‘According to Spotrac, Smith could forfeit $390,423 due to this suspension, a number which includes money from his base salary, signing bonus and game active bonus. The Bills could free up $1.1 million in cap space if he is released.’
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The Match 2022 results: Clutch putt by Aaron Rodgers seals win with Tom Brady over Patrick Mahomes & Josh Allen
‘Josh Allen nearly made a long putt with The Match tied on the 12th and final hole, but it stopped an inch short. Patrick Mahomes’ putt went wide right, giving Tom Brady and Rodgers the chance to win. Brady’s 15-foot putt was wide right, but Rodgers, who won The Match when paired with Bryson DeChambeau in 2021 sank a game-winning putt, made it look easy, draining the 15-footer to win The Match.’
The Match 2022: Best trash talk moments from Tom Brady-Aaron Rodgers vs. Josh Allen-Patrick Mahomes showdown, including peak jabs from TNT’s Charles Barkley
‘Allen was clearly been prepared for his moment, though. When asked what golf balls he would be using, he was all too eager to bust out one with Brady’s famous NFL combine picture on it.’
Report: Andre Smith suspended 6 games
‘After being inactive the first two weeks of 2021, he played the remaining 16 games, but never saw a single snap on defense. He was eighth on the team in total special teams snaps played at just shy of 60%. He’s scheduled to make just under $1.2 million in 2022.’
Report: Bills LB Andre Smith suspended for first six games of the season
‘Hours after the initial report, Smith took to Twitter and claimed he has and will never take PED.’
Report: Bills Special Teamer Andre Smith suspended for 6 games
‘NFL Network was first to report that the NFL has suspended Smith for six games for violating the league policy on performance enhancing drugs.’
Rodgers/Brady edge Allen/Mahomes in “The Match”
‘Allen saved his best for last, nearly sinking a long birdie putt in a tie match on the 12th and final hole that stopped rolling near the edge of the cup.’
Bills LB Andre Smith suspended six games for PEDs
‘Smith, who signed a two-year deal in 2021, is on the last year of his contract with the Bills. The former UNC Tar Heel played his first two NFL seasons with the Carolina Panthers, before heading to Buffalo in 2020. Last year, he recorded a career high 10 tackles, playing in 15 games.’
vAaron Rodgers putt defeats Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes in The Match
‘After a back-and-forth affair and a tie game heading into the 12th hole, Rodgers sunk a walk-off 15-foot putt to win it all for the future Hall of Famers. Allen had a chance to win it on the 12th hole, with a long putt that came up just shy of the hole.’
Bills players joke Ken Dorsey, fiery first-year offensive coordinator, should call plays from booth
‘“Honestly, there’s sometimes it’s like that ‘Talladega Nights’ where I don’t know what to do with my hands,” Dorsey said before practice, showing a bit of personality by citing comedian Will Ferrell’s character Ricky Bobby in the classic auto racing comedy. “Sometimes you’re just like, ‘Ahhh, what am I supposed to do right now?’ … It’s like you kind of end up walking in a circle. A lot of times you kind of end up gravitating back toward the quarterbacks a little bit.”’
Bills Notebook: With Josh Allen away, Case Keenum gets in extra practice reps
‘“A pro’s pro. Great guy, immediately merged in the locker room,” center Mitch Morse said of Keenum. “Got a great personality. Clocked in a lot of good games. Has played a lot of football. Has rapport with some guys already. He’s just a ballplayer, and a fun guy at that, so we get to marry those two together and it’s been really fun.”’
With the keys to one of the best NFL offenses, here’s what Buffalo Bills new OC plans to do
‘“Dorsey’s not Dabes,” Allen said. “He’s his own man. He’s going to have his own wrinkles to this offense. I’m excited to see what he can do. He’s worked his tail off to get to the position where he’s at right now. I’m looking forward to being able to run some plays that he’s calling. And I’ve got no doubt that he’s going to be successful at what he does.”’
Bills OTAs Week 2 notebook: Josh Allen absent as he prepares for The Match
‘Shortly into Brian Daboll’s second season at the Bills offensive coordinator, he moved from the sideline up to the coaches booth to call plays. Dorsey has spent the last three seasons in Buffalo on the sidelines working with Josh Allen and the quarterbacks. That may soon or change or he could remain on the sideline and call plays at field level. The first-time offensive coordinator is planning to try both throughout the preseason before reaching a decision.’
Bills’ Josh Allen gets in one last jab at Tom Brady ahead of ‘The Match’
‘“Thank you Full Swing Simulators for helping me prep to beat Aaron Rodgers and his grandpa Tom Brady in The Match,” Allen wrote in an Instagram story.’
How to watch The Match: Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers (Time, TV channel, streaming)
‘While having some fun on the golf course, the quarterbacks will also be generating donations. You can check Warner Bros. Discovery to look at the different Challenge Holes on the course and the amount of money that they can raised on each hole. Nearly $33 million has been raised to date for various organizations through The Match.’