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Danny Crossman – January 12, 2023

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Special Teams Coordinator Danny Crossman

(I know it’s a sensitive topic with regards to WR Tyreek Hill and returns, but if you are able to just give us any insight at all as to why he was used on the last one in the game on Sunday, but not the previous ones?) – “All that stuff, those decisions, those discussions when we have them, and when they’re had, as a staff and with players, those stay in house.”

(In any way, do you think that WR Tyreek Hill’s presence may have impacted a punt or anything like that?) – “I don’t think so.”

(What do you think of special teams last week? Because from an outsider’s point of view, it seems to be a very strong performance by you guys. What’s your assessment?) – “You guys are sick of me. I’m never happy with anything, but the guys played hard. We didn’t give up any plays against a good group and a very good returner. We’ve been on a run now of playing a bunch of good groups and good returners and we’re going to see another one this weekend. So we’re going to have our hands full. It’s an outstanding team we’re playing on Sunday in all three phases and for me obviously, especially in the kicking game.”

(How gratifying was it for you to see K Jason Sanders hit, specifically a 50-yarder to win it after we’ve seen the misses from 50?) – “You’re happy for Jason, you’re happy for the team, you’re happy for the fans. It’s a big kick in a big spot and I’m super excited for him.”

(After watching Buffalo return two kickoffs for touchdowns just last week, what are your thoughts on stopping that?) – “We talked about it when we played them a month ago. For them to go out and get (Nyheim Hines) at the trade deadline and keep building on an outstanding club and any perceived, what they may have thought were weaknesses, to be able to go out and keep adding. He was a very good returner and a great player in Indianapolis and it’s just carried over in Buffalo. He’s very dangerous with the ball in his hands and we’ll have to do a good job and in every area.”

(You’ve seen that atmosphere in Buffalo from the home sideline. You’ve coached on the visitor sideline. But never a playoff game What’s your expectation for the atmosphere in a playoff game?) – “I can say this and I mean this with all the respect in the world. Those people – it’s not going to change. It is a fabulous atmosphere there from Week 1 to the end of the year. It doesn’t change. It’s a very collegiate atmosphere. They’re going to get there early, they’re going to stay there late, they’re going to have a good time and they love their Bills. So it’s going to be a raucous crowd. But it was a ruckus on Saturday night when we were there a month ago.”

(Does LS Blake Ferguson get extra amped to long snap against his brother?) – “You’d have to ask him that. (laughter)”

(Did WR Erik Ezukanma participate on any of the special teams?) – “No.”

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