AFC Notes: Vrabel Explains Josh McDaniels Hire, Dalton Kincaid, Bills, Jets, Patriots

AFC Notes: Vrabel Explains Josh McDaniels Hire, Dalton Kincaid, Bills, Jets, Patriots
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Bills

  • Bills TE Dawson Knox revealed TE Dalton Kincaid was playing through a torn PCL in one knee with his other knee banged up as well: “It’s insane what he’s played through.” (Katherine Fitzgerald)
  • Buffalo DT Jordan Phillips said he would return if the team is interested but doesn’t see himself going elsewhere for another season: “I’m not retiring… but this is the only place I’m gonna play.” (Alaina Getzenberg)
  • Bills QB Josh Allen said he suffered a wrist injury on the two-point attempt before halftime: “Got crunched up a little bit, was able to finish the game, but some swelling and stuff today.” (Getzenberg)
  • Bills CB Rasul Douglas is open to returning to Buffalo but the team could elect to prioritize saving money to extend CB Christian Benford and Douglas’ market could be stronger elsewhere. (Jeremy Fowler)

Jets

  • When taking a look at the Jets bringing in Aaron Glenn as head coach, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated points out that the organization’s decision to fire HC Robert Saleh and GM Joe Douglas during the season allowed them time to fully determine what they were looking for in their next candidate.
  • Breer mentions how New York interviewed Mike Vrabel, Ron Rivera, and former Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff before the end of the season.
  • Breer writes that Glenn gave a “much clearer vision and plan” in this year’s hiring cycle compared to what New York interviewed him in 2021. Breer also points out how Glenn impressed the Jets’ brass during his virtual interview.
  • Similarly, Breer mentions how GM Darren Mougey showed a “clear vision and plan for the team.”

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