‘”So, once unvaxxed players get cut, they’re losing a dream they have worked their whole lives for over a vaccine that is proven to not keep people from contracting COVID as we’ve seen,” Beasley added.’
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Cole Beasley reads prepared statement on COVID vaccine at Bills training camp
‘Beasley went on to say that he only wanted to be asked questions about football so that “we can put this to the side.”‘
Irvin: Bills’ best chance at a Super Bowl is to get vaccinated
‘”It’s not about a single person. We’re trying to win a championship, it’s about the group,” Irvin said. “There’s no way you can tell me we have a better chance as a group without getting vaccinated, as getting vaccinated. So if you feel that strong about it, I understand, but I can’t have you spilling that **** in the locker room.”‘
Bills get right to work on Day 1 of training camp in red zone
‘Last year, the Bills offense finished 13th in the league in red zone efficiency, converting 61.76% of trips inside their opponents’ 20-yard line into touchdowns. They were fifth-worst in the league (28th overall) at stopping other teams from scoring touchdowns, doing it only 65.28% of the time inside the red zone.’
Five Takeaways from Bills GM Brandon Beane’s Training Camp press conference
‘“We’ve got professionals and we allow them to express their views, as long as it’s not going to be a distraction,” Beane said before the team’s first camp practice. “We don’t believe anything is. I think when we get back out on the grass playing football, you’ll see what our guys are focused on and they’re focused on winning.”’
Buffalo Bills Training Camp Diary: highlights and insights from Day One
‘The Bills GM also said defensive lineman Jerry Hughes has a calf injury and did not pass his physical, he will start the year on the NFI (non-football injury) list. Beane said it is a calf strain and is nothing major and everyone else that has been cleared should be ready to go.’
“I’m not anti- or pro-vax. I’m pro-choice,” Cole Beasley comments on viral social media posts
‘Without having all the proper information, a player can feel misguided and unsure about a very personal choice. It makes a player feel unprotected and gives concerns about the future topics regarding health and our ability to make educated decisions.’
Buffalo Bills offensive linemen Dion Dawkins and Ike Boettger in COVID-19 protocol
‘According to Beane, the team will not force any player to get vaccinated they will let it be a personal decision. Beane said the Bills are just over 80% when it comes to players who have received at least one shot of the vaccine.’
Where is the future home for a stadium for the Buffalo Bills?
‘“A couple of years ago we did a study. That study was completed. We went back to that study recently over the last 12-18 months. Because of COVID and changing economics across the country, we have since completed the revised study and we are really looking forward to sharing that with our partners in the state and the county,” said Pegula Sports and Entertainment President Ron Raccuia in March, when the team announced it’s naming rights with Highmark.’
Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott don’t expect Covid vaccine debate to divide Bills locker room
‘But despite these social media posts, Bills general manager Brandon Beane does not expect the debate over Covid vaccines to divide the locker room.’
Bills confident they’ll get a new deal done with Josh Allen if not this year, next year
‘“He and I have had great conversations since we’ve been back here. He’s focused out here. If something were to get done we’d be excited but if not we both know that we’ll work hard next year to get it done,” Bills general manager Brandon Beane said during a press conference before the start of training camp on Wednesday.’
Stefon Diggs ready to take that next step in year two with Josh Allen and Bills
‘“Trying to keep it humble. We went from a team that was a huge underdog to people got a target on your back. And that’s just how it works when you win games. So as far as I see, welcome to struggle, you welcome to challenge and I look forward to it,” Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs said on Wednesday after the first training camp practice.’
Bills OLs Dion Dawkins, Ike Boettger start on COVID list; Hughes injures calf
‘Defensive end Jerry Hughes will begin the year on the non-football injury list after straining his calf while training, Beane said. Hughes did not pass his entry physical.’
Bills WR Cole Beasley on vaccines: The issue is information being withheld from players
‘Beasley also shared his concerns with the protocols that have been agreed to by the NFL and NFL Players Association, saying he was speaking on behalf of youngers players without a voice, but did not take questions on the topic. He said later that he called teammate Jerry Hughes and spoke with him on the phone after replying to each other on Twitter earlier this month about vaccines.’
Here’s what you should know about Bills training camp this season
‘The NFL has put in strict protocols for unvaccinated players and teams with outbreaks will forfeit games and also players on both teams involved in those games won’t get paid.’