‘Of course, he offered a predictable response to how he assessed the team last week’s two-day rookie mini-camp and a similar length OTA. “It’s hard to tell,” McDermott said. “It takes time to really get a feel for just what you’ve got. Right now we’re out there in shorts, t-shirts and helmets which is not really football. I really appreciate the participation and the players who have shown up (but) we’re gonna crawl before we walk.”’
Archives for May 26, 2021
Josh Allen, Tremaine Edmunds choose not to share their Covid-19 vaccination status
‘“With respect to that question, I know vaccines are gonna be a hot topic,” he said after the Bills’ second organized team activity of the spring. “Really, throughout the remainder of the season – and we’re having conversations as a team – I’m going to keep those conversations and choices of myself and my teammates in house.”’
Vic Carucci: Sean McDermott could face a big challenge keeping Bills unified
‘Whether all his players are on board with it is uncertain.’
PSE, Erie County, state meet to talk about future of Highmark Stadium and KeyBank Center
‘”The objective of the plan was to outline a plan based on the independent study the organization conducted,” a Bills statement said.’
As the Buffalo Bills return to work, McDermott ‘concerned’ about the vaccination quandary
‘“I’m concerned about it, being very up front,” he said. “It’s something we’ve talked about and I don’t think the right word is trying to convince (people to get the shot); I think the right word is to educate and build awareness and then let people decide. It’s kind of two-pronged, if you will, with health and safety and then what you’ve got to do to do your job. I think those are the two prongs of the fork right now that must be considered and considered seriously.”’
Will the Buffalo Bills return to St. John Fisher for training camp? What Sean McDermott says
‘Obviously, that would extend to the Pittsford campus where thousands of fans show up each day to watch practice. McDermott said several members of the organization have visited Fisher to discuss how things might operate if the Bills decide to come, but those talks are in the preliminary stage.’
5 observations from Bills OTAs practice (Week 1): Dane Jackson shines; Devin Singletary, Star Lotulelei absent
‘“I’m proud of the guys that are here and the guys that are not, I expect them to be working out and working their tails off getting ready to go,” McDermott said shortly before practice began. “You gotta earn it and that’s what this league is about. That’s why there’s parity in this league and that’s why it’s the attraction to the fans that it is. Every Sunday a team has a chance to win, no matter what the record was the year before or what it is the current year. We have to define ourselves this season and the way we’re going to do that is having our team together and everybody busting their asses to get ourselves ready to go here.”’
How an NFL star and an Austin pit master brought their Tex-Mex barbecue to Miami Lakes
‘Rodriguez’s ‘cue enticed McKenzie, an American Heritage football star whose cooking was mostly reserved to family cookouts and the football field: He smoked the Miami Dolphins for three touchdowns when his Buffalo Bills came to town in January. But McKenzie, 26, had been looking to open a food truck or restaurant in his hometown.’
Bills Coach Fears Time Running Short On Player Vaccinations
‘In addressing what’s become a divisive issue among several high-profile Buffalo players and at least one of their spouses on Tuesday, McDermott focused his message on attempting to educate — rather than convince, as he put it — players to get vaccinated.’
Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott ‘concerned’ about impact of vaccine status
‘McDermott said he “applauds” all those in the Bills’ building who have received the COVID-19 vaccine, including general manager Brandon Beane and owners Terry and Kim Pegula. He also said the team is operating at roughly “60%, 65%, 70% normal” thanks to the number of people within the facility who have been vaccinated.’
Step forward toward future Bills home
‘Pegula Sports and Entertainment issued a statement on Tuesday saying representatives met with Erie County and New York State officials to “outline a plan based on the independent study the organization conducted with regard to future stadium and arena projects in Western New York.”‘
Bills already preparing for crowd noise during OTAs
‘The Bills played all of their regular season home games, and several of their road games with no fans in the stands last season due to COVID-19 protocols. Even for the games at stadiums in which fans were allowed, there was very limited capacity.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen says team conversations on COVID-19 vaccine will stay in-house
‘”I know vaccines are going to be a hot topic really throughout the remainder of the season, and we’re having conversations as a team, and I’m going to keep those conversations and choices of myself and my teammates in-house,” said Allen.’
Pegula Sports and Entertainment meets with NYS & Erie County regarding future of Highmark Stadium
‘”The objective of the meeting was to outline a plan based on the independent study the organization conducted with regard to future stadium and arena projects in Western New York,” the team said in a statement.’
Sean McDermott admits he is ‘concerned’ about not meeting a possible NFL vaccine threshold
‘“I don’t know the amount of normal versus protocols I’d say we’re 60 percent normal, 65-70 percent normal. And I think that’s good. It’s nice when you’re fully vaccinated to be able to do some of those things and so that’s been good,” Bills head coach Sean McDermott said as OTAs started this week.’