‘In the preseason opener Friday night at Detroit, Rousseau and Basham will have their first chance to back up that talk with action. They’ll be free to hit the quarterback or tackle the opposing ball carrier to the ground without fear of injuring a teammate.’
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Five things to watch in Buffalo Bills’ preseason opener against Detroit Lions
‘Fromm will be in the spotlight against the Lions for a few reasons. He will throw passes for the Bills against another team for the first time since being drafted in the fifth round in 2020. Fromm was a healthy inactive for his entire rookie season as Buffalo’s “pandemic quarterback.” That meant he was isolated from the rest of the team in case of a Covid-19 outbreak in the quarterback room. Fromm has had a more normal training camp this year, competing for reps with backups Mitchell Trubisky and Davis Webb. Starter Josh Allen won’t play against the Lions, so Trubisky, Fromm and Webb should get opportunities. With Trubisky set as the No. 2 quarterback, Fromm will compete with Webb in an effort to convince the Bills to keep three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.’
Tommy Sweeney among 5 players to watch as Bills open preseason against the Lions
‘Sweeney said there were some moments early on when he wondered if he’d ever be able to play again. However, the doctors who treated him assured him throughout that he would recover and be able to resume playing in 2021, and that has proven to be the case.’
Bills d-line coach: ‘I expect Mario Addison to be high-end producer, significant factor for us’
‘“He’s got high-end production left and that’s what we look forward to – high-end production,” he said. “I still anticipate and expect Mario to be a high-end producer and be a significant factor for us this year.”’
How to watch Bills at Lions preseason 2021 (TV channel, time, live stream information)
‘Regardless of who plays and how long they play, the atmosphere from Ford Field should be great as the opening preseason game means we’re one week closer to the regular season.’
Buffalo Bills have reached out to Gable Steveson, Olympic gold medalist wrestler
‘“So many great organizations and teams have reached out,” Steveson told SI’s Barrasso. “A scout from the Bills, there is a connection with the Ravens. The Olympic gold medal is helping me see the world, so my next step is going to be a big decision. I’m going to decompress now and think about it.”’
Five takes: A few things to watch for as Bills get set to take on Lions in preseason opener
‘With the Bills entering the season as Super Bowl contenders and so many of their positional battles already locked up, it would be unwise to risk any of the team’s starters during the first game of the preseason. This is a ready-made team that cannot afford a significant injury to any of its contributors if they hope to make a run similar to the one they enjoyed a season ago.’
AP Source: Bills’ Proposed New Stadium Price Is $1.4 Billion
‘The proposed new stadium would be built on a Bills-controlled parking lot located directly across the street from their facility. This would allow the team to continue playing home games in Orchard Park, New York, until the new stadium is completed.’
Opinion: Try to enjoy the ride
‘Expectations are good to have. Fans should have high expectations for the 2021 Bills. I have them, too. But teams don’t get to just pick up where they left off the season before. It may be pretty “coach-speak-y,” but Sean McDermott is correct when he said last January that you have to start all over each season.’
Opinion: Three players to watch: Bills at Lions
‘Webb is very highly-regarded within the organization. He’s seen almost as an extra coach in meeting rooms and on the field. It’s doubtful he makes the final 53-man roster, but it’s hard not to see him ultimately back on the practice squad.’
Dawkins removed from COVID list
‘The veteran has missed 12 training camp practices but has been on the sideline and watching the last few days.’
4 players to watch: Bills at Lions
‘Greg Rousseau | He’s the Bills 1st pick… that’s always a reason to watch a player. It can be tough to evaluate how lineman are producing and developing during camp because the contact is regulated. The leash will come off Rousseau on Friday and it will be interesting to see how his length impacts the game.’
How to watch the Bills preseason game against the Lions
‘Outside of the Buffalo market: In the following cities, the game will be shown on: Rochester: WROC; Syracuse: WSYR; Binghamton: WBGH; Utica: WPNY; Elmira: WETM; Watertown: WWTI; Albany: WXXA; Erie, Pa.: WJET; Burlington, Vt.: WFFF’
Carucci Take2: Keys 2 focus on in Bills preseason opener
‘With rosters due to be reduced from 90 to 85 by Tuesday, McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane want Friday night to serve as a means of taking last looks at players on the early bubble, while giving those on their way out a chance to have some game video for other potential employers to see.
Five players to watch Friday as Bills take on Lions
‘Reminder, Josh Allen will not play on Friday but some of the other Buffalo starters are expected to get time.’