‘His appearance is expected to be a brief one, although McDermott said that some starters could play the entire first half in the final tune-up.’
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‘”Some of the starters won’t play, some will play,” McDermott. “The majority will play. It will be anywhere from one play, this is not a cop out, I’m just trying to give you my mindset right now, some will come out of the locker room after half and give it a series in the third quarter. Where that falls for each and every individual, it would get choppy.”‘
Bills running back Zack Moss shakes off rust after ankle injury
‘Moss missed the first game of the preseason with that hamstring injury. He had just four carries for 21 yards against the Bears in the second game of the preseason. But as the Bills steamrolled Chicago, there wasn’t any need for more from him. He may get a few more reps in Saturday’s preseason finale against Green Bay, but either way, he knows what he needs to do to feel he’s ready for Week 1.’
Observations: Stefon Diggs looking like himself in return to team drills
‘“Leadership. A great teammate. Ready to go mentally,” offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said about Diggs before practice. “He was an awesome addition. Great to have him. He’s a leader, I’d say, on and off the field. He’s done a good job with the things we’ve been able to do.”’
Second edition of Josh Allen’s cereal now available
‘A second edition of “Josh’s Jaq’s” cereal is now available. Fans can get the red and blue frosted loops and collective box at plbse.com and locally in Wegmans and Tops Markets.’
After dealing with COVID-19, Bills OG Ike Boettger is battling to win a starting job
‘He was the starting left guard for 10 games counting the postseason, and according to Pro Football Focus grading, among guards the 92 guards who played at least 20% of his team’s regular-season snaps, Boettger ranked 35th in the NFL and was Buffalo’s top-rated guard, just ahead of Feliciano (40th) and well ahead of Ford (74th).’
New players call for adjustments on offense and five other observations from Bills camp
‘“We’re starting over,” Daboll said Wednesday. “You equate it to people that like to climb mountains, right. Climb up but then maybe you get to the top, maybe you don’t get to the top. You start over the next mountain climb, so we’re really at the base of the mountain. Our expectations are just to go out there and do as good as we can do.”‘
Bills’ Stefon Diggs returns to practice on day 17 of camp: Details on 1-on-1s vs. Tre’Davious White (8 observations)
‘The best way to know how Diggs is feeling is to zero in on wide receiver and defensive back 1-on-1s during the early portion of practice. Last year he battled Tre’Davious White daily during camp and those battles continued into the regular season.’
Who is Steven Sims? Bills’ new WR could play Isaiah McKenzie role in Week 3 of preseason (5 things to know)
‘Sims, 24, was recently released by the Washington Football Team. The wide receiver could simply be a body for the Bills in their final preseason game but Sims should get opportunities to prove what he can do with the team suddenly short-handed at wide receiver due to injuries and two receivers–Cole Beasley and Gabriel Davis–having to exit the facility due to being close contacts with a COVID positive trainer.’
Bills Sign Steven Sims To Boost Depleted Receiver Position
‘Sims’ special teams experience is also considered valuable due to the uncertain status of Buffalo’s top two returners, Isaiah McKenzie and Marquez Stevenson.’
Bills sign wide receiver Steven Sims
‘In his first two years in Washington, Sims played in 28 games while reeling in 61 receptions for 575 yards and five touchdowns. Sims was also a key contributor in the return game for Washington, totaling 35 kick returns that averaged 24.6 yards per-return and a touchdown, while also returning 30 total punts for 186 yards.’
First preseason experience helping Zack Moss shake off rust
‘“I definitely think I’ve gotten over that hurdle,” Moss said. “Getting hit finally for the first time in the very long time, I think I’m past that.”’
Jake Kumerow carving out a role in crowded Bills WR room
‘”The way that Coach Daboll has the offense drawn up, I like to be able to help him out in any way possible,” Kumerow said. “Being able to fit in on the offense but also fitting in on special teams. Being able to make plays and help us out, give us good feel position, and just be an all-around player. I love it here.”‘
WR Jake Kumerow seems to be a lock for a spot on the Bills 53-man roster
‘“The way that Coach Dabs has the offense drawn up I like to be able to help him out in any way possible whether it’s being an outside guy, an inside guy, being able to make blocks, being down on the line of scrimmage making blocks,” Kumerow said after practice on Wednesday.’
Bills QB coach Ken Dorsey guiding the most talented unit in the league
‘“My job is to constantly push them to get better. It’s their job to have that inner desire and inner fuel to get there and that burning desire to get better each and every day,” said Dorsey. “I’m going to push them to do that, that’s my job. I’m very fortunate where I can look anybody in the eye and say I’ve got four guys in my room who embody that attitude.”’