Archives for August 28, 2021

‘“The Bills in particular are the focal point, no different than the Cowboys are in Laramie and across Wyoming. A fan base that I think is gonna ride it out, through thick and thin, and be there every Sunday. … There’s an appreciation for loyalty, hard work and character.”’

‘Quarterback Josh Allen will start Saturday, his first game of the preseason. McDermott did not share a set amount of playing time for Allen or for any of the starters, though he said the majority of Bills starters would play. Allen shouldn’t need a ton of reps, and with his health of utmost importance, it’s unlikely he’s on the field too long.’

‘It means something when Aaron Rodgers talks you up, and the Bills’ receiver showed during training camp why the Green Bay Packers’ star quarterback was such a fan. Because of injuries to Stefon Diggs and Emmanuel Sanders, Kumerow got a lot of run with the starters and took advantage. “He comes to practice every day and he just puts his head down and he works, doesn’t talk a whole lot,” Allen said. “He is the definition of a gamer, like get in the game and do whatever it takes. … He’s a big-body receiver, he uses his physical tools. He’s just a guy that you root for, too. He’s just so nice and so humble and a guy that just wants to do his job for this team.”’

‘Exceptions don’t disprove the rule. Breakthrough cases of Covid – like that of the trainer – are rare, even if there has been an uptick from the Delta variant. Studies show conclusively that those who are vaccinated are much less likely to get infected with Covid, and the chance of them becoming seriously ill or dying from an infection are drastically reduced.’

‘Now the Bills just need to win the Super Bowl, then my doorbell can ring and a 6-foot-5-inch quarterback needs to be standing there so he can move the No. 17 star to the very top of the tree. I’ll happily pose for a picture, too, that is after someone revives me from passing out.’