‘“We were trying every which way we could to make it work. But in the end, as we sit here today, the current protocols just make it really hard for us to do what we need to do and not be a distraction for our team with all the distancing,” Beane explained on a Zoom call shortly after the team announced it would hold camp at the ADPRO Sports Training center again this year. “Some things would just have to be virtual that we can do in person here (Buffalo). So we just decided the best way to get our team ready for our season was to do it here again this year.”’
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Bills announce plans to stay home in Orchard Park for training camp
‘The team hasn’t released dates or times yet for individual practices. It’s also unknown if or to what extent fans will be allowed to attend practices.’
Bills RT Daryl Williams arrives at OTAs (Watch)
‘Williams, 28, joined the Bills in 2020 on a one-year, $2.25 million contract following a down year with the Carolina Panthers in which the team had the lineman start at four different positions. In Buffalo, Williams proved to be a value as the team kept the lineman at right tackle from day one. The end result saw him start all 16 games and thrive with the Bills.’
The Latest: Bills To Stay In Buffalo Again For Training Camp
‘Coach Sean McDermott has said he is a fan of the team going away for camp because it helps promote player bonding. The Bills have held camp at the college in Pittsford since 2000, with the exception of last year because of the pandemic.’
Bills to hold training camp in Orchard Park
‘There’s been no announcement made yet, as far as whether or not fans will be allowed to attend.’
Buffalo Bills training camp to be held in Orchard Park for second consecutive year
‘The Buffalo Bills announced Monday training camp will be held in Orchard Park for the second consecutive year.’
Brandon Beane calls training camp decision “tough” as team makes plans to stay in Orchard Park
‘”As of now, certain things need to be distanced no matter who’s vaccinated or not. They could change between now and camp but there’s no certainty or clarity and we’re running up against all of the setup that needs to happen”, Bills GM Brandon Beane said. “We wanted to make it work at St. John Fisher, but in the end as we sit here today, the current protocols make it really hard for us to do what we need to do.”‘
ADPRO Training Center will host Bills training camp again this summer
‘Head coach Sean McDermott said the organization discussed with St. John Fisher College about holding training camp there a couple of weeks ago but said it could be a “heavy lift” to get set up in Rochester with COVID protocols still in place.’
Buffalo Bills to hold training camp in Orchard Park
‘Head coach Sean McDermott had said members of the operations department were looking at possibly holding camp at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, but referred to the idea as a “heavy lift” relative to COVID-19 protocols that remain in place.’
Bills won’t be coming to Rochester for camp again this summer
‘While the NFL has mandated that coaches and staff all get vaccinated, players are not required to do the same. The end result is many COVID-19 protocols in place to keep teams safe last summer must still be implemented for, at least, the start of this season.’
Bills to stay in Buffalo for training camp
‘”I’m disappointed,” said Brandon Beane. “We tried every which way we could to get it to happen.”‘
Buffalo Bills will not hold training camp in Rochester
‘In a statement Monday, the team announced it will yet again be holding camp at its facilities in Orchard Park instead of St. John Fisher College in Pittsford. The team says the move was made “due to the complexities” of the National Football League’s current COVID-19 health protocols.’
Bills announce training camp location for 2021
‘The Bills evaluated two options for training camp locations in 2021. After evaluating St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, NY and the team’s practice facility at One Bills Drive, the Bills have finally decided the site for this year’s training camp.’
Bills Today | This is what Bills GM Brandon Beane had to say about vaccination thresholds
‘”We’re trying to stay out in front of it and figure out what the thresholds are and also educate our guys on everything we can about the vaccines,” Beane explained. “Whether it’s medical people or other people who have had it in other sports. That’s really all we can do is just educate and it’s a personal decision. As I said earlier, where you lie on the fence, it is what it is. But what I can tell you is our locker room is very strong. It’s together, and guys support each other whatever their decisions are. And Sean and I are going to be right there to support them.”‘
Vic Carucci: Dawson Knox determined to be ‘that weapon’ Bills want at tight end
‘”I want to get to the point where I am that weapon for our team,” Knox told reporters after an organized team activities practice last week. “Travis is the best in the league right now at what he does. … It just comes from watching film and getting on the field and starting to feel out some of the stuff that he can see pretty quickly. It’s really not just running your route and being in the right spot. It’s kind of how well can you adjust on the fly? How well can you read coverages when the ball is snapped?”‘