‘”I’m trying to get as much time as possible with him talking about little nuisances in our game plan. Things I lie to see and vice versa,” Allen said. “His professionalism is through the roof, he’s easy to talk to about what he likes and I’m excited to see what we can do.”‘
BillsBeat - October 26, 2024
Bills LB Terrel Bernard ruled out vs. Seahawks
‘McDermott said on Wednesday that Bernard was day to day with an ankle injury sustained in last week’s win against the Tennessee Titans. He missed two games with a pectoral muscle strain earlier this season.’
Bills place rookie DT DeWayne Carter on IR
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott said Carter requires surgery to repair a wrist injury. He’s eligible to return for Buffalo’s game against San Francisco on Dec. 1, following the Bills bye weekend off.’
Carucci Take 2: Josh Allen’s efficiency will be tested when Bills face the Seahawks
‘The fact he has taken such great care of the ball, though, has gotten largely overlooked. Yet, it’s a major factor in the Bills’ 5-2 start and will likely continue to have plenty to do with their quest to be a serious postseason contender. For Allen, it’s a significant turnaround from last season, when he threw a career-high 18 interceptions, which was second-most in the league behind Sam Howell. Allen went only three games without a pick in 2023.’
Bills place rookie DT DeWayne Carter on Injured Reserve
‘Head coach Sean McDermott said Carter is dealing with a wrist injury that will require surgery.’
Buffalo Bills injury report at Seahawks | Week 8
‘LB Terrel Bernard (ankle), DT DeWayne Carter (wrist) and WR Curtis Samuel (pectoral) will not be available to play in Week 8.’
BillsBeat - October 25, 2024
Inside the Bills: Meet DJ Mangas, the assistant coach who helped Amari Cooper so quickly get up to speed
‘“That was probably the single differentiating factor in why I was able to pick up the game plan so fast, just putting in the extra time with him inside of here,” Cooper said. “Him going over it and over it and over it. Him being a good teacher in that regard, putting it in a way that I can understand it. It’s been huge for my progress.”’
Bills notebook: Buffalo still without Terrel Bernard at Thursday practice; Von Miller returns to facility
‘For a second straight day, Buffalo Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard (ankle/pectoral/personal) did not practice Thursday, casting doubt as to whether Bernard will be available for their next game at Sunday at Seattle.’
PlayAction column: What can the Bills expect in Seattle? Yet another Ravens-style defense
‘“The last couple teams we’ve played run very similar systems, kind of from the same tree,” quarterback Josh Allen said on Wednesday. “Obviously they have their own nuances and their own game plans. But in terms of a base game plan, it’s very similar. Again, no easy task. It’s a tough defense, and that’s why you see a lot of them out there, this type of defense we’re playing.”’
Bills defense has their hands full with NFL passing leader Geno Smith, Seahawks offense
‘The last time Geno Smith threw a pass against the Buffalo Bills, Doug Marrone was in his final year as head coach. Rex Ryan was still coaching the New York Jets.’
How Leslie Frazier is helping the Seahawks get ready for Buffalo | Notebook
‘“We had good times together and they didn’t want me to step away when I stepped away,’’ he said. “I just thought it was the right thing to do for me and where I was at that time. We (he and McDermott) have a good relationship. I have a good relationship with a lot of guys on their staff and ownership and everybody.’’’
Friday's Seattle Coverage
Seahawks’ new linebacker arrives in town. Here’s how they plan to use him (Seattle Times)
How Leslie Frazier is helping the Seahawks get ready for Buffalo | Notebook (Seattle Times)
Seahawks’ DK Metcalf misses practice with MCL strain (Everett Herald)
Ernest Jones IV arrives, embraces Bobby Wagner’s legacy — & wants to be a Seahawks mainstay (Tacoma News Tribune)
Ernest Jones IV hoping Seattle becomes long-term home after trade to Seahawks (KCPQ-TV)
Seahawks will face big test against Buffalo Bills in battle of 1st place teams (KOMO-TV)
Wyman provides a linebacker’s view on Seahawks trade for Ernest Jones IV (KIRO-AM)
Seahawks Injury Report: Metcalf out for 2nd straight day (KIRO-AM)
Seahawks’ surprising rookie Michael Jerrell gets ‘slimed’ (KIRO-AM)
The area Brock Huard wants to see Seahawks’ JSN improve (KIRO-AM)
NFC West is a jumbled mess, and that’s good news for Seahawks (KIRO-AM)
New Seahawks LB Ernest Jones IV Hopes To Be In Seattle ‘For The Long Haul’ (Seahawks.com)
Seahawks Defense Continuing To Grow And ‘Keep Responding’ (Seahawks.com)
Week 8 Injury Report: Seahawks vs. Bills (Seahawks.com)
The Opposing View: An Insider’s Look At The Seahawks’ Week 8 Opponent, The Buffalo Bills (Seahawks.com)
After ending skid, Seahawks hope to stay on upswing when they host Bills
‘All five of Buffalo’s wins have come against teams that have losing records entering this weekend.’
Seahawks hoping to contain Bills high-scoring offense
‘Key matchup: Amari Cooper vs. Seattle secondary. Riq Woolen looks likely to play after sitting out the past two games with an injury, but Tre Brown did not practice Wednesday. If Brown is out, Josh Jobe and Nehemiah Pritchett would step in at cornerback. Jobe had six tackles against the Falcons.’
Amari Cooper ready to 'pounce' on more chances with Bills
‘”Yeah, of course. I mean, I think that’s why they traded for me, definitely ready for an increased role, definitely ready for more opportunities,” Cooper said Thursday when asked about being ready for more of a role. “I’m ready to pounce on it.”‘