‘Head coach Sean McDermott says many starters won’t see action, and those that do will be decided on a case by case basis.’
Archives for August 2021
Mask guidance issued for fans at Billy Joel concert, Bills games
‘According to a department of health spokesperson in releasing guidance for the Billy Joel concert, “This requirement extends to concourses, indoor areas and other enclosed spaces at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.”‘
Bills tight end Tommy Sweeney ready for action after challenging 2020
‘The tight end suffered a foot injury in July, and he was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list ahead of his highly anticipated second season. Sweeney was infected with COVID-19 in October, and was later diagnosed with myocarditis, a heart inflammation.’
Josh Allen not playing in 1st pre-season game, masks will be required indoors at Highmark Stadium
‘The Erie County Health Department also announced it will require guests to wear masks for indoor areas and other enclosed spaces at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, regardless of their vaccination status, including fans, staff and vendors. This includes indoor club levels, concourses, suites and restrooms.’
Tommy Sweeney is eager for game action after missing the 2020 season
‘”The heart’s obviously a pretty serious thing for us human beings,” Sweeney said. “Obviously, it wasn’t a good thing, but they were pretty confident we’d be able to get back after we got through that three-month period. So, it was alarming at first, but we were optimistic throughout which I think helped once I got back and at least to put in the rearview and keep rolling.”‘
Former NFL defensive end Everette Brown brings a wealth of experience to the Bills internship program
‘”It’s great to be in the building with the familiar faces, but it’s great to be in a building with good people,” Brown said. “Just good people all around, some of them I had never met before. Everybody shows up in a good mood and we are all working toward the same goal. It makes for a fun working environment but also one that you want to thrive in.”‘
Mix of experience benefitting Bills’ tight-knit quarterback room
‘“We went to dinner last week together as a quarterback room. It’s a good blend. They did a good job bringing in good people that we mesh well together,” said Webb, who joined the Bills in 2019. “We’re all pushing each other. And we’re all in the business of trying to make ourselves the best core we can be and help one another out.”’
Training camp observations: With preseason opener approaching, Bills dial in run game
‘Getting more out of the run game has been a point of emphasis for the Bills in 2021 from the minute last season ended with a loss in the AFC championship game to the Kansas City Chiefs. In the days that followed, head coach Sean McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane mentioned the team’s need to run the ball more effectively.’
Bills preseason games have new sideline reporter known for analytics
‘“Cynthia is a rising star,” said Mark Preisler, the executive vice president of Pegula Sports and Entertainment. “The goal is to get away from a typical sideline reporter. We want to be progressive and add next gen stats and trends.”’
Mitchell Trubisky trying to reset his career as Josh Allen’s backup in Buffalo
‘“I kind of saw it coming, just the way I was progressing,” Trubisky said Tuesday following practice with his new Buffalo Bills teammates. “Year two was really good and then year three and four, not as good; I was dealing with some injuries and some other things going on there. It was disappointing but it wasn’t a surprise. You can kind of see that they were just continuously believing in me less and less and that’s just kind of how that process went.”’
Thoughts on Bills QB Allen & new stadium
‘To be sure, Allen’s new contract is pricey, but Beane helped construct one that was salary cap-friendly with the bigger hit coming starting in 2023 when the new TV contracts kick in with the NFL receiving more than $110 billion over the next decade and the cap increasing accordingly.’
Bills’ Devin Singletary, Matt Breida break off big runs, defense brings the heat on Day 11 of camp (8 observations)
‘Led by third-year back Devin Singletary, the Bills offense showcased its ability to run the football in several run-heavy 11-on-11 team drills. Bills backup quarterback Jake Fromm, who’s expected to play for the first time in the NFL on Friday when Buffalo opens its preseason schedule on the road against Detroit, said offensive coordinator Brian Daboll has the offense working “a lot more” on the running game the past few days at practice.’
Bills have 9 percent chance of winning Super Bowl, says ESPN’s Football Power Index
‘After inputting the data and running the simulation, the Bills were given a nine percent chance of hoisting the Lombardi Trophy. Only the Kansas City Chiefs (19%), last year’s AFC Champions, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (15%), the reigning Super Bowl champs, had higher odds than the Bills.’
Football: Anxiety begins with Bills’ lease
‘But these talks are just beginning. Both sides — the Bills and the public sector — are seeking leverage while knowing what’s at stake in the end game.’
NFL players like Cole Beasley look like laughable hypocrites regarding vaccine | Opinion
‘Former SMU star and ex-Dallas Cowboys slot receiver Cole Beasley, now with the Buffalo Bills, has captured the “voice” of the NFL’s truly stupid.’