‘“He has improved tremendously from where he showed up here,” Farwell said of Stevenson. “Just going off his tape in college, he’s ultra-talented with the ball in his hands and so those are guys, we’ve got to get reps to all three of them and see what they can do in this in games and in competition.”’
Archives for August 12, 2021
Covid-19 cases still rising, prompting mask-wearing inside Highmark Stadium
‘This will take effect for Saturday’s Billy Joel concert. The Bills’ only home game of the preseason is Aug. 28 against the Packers. After that, the Bills have one more open training camp practice at Highmark Stadium on Sept. 1 and then they open the season at home against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sept 12.’
Efe Obada has gone from streets of London to the NFL but wants to be known for his play
‘“Early stages, I was OK with it,” Obada said the other day following a steamy practice at One Bills Drive, referring to the constant re-telling of his story. “As the years keep adding on and as I’m applying myself and making my sacrifices in order to close that gap, I definitely want to be known as a player now. I don’t really want to be known as a story or a good time. I just want to be known for my work and what I bring to the team, and how I can affect winning.”’
Backup QBs Mitchell Trubisky, Davis Webb and Jake Fromm will share time against Lions
‘The first two games, at Detroit and then at Chicago on Aug. 21, will feature heavy doses of the young players who are trying to make the back end of the roster. And then in final game at home against Green Bay on Aug. 28, you’ll probably see the starters play longer, perhaps as much as a half or three quarters.’
Bills’ Cole Beasley making Taron Johnson better in training camp: ‘It’s a cheat code’ (Day 12 observations)
‘Johnson has been solid throughout camp, whether matching up against Beasley or Isaiah McKenzie. He credited Beasley for helping push him every day in practice.’
How long will Bills, Lions starters play on Friday night in first preseason game?
‘McDermott added that starters who do play will have their reps determined on an individual basis. Buffalo, for instance, may want to give Levi Wallace and Dane Jackson, both competing for the No. 2 cornerback job, more reps than a starter who already has his spot cemented.’
Buffalo Bills release unofficial depth chart | 6 thoughts on Levi Wallace, Jake Fromm, Harrison Phillips, more
‘Harrison Phillips, a former third-round pick of the Bills, could be in danger of getting released. On the team’s initial depth chart, Phillips was listed on the third team at 1-tech behind starter Star Lotulelei and Vernon Butler.’
Agent’s Take: Comparing Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen contracts, making them NFL’s highest-paid players
‘There’s a big disparity in the amount fully guaranteed at signing. Allen has the most ever fully guaranteed in an NFL contract. It was widely reported that he had $100 million fully guaranteed at signing and $150 million of overall guarantees. That’s only true if Allen’s $2,618,595 third day of training camp roster bonus, which was earned on July 29, is included in these totals. Nine players, including Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa and Titans wide receiver Julio Jones, had more fully guaranteed at signing than Mahomes.’
Josh Allen, some starters won’t play Friday in Detroit
‘“It will be on an individual basis, so a number of the starters won’t play,” McDermott said ahead of Wednesday’s practice in Orchard Park. “There will be some starters that do play, and then we’ll go from there.”’
Buffalo Bills Training Camp Diary: highlights and insights from August 11
‘Running back Zack Moss didn’t practice Wednesday, he was on the injury report Tuesday with a hamstring injury.’
Buffalo Bills requiring masks regardless of vaccination status for indoor areas at Highmark Stadium
‘This follows the Erie County Department of Health announcing that all attendees will need to wear masks indoors while attending the Billy Joel concert at Highmark Stadium.’
Bills rookie OL Spencer Brown making the most of his reps in Dion Dawkins’ absence
‘“That’s what happens when unfortunately guys are out, it’s an opportunity for someone else to step in and show us what they can do and I think Spencer is off to a great start,” Bills head coach Sean McDermott said before practice on Wednesday.’
Bills QB Josh Allen will not play in Friday’s preseason opener against Detroit
‘Head coach Sean McDermott also said “a number of the starters won’t play” on Friday but did not say who else is in that category besides Allen. McDermott also said when it comes to how much the starters will play, it’ll be on an individual basis.’
Masks required indoors at Bills games until Erie County’s Covid-19 transmission rate goes down
‘“This applies to events and activities at Highmark Stadium while Erie County is experiencing ‘substantial’ or higher transmission,” the spokesperson said when asked if these rules also apply for Bills games.’
Spencer Brown ready for first NFL preseason contest
‘”I’m pretty calm right now,” Brown said. “I don’t really get roweled up for games but right before kickoff is when I get going, I have to remember my gameday routine it’s been a while. The excitement level is pretty high right now.”‘