‘Dawkins has become a leader in the Bills locker room over the past two seasons starting every game guarding Josh Allen’s blindside.’
Archives for August 2020
The Buffalo Bills are signing their own? How the times have changed
‘Sean McDermott got his deal done and that set a tone. It’s just a matter of time before his GM Brandon Beane is next. And while he waits for his deal, Beane has already begun to lock up the players that are the cornerstones of the franchise. Left Tackle Dion Dawkins is the first guy to be taken care of this year.’
Bills re-sign Dion Dawkins
‘Dawkins has started 43 of his 48 career NFL games and became a mainstay at left tackle in his rookie year. More than just a steady presence on the offensive line, Dawkins also has two touchdown receptions.’
Dion Dawkins secures a long-term future in Buffalo
‘”It just means that hard work definitely pays off,” said Dawkins after signing the deal. “Through all the mistakes and all the growth, all the ups and downs I have an organization that believes in me and it starts from the Pegulas, down to the GM, down to the head coach, down to my position coach then to mom and pop, and it’s just a blessing.”‘
6 things we learned from Sean McDermott and Josh Allen about McDermott’s contract extension
‘”I think really to sustain winning, you’ve got to build a culture and a good foundation,” McDermott said. “Then the culture really breeds the chemistry that our players have been able to build together. Some of that’s been driven by me, but a lot of it also comes, and the credit goes to our staff and our players for the bond they’ve been able to build with one another.”‘
Bills Today | How Dion Dawkins shared his special moment with family and teammates
‘”I called her, and she had no idea,” Dawkins said. “I called her and when I saw her face, I just broke out crying. She was worried. She was like, ‘Dion, what’s wrong? What’s the matter?’ And of course my mother was like, ‘Dion, do I have to come up there right now?’ I was like, ‘No, these are happy tears.’ I told her and she said, ‘Dion, you did it.’ beyond, but you did it. I corrected her and said, ‘Mom, I didn’t do it yet. Until we all win, I will truly win.’ She broke out in tears. It’s an unexplainable moment and unexplainable experience.”‘
Bills give coach Sean McDermott contract extension
‘On the revised timeline, he is set up to have the second-longest continuous tenure in team history behind Marv Levy at 11 1/2 years. Currently, Chuck Knox ranks second at six years. Lou Saban had two separate coaching stints, one for four years and the second that lasted four years and five games into his fifth season.’
Column: Beane says his ‘day will come’ for an extension. It should come soon
‘However, since 2017, when the Pegulas hired McDermott to take over after the 2015-16 Rex Ryan clown show, stability finally found its way back to One Bills Drive. McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane were responsible for putting it in place and setting a course that has generated the sort of sky-high expectations the Bills haven’t seen since their longest continuous tenured coach, Marv Levy, roamed the sidelines.’
A.J. Klein speaks Bills’ language as he tries to fit in at linebacker
‘“I’ve been asked in the past to play all positions, special teams, all phases,” Klein said Wednesday on a conference call with reporters. “I’m looking to fit in wherever they see fit, whether it’s playing three or four phases on special teams, whether it’s being a starter on defense, whether it’s being a spot starter. It doesn’t matter to me.”‘
Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley cleared from non-football injury list
‘The list is designated for players who suffered injuries away from the workouts in the spring, ordinarily organized team activities.’
Bills announce contract extension for head coach Sean McDermott
‘Terms of the deal are not yet known, but ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that the extension will run six years through 2025, a massive commitment to the 46-year-old.’
Maiorana’s Memories: FitzMagic was alive as Bills ended 15-game losing streak to Pats
‘But with Fitz throwing for 369 yards and two touchdowns, the Bills put on a stunning rally culminated by Rian Lindell’s 28-yard field goal as time expired to slay the dragon 34-31.’
Buffalo Bills agree to multi-year extension with head coach Sean McDermott
‘McDermott was entering the final year of the four-year deal he signed in 2017 after spending the previous six season as the Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator. In three seasons as the Bills coach, McDermott has led Buffalo to the playoffs two times and has compiled a 25-23 record.’
‘Can’t wait until Sean McDermott delivers a championship’ to Buffalo Bills (Media reacts to multi-year extension)
‘Ended drought, A “front door” professionalism for your franchise that doesn’t embarrass them the way some of the previous guys had, an identity on defense… and most importantly, results.’
Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection before start of training camp padded practices
‘Yeldon could potentially be in the conversation as one of the last few out. But with the way Singletary and Moss have dealt with injuries in the past 12 months, depth at running back is a necessity.’