‘Those four players all tested negative for Covid-19 on Tuesday, but will need to go through a five-day re-entry process before they can return to team activities, including practice. Depending on when their close contact with the Covid-positive staff member occurred, it’s possible that some of those players could return before Saturday’s preseason finale against the Green Bay Packers, provided they continue to test negative for the virus.’
Archives for August 25, 2021
Bruce Smith passes on knowledge to Bills rookies Greg Rousseau, Boogie Basham
‘Smith checks in with veteran players, too, like Jerry Hughes and Mario Addison. He’ll watch film on the rookies to see more of their tendencies. He knows some of it will take time, but also thinks they can accelerate that process with support. Smith pointed to defensive line coach Eric Washington’s “great job” working with the group as well.’
Observations: Injury to Isaiah McKenzie thins Bills WR corps
‘With Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis in quarantine following close contact with a staffer who tested positive for Covid-19 and Lance Lenoir and Duke Williams having been released, the Bills are thin at wide receiver. Rookie Marquez Stevenson (knee/ankle) and second-year veteran Isaiah Hodgins (knee) also did not practice Tuesday.’
A close contact with a positive COVID test forces six Bills to leave facility
‘”Unfortunately, we’re not out of this thing,” general manager Brandon Beane said. “I know the whole world’s ready to get past it. We’re moving in the right direction, but we still got a long way to go. It’s all hard. This has been going on so long, I was asked earlier what were my emotions? You just expect it and you deal with it. It’s the world we’re in and I’m not going to let it get me down. I wish we weren’t having to do this.”’
Bruce Smith spending a couple days working with the Bills defensive linemen at practice
‘“That window of opportunity,” Smith continued, “you’ve got to take advantage of it because once that window closes, you never know when it’s going to come back again. It’s critical that everyone does everything in their power to take advantage of this window with this special talent that we have on this team, and make it count.”’
Cole Beasley, Gabriel Davis removed from Bills’ facility for close contact w/ Covid positive staff member (report)
‘Beasley has been one of the most vocal players in the NFL, taking issue with the league’s rigid restrictions on players who choose not to get vaccinated. He put out a public service announcement on June 18 shortly after the league laid out guidelines for players inside team facilities this season. Vaccinated players are able to move around the building without a mask, while unvaccinated players must always wear a mask at team facility and during travel. Unvaccinated players must be tested daily for Covid, while vaccinated players do not.’
‘Tackling machine’ LB Tyrell Adams, WR Lance Lenoir among Bills’ five releases
‘Unfortunately for Adams, the veteran found himself in a crowded linebacker room in Buffalo. Tyler Matakevich and Andre Smith seemingly have a grasp on the top depth positions behind Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano and A.J. Klein. Buffalo could keep just five linebackers on their final roster, but a sixth spot could come down to Tyrel Dodson, Joe Giles-Harris and Marquel Lee.’
Bills’ Isaiah McKenzie injured in scary scene at practice on day 16 of camp (7 observations)
‘Today’s biggest story was when backup slot receiver Isaiah McKenzie suffered what appeared to be an arm or shoulder injury after taking a hit from safety Jordan Poyer. Mitchell Trubisky got the ball out quickly to McKenzie, who turned around quickly only to find Poyer coming fast from the opposite direction.’
Bruce Smith attends Bills practice, gives thoughts on Greg Rousseau, defensive line: ‘Great things unfolding’
‘“I think this defense is going to be vastly improved from last year,” Smith said. “From my perspective I see a lot of great things unfolding before our very eyes. Eric Washington is doing a great job working with this defensive line.”’
Hochul has some history with new football stadiums
‘Four decades later, the 63-year-old Hochul finds herself with another stadium issue to tackle. Only this one is more complicated and way, way more expensive. As someone Buffalo born-and-bred, she realizes what the Bills mean to Western New York. But she also understands she has more serious issues to resolve in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and Andrew Cuomo’s resignation from the governor’s job after a damning investigation of numerous sexual abuse allegations.’
Mitch Trubisky explains his infamous ‘kissing t–ties’ tweet
‘“One of my buddies [tweeted that],” Trubisky told the hosts of Pardon My Take podcast. “He’s in the [Chicago] White Sox organization right now and we were in a basketball tournament… the Arby’s Classic,” in Tennessee, he said without naming the player. “You’re in the hotel room with your buddies and you’re just messing around on each other’s phones or what not, and eight years later I find out that somebody tweeted it.”‘
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says ‘it’s time to get a new stadium done’ for Buffalo Bills
‘“You’ve got to think long-term here,” Goodell said. “This has been going on for decades, and it’s time to get a new stadium done that we can make sure the Bills are here and successful for many, many decades going forward…That’s what this is all about and that’s where we’re focusing.”’
Beasley Among Four Bills Players In COVID-19 Reentry Process
‘Beane said the four players haven’t tested positive.’
Bills’ Cole Beasley enters COVID protocol after contact with vaccinated trainer who tested positive: report
‘According to ESPN, Beasley was working with a trainer Monday who tested positive for coronavirus. He was fully vaccinated. Wide receiver Gabe Davis and defensive tackle Star Lotulelei also tested negative but were deemed close contacts and sent home.’
Buffalo Bills Cole Beasley, Gabriel Davis, Star Lotulelei, Vernon Butler in quarantine after being considered close contacts
‘Beasley was the Bills’ second-leading receiver in 2020, recording 967 yards on 82 catches — both career highs. Meanwhile, Davis’ seven receiving touchdowns was good for second most on the team during his rookie year last season.’