‘The Bills have a star-studded defense, it’s difficult for a nickel corner – even one with consistent solid play like Johnson – to get a lot of attention.’
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How many Buffalo Bills & Buffalo Sabres weekends are there in 2022-2023?
‘While many Buffalo Bills fans reside in Western New York, there are many fans who travel to Orchard Park once or twice per year to catch a game. Fans traveling in for a Bills game who also support the Sabres will have a few opportunities to get the most bang for their buck in the 2022-2023 season.’
Bills questions: Who wins the punter competition?
‘“Right now, Matt and Matt are getting even reps,” new special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley said during spring practices. “They are both doing a great job. I try to remind the guys, whether it’s punter or any position, even if you’re the only guy at your position, that doesn’t mean there’s not competition at that position. There are obviously 31 other teams that may have doubles at spots. As rosters start to get pared down as different guys free up, there may be a guy on the street that you’re competing with that you don’t know about. So that’s an obvious competition right now, having two punters on the roster, but there is a need to feel that type of competition at every spot.”’
Legislators say they’ve been shut out of talks over community benefits in Bills stadium negotiations
‘Legislature Chairwoman April Baskin said Poloncarz hasn’t spoken with her for months, despite her repeated requests to meet and solicit input from community leaders who have recommendations on everything from stadium transportation and hiring diversity to youth athletics and apprenticeship programs.’
Buffalo Bills’ Tre’Davious White snubbed by executives, coaches & players in CB rankings
‘A top-five fixture in the past, White still deserves to be in the top 10 but didn’t garner enough top-five votes to surpass the younger corners. Suffering an ACL tear in his left knee in late November didn’t help. “Body of work, he’s still elite,” an AFC defensive coach said. “He’s got that toughness and technique where you know what you’re getting every play. He’ll just have to work his way back into form.”’
Von Miller would have taken less money to sign with Cowboys
‘Speaking to the Athletic, Miller discussed his six-year, $120 million deal with the Bills, though admitted he would have been willing to take a hometown discount to play with the Cowboys.’
Bills DC Leslie Frazier says it’s ‘discouraging’ he hasn’t received another chance to be an NFL head coach
‘Upon arrival to Buffalo in 2017 as the team’s DC, Frazier has led dominant defenses. Over the past four seasons, the Bills have enjoyed three top-3 finishes, including being the top-ranked total defense in 2021. While that success hasn’t resulted in another head coaching opportunity, Frazier has interviewed with several teams that have had vacancies, including the Dolphins, Bears, and Giants this offseason.’
New stadium is coming with questions on benefits for Western New Yorkers
‘What started out as something so promising is now leaving local officials worried. Two county legislators have already sent letters to Erie County Executive, Mark Poloncarz, regarding the lack of communication on a new Community Benefits Agreement (CBA).’
Carucci Take2: Bills training camp Q&A, part one
‘My sense is the Bills and Poyer’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, will work to reach an agreement before or when players are due to hit the field in Pittsford. However, if that isn’t the case but the sides are still negotiating, I suspect Poyer would be there, at least watching from the sidelines.’
Former Bills receiver Stevie Johnson returns to Buffalo for book signing
‘”Just the love,” he said. “The love that they showed me when I came here from Kentucky. Through the good times, through the bad times, the love that they had always, it stuck with me, so I’m going to stick with Buffalo.”‘
Bills questions: What should the Bills expect from Greg Rousseau in Year 2?
‘Rousseau had four sacks last season, three in the first five games. Then, he went 10 games without one. Sacks are far from the only indicator of impactful play, and Rousseau had a solid year. According to Pro Football Focus, Rousseau’s 38 tackles against the run ranked third in the league among edge rushers, and he led edge rushers with 35 run stops.’
Former Bill Stevie Johnson co-authors children’s book, ‘There’s Always a Way with Stevie J!’
‘The tweet was accompanied by an image of a can of “Why So Serious!” beer from Lewiston’s Brickyard Brewing Company, along with a full glass. Roberts tagged former Bills receiver Stevie Johnson, whose famed touchdown celebration in a 2011 game against the Cincinnati Bengals featured those words written on a shirt under his jersey. Johnson and the brewery partnered on the IPA in December.’
Cowboys’ Trevon Diggs doesn’t rule out playing with brother Stefon Diggs: ‘It could happen eventually’
‘Stefon, who’s five years older than Trevon, told SI’s Alex Prewitt that his “dream” of a brotherly team-up, which has never occurred at any level due to their age gap, is probably “out of reach now” that he’s committed to Buffalo for the long haul: “Maybe in the next lifetime or something. I want to finish with the Bills, and I’m pretty sure (Trevon’s) not going anywhere anytime soon.”‘
Von Miller says he ‘would have taken less’ to join Cowboys before signing massive deal with Bills
‘The deal Miller signed with Buffalo also included $51.345 million in guarantees over the first three years, which is nearly three-fourths of the Cowboys’ entire reported contract offer. While the dream of playing for his boyhood team may be spoiled for the moment, Miller is being paid handsomely to be on a Bills team that is the betting favorite to win the Super Bowl this season.’
Stefon and Trevon Diggs: How the Brothers’ Unbreakable Bond Was Forged
‘We competed at everything. But when I think about the competition I have with other people, I don’t care about them. I want to win by any means.’