‘”It’s part of the process of Stephen,” said Farwell, who was Hauschka’s teammate in Seattle for four seasons. “He has a history of being a great kicker in this league for a long time. Love Steve to death, nobody works harder at their craft than him. He hasn’t lost an ounce of it. He’s exactly where he wants to be, we’re in preseason and that’s what it’s for.”‘
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Bills follow NFL-wide preseason trend: Penalties are up
‘The Bills have had double-digit penalties each of the past two exhibition games. They had 11 for 100 yards at Carolina and 12 for 106 yards at Detroit. The Bills have been called for 36 penalties in three games (30 have been accepted).’
5 things to watch when Bills close preseason vs. Vikings
‘Jackson is expected to start, as is typical for the third-string quarterback in the final preseason game, and play the entire way. Nothing he has done so far in practices or preseason-game appearances indicates he belongs in the NFL.’
Donnie Green, tackle with Bills’ famed Electric Company, dies at 71
‘Green struggled in his post-football life with family issues and drug use, he told the Baltimore Sun in 2006. He said that at his low point he sold a gold bracelet, inscribed with the words “We did it” that Simpson had given the offensive linemen, and moved into a shelter in Hagerstown, Md., where he worked as a night monitor.’
Buffalo Bills keep the faith with Hauschka, signing kicker to 2-year extension
‘He was 1 of 3 on his field goal attempts through two games before nailing his lone attempt from 43 yards in Friday’s game against Detroit. He’s also coming off a season in which he missed six field goal tries and scored 91 points, his lowest total since becoming a full-time kicker with Seattle in 2011.’
Rochester’s Jarron Jones has everything on line in final Bills preseason game
‘“I had one crucial mental error on a run,” Jones said. “Communication error. I thought we were double-teaming a guy. I was supposed to base block him and I just hit him and then he went scot-free. I thought I was climbing to the linebacker, just a simple communication error, a simple thing that I should know. It happens, you can’t dwell on it, just next-play mentality, and I tried my best not to let it bother me.”’
Six questions to ponder entering the Buffalo Bills’ preseason finale
‘Speaking of Croom, I don’t think he’s making the team. He has missed too much time with a hamstring injury and even if he hadn’t, I think both Knox and Sweeney are better players. Perhaps Croom can do something big Thursday to save his roster spot, but I’m not holding out hope for him unless the Bills keep a fourth active tight end until Kroft can get back.’
Buffalo Bills sign K Stephen Hauschka to 2-year contract extension. Was it a smart move?
‘The extension is a bit of surprise because Hauschka’s production dipped in 2018. He made just 78 percent of his kicks, falling below the 80-percent mark for the first time since 2009 in Baltimore.’
Buffalo Bills place DE Mike Love on IR; waive OL De’Ondre Wesley
‘Love has been dealing with a pectoral injury since last week’s game against the Detroit Lions. Wesley suffered a knee injury back in training camp and hasn’t been able to return.’
Darryl Johnson is a lock: 4 things Buffalo Bills roster moves mean for team
‘Johnson has exceeded all expectations this summer as a pass-rusher and has stood out on special teams as well. Through three preseason games, Johnson has six total tackles, two sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble. Johnson will be the Bills’ No. 4 defensive end behind Jerry Hughes, Trent Murphy and Shaq Lawson.’
10 Buffalo Bills playing for a roster spot in preseason finale vs. Vikings
‘McCloud has potential and is still extremely young but there may not be enough roster space to keep him on the 53-man.’
Bills Sign Kicker Hauschka To 2-Year Contract Extension
‘He hit 17 consecutive field goals last season to mark the team’s best stretch since Rian Lindell made 18 straight in 2007. Hauschka finished hitting 22 of 28 field goal attempts, including all 11 from within 40 yards, but struggled down the stretch in missing five of his final 11 attempts.’
Bills sign Stephen Hauschka to two-year contract extension worth reported $8 million
‘”He has a history of being a great kicker in this league for a long time,” said special teams coordinator Heath Farwell. “I love Steve to death. Nobody works harder at their craft than him. He hasn’t lost an ounce of it.”‘
Bills sign Hauschka to a two-year extension
‘If Hauschka can return to 2017 form, the Bills will be much better off for signing him to this deal. They ranked 10th in field goal percentage that season. If Hauschka has another year like last season, maybe he won’t see the end of his new contract.’
Bills place Mike Love on I.R., waive De’Ondre Wesley
‘The move of Love to I.R. opens the door for rookie Darryl Johnson to make the 53-man roster. Johnson, a seventh round pick from North Carolina A&T, has flashed plenty of length and athleticism this preseason.’