‘It’s hard to have sustained success in the league where the initials can stand for not for long. The Patriots are the outlier in just about every metric. But smart teams have been in the mix for a series of years. The Chiefs, Steelers, Seahawks and Packers are examples of what can be done in different ways. But the Bills have put themselves in a spot where they don’t look like a one year wonder. Every season might not be like 2020, but having the QB and being in the mix every year is a great place to be for an NFL franchise.’
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McDermott mum on plans for week 17
‘”We’re going to keep that plan internal for a number of reasons.” He added that he hadn’t had a chance to talk to his team yet about the plan.
McDermott on how the Bills have matured from underdogs
‘”You can ride that underdog deal for a certain amount of time,” said McDermott. “But at a certain point, you also have to know how to be good. That comes with time. I think you’re seeing the maturation, professionalism and leadership of this team.”‘
Allen rewrites Bills record books but is focused on bigger things
‘”Not to be cliche or a broken record but it’s win number 12,” said Allen postgame. “All those records, it’s cool and in this and that, but the plan is to get to 13-3.”‘
Diggs says he and the Bills offense are just “scratching the surface”
‘”We still feel like we haven’t reached our best ball,” said Diggs postgame. “We still feel like we’re scratching the surface on what we can do”‘
Beasley ‘week-to-week’ with a ‘leg injury’
‘Beasley is having a career year, setting personal highs in receptions (82) and yards (967).’
Another Bills blowout as Buffalo sweeps New England
‘The Bills dominated the Patriots in Foxboro from the first time they touched the ball.’
Bills activate John Brown from IR…but he’s on Covid list
‘The offense hasn’t skipped a beat without Brown averaging 34 points over the last month.’
Buffalo Bills, New York state continue to work on plan to put fans in stands
‘The current plan calls for rapid testing fans on the way into the stadium, and contact tracing as they leave, in a first-of-its-kind experiment to see if large venues could operate safely in the months to come.’
Bills trying to change numbers against Patriots
‘The Patriots domination of the league for the last 20 years was well documented, but it began every year with the domination of the division. In 2020 Buffalo not only won the AFC East, but they have a shot to pull off their rare triple sweep. While Buffalo dominated the division during the Super Bowl years, they never went unbeaten in the AFC East. On 3 different occasions the Bills finished 7-1 (the division had 4 teams at the time ) in 1988, 1990, 1991 and 1993) With wins over the Patriots and Dolphins they would finish the year 6-0. How rare is that? The Patriots did it in 2012 and their undefeated season of 2007. The Dolphins did it in 1984 and their undefeated season of 1962.’
Diggs and Beasley don’t want Daboll to leave
‘”He’s not going anywhere. I told him he can’t leave until I’m done,” smiled Beasley. “I’m not joking at all. I don’t want him to go one bit. In my mind, he’s staying here.”‘
McDermott’s mindset heading into New England
‘When asked if Sean McDermott sees Monday’s matchup as a changing of the guard, he brushed it off in classic Bill Belichick fashion.’
Diggs on ‘eye-opening’ experience with Bills Mafia
‘”There were talking about it on the plane ride,” said Diggs. “Wondering how many fans were going to be there.”‘
Jordan Poyer on Pro Bowl snub
‘”It’s been nothing but love,” says Poyer. ” don’t even know how to put it into words. Coaches texting me and family and friends texting me.”‘
Allen has ‘fingers crossed’ on Bills Mafia being in the stands for the playoffs
‘”It would be an inspiration,” said Josh Allen. “I know they’re chomping at the bit to get back.”‘