Dennis Thurman: Impressions of the Bills Defense

Bills Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media on Wednesday December 11th after practice. Topics include: learning from the Rams game, rebuilding chemistry with WR Keon Coleman, the challenge facing the Lions defense, the Lions aggressive 4th down strategy, establishing the run, and the response from the team after the loss to the Rams last Sunday.

Buffalo Bills Defensive Coordinator Bobby Babich meets with the media Monday. Topics Include: The struggles that the defense had on Sunday against the Rams, being more productive in terms of creating more turnovers and getting off the field, and Ed Oliver's play at defensive tackle.

Buffalo Bills Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady meets with the media Monday. Topics Include: Offensive play decisions including the quarterback sneak towards the end of the game, working with Dan Campbell in New Orleans, and the amount of carries for James Cook and Ray Davis against the Rams.

Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott meets with the media Monday. Topics Include: An injury update following the game against the Los Angeles Rams, bouncing back against the Detroit Lions, and Khalil Shakir's performance and importance to the offense.

Safety Damar Hamlin along with U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announce plans to bring to the Senate floor legislation to help put AEDs in schools and make CPR training more accessible across America. Hamlin and Schumer have been working together to create a new federal program to put more AEDs in schools. Now Schumer is launching their final push as he will bring the bipartisan Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, Research and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act to the floor for passage so it can become law.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media following the Bills 42-44 loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Topics included: reflecting on the outcome of the game, learning from mistakes, time management, Josh Allen's quarterback sneak, conserving timeouts and playing fast and physical earlier.

Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media following the 44-42 loss at the L.A. Rams on Sunday December 8th. Topics include: clicking more in the second half, throwing for 3 touchdowns, running for 3 touchdowns, how well the offensive line played against a tough Rams defensive line, and having some urgency at the start of the game.

Bills Cornerback Taron Johnson meets with the media following the Bills 44-42 loss against the LA Rams. Topics include: Collectively not playing their best ball, starting fast, adjustments going into the second half, and corrections they have to make going forward in the season.

Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott meets with the media Friday. Topics Include: The overall health of the team and players like Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid, Cole Bishop's development, and Dion Dawkins being named as the Bills Walter Payton Man of the Year Nominee.

Left Tackle Dion Dawkins addressed the media after practice on Thursday December 5th. Topics include: winning the Walter Payton Man of the Year award for the Buffalo Bills for the third time in a row, how he found out he won the Walter Payton Man of Year award, an upcoming Dion's Dreams event, how important serving others is, having S Micah Hyde back on the team, and his growth from his rookie year to year eight.

Bills Linebacker Von Miller addresses the media following practice on Wednesday, December 4th. Topics include: the return of Safety Micah Hyde, the delicate balance of bringing a new player into the locker room, refocusing after winning the division, and Head Coach Sean McDermott getting the most out of his players.

Bills Quarterback Josh Allen meets with the media following practice on Wednesday December 4th. Topics include: Bringing back Micah Hyde, preparing to play against the LA Rams on Sunday, traveling across the country, moving past winning the division, coming into the facility on off days and making good decisions with the ball.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media on Wednesday December 4th before practice. Topics include: signing safety Micah Hyde to the practice squad, former players returning to the team, how new players fit in the locker room, where CB Christian Benford has grown in his theirs year, what he sees in the Rams passing attack, facing an explosive wide receiver duo, and how QB Josh Allen has been able to manage his running/scrambling.

Bills Tight End Dawson Knox meets with the media following practice on Wednesday December 4th. Topics include: having Micah Hyde back, reflecting on the snow game against the 49ers, and the goals the team has set going forward in the season.

Bills Cornerback Cam Lewis meets with the media following practice on Wednesday December 4th. Topics include: having Micah Hyde back, the leadership he brings to the team going forward, and preparing to play the LA Rams on Sunday.

Bills Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady addresses the media on December 2nd, 2024. Topics include: his communication with the team, the process of playing in the snow, Dawson Knox's performance against the 49ers, coaching Josh Allen, being amazed by Josh Allen's high level of play and Mack Hollins and Ray Davis' performance against the 49ers.

Bills defensive coordinator Bobby Babich addressed the media on Monday, December 2nd. Topics included: what he saw out of Matt Milano in his return from injury, Bills safety Taylor Rapp's forced fumble play, creating a large number of takeaways on the Bills defense, watching Bills linebackers Terrel Bernard and Matt Milano play together, what stood out about Bills defensive end Greg Rousseau's performance against the 49ers, what makes Sean McVay's Rams offense difficult to stop, limiting opposing tight end performances in the last few matchups, and Bills defensive lineman DeWayne Carter's potential return in the next couple of weeks.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott addressed the media on Monday, December 2nd. Topics included: injury updates, the offensive red zone efficiency against the San Francisco 49ers, Bills quarterback Josh Allen breaking Jim Kelly's touchdown record, how important the Bills offensive line has been this season, Bills linebacker Matt Milano's performance in his return from injury and the decision to promote Bills practice squad quarterback Mike White for the game against the 49ers.

Buffalo Bills Defensive End Greg Rousseau meets with the media following the Bills 35-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Topics Include: Adapting to the snowy conditions, getting a good pass rush and getting to the quarterback despite the positions, and how it felt to have LB Matt Milano back on the defense.

Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen and Wide Receiver Amari Cooper meet with the media following the Bills 35-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Topics include: Clinching the fifth straight division title in Week 13 and what that means for the rest of the season, the lateral play from Cooper to Allen for a touchdown, playing in a snowy game, and how close-knit this year's team feels.

Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott meets with the media following the Bills 35-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Topics Include: Getting the field and stadium ready for Sunday night's game and the appreciation for Bills Mafia during the game, the "next man up" mentality of the roster, and clinching the division this early in the season.

Buffalo Bills Safety Taylor Rapp meets with the media following the Bills 35-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Topics Include: Adjusting to the snowy conditions on defense, making a crucial forced fumble, the home-field advantage they've had this year and having Matt Milano back on defense.

Bills Wide Receiver Keon Coleman meets with the media following practice on Friday November 19th. Topics include: his Thanksgiving, the snowy weather in Buffalo and how he's feeling while still being questionable for Sunday's game.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media on Friday November 29th before practice. Topics include: what he needs to see from LB Matt Milano in today's practice, the linebacker rotation, the next step for WR Keon Coleman, Sunday's opportunity to clinch the division, how the weather effects the game plan, and an injury update.

Bills Offensive Tackle Spencer Brown meets with the media following practice on Wednesday November 27th. Topics include: coming back after the BYE week, the preparation for Sunday's game, and going up against the 49ers defense.