‘“Yeah, we had a quote from some of the players – it’s not about revenge. We’re not chasing waterfalls,” Johnson said.’
Archives for February 2025
Postcards from New Orleans: Lots of inside time as I dip my toes into the cuisine
‘I checked off a big item Tuesday morning: my first (and certainly not last) shrimp and grits of the trip. On Tuesday morning, I went to a breakfast hosted by the American Heart Association, where they celebrated their progress and some awards winners this year. Sitting across from the Saints mascot, I got a chance to dive into some delicious shrimp and grits, and you best believe I had seconds.’
My View: Sorry to the pundits, but Bills season was a success after all
‘One would think this would lead to a rebuilding year with nothing but mediocre play leading to lopsided losses. After all, the Bills were too small, they were too slow, they had no all-star talent. Witness the fact they had only two members on the initial Pro Bowl roster – Dion Dawkins and Josh Allen. No respect.’
7 great moves that shaped the Buffalo Bills season
‘But the drama surrounding Diggs had grown untenable and Beane understood this, so he made the trade with Houston that brought back the Texans’ 2025 second-round draft pick. It created a massive $31 million dead cap hit in 2024, but also wiped Diggs from the books thereafter, a purge that greatly helps Beane this year and beyond.’
Brasky: After reflecting on AFC Championship loss, Bills bound to win Super Bowl… aren’t they?
‘There were so many opportunities for the Bills to win their latest postseason matchup with the Chiefs. For the second straight season, Buffalo had the ball, trailing by 3 points with a chance to take the lead late in the contest. It didn’t happen.’
Coaching Report Card: Joe Brady turned Bills into one of the NFL’s most efficient offenses in 25 years
Brady’s offense responded by producing 33 plays of over 30 yards, nine more than 2023 and the most in Buffalo’s string of five consecutive AFC East championships. And 12 of those plays went for touchdowns.’
It’s Tough Being a Buffalo Bills Fan, Especially in Antarctica
‘She had been studying the effects of climate change on zooplankton, and, in her spare moments, cheering for her favorite football team, the Buffalo Bills. She wore a beanie with a Bills logo on the front and a blue poof on top when she went out on a boat to collect zooplankton in nets, or hiked the receding glacier behind the station. Her hat alerted two other Bills fans that she was one of them.’
Bills safety Micah Hyde announces his retirement after 11 NFL seasons
‘The 34-year-old Hyde had already made clear this past season would be his last after signing to the Bills practice squad in early December. He spent the remainder of the season and playoffs on the practice squad in serving more of a role as on-field mentor to Buffalo’s young safeties.’
Bills’ Micah Hyde announces his retirement from NFL after 12 seasons
‘Hyde was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft after winning Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year in his final season at Iowa. While he entered the league as a cornerback, Hyde quickly evolved into a nickelback and then safety. After four seasons in Green Bay, Hyde scored a five-year, $30 million deal in Buffalo.’
Micah Hyde Announces Retirement After 12 Seasons in the NFL
‘”So much LOVE and way too many THANKS!” Hyde wrote in the captions of the post. “From Fostoria to Iowa City to Green Bay to Buffalo, the goal was to leave an impact. That was one helluva dream. On to the next.”‘
Latest odds show Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen is heavily favored to win 2024 NFL MVP
‘The biggest reason for their success was, and is, Josh Allen. The superstar signal-caller put together his fifth consecutive season of 40+ total touchdowns, something that has never been done before. The Bills defeated the Denver Broncos and the Baltimore Ravens in the playoffs before being eliminated by the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.’
Opinion: An open letter to NFL MVP voters
‘I hope you voted for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, but I’m worried you took the easy way out in this process. I’m thinking many of you took a look at Lamar Jackson’s stats, then compared them to Allen’s numbers, and voted for the Baltimore Ravens quarterback instead.’
‘One helluva dream’: Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde officially announces retirement
‘”From Fostoria to Iowa City to Green Bay to Buffalo, the goal was to leave an impact. That was one helluva dream. On to the next,” Hyde said in his post.’
Bills safety Micah Hyde officially announces retirement
‘The former All-pro safety spent twelve seasons in the National Football League and signed with the Buffalo Bills through free agency in 2017. This of course was after spending 4 seasons in the Midwest as the Packers 2013 fifth round draft pick.’
Buffalo Bills veteran safety Micah Hyde announces retirement
‘A Buffalo Bills fan favorite and former all-pro, Hyde was among the first players to come to Buffalo when Sean McDermott became Buffalo’s head coach in 2017. He played an important role in the Bills defense that made the playoffs in six out of his seven seasons.’