Bills Beat and Sideline Reporter; Host of The Extra Point Show 10A-12P on
@WGR550
; Former HS football and track coach; Father of Max; drummer; SYRACUSE ORANGE🍊
A story I’d like to share and hope you “play” the end:
Back in the 1960s my dad was the lead singer of a band named “Johnny and the Fires” (he was Johnny). They mostly played in Buffalo and surrounding-area nightclubs and also got some play on local radio.
They made a record…
Here is Damar Hamlin’s bio from the Bills media guide. Please read about how great of a young man he is while you also keep him and his family in your thoughts tonight.
I’m struggling to find the words to tell you how emotional it was on the field, and especially Bills sideline tonight. The tears that poured from player’s and coach’s faces. Grown men we often see as larger and tougher than life, crying, embracing one another.
The Bills have found their franchise quarterback. There's no more debating it, no matter how many memes you see making fun of a pass, or how many people you read to tell you otherwise because they themselves simply can't accept it.
My idea: Bills should sign Ryan Fitzpatrick the day before the final preseason game, let him play that game to allow Allen/Keenum/Barkley to sit and then he can officially retire
#Billsmafia
. Who's with me?
Bills CB Dane Jackson is being evaluated for a neck injury at ECMC hospital in Buffalo. He will have X-rays and a CT scan. He has full movement in his extremities.
Damar’s mom came down by the wall behind the bench as he was on the field. She said she wanted to be with her son. There was no entrance to the field where she was. Stadium security and Bills staff did a great job to get her to a spot she could get down as quickly as possible.
I’m struggling to find the words to tell you how emotional it was on the field, and especially Bills sideline tonight. The tears that poured from player’s and coach’s faces. Grown men we often see as larger and tougher than life, crying, embracing one another.
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Miami Dolphins… Again.
Against the Dolphins….again.
How is the “Josh Allen sucks” crowd gonna explain this one away? They’re trying hard, I’m sure. I mean, he did have 5 incompletions. Maybe that’ll be it 🤷🏻♂️
Clarification from doctors: Hamlin communicated in writing, has not spoken to anyone yet.
Said he communicated in writing "who won the game?" when he woke up.
Bills fans fighting amongst each other as if they were expected to make the playoffs but are 1-7. They were expected to win 6-7 games (Vegas) but are 6-2 for the 1st time since before many reading this were born. They're not perfect by any means. But holy cow, enjoy the ride 🙃
"The Bills have the Patriots on the floor in a bar fight and are kicking them in the stomach." - Steve Tasker on our radio broadcast. He did not have a cigar in his hand when he said it.
The Titans lost to the Bengals today. Packers lost the Vikings. Rams lost to a QB making his NFL debut who didn’t even throw for 100 yards.
It wasn’t perfect nor how many wanted to see it happen, But the Bills beat the Patriots and are 6-2. Don’t be greedy. Enjoy it. It’s good
Bills center Mitch Morse and his wife had a baby boy yesterday at around 5 PM. He gave all the credit to his wife for being so great about understanding his schedule. His baby’s name is Deacon.
BREAKING: A source familiar with the situation tells me the Bills and linebacker Matt Milano have agreed to a new 4-year contract. He won’t be hitting the free-agent market and will be back in Buffalo.
Jessie Pegula, daughter of Bills owners Terry and Kim, just defeated No. 12 Victoria Azarenka in straight sets in the first round of the Australian Open.
Thinking about Levi Wallace‘s career in Buffalo. Wasn’t even drafted. Signed to PS. Signed to active roster midway through rook year, started in NFL debut literally 5 days later. Then never gave up starting role over next 3.5 yrs despite constant competition. Says a lot about him
@SharpFootball
There could be a dome in Orchard Park right now to play in, and that wouldn’t matter.
This is about travel, safety, and getting essential personnel into and out of the area.
Absolutely nothing to do with the stadium itself.
#BillsMafia
I always give you video of fans at the end of road games. Well, here is the celebration after clinching a playoff berth at home in the snow against the Dolphins.
When last season ended, Bills GM Brandon Beane told the media that he told his players their goal in 2021 was to have the AFC Championship go through Buffalo. Even though they did not get the No. 1 seed, they now have that chance.
It’s all on the line in Kansas City Sunday.
Brian Daboll: "I'm privileged and honored to be here and working for this organization....the ultimate goal is to become a head coach someday, but that's not on the agenda right now for me....really focused on what we need to do this week."
Safety Jordan Poyer, who had the most fan votes in the AFC for his position, did not make the initial Pro Bowl.
He absolutely deserves to be included.
A huge omission.
Bills LB Lorenzo Alexander says he is retiring. Said he was at peace with the decision about halfway through the year but is 100% sure and is ready to spend time with his family. Said he will always be a part of the WNY community and will continue charitable work there, as well.
I don't care if the Bills paid Von Miller $120M just for this season alone. If they win a SB, it's worth it.
That's what this is about. Winning a Super Bowl. That's all that matters.
I can't imagine one single Bills fan caring how much it costs if they hoist a Lombardi.
Over the last few years, under Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott, the Bills have been at the forefront of providing as many resources as possible to assist in the mental health of their players, coaches and staff. That’s going to be very important over the next few days and beyond
A reunion in Buffalo: WR Cole Beasley is coming out of retirement and expected to sign with the
#Bills
’ practice squad, sources say. After a brief stint with the
#Buccaneers
earlier this season, Beasley returns to Orchard Park to provide Josh Allen with another trusted target.
I can never prove it, and no one can ever dis-prove it, but I believe it: if the Bills win the OT coin toss, Gabriel Davis ends the game with 5 receiving touchdowns.
Bills GM Brandon Beane shown on the jumbotron at
#NCAATournament
and gets huge ovation from Buffalo crowd. Then a “Let’s go Buffalo!” chant breaks out.
Regardless of the result of this game, Dolphins win or lose, the main focus of the entire MIA postgame press conference should be on decision made to let Tua play tonight (and 2H of Sunday for that matter). Mike McDaniel has to answer for it first, and then more people after that
Bills GM Brandon Beane met, in person, with the Buffalo media for over an hour today. He did not leave the podium until it was clear there were no more questions. I (and I’m positive many of my colleagues) really appreciate that. I just want it to be noted.
#BillsMafia
Amazing. Kyle Williams walking around the wall of New Era Field shaking fans’ hands as he walks off for one final time. Note the number of media and cameras as I zoom out at the end.
The weather this weekend in KC will be no joke. Serious stuff.
But Dolphins fans and media making fun of Bills fans and/or media for comments about last year’s heat down there, and now complaining to the point of even asking the game to be moved is pretty interesting.
Von Miller said his neighbor called him the other day to tell him he left his garage door open.
This was on the heels of talking about how genuine the people in Buffalo are and how they care about you as a person.
Bills QB Josh Allen: "I know vaccines are going to be a hot topic. We're having conversations as a team. I'm going to keep those conversations, my choices, and those of my teammates in-house."
While we were interviewing Bills LB Matt Milano postgame, DT Jordan Phillips chimed in from his locker next to Milano’s and said, “Defensive Player of the Year. Matt Milano. Make sure you all start saying that.”
I asked him to elaborate. Here’s what Phillips said about Milano:..
LeSean McCoy played ten years and never won a playoff game (0-4), then gets back-to-back rings without touching the ball in any playoff game in either of those season.