‘”It’s surreal. I don’t think any feelings have really hit bottom yet,” Williams said. “I don’t know if there’s ever a good time (to leave). It’s going to hurt walking away. There’s going to be a void in my life.”‘
Archives for December 29, 2018
Teammates reflect on what they’ve learned from Kyle Williams
‘”He’s been a big brother figure for me. Someone I’ve watched come into this building. First one in, last one out and work diligently throughout the week. The way he prepares is something I’ve been in awe of it,” said Jerry Hughes.’
Kyle Williams to retire after the 2018 season finale
‘Thank you to the Pegulas, to the Wilson family, to my teammates, to Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane, to my family, and to the fans. I’ve been at this a really long time but it doesn’t feel like it, and that’s a testament to your unwavering support. I could not be more grateful to retire as a lifelong Buffalo Bill.’
Quick Hits: Sean McDermott shares his emotions on Kyle Williams’ retirement
‘“Oh, man,” McDermott said. “[It will be] emotional. I think it’ll be great for fans. When I think back about the signs that I’ve seen this year, I watched Kyle. We have the families come in when we play away for the Saturday practice. I’ve been able to watch Kyle with his kids, watch him run around. To watch Jill [Williams] film, to hold her phone up and film Kyle, was one of the signs that I saw the other day, and I’m going, ‘Could this be it?”‘
What they’re saying: Teammates discuss the impact Kyle Williams has left on their careers
‘“Then when I got here, I was trying to find him, because you always try to find the best players on the team, so it was like him, Jerry [Hughes], at the time Mario [Williams], Marcell [Dareus], they were kind of the marquee guys. I was like, ‘Where’s Kyle at?’ And I saw a guy, short guy, that looked similar. I was like, ‘He looks like a coach.’ And it was Kyle. But no, he’s an excellent leader. He’s what this community is all about, to be a Buffalo Bill.”‘
Friday injury report: Chris Ivory questionable for season finale
‘Ivory, who sat out the last two weeks with a shoulder injury that was aggravated in a Week 14 game against the Jets, was a full-time participant in practice this week, but his injury is one that coach McDermott stated may not be fully healed until the offseason.’
Bills Today: Fixing run game ‘a huge priority’ for OC Brian Daboll
‘“It’s a huge priority,” Daboll said. “Hasn’t been where we’ve needed it to be. Again, that starts with me.”’