‘In the spring, those beneficiaries were rookies Dawson Knox and Tommy Sweeney. If Croom is to once again earn a spot on the 53-man roster, he’ll likely have to beat out Sweeney – a seventh-round draft pick – to do so. As a third-round draft pick, Knox will have a spot. So, too, will veteran Lee Smith in a blocking role.’
Archives for June 29, 2019
Tyler Kroft’s injury throws Bills’ tight end position in flux
‘The Bills haven’t offered a definitive timeline on when Kroft will be able to return, but a report from NFL Network put his expected timetable at right around the start of the regular season. Without participating in training camp or the preseason, however, it’s pure speculation to think that Kroft will be able to contribute right away.’
Building Character Through Football
‘Harrison Phillips, NFL defensive tackle with the Buffalo Bills, helped host the football camp. “This is a really cool initiative,” said Phillips. “I’m happy to come out and unite a lot of different people through sports; it’s amazing the power of the sport to bring people together. It’s about teaching these kids character, team building, and working together — all the positive attributes of this sport that these kids might not get a chance to experience without this program.”’
Hall of Famer Andre Reed in town to clean up his park, at the tables and on the course
‘On Saturday morning, Reed, and perhaps several of his celebrity friends from the professional sports world, will be at Andre Reed Park on Irving Street to do some cleanup and to help celebrate several improvements that have been made at the multi-sport facility, pool and playground across the street from Dieruff.’
Bills’ Zay Jones celebrates friends final chemo treatment with ‘levitation trick’
‘”My new friend Nate completes his final of fourteen chemotherapy sessions tonight. he also graduates high school tomorrow” Jones tweeted.’
New Era Field turf project is finished
‘Poloncarz says the project is complete.’
Jim Kelly hits the field at annual football camp
‘“As long as I can come out here and teach these kids, not only on the field, but nowadays off the field is almost as important, if not more important,” Kelly said. “So, that’s why I have (Bills QB coach) Ken Dorsey, Harrison Phillips coming this year to do chalk talks, because they understand more because they’re younger generation.’
Storylines to watch for each position group heading into training camp
‘Tyler Kroft’s foot injury and Jason Croom missing the majority of OTAs and minicamp opened up space for rookie tight ends Dawson Knox and Tommy Sweeney to earn the majority of reps. The starting tight-end role was Knox’s during minicamp with Lee Smith performing primarily as a blocker and Sweeney fitting in at both roles.’