Reporter covering the Buffalo Bills for @TheBuffaloNews.

Kenmore, NY
Joined March 2010
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Ooo, she was rusty! Been a hot minute since I’d written a story, even longer for print. Story 1 of many for @TheBuffaloNews ☑️ The Bills are tied for No. 1 in AFC entering Week 8, but a tough road lies ahead, starting with the Ravens on Sunday. 🔗 STORY: bit.ly/48gmtRV
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That’s a big loss for the Ravens’ offensive line.
#Ravens first-round guard Vega Ioane, one of the NFL’s best rookies this season, suffered an MCL sprain against the #Bengals, sources tell me and @MikeGarafolo. It’s considered to be a short-term injury, though he will miss a little time.
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Everybody welcome Terrin! We’re excited to add to her to our team @TheBuffaloNews.
Professional news: Today was my first day at The Buffalo News as a Bills beat writer. I'm grateful for the opportunity to join this editorial crew and excited to be back in the NFL world. Week 8 coverage coming soon. New conference, new division, new team? Let's Waack 'n' roll.
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"Again, Lamar is working his butt off to be back and be back there," Jesse Minter said. "... I think he'll be in a decent spot, but we'll know a lot more on Wednesday." Still no real idea on Lamar Jackson's availability for Buffalo.
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Sam Franklin Jr. deserved better from the NFL. My notes column, leading off with the flawed process the league used to discipline the Bills safety and ignore Raiders OT DJ Glaze’s actions: buffalonews.com/sports/profe…
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The final report from the nation's capital: Alex Tuch gets a leg up on season series vs. #Sabres with OT winner for #Caps. "I loved playing for the Sabres and I think everyone knows that. ... To be able to get the game-winner was pretty special." buffalonews.com/sports/profe…
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Raiders offensive tackle DJ Glaze was not fined for his actions during the game last Sunday. Hard to believe. Still not clear why Sam Franklin Jr. was fined. Video showed Glaze hit Franklin in the groin at least once. His agents said it happened twice.
Statement from Bills DB Sam Franklin Jr.’s agents, Harold C. Lewis and Christian Addison, after appeals officer James Thrash reduced Franklin’s one-game suspension to a $14,926 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct: “As we said from the start, Sam did not and would never spit at an opponent, and there was no evidence that he did. We're glad the suspension was overturned and grateful to the hearing officer for a fair and thorough review. It's unfortunate the league suspended Sam in the first place based on an unsupported accusation that received so much undeserved attention, and we hope the outcome is covered just as widely. We also hope the league takes a serious look at the opposing player's conduct, including striking Sam in the groin twice during the game. We're glad this is behind him, so Sam can get back to focusing on his teammates and next Sunday.”
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Gameday report from Washington: Lindy Ruff hopes #Sabres move on now that Hellebuyck distraction is passed. "I think if you're a player, it weighs on your mind when your name's been out there." buffalonews.com/sports/profe…
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The state of the Bills' offense at the bye: On/off splits for DJ Moore Coleman's ascent Opening-drive numbers RBs in passing game Personnel groupings Penalties And more buffalonews.com/sports/profe…
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For Alex Tuch, there’s an off-ice reunion before #Caps and #Sabres get down to business Saturday. “I'm waiting to see who's the first one that's gonna give me a little cheap shot. My money's on 'Benny' (Zach Benson)." My column from practice in DC: buffalonews.com/sports/colum…
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The NFL needs to rethink how suspensions are handled. Don’t announce until after an appeal hearing. People jumped to conclusions and assumed Franklin was guilty.
Statement from Bills DB Sam Franklin Jr.’s agents, Harold C. Lewis and Christian Addison, after appeals officer James Thrash reduced Franklin’s one-game suspension to a $14,926 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct: “As we said from the start, Sam did not and would never spit at an opponent, and there was no evidence that he did. We're glad the suspension was overturned and grateful to the hearing officer for a fair and thorough review. It's unfortunate the league suspended Sam in the first place based on an unsupported accusation that received so much undeserved attention, and we hope the outcome is covered just as widely. We also hope the league takes a serious look at the opposing player's conduct, including striking Sam in the groin twice during the game. We're glad this is behind him, so Sam can get back to focusing on his teammates and next Sunday.”
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Bills safety Sam Franklin Jr. won his appeal. The NFL announced that it reduced his discipline from a one-game suspension to a $14,926 fine for unsportsmanlike conduct. Franklin was accused of spitting at Raiders tackle DJ Glaze.
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More details on the arbitrator's decision. Franklin was adamant that the league got it wrong. His agents were emphatic in their defense of him. Bills will have the captain and special teams contributor for game vs. Ravens. buffalonews.com/sports/bills…
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What a lame ending to this saga
Sources: New Jersey and Winnipeg are working on a Connor Hellebuyck deal. We will see what develops.
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The state of the Bills' offense at the bye: On/off splits for DJ Moore Coleman's ascent Opening-drive numbers RBs in passing game Personnel groupings Penalties And more buffalonews.com/sports/profe…
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Tough to beat anybody when you score one goal. The Sabres miss that Alex Tuch guy. But they’re not getting enough difficult saves. Weird start to their season.
My latest from KeyBank Center: #Sabres still support UPL even amid troubling signs and lousy numbers. The goalie revealed to me GMJK spoke to him Tuesday and told him not to worry about trade rumors. "It's great that he found me and we talked about it." buffalonews.com/sports/colum…
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Sam Franklin Jr's agents, Harold C. Lewis and Christian Addison, released a statement ahead of the Bills safety's appeal hearing: "We adamantly deny Sam spit at anyone. We look forward to the process fully exonerating him tomorrow at the hearing and the apology he deserves."
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Sam Franklin denies spitting on DJ Glaze during the Bills’ win over the Raiders. Glaze hit Franklin below the waist on the play.
Bills safety/special teams contributor Sam Franklin Jr. was suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct against the Raiders. Accused of spitting at a Raiders player following the final XP. No flag on the play. Here's the All 22 from the play:
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Bills safety Sam Franklin Jr. denies the allegations and plans to appeal. A few more details at the link below. I expect Franklin to release a statement soon to defend himself: buffalonews.com/sports/profe…
Bills safety/special teams contributor Sam Franklin Jr. was suspended one game for unsportsmanlike conduct against the Raiders. Accused of spitting at a Raiders player following the final XP. No flag on the play. Here's the All 22 from the play:
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