‘Doctors again declared him cancer-free in July 2018, one week after he received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2018 ESPYs. Still, Kelly had to undergo another procedure in November 2018, one doctors hoped would be his last. With the MRI results coming back clean, that appears to be the case, although there is always a small chance for the cancer to return later on in life.’
Archives for January 2019
Bills Hall of Fame Quarterback Jim Kelly is Cancer Free
‘Kelly, 58, has been battling cancer for years. He was initially diagnosed with oral cancer five years ago and had been cancer free since September 2014. In March of last year, his oral cancer returned for the third time.’
Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly reveals he is cancer free once again
‘The legendary Bills quarterback received the Jimmy V Award at the 2018 ESPY Awards in July as “a deserving member of the sporting world who has overcome great obstacles through perseverance and determination.”‘
Bills hire new special teams coordinator
‘Farwell replaces former special teams coordinator Danny Crossman . Crossman was fired this past offseason.’
2018 Buffalo Bills All-22 in Review: Interior Offensive Line
‘It’s somewhat fitting that the top graded player from the 2018 season was the one to be benched in favor of the youth movement. Though, when you consider that Ducasse is five-plus years older than John Miller and only performed marginally better, it’s hard to argue against the Bills seeing what they had in Miller throughout the 16-game season.’
Bills Hall of Famer Jim Kelly gets a clean bill of health
‘”Hope this reminds you that THIS (whatever your “this” is) is NOT the end of the story. Immeasurably more is always in store for those who hope in the Lord!” said Jill Kelly in the post.’
Bills hire Heath Farwell as special teams coordinator
‘Last season, the Bills special teams unit struggled allowing opponents an average of 21.2 yards on kick returns — 9th worst in the NFL. They also ranked 30th in the league in punting while rotating between Colton Schdmit, Corey Bojorques and Matt Darr. They ranked 31st in net punting yards, averaging 39.2 per punt.’
Wife: MRI comes back clean for Jim Kelly
‘In an Instagram post, Jill Kelly says: “We finally got back the results from Jim’s recent MRI…CLEAN! Thank GOD! It took a bit longer than usual because of all the reconstruction Jim has had inside his mouth. They wanted to be certain that all was good…”‘
Bills name Heath Farwell as special teams coordinator
‘Farwell, who excelled on special teams as an NFL player for 10 years, has spent the last three years coaching special teams. He was the Carolina Panthers assistant special teams coach last season and he spent 2016-17 as an assistant special teams coach for the Seattle Seahawks.’
Where this team captain thinks the Bills need to improve the most plus 5 things you missed on OBL
‘“I think the biggest thing is red zone efficiency,” he said. “We were the No. 2 defense but in the red zone we were probably low 20s if I had to guess off the top of my head. We need to be able to prevent teams from scoring touchdowns and minimizing them to three points.”’
Bills remember AFL Champion OL Joe O’Donnell
‘It was with heavy hearts that the Buffalo Bills learned that two-time AFL Champion offensive lineman Joe O’Donnell passed away on Thursday at the age of 77. A staple on the team’s offensive line, and a respected voice in the locker room during his seven seasons with the club, O’Donnell will forever be remembered for his unmatched work ethic and dedication to his teammates.’
Josh Allen: Bills are ‘looking to build something special’
‘“The one thing I really want to tell them is ride the wave,” Allen said. “There’s going to be ups, there’s going to be downs. You’re not going to be perfect, so don’t expect to be perfect. Obviously, you want to strive to be perfect, but things aren’t going to go your way all the time.””
Shaq Lawson was improved in 2018, but should Bills invest a fifth year in him?
‘“We’ll go back and watch all of Shaq’s stuff,” Beane said. “His professionalism went leaps and bounds this year. He really worked hard, and I saw a guy putting the effort in not only on the field, but he brings juice and energy to our practice like I didn’t see a year ago. (Defensive line coach) Bill Teerlinck tells me he brings it to the meeting room, as well. I think we’ll continue to watch him, how he handles the off-season, how he comes back in here, but I’m happy for him and his success.”’
NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico thinks Bills’ Josh Allen ‘energized organization’ in 2018
‘“Josh got off to a start similar to a lot of rookie quarterbacks over the years where there were some things that he saw that were new for him,” McDermott told Tirico on the podcast. “Then you fast forward to the last five, six games when he came back off the injury and really was a different quarterback.”’
Unmasked: Lifelong Texan, die-hard Buffalo Bills fan lives life to the fullest
‘“I don’t drink. I don’t smoke. Never have my whole life,” Pancho admits. “Never done recreational drugs. Find a 39-year-old like that and a Bills fan.”’