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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 15h

Who took over for Michael Hoecht yesterday on the Chiefs' final drive? Javon Solomon.

Watch this move he puts on Trey Smith to force an incomplete pass and 3rd and long (Max INT). He has big shoes to fill, but I love what I saw out of the 2024 5th-rounder yesterday in crunch time.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 16h

What an unbelievable tease. I wonder if Beane looks to find a similar skill set on the trade market. Brutal, still, but maybe you can get something similar.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 1d

Michael Hoecht's season is over before it really even began in Buffalo. He waved off the cart because he wanted to watch the end of the Bills' win over KC. Here's more.

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Bills defender refused cart after devastating Achilles tear because he ‘wanted to see the game’

Joey Bosa calls Hoecht's injury a "massive loss" to Buffalo's defense that had pressured Patrick Mahomes on 52% of his dropbacks in Sunday's win.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 1d

Michael Hoecht tore his Achilles tonight, per Sean McDermott. Just a brutal loss for the Bills.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 1d

Bills hold off the Chiefs for a huge AFC win, but at what cost? Michael Hoecht's injury looms over a triumphant evening in OP. Joey Bosa had a superstar performance and more in my instant observations.

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Josh Allen nearly perfect in Bills’ win over Chiefs, but an injury could devastate defense (Observations)

Josh Allen completes 88.5% of passes while James Cook rushes for 114 yards as Buffalo improves to 6-2 on the season.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 4d

Usually not until around Week 16 or a little bit after. Annoying.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 5d

Full Bills injury update on Wednesday ahead of Chiefs game this Sunday ⬇️
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Bills’ Josh Allen could be missing explosive weapon vs. Chiefs this Sunday

Joshua Palmer hasn't practiced since Week 6 when he was on pace for his best game in a Bills uniform.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 6d

The heartbreaking news on Ed Oliver has been processing for #BillsMafia the past 24 hours.

I wrote about the loss, what it means, what the Bills can do and where the spotlight will shine the rest of the way for Buffalo’s defense.

www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bill...

5 thoughts on Bills DT Ed Oliver’s injury: Trade options, heavy metal savior, & rookie spotlight

What the Bills can do to replace Oliver with difficult stretch on horizon.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 6d

Bills DC Bobby Babich describing Michael Hoecht, who attended IVY League Brown, as a player:

"If you compare it to music, he's a composer for classical music when it comes to scheme. But then when you put him out on the field, it's like heavy metal."

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 10d

Could Max Hairston return Sunday against the Panthers? Sean McDermott isn't ruling it out. My story on the rookie first-round pick who's ramping up this week at Bills practice. www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bill...

Bills coach provides surprising update on 1st-round pick who hasn’t played yet this season

The rookie cornerback has been sidelined since July with a knee injury.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 10d

WR Joshua Palmer (ankle), DT DaQuan Jones (calf) and S Taylor Rapp (knee) are all OUT this Sunday vs, the Panthers, Bills coach Sean McDermott said on WGR 550.

Rapp is headed to injured reserve. The Bills will now have two open roster spots to fill.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 10d

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 11d

The Buffalo Bills' plan to remake their defense began in March, when Brandon Beane signed Larry Ogunjobi & Michael Hoecht. After 6 games watching from home, the two big FA additions are ready to return.

“Defensive football, it’s juice and energy."

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Has the cavalry arrived for Bills? How 2 returning defenders could spark defense

Larry Ogunjobi and Michael Hoecht are back from PED suspensions, potentially boosting a Buffalo defense that ranks last against the run during their 4-2 start.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 14d

Bills open 21-day practice window for Maxwell Hairston. Rookie CB can now return at some point in the next 3 weeks. www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bill...

Bills’ struggling defense might finally get the rookie back they’ve been waiting for

The rookie cornerback has been sidelined since July with a knee injury.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 18d

I disagree. It’s not a one player away move if you’re attempting to add a weapon for Josh Allen. Because if the defense doesn’t improve, the offense will have even more pressure to carry the load for the team. Can’t do that with the way that WR room is constructed right now.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 19d

Depending on the compensation I’d guess the Saints would take on the majority of this year’s money. Bills could decide on extension in the offseason.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 19d

Feels like I’ve been arguing for the Chris Olave trade since March. Might be time to pull the trigger. Our full podcast today on a bunch of Bills bye week storylines.

Watch it here ➡️ youtu.be/O9KBdw1VhR8?...

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Patrick Moran @patrickmorantb.bsky.social · 19d

Talking Buffalo LIVE at Cheektowaga Country Club (4917 Genesee Street) tomorrow night 8pm featuring special guest @mattparrino.bsky.social . Never been there and cant wait to check it out. Stop up to say hello and see what they're all about it. Show will also stream live here & YouTube!

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 20d

There are plenty of reasons for concern with a Bills team that enters the bye with two straight losses. Here are 4 major questions the powers that be must answer before the Panthers game.

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4 questions the Bills must answer during bye week after loss to Falcons

After starting 4-0, the Bills have lost two straight games with defensive collapses and questionable offensive play-calling

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 23d

Bills injury list continues to grow. T.J. Sanders and Damar Hamlin set to go on injured reserve & Dalton Kincaid, Buffalo's best weapon in the passing game this season, is dealing with an oblique injury. Here's more.

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Buffalo Bills rookie DT heads to injured reserve as team’s injury situation worsens

Rookie DT Sanders to undergo knee surgery while Hamlin suffers pectoral injury.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 24d

Bills WR Joshua Palmer had 9 targets in the opener vs. Baltimore. Since then, a combined 9 in the last 4 games.

Palmer spoke after practice yesterday about where he is in the offense and how he's staying patient while he waits for more opportunities.

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This Bills receiver is creating the most separation on the team but barely getting the ball

Despite being Buffalo's best separator, Joshua Palmer has seen his targets and playing time decrease significantly compared to his 2024 season with the Chargers.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · 28d

What Sean McDermott and Joe Brady said about Keon Coleman getting benched on first drive against the Patriots.

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Why Buffalo Bills WR was benched right before team’s first loss of the season

This marks the second time the young Bills receiver has faced disciplinary action, after being benched last season for tardiness to a team function.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · Oct 2

Ed Oliver WAS NOT injured by one of his horses. Here's my story after we caught with the Bills DT ahead of Sunday's game against the Patriots.

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Bills star forced to deny bizarre horse injury rumor as he works toward NFL return

After missing 3 games with an ankle injury, Oliver was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · Sep 29

Mitch Morse & David Edwards formed a lasting bond after just one year together.

Morse returned to Buffalo this weekend and I caught up with Edwards, who explained how one night at a pool table w/ Morse changed everything. #BillsMafia www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bill...

A Buffalo Bills friendship that began over pool & shared concussion stories

Edwards credits Morse's friendship for helping him overcome uncertainty after multiple head injuries.

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Matt Parrino @mattparrino.bsky.social · Sep 28

Terrel Bernard found Cole Bishop after his 1st NFL interception to deliver a message:

"He saved points. That play that really changed the game.”

Bernard said the Bills know Bishop is going to continue to get better - and they need him to do just that. www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bill...

Bills’ Cole Bishop’s one-handed interception might be turning point in his season

Bishop hauled in the first interception of his career in win over Saints.

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