‘On game morning, one of the trainers brings me my favorite coffee. I eat breakfast, usually eggs, one piece of toast and a pear. I eat light before games. Then I get dressed. I go out on the field and I listen to music and watch their quarterback warm up. I watch to see how he’s throwing the ball in whatever kind of weather conditions it is. After that, I get up and take a walk, probably eight maybe 10 lengths of the field back and forth. Then 30 minutes before the game, I go in and get dressed. It’s the same every game, every time.’
Archives for August 2018
Bills Today: McDermott weighing options for final preseason game
‘McDermott further emphasized player safety and stressed that it is the most important issue to him and his staff throughout training camp and the preseason. He also noted that there are a number of young players who will have a tremendous opportunity to play significant time against the Bears.’
Bills offensive line, John Miller’s career a renovation project
‘But now Miller, speaking at his locker after practice Monday, is in the midst of a major renovation along the interior of the Bills offensive line, once again starting at right guard after being benched early last season. It’s an overhaul, to be sure, as opposed to a complete teardown, with three new starters at various positions after the offseason departures of center Eric Wood and left guard Richie Incognito.’
Tony Romo wants Bills’ Josh Allen to ‘trust his instincts’
‘”The other night, you see him take a few sacks, and that’s just part of growing up,” Romo said during “The NFL on CBS” Media Day on Tuesday at the network’s headquarters. “You’ll see blitzes, you’ll see stuff as you get older. The more concerning thing was just the feel. And when your O-linemen sometimes are getting (beat), it’s closing in, you need to do something, whether it’s throw it away, get rid of it. I don’t mind an interception by young guys.’
Nab a piece of Bills history in auction of surplus team items
‘Fans can bid on a turf cutout of the “50” marking the 50-yard line, from the 2015 season in what was then called Ralph Wilson Stadium. The numbers were painted gold as part of an NFL campaign that year. There’s also a turf cutout of an NFL shield, also painted gold, from the same season.’
Man ejected from Bills game charged with DWI under Leandra’s Law
‘Dylan George, 25, registered .12 percent blood alcohol content on a breath test, police said. Because his 6-year-old son was a passenger in the vehicle, police noted, the DWI charge was upgraded to a felony. He also was charged with marijuana possession and was released after posting bail.’
Buffalo Bills ranked as having NFL’s worst quarterbacks and defensive line by USA TODAY
‘”Nathan Peterman, AJ McCarron and first rounder Josh Allen have combined for five regular-season starts, and McCarron’s already banged up. Allen’s upside has been evident in preseason, but inexperience will be an unavoidable issue no matter who plays most this year.”‘
Buffalo Bills release safety L.J. McCray
‘Unfortunately for McCray, the team’s depth at safety had him buried on the roster behind starters Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer as well as Rafael Bush, Dean Marlowe and Siran Neal.’
Michael Lombardi: Start Josh Allen; ‘Ridiculous’ to play Nate Peterman because offensive line stinks
‘”To me the most ridiculous thing I ever heard is they should play Peterman because the line’s not good,” Lombardi said on Monday’s episode of the “GM Street” podcast. “But the line isn’t gonna be good for him either. … Is the line gonna get any better because Nate Peterman’s playing? The line stinks, it doesn’t matter who plays quarterback.’
Final Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection
‘Teams are required to have their rosters whittled down to 53 players by 4 p.m. on Saturday. Here is who we think will make the final cut.’
Buffalo Bills fans: Here’s your chance to own a piece of New Era Field
‘Cash Realty & Auctions is hosting an online auction in collaboration with the Buffalo Bills Foundation.’
Buffalo Bills won’t adopt new policy ending tailgating at kickoff time
‘Have no fear, Bills fans. You won’t have to end your tailgating at New Era Field by kickoff time this season.’
Andy Dalton gives thanks to Buffalo in new Instagram post
‘”A touchdown that won us a football game ended up raising over $450,000 with over 18,000 donors from a fan base that isn’t even ours,” Dalton wrote on Instagram.’
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Bills QB Josh Allen treat students to back-to-school shopping spree
‘Each kid was given a $125 gift card to Dick’s Sporting Goods and spent time picking out backpacks and other supplies with Allen.’
5 under-the-radar stories to know for the final week of the Bills preseason
‘“There are always things that you have to adjust to. I am constantly working on technique,” said Croom. “You can never get enough of the fundamentals; that is one thing that we preach here. For the most part, the transition has been going well.”’