‘According to Beane, there has been an uptick in player vaccinations. He says that just over 80% of the players in training camp have at least one shot.’
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Cole Beasley talks about why he’s been vocal about the COVID vaccine and NFL safety protocols
‘”Some people may think that I’m being selfish and making this a ‘me’ thing, but it is all about the young players who don’t have a voice and are reaching out to me every day because they’re told if they don’t get vaxxed, they’ll be cut.”‘
Bills training camp kicks off with talks of vaccines, expectations, Allen’s contract and more
‘Regarding a potential contraction extension for quarterback Josh Allen, Beane said there isn’t any “momentum” at this point, but added that negotiations can change quickly, using the deal with linebacker Matt Milano as an example.’
Beane, Allen not worried about upcoming contract extension
‘The Bills general manager shared he has dealt with many contracts where it may not seem as though it is close to done, but then something will happen with the agent, player, or team that changes everything. Just like in Matt Milano’s situation this offseason, things can change overnight and suddenly a deal is done.’
Bills Beane opens camp talking Beasley and Allen contract situation
‘Beane said the Bills have gone over the 80% mark of players that have gotten at least one vaccine shot.’
Sean McDermott on his Bills : We don’t carry 13 wins in 2021
‘Day 1 of Bills training camp and Sean McDermott is in midseason form. The Bills head coach has turned the page of the successful 2020 season knowing that it doesn’t get them a single win this season.’
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‘Allen was asked about his thoughts on the upcoming season, how he will lead with the COVID concerns in the locker room and what’s on his mind his in terms of his contract extension.’
Our thoughts on Cole Beasley and what do the Bills do with Josh Allen’s extension?
‘We also discuss Josh Allen’s contract extension, a topic that was asked about multiple times as the Bills look to re-sign their franchise quarterback.’
‘No one cares who came in second, third or fourth’ Bills on pressure of success
‘”Whatever we did is not gonna translate to what we did this year. It’s a new team,” said quarterback Josh Allen. “We got completely new pieces. Obviously, we brought back a lot of new pieces, but when you substitute and add a couple new pieces here and there, it changes the whole dynamic of the whole thing.”‘
Bills kick off training camp from Buffalo
‘Thursday’s practice is closed to the public, but the first of three open practices are on Saturday.’
‘I’m not anti or pro-vax, I’m pro-choice’: Bills’ Beasley addresses vaccine criticism on first day of camp
‘“I wanted to start this off by saying I’m not anti or pro-vax. I’m pro-choice. With that being said, the issue at hand is — information is being withheld from players in order for a player to be swayed in a direction he may not be comfortable with. When dealing with player’s health and safety, there should be complete transparency regarding information that is vital in the decision-making process.”‘
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‘Before practice started, General Manager Brandon Beane announced that DE Jerry Hughes would start camp on the Active/Non-Football Injury list due to a calf strain he suffered while training this offseason. Beane also announced that linemen Ike Boettger and Dion Dawkins tested positive for COVID and that they will return to the facility once they pass all protocols required.’
Cole Beasley clears the air and puts focus back on football
‘”In regard to player safety, I’ll conclude by saying we all want to be safe,” Beasley shared. “For so many players around the NFL, safety does not solely mean avoiding the COVID virus. Our health is the now and years beyond which we are trying to protect with our personal choice while doing all the things we did in our protocol during a very successful 2020 NFL season.”‘
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‘The difference with protocols this season is there will be certain protocols for unvaccinated players and certain protocols for vaccinated players. Beane and McDermott were clear in the fact that they don’t want these separate protocols to divide the locker room, rather they want to use it as a way to show respect to one another and come together.’