‘“She was getting sick of me. That’s when I found that maybe my wife isn’t ready for me to call it yet,” Lotulelei said with a grin after the Bills opened the first of three mandatory minicamp sessions Tuesday. “But I knew when I was watching the team that I wasn’t done. I’m happy to be back. Practice felt great today, to be out with the guys again.”’
Archives for June 2021
Josh Allen 2021 outlook: Evaluating the Bills QB and how he can sustain MVP-level play in Year 4
‘Allen’s accuracy and comfort in the pocket have most improved since his days at Wyoming. He went from a 58.8% completion rate in 2019 to 69.2% in 2020. Unprecedented stuff. And guess who finished with the league’s highest adjusted completion percentage from a clean pocket last season among qualifiers? Allen at 85.8%.’
Bills, Lotulelei hit field for minicamp
‘Lotulelei’s defensive linemates Jerry Hughes, Mario Addison, and Vernon Butler, as well as running back Taiwan Jones – all of whom didn’t show up for any voluntary OTAs – were also all in attendance as the Bills worked out under the bright sun, just outside the ADPRO Spots Training Center for a couple of hours.’
Buffalo Bills DT Star Lotulelei eager to get back to work
‘”I was happy because the team was doing so well. The success they had last year was great, it was a bummer not to be a part of it, but again, I made the decision, I don’t regret it, but I was happy for the guys,” Lotulelei said. “I was hoping they would’ve got it done but you know, it is what it is and we’ll see what happens this year.”‘
Bills QB Josh Allen to throw first pitch at Blue Jays game vs. Yankees in Buffalo on Thursday
‘The Blue Jays made the announcement on Twitter on Tuesday morning, writing “Hey Blue Jays Mafia, QB1 will be throwing Thursday’s first pitch!” Thursday’s game begins at 7:07 p.m.’
NYSDOH: Buffalo Bills’ Highmark Stadium deemed outdoor venue, can operate at full capacity
‘In a statement to 7 Eyewitness News a spokesperson for the New York State Department of Health said “Highmark Stadium is considered an outdoor venue which can operate at full, 100% capacity without restrictions.”‘
Bills DT Star Lotulelei returns after opting out of 2020 season
‘“It was tough, I didn’t watch every game because it was a little tough, especially the last game, but I was happy the team was doing so well. It was a bummer not to be a part of it, I made the decision I don’t regret it and I was happy for the guys, we’ll see what happens this year,” Lotulelei said on a zoom call with reporters.’
Josh Allen, Kathy Hochul to throw out first pitch at Yankees-Blue Jays games this week
‘Tuesday marks the first of three games in the Blue Jays’ homestand against the Yankees. The Jays are playing in Buffalo while the Canadian border remains closed.’
NYSDOH: Highmark Stadium allowed to reopen at 100% capacity without restrictions
‘This announcement comes after New York State reached a major milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Tuesday, 70 percent of New York adults have received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.’
McDermott happy with attendance as Bills begin minicamp
‘”It’ shard to build a team when you are spread throughout the united states. That’s no way to build a good team and that’s what we’re trying to do,” added the Bills head coach.’
Super Bowl or bust: Allen on managing expectations
‘”The bar I set for myself is higher than anything anyone else can set for me,” said Allen on Tuesday. “I’m very internally driven. I don’t care what people say. I care about being the best quarterback for the Buffalo Bills.’
Star Lotulelei on how he feels after he opted out of 2020
‘Lotulelei joked he did not contemplate retirement because of the team’s success and his extra time around the house.’
Bills DT Star Lotulelei returns for practice after opting out of 2020 season
‘”He’s been moving around really well, and I think the year was good for his body. I think that he’s completely healed up. He’s gonna be really fresh for us,” said Bills quarterback Josh Allen.’
5 things we learned from Sean McDermott about Bills mandatory minicamp
‘”There’s definitely been a gap in terms of his playing of late, just in terms of him being here,” McDermott said. “So, there’s going to be some catching up to do. It is good to have him here and participate. I’m sure his teammates feel the same way. And so, he can help us, we all know that. It’s just he’s going to have to continue to put the work in to get himself back, acclimated, comfortable, if you will, and ready to go.”‘
Why Star Lotulelei is eager to be back at One Bills Drive in 2021
‘”I’m trying to get acclimated and get back into the swing of being in football meetings every day, getting back to football being life,” Lotulelei said after his first practice back with the team. “Having to kind of put my family kind of on the back burner. That’s just the sacrifice we make in this league, but I’m ready to be back.”‘