‘The 28-year-old was then mobbed on the sideline by teammates as they celebrated his first score in the NFL.’
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‘During warmups, Shaq Lawson was yelling “new season, money season”. Lawson, in the final year of his contract, had a very good 1st quarter.’
Game recap | Bills run away from the Colts in preseason opener
‘Starters played roughly an entire quarter on Friday. Quarterback Josh Allen and the rest of Buffalo’s offensive and defensive starters each played at least two drives.’
Top 3 things we learned from Bills vs. Colts | Preseason Week 1
‘“I feel like I did pretty good,” said Singletary. “All I really had to do was run. The line opened up some holes for me, so I just had to make some moves and get what I could get.”’
In their own words | Bills players share their takeaways from the first preseason game
‘“It’s tough to play this game at a high level,” Gore said. “I’ve been playing this game since I was four years old and this was just his first football game. I’m happy to see him getting better every day.”’
Bills Today: WR Isaiah McKenzie flashes in first preseason game
‘“I can make the big catch and I can show that I can make the big catch you know no matter what down it is,” McKenzie said. “They can depend on me and that’s what I want. That’s how I want them to feel about me. They can depend on me and call my number anytime they want and I’m available and I can help the team win.”’
Tyree Jackson learning to take what defenses give him
‘“It’s not practice anymore, it’s another team and you can and you will get hit, so be prepared for that, but he’s a big guy, big frame and I know he’s not worried about that,” Allen said. “When the opportunity presents itself to go deep, obviously he’s got a big arm and wants to show it off, kind of like how I was last year and still am a little bit. Whatever the defense gives you, just kind of take it. The smart play is the right play.”’
Pregame Primer: 5 things to watch when Bills host Colts
‘Center Mitch Morse, the team’s marquee free-agent signing, remains out with a concussion and is not expected to play. Guards Jon Feliciano and Spencer Long, who have been competing for the starting job at right guard, have also been banged up and are uncertain to play. That has led to second-round draft pick Cody Ford shifting inside to guard. If he stays there against the Colts, it’s an indication the coaching staff is serious about the possibility of Ford’s move from tackle to the inside becoming permanent.’
WGR’s Simon asked off pregame; ‘Bills Tonight’ has new host; McDermott’s show moves
‘He added he “felt guilty” because everyone else on the station’s sports staff is working a six-day week. Simon, who also has worked at WBEN-AM and the Empire Sports Network, said he hasn’t had a Sunday off during a Bills season since 1993.’
Buffalo Bills rookie tight end Tommy Sweeney taking advantage of chance
‘For a guy who many figured would be headed to the practice squad by summer’s end, Sweeney may be starting Thursday night when the Bills open the preseason at New Era Field against the Indianapolis Colts.’
Seven players who need to show something as the Buffalo Bills open preseason
‘On offense, configuring the unit with one running back and three receivers, the only positions that appear to be undecided are tight end, right guard and right tackle. That is assuming Mitch Morse can get healthy and line up at center.’
Roth: Buffalo Bills training camp was over in a flash, let’s hope it keeps coming back
‘The Bills training camp lease with St. John Fisher runs two more years.’
Buffalo Bills post-training camp rookie report card: Ed Oliver earns high marks
‘When the pads came on at training camp, Ed Oliver showed coaches, teammates, media and the fans just how disruptive he can be on the field. The defensive tackle seemed to make at least one “wow” play per practice and showed explosiveness off the snap. Oliver was able to create interior pressure and beat double-teams at times during practice.’
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane says team was willing to accept risk of free agents’ injury history
‘“We understand the guys that have a total clean history versus the guys that have had some things. Rarely are you going to find a top talented player that has no dings, that’s a good citizen and that fits our culture that get away (from teams). (Those players) get resigned.”’
Buffalo Bills skyrocket up ESPN+’s NFL under-25 talent ranking
‘The Bills’ under-25 ranking has been a roller coaster in recent seasons, falling from seventh in 2017 to 26th last year as Sean McDermott jettisoned almost all of his incumbent talent before rebounding to sixth this year on the strength of a few top draft picks. Whether or not that roller coaster continues will rest on the shoulder of Allen.’