‘Josh Allen craters this grade, and it is totally deserved.’
WGR
Bills drop 2023 season opener in overtime to Jets
‘Despite tying the game and forcing overtime at MetLife Stadium, the Jets ended up getting a game-winning 65-yard punt return touchdown from rookie Xavier Gipson to hand Buffalo a 22-16 loss in prime-time on “Monday Night Football”.’
McDermott: It’s hard to win when you turn the ball over four times
‘”You’re playing two opponents, the one on the other sideline and yourself, and that’s what we did tonight.” McDermott said postgame.’
Allen: ‘I am the reason why we lost tonight’
‘The Bills held a double digit halftime lead, but three second half turnovers by Bills quarterback Josh Allen led to his club being outscored 19-3 in the second half and overtime. Allen turned the ball over four total times, tossing three interceptions and losing one fumble.’
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‘Simply put, Allen made terrible decisions and kept giving away drive-after-drive.’
Micah Hyde off injury report ahead of Monday’s opener against Jets
‘Hyde was the only name listed on the report at all throughout the week from the Bills’ active roster.’
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‘The crowd will be hyped up and incredibly loud. If the Jets take a lead early in the game, it will just make it louder and tougher on the Bills, and especially their offense.’
McDermott values youth of this year’s Bills team
‘”It’s a new team every year, in the case with some of those younger players that are gonna play some roles that they didn’t play last year necessarily,” said McDermott during his first appearance of the season on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR. “They need to step up. There’s gonna be growing pains, but we’ll grow with them, through them, together. We’re excited to watch them.”‘
McDermott announces starters at key positions prior to season opener with Jets
‘On the offensive side of the ball, it will be 2023 second-round pick O’Cyrus Torrence starting at right guard, beating out veteran Ryan Bates. McDermott feels Torrence had a “workman-like” approach to his game leading up to his first NFL season.’
Von Miller says knee was cleared two days before roster decisions had to be made
‘”I didn’t have no pride ether way that it went,” Miller said. “Of course I wanted to play, but the ultimate goal is to get to the playoffs and have success deep into the playoffs and to win the Super Bowl. So ultimately, it wasn’t my decision, but I want to do whatever it takes to win.”‘
Report: Former Bills wide receiver, Buffalo native Mike Williams on life support in Tampa hospital
‘Just one season after signing a massive six-year contract extension with the Buccaneers, Williams was traded to his hometown team in 2014, where he would only dress for nine games, catching eight passes for 142 yards and one touchdown.’
Report: Bills restructure contracts for Ryan Bates, Taron Johnson
‘According to a report from ESPN NFL reporter Field Yates, the Bills have restructured the contracts for cornerback Taron Johnson and offensive linemen Ryan Bates. This will create roughly $4.5 million of cap space that will make the Bills cap compliant for the 2023 season.’
Opinion: Bills’ Super Bowl window has not closed
‘I truly believe the wide receiver depth chart is much improved with the offseason additions of Trent Sherfield and Deonte Harty. Sherfield looks like he will bring a reliable pair of hands and positional versatility to the passing game. Harty adds speed, which was something the offense didn’t have enough of.’
Christian Kirksey anxious to make impact on Bills defense
‘”They have some good people over here: Micah [Hyde], [Jordan] Poyer, Shaq Lawson, Von [Miller] and on the coaching staff,” said Kirksey during his meeting with the media after practice. “I’ve been with [senior defensive assistant] Al Holcomb and [linebackers coach] Bobby Babich, and I like the other coaches they have here. I want to be part of a winning culture, so I’m hungry and ready to help out wherever I can. It was a no brainer for me.”‘
Davis honored to join veterans as Bills captain for 2023
‘”Just his consistency, especially from a young guy on, and he’s been in the weight room this past offseason. There’s been discipline over a course of time that doesn’t waiver,” said Diggs following Thursday’s practice in Orchard Park.’