‘“Me and Isaiah did a lot of notecards when it came to studying this whole playbook,” Davis said. “We also got together with the quarterbacks and did walk-throughs on the field, ran some routes with them to get it in our heads, and to get the muscle memory there.”‘
Archives for August 2020
Diggs taking practice competitiveness to new level
‘Diggs has been obviously vocal in practice the last couple days. He’s appeared to be a teacher, chatting up Allen and fellow receivers before reps. He’s also been emotional and fired up after reps.’
Thursday is Game Day in Buffalo…sort of
‘”We can work on our angles, work on our tackles, our physicality,” he said.’
Mitch Morse talks how players will need to adapt without fans
‘”For me, communication is going to be extremely important,” Morse continued, “I can’t be afraid to speak up even if there are no fans, not be afraid that the other guys [opposing defenses] can hear me.”‘
Poyer: Diggs brings competitiveness to Bills camp
‘”Diggs brings a huge competitive aspect to practice,” said Poyer. “When he catches the ball he’s not just going to go back to the huddle, he’s going to let you know what’s good.”‘
5 players to follow for Thursday’s Bills training camp scrimmage
‘Day after day Davis puts his athleticism, strength and hands on display. It doesn’t matter if he’s going up against Tre’Davious White, Davis will find a way to get his hands on the ball. As a rookie, it will be important for Davis to go through a dress rehearsal of game day to feel everything out. If Davis continues to show his talent and knowledge of the playbook, offensive coordinator Brian Daboll will certainly find a way to use him in the offense.’
Bills Today | Expectations for the Bills scrimmage
‘”Preseason is one of those funny things. First of all, training camp is one of those necessary evils,” Morse explained. “no one really looks forward it, but preseason games are around for a reason. Coach is going to put us in the right position to mimic as much of a real game as possible. We will still be taking care of our guys; we won’t be cutting out there. We are still teammates so there will be that fine line of finishing the play but, at the same time understanding that we’re not going take shots on our own dudes. I think we’ll get dressed a little bit and go through a regular routine and if anything, this gets us re-acclimated to what it’s like [on game day].”‘
Bills rookie WR Gabriel Davis knows his role: Make ‘those contested catches’
‘”One thing I can say, I know I’m a bigger receiver and one of the bigger guys on the team,” Davis said Tuesday during a Zoom call with reporters. “They want me to be that guy that has to make those contested catches. And I feel like, when an opportunity has come my way to make a contested play in practice, I’ve been coming down with some of those.”‘
Bills camp observations: Offensive line holds its own and gets feisty
‘The offensive line also got the better of the battle by a slight margin in the one-on-one session with the defensive line.’
Bills will not allow fans to attend first two home games in September
‘The team’s two home games in September are followed by one home game in October, against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Oct. 15. There are three home games in November, against the New England Patriots, Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Chargers; one in December against the Pittsburgh Steelers; and one in January, the regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins.’
These Bills rookie wide receivers are turning heads. Will they make an impact on game day?
‘And yet, with Stefon Diggs, John Brown and Cole Beasley entrenched as the starting three, and versatile Isaiah McKenzie still an integral part of the offense, the Bills are going to have a tough time finding snaps for Gabriel Davis and Isaiah Hodgins.’
No fans allowed in the stadium for Bills games against Jets and Rams
‘The Bills’ letter read as follows: “We hope you and your family and friends are staying safe and healthy.”‘
Bills training camp 2020: Stefon Diggs frustrates defense, turns in big day (Day 8 observations)
‘Buffalo’s offense consistently moved the ball on the defense throughout practice and Diggs was beating whoever lined up across from him. Tre’Davious White got a few chances, Levi Wallace and Taron Johnson, too. But Diggs just kept making plays.’
Bills leave door open for possible fans in attendance starting in October
‘The Bills’ statement comes on the heels of head coach Sean McDermott saying it was ridiculous that some teams could host fans this season while others cannot. The Dolphins, for instance, will be hosting up to 13,000 fans for their Week 2 matchup against Buffalo.’
Bills’ rookie WR Davis ready to burst onto NFL scene; Proving doubters wrong fuels first-year pro
‘“For me, I just feel like I’ve always been doubted all my life and I always had to prove something to somebody,” said Davis via Zoom video conference. “I just want people to know I have confidence in myself and that I know that I can play and compete with the best.”’