Allen didn’t have a 1,000 yard rusher or receiver this year, and the Bills as a whole had just two Pro Bowl selections – Allen and left tackle Dion Dawkins. The Ravens led the NFL with nine Pro Bowl selections.’