‘Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said that all Bills, Sabres and Bandits players who were in the region came to volunteer. Mayor Byron Brown noted some players flew in for the event, including Diggs.’
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New Monday Night Football analyst Troy Aikman excited about Bills’ Week 2 opener
‘“I’ve really enjoyed following Buffalo, big fan of what they’re doing at every level of their organization,” he said. “Love Josh Allen, as does the rest of America, and the way that that team is built. Von Miller going to Buffalo is only going to make them better.”’
Bills, Sabres on Buffalo’s Jefferson Avenue: ‘We’re just here to spread some love’
‘Attendance on Wednesday was not mandatory, yet nearly every player and coach was present. Several members of the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits were there as well.’
Bills, Josh Allen visit Buffalo’s East Side at site of shooting to pass out food, remember victims
‘“This gave us an opportunity to come out and be physical and show that we care about this community,” Allen said. “To be in the community, give some hope, share some grief – that’s how we’re going to get past this.”’
Former Utes football star Zack Moss addresses mass shooting in Buffalo, tells story of experiencing racism in Utah
‘“When you’re an athlete, everyone looks at you differently,” Moss said on the podcast. “Being an athlete, color doesn’t matter in a way. Everyone loves you, no matter if you’re white, Black, Hispanic, whatever it may be. Everyone loves you and they see past that color barrier.”’
Buffalo Sports Teams Offer Support At Site Of Mass Shooting
‘The first stop was a group visit to a memorial at the edge of the store’s parking lot, where several players placed flowers in front of cut-outs of doves, each bearing the name of a victim.’
Buffalo Bills players, coaches, front-office staff volunteer to support community in wake of shooting
‘”The Buffalo community, they think highly of the Buffalo Bills, and so it is our job and our role to be here for the community, to be out here and be reachable, to be able to have these conversations,” running back and special teams captain Taiwan Jones said. “And in a moment like this the most important thing is just to show love. So, we wanted to come out here and just love on people, show people that we care, we feel for you.”‘
‘Choose Love’: Bills, Sabres, and Bandits come together to support grieving community
‘The players and staffs first held a moment of silence led by Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. They then laid flowers at the memorial outside of the Supermarket and later prepared and handed out food to the local community.’
Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, other Bills and Sabres players visit Tops mass shooting memorial
‘Bills GM Brandon Beane, wide receiver Stefon Diggs and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds were among other players spotted in photographs and videos from the scene, as well as Kyle Okposo from the Sabres.’
Bills players go to Jefferson Avenue to help support the community
‘”This is one of those things you have to be about it,” Bills lineman Dion Dawkins said. “With the Bills, we understand our presence in the community and not tweet about it, (go) on Instagram about it say, ‘Oh, we’re sorry and stuff,’ but to actually be present.’
Bills, Sabres, and Bandits provide support for Buffalo in wake of deadly shooting
‘Wearing shirts that said “choose love,” all the players and coaches paid their respects to the ten victims of the Tops shooting. Many placed bouquets of flowers at the memorial site for the victims and offered hugs and conversations with their family members.’
‘Give hope and share grief’ | Bills make an impact in visit to Buffalo’s East Side
‘”We talked about it as a team,” quarterback Josh Allen said. “Coach McDermott asked who would be willing to do this and every person in our building raised their hand.”‘