‘Overall, it was a strong day for the face of the franchise.’
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Allen, Bills’ offense have big day in front of 18,000 fans at ‘Return of Blue and Red’ scrimmage
‘One telling element of the practice came in the return game where, by all appearances, McKenzie has a stranglehold as the team’s top returner.’
Over 18,000 people came to cheer on Josh Allen on Saturday
‘“I really look forward to the games, this is just a small little taste. I feel like the real taste was the playoffs when it was loud and they were excited we were in the playoffs, so I’m just thankful things are getting back to normal again.”’
Teammates react to QB Josh Allen’s extension
‘”Josh is such a good person, and a dude that came from nothing,” offensive lineman Jon Feliciano said. “To see him do what he’s doing now and to get paid like he should, I’m happy for him.”‘
More than 18,000 Bills fans attend training camp in Orchard Park on Saturday
‘Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs signed an entire box of footballs and threw them to fans in the stands.’
Josh Allen is even more driven after signing a long-term deal: “It’s not enough just to get to this point”
‘“I know they didn’t pay me for what I’ve done. They did this because they expect me to continue what I’m doing and expect me to go win this team some championships. We’ve got a lot of work to do, I know that and I’m excited to just put this behind me and start focusing on football now,” Allen said.’
4 Observations: Bills Training Camp
‘I’m not sure there’s a way defenses will be able stop Allen and Stefon Diggs on any kind of semi-consistent basis. I know it’s been said a lot over the last year but this duo has a very good chance to be even better this year. Tre’Davious White, one of the best corners in the league, was locked up with Diggs in man-to-man coverage for several reps during 11-on-11. Diggs would run a short pattern, White would be right on his hip and Allen would deliver a dart to Diggs right as turned around. There’s really no way to defend Allen and Diggs when they’re in sync.’
Bills fans celebrate Josh Allen extension deal at second open practice: ‘A quarterback worth having’
‘“Biggest excitement I’ve had in a long time, we’re ready to have a quarterback worth having.”’
Bills offense celebrates Josh Allen and his extension following scrimmage
‘“I saw the tweet and I started getting teary eyed because Josh is such a good person and a dude who came from nothing,” said Feliciano. “To see him get paid the way he should is wonderful.”’
Positive vibes surround the Bills heading into Week 3 of training camp
‘”I was extremely excited. It was definitely something that we talked about a little bit in camp,” Diggs said. “… I was just happy that it got done because he’s a hell of a quarterback and after this season, his price tag probably would have gone up a little higher too. So, I want to be with him for a little while so hopefully it can happen, but I was happy for him.”‘
Top 3 things to know from the 2021 Return of the Blue & Red practice
‘The quarterback had very few incompletions and had a few nice carries himself, including a rushing touchdown. It wasn’t just Allen either, the whole quarterback room each had a few impressive completions throughout Saturday’s practice.’
Josh Allen’s status as the Bills’ franchise quarterback is solidified with massive contract extension
‘The extension kicks in after his original contract was to expire, meaning he’s under team control through the 2028 season. If Allen plays the contract out, he’ll receive at least $287.9 million from the Bills over the next eight years, taking into account the $3.5 million he’s owed this season and his $23 million salary in 2022.’
Mark Gaughan: Bills’ future in good hands as Brandon Beane closes deal on Josh Allen
‘Yet it’s worth acknowledging that there was no glitch, no impasse, no roadblocks … as has been the case at various key times in the Bills’ long history. There will be no hand-wringing or teeth-gnashing for the next six months over what might go wrong with the franchise quarterback’s future in Buffalo.’
Training camp observations: Josh Allen finds the end zone a lot on Day 8
‘Allen wasn’t easy for the defense to stop as the team did a lot of red-zone work in a session that was a little shorter than Thursday’s practice.’
The Bills want taxpayers to pay $1.4 billion for a new stadium. What role will Cuomo play?
‘The person said that the players in the negotiations are operating under the assumption that Cuomo will be gone from office, either sooner by his own resignation or by an impeachment process that could come in early September on the state Assembly floor.’