‘“I still got to really monitor my body and make sure that I can still put together successful days of practicing out here,” he said Sunday after the Bills went through a shorter practice. “That way, I won’t have any hiccups or setbacks during the season, just because when we play, the games are flying every week. You really try to do the best you can to kind of keep your body high maintenance – so you’re able to go out there and perform. I think that’s really what I’ve been doing a lot of this offseason, just listening to my body saying what can I do or what can I get away with as far as the reps out here or the actual workload that I’m putting in early in the morning.”’
Archives for August 16, 2021
Bills quarterback Jake Fromm took on ‘closer’s mentality’ in leading comeback win
‘“It’s great to see, not only for Jake, we have a number of guys – I’m sure guys around the league, too, there’s a number of guys around the league that this is their first game action and in what, a year and a half or so, give or take,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. “So, great to see Jake come out, execute and connect with ‘Speedy’ on that. Great to see us pull out the win right there and some good situational football at the end, too.”’
Observations: Sean McDermott on Dion Dawkins – ‘he’s not close to where he needs to be’
‘“I’m sure there’s a ton of teachable moments as far as Covid goes,” McDermott said. “Just hope that resonates with the people it needs to resonate with. Again, all of us. We need to all be vigilant about doing the right things.”’
Jim Kubiak: What we learned about backup quarterbacks in preseason opener
‘The key point from an evaluation standpoint is that Webb was able to use his athleticism and mobility, much like Allen, to get into the open field and then get out of bounds to stop the clock with 38 seconds remaining. Webb was aware of the situation and acted accordingly, again proving he can handle this important moment in the game. Ultimately, the Bills converted the field goal on this final drive of the half and took the lead 13-3.’
Learning from the best at Tight End University should elevate Dawson Knox’s game
‘“Just taking little pieces of everybody’s game and trying to apply that to myself whether it’s a release, whether it’s a top of a route or something in the pass protection world,” he said. “I’d say I learned the most from Greg Olsen. He’s like a professor of football. He’s so smart and he’s the man.”’
Buffalo Bills release 5 players ahead of NFL’s first cut down deadline
‘Harrell, Benenoch, and Tuitele never saw the field against the Lions. All three have struggled throughout training camp, particularly Benenoch. He stood out – not in a good way – during one-on-one reps and was simply overmatched when he was able to get on the field during team drills.’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins participates on day 13 of camp, ‘long road’ remains (7 observations)
‘While it’s certainly a good sign that Dawkins is back in a limited capacity, coach Sean McDermott said the 27-year-old will be eased back in slowly. McDermott added that he’s got a “long road” until he’s back at full go.’
Five takeaways: Bills beat Lions on Bass field goal as Singletary, Rousseau, others shine
‘Singletary spent the offseason revamping his body, and it appears to have paid off. If he has any chance of separating himself from Moss and firmly establishing himself as the Bills’ clear-cut No. 1 running back, it will take a few more preseason performances like the one he put forth against Detroit. Buffalo came out with a clear run-first mindset on Friday, and Singletary was the primary benefactor.’
Bills release five players
‘With these moves, the Bills now have 86 players on their active roster, counting running back Christian Wade, who is exempt from the roster limit as part of the International Pathway Program. So the team doesn’t have to make any more moves prior to Tuesday’s deadline.’
Bills DE Jerry Hughes feeling good after suffering “minor setback” in the off-season
‘”I know that we’re not playing week one next week,” Hughes said after Sunday’s practice. “So I gotta monitor my body and make sure I can still put together successful days, that way I won’t have any hiccups or setbacks during the season.”‘
Buffalo Bills cut five players from roster
‘The Bills released three offensive linemen along with a defensive lineman and a linebacker on Sunday.’
Bills LT Dion Dawkins has a ‘long road’ ahead after coming off the Covid list
‘But Dawkins was back with the team for his first practice of training camp on Sunday since being activated. It was just a light practice, a little more intense than a walk through, so more of a “jog through.” But still it was a good sign to see him out there.’
McDermott on Dion Dawkins: “He’s not where he needs to be to play.”
‘“We just have to take it one day at a time and see where he is today. Ease him back him into things here coming off that COVID.”‘
Mayor Brown says Bills Stadium deal would be a public, private partnership
‘That means taxpayers likely wouldn’t be on the hook for the full cost, which the Associated Press reports could cost as much as $1.4 billion. Mayor Brown did not know what the split for public and private money would be.’
Jerry Hughes is teaching new dogs different tricks
‘“Now that I’m actually practicing, it’s just about pushing myself to see if I have a limit on my calf,” said Hughes. “I know that we’re not playing week one next week, so I still got to really monitor my body, make sure that I can still put together successful days.”’