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Archives for May 5, 2020

Bills’ McDermott reflects on NFL’s unique offseason

‘“We’re all professionals,” McDermott said. “This is where passion and discipline play a big part. If you’re passionate about what you do, you shouldn’t need a kick in the butt to get up every morning and go to work. The longer this has gone on, and I’m sure you guys feel the same thing, the more discipline it’s taken.”‘

New Bills DE Mario Addison’s admiration for Buffalo goes way back

‘“I liked competing against the O-line when we was in camp,” Addison said. “Those guys were going hard. We were going hard. Nobody got mad at each other. Everybody knew they had to work, and that’s what made the whole thing fun. In my mind, competing with those guys at practice every day, I know it’ll make me a better player, and I know I’ll make those guys better.”’

Marv Levy, Thurman Thomas, other ex-Bills reflect on rivalry with and legacy of Don Shula

‘“My first lengthy interaction was when I went to Miami. One practice, Dave Wannstedt was the head coach and Don Shula came out and he called me over,” Thomas said. “Wannstedt was like, ‘What are you doing, we’re in the middle of our offensive drill?’ That’s Don Shula. I went over and shook his hand and I ended up missing the entire passing game practice because I was over having a conversation.”‘

Hall of Famer Don Shula was a major figure in Bills history

‘“I want them to say that he won within the rules,” Shula had said. “That he had players that took a lot of pride in playing within the rules. And that his teams played an exciting brand of football, wide open football, that made it exciting for the fans.”‘

Buffalo Bills’ Mario Addison ‘likes everybody to eat’ (8 takeaways from conference call)

‘“I already kinda liked Buffalo from the get-go,” Addison told the media. “We played against Buffalo last year in training camp. We had joint practice… I seen (Sean McDermott) coach all those guys. It was very similar to the coach that we had in Carolina … Everybody play with each other. There wasn’t no selfishness on the team. And I liked competing against the OL in camp because those were going hard. We were going hard. Nobody was getting mad at each other. Everybody knew we were there to work and that’s what made the whole thing fun. So in my mind, to be able to compete with those guys, you know, at practice everyday? I know it will make me a better player and I know I’ll make those guys better.”’

NFL schedule release: Buffalo Bills receive at least 3 prime-time games (Schedule predictions for 2020)

‘As for the final matchup, there are plenty of intriguing options. The NFC West is full of strong teams that deserve prime-time matchups, a game against the Las Vegas Raiders would give the league an opportunity to show off the newly built Allegiant Stadium, another AFC East matchup is not out of the question and 2020 rematches against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans could also be big prime-time draws.’

Former Buffalo Bills react to passing of Miami Dolphins legend Don Shula

‘Praying for my former teammate Mike Shula and the rest of the Shula family on the loss of Coach Shaula! I had the privilege of not only being able to play against Coach Shula’s teams, but was coached by him twice as well Sr. Bowl/Pro Bowl. Greatness personified!!!!!!! RIP Coach.’

Don Shula equals success

‘Dolphins’ teams were disciplined and that was a key part of their success. That speaks to Shula’s ability to connect with players across multiple generations. Whether he was a young coaching mind or part of the NFL’s old guard, he was respected by his players.’

Bills DE Mario Addison is perfectly fine flying under the radar

‘”As I’ve been watching those guys, they’ve got a swag to them that I play with,” Addison said Monday. “So I’m going to bring my swag with those guys, we’re going to merge this thing together and we’re going to tear them up, man!”‘

Addison says Buffalo “already feels like home”

‘“I tried to pay rent. I tried to pay a bill or two and he kept turning me down,” Addison said. “That’s why I’m always grateful to Jerry. He housed me. He took on a role as a vet when he was only in his second year, as well. He took on leadership already. He took me up under his wing when he was fragile like I am. I’m very grateful for that.”’

Bills 2020 schedule: What night games can we expect?

‘But I think they will get an early season Thursday Night game on Fox against the Patriots. Fans are still going to be very interested in what’s going with the post-Brady Pats. Let’s say week 3 in Foxboro on Thursday night September 24th.’