‘Kroft was on track to make his Bills debut before hurting his left ankle in practice Thursday. The free-agent addition, who spent his first four seasons in Cincinnati, missed this entire offseason after breaking his right foot in May.’
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Buffalo Bills Home Opener Filled With Excitement, Anticipation
‘What could be a better home opener than facing the winless Cincinnati Bengals amid a wave of excitement and optimism that Buffalo hasn’t witnessed in a long time?’
McDermott: ‘We’re off to a good start,’ but we still need to improve the fundamentals
‘”Campers have already been pulled in earlier in the week, and I drove out of the parking lot last night and I’m watching people playing cards in a tent in one of the camper sections there. I think that’s the way it should be. It’s a great vibe. People are spending time with people. You see friends coming together, families coming together. People that don’t even know one another getting to know one another and becoming friends. To me, that just really typifies Buffalo.”‘
Devin Singletary ruled out with a hamstring injury Sunday
‘Singletary is dealing with a hamstring injury according to the injury report.’
Former Buffalo Bill remains devoted to McKinley students
‘“Because we all know sometimes, we need a little extra push to keep going in what we want. Hopefully I can be that for those kids just finding a way to give them that extra energy that extra oomph, that I’m here supporting you guys and I believe that you can do it,” Brown told 7 Eyewitness News in a Friday phone interview.’
New book continues Pancho Billa’s legacy
‘”Falling in love with him was falling in love with the Bills,” Veronica Borjon, Pancho’s fiance , said. She continued, “Whether you’re down, whether you’re not feeling good or you’re having a bad morning,” Gino Castro, Pancho’s son added, “just cheer up.” Borjon agreeing and saying, “Get that Pancho power in you.”‘
Limited edition Pancho Billa jacket created in collaboration with Buffalo FAMbase
‘The Buffalo FAMbase has partnered with Chalk Line Apparel to create a limited edition jacket for Buffalo Bills super fan Ezra Castro, known as Pancho Billa.’
Devin Singletary to miss Sunday’s game Vs. Bengals
‘Cornerback Taron Johnson will also miss his second straight game with a hamstring injury. He did not play in Buffalo’s Week 2 win over New York.’
Traffic pattern changes for the Bills home opener on Sunday
‘9:00 a.m. – New Era Field parking lots open. Deputies will be focusing on eliminating excessive consumption of alcohol and individuals possessing glass bottles.’
Prepare yourself for traffic, ticket and tailgate changes at Bills home opener
‘7:45 a.m. – Abbott Road closes to vehicle traffic between the entrance to Lot 4 and Lot 2.’
Injury Report: Devin Singletary, Tyler Kroft both out for Bengals game
‘Also out for the Bills on Sunday will be nickel corner Taron Johnson (hamstring) and TE Tyler Kroft (ankle).’
How the Bills will celebrate superfan “Pancho Billa” at the home opener
‘In what is sure to be an unforgettable pregame ceremony, the Bills will welcome Castro’s mother Aurora, longtime girlfriend Veronica, his two children Gino and Lourdes, along with 100 children who received a backpack as part of his wish, to the field.’
Bills Today: Can Buffalo capitalize on its streak of home games in the next month?
‘”I’m just looking at one game right now, honestly,” McDermott said. “We’re just trying to improve guys right now. … I don’t know about five games from now — all I know is who we play this week, and that’s where our focus is.”‘
Bills tackle Dion Dawkins’ formative years at Temple built his foundation
‘“You go to college, and you think, as a kid,” Dawkins said. “You think you have it all figured out, until stuff starts going bad or wrong. There’s not as much success as you would want, but then you start listening and really understanding the game and what coaches are preaching. When you fully trust them and put that into the coach, that’s when it all turns.”’
Bills rookies making many meaningful contributions in two weeks
‘The answer so far has been a resounding yes. Of the team’s eight draft picks, seven made the 53-man roster and the other, fifth-round linebacker Vosean Joseph – was put on injured reserve. That a team would keep so many rookies isn’t necessarily a surprise, but the willingness to play them in such meaningful roles this early in their professional careers is not the norm around the league, according to Beane.’