‘From 1966-69, the Cowboys: Finished first in the regular season all four times. … Went 10-3-1, 9-5, 12-2 and 11-2-1. … Finished first, sixth, first and second in points scored. … Finished fourth, sixth, second and fourth in fewest points allowed. … Didn’t reach a Super Bowl.’
Archives for February 1, 2025
My View: Bills as playoff failures? Don’t brand them that way
‘I am no sports analyst, but I will not accept branding the Bills as playoff failures. Our brains are wired for storytelling and seek to transform single moments of chance − a ball slipping through fingers, a single yard short − into larger systematic problems. We can fall prey to the representativeness heuristic, where a few dramatic moments overshadow consistent success. But the numbers tell a different tale, as evidenced by five consecutive division titles. The Bills haven’t failed; they’ve crafted a team and culture that consistently plays for the highest stakes. Despite heartbreaking losses, there is always a response of encouragement and renewed determination.’
Bills rookie class review: 2024 draft picks slowed by injuries, fall short of expectations
‘The primary issue with Coleman coming into the draft was the question of whether he’d be able to win on his routes in the NFL. The Bills knew gaining separation would be a problem and it was. One of the ways Coleman overcame that against weaker competition in college was his contested catch ability, but that did not translate in year one.’
Ravens fans come to the rescue of Bills’ Dalton Kincaid after dropped pass in title game
‘The “Support Dalton’s charity” fundraising drive has raised $22,617 so far and has already reached its initial goal. So, organizer Will Funk-Heiser increased the goal to $40K. The largest gift is a $1,000 anonymous donation.’
Bills need to get more out of their top draft picks
‘It was a fitting end to a night when the Bills got very little from their recent first-round draft picks. Josh Allen threw 34 passes Sunday evening and eight of them targeted the Bills’ last two top picks: the second-year tight end Kincaid and rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman. Those passes amounted to just three catches for 25 yards. Coleman had another catch that didn’t count after an accepted defensive penalty, but the point stands. It was hardly the kind of playoff output any Bills fan hoped for back when this roster came together in the offseason and you wondered how this revamped group of pass-catchers would fit.’
Bills fan goes all-out in latest social media Chiefs conspiracy theory
‘An X user put together a five-minute video showing a series of questionable calls in Kansas City’s 32-29 win in the conference championship clash, which took place at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. “If u haven’t seen this video u probably should. Just shows how rigged the nfl is,” the X user wrote.’
Execs Want Hailee Steinfeld’s Fiance Josh Allen in ‘Big Movies’: NFL Star ‘Has the Total Package’
‘“Even before he and Hailee became an item, Josh was emerging as one of Hollywood’s most interesting football stars, especially for studio executives who are dismissive of the hype around Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift‘s relationship,” says the studio insider of the growing fascination around the NFL player. “Josh has the total package, from primetime worthy football highlights to matinee idol good looks, and Hailee has already managed to have a very impressive crossover career where she can effortlessly move from music to movies and back again.”’
Bills emphasize plan to ‘kick down the door’ to get past Chiefs
‘”… We’re going to continue to turn over every rock, every stone. But again, the last five years, this team, counting playoffs, has averaged 13 to 14 wins. So, I do want to make sure we balance the scale here, even though we have not gotten to the big game yet. We’re going to keep fighting, and I’m determined we’ll get there.”‘
Chiefs Player Says Defense Knew Josh Allen’s Tendencies on QB Sneak Play
‘But one player on the Chiefs, safety Nazeeh Johnson, perhaps in part defending the validity of his unit’s defensive stand, explained that Allen had a tell on his QB sneaks, adding that the Kansas City defense essentially knew what was coming and sold out to stop it.’
Hollywood Executives Believe Bills Quarterback Josh Allen Can Be ‘A-List’ Star
‘But according to a new report from Life and Style Magazine, Allen could have potential as a Hollywood star in “big movies” thanks to his recent engagement to music and movie star Hailee Steinfeld.’
Is Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen set to become next Hollywood crossover star?
‘Executives believe Allen has the “A-list” look and charisma to make the jump from Buffalo to the big screen, and his relationship with actress Hailee Steinfeld only adds to the buzz. With her impressive crossover career herself in both movies and music, she’s already well established in the industry. The duo seems like a perfect match in the entertainment world.’
Bills head coach Sean McDermott knew refs would be a problem in AFC Championship Game vs Chiefs
‘“We went into the game and one of my messages to the team, and this happens from time to time, is… you’re not going to get calls,” McDermott said in his end of season press conference. “We’re not going to get calls. And I think just when you prepare a team, you prepare them ahead of time, mentally, for this is the way it’s going down. And you live with that. That’s not the reason why we lost. You start looking at that, you lose sight of all the things, all the adjustments you can make as a team, or as a person, coach, player, what have you to improve who we are and how we do things.”‘
‘The fire burns deep within’ | Sean McDermott evaluates the 2024 season and shares why he’s confident in 2025
‘”Good season, came up a little bit short and that feeling never goes away,” McDermott said of Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs. “I know some people say it goes away, at least for me it doesn’t ever go away until you get to a spot where you can say, ‘Hey we were the best in the world.’ And that is a lofty goal but it’s our goal every season…we were just short of it this year in terms of a couple plays here and there and that’s what happens in the playoffs, every play gets magnified.”‘