‘“I think this is probably the most fans I’ve ever played in front of, and it’s crazy that it was a practice, right?” Shakir said. “As we’re driving in, just traffic everywhere. They said the roads were going to be shut down or something like that, and I was like ‘Oh, it can’t be too bad. It’s a practice.’’
Archives for August 6, 2022
Highmark observations: Josh Allen, Gabe Davis look good before big crowd
‘A lot of fantasy football fans are wondering what to make of the Davis, the third-year receiver stepping into a full-time starting role. Davis continued his excellent training camp performance with five catches for 73 yards and two touchdowns over four possessions by the starting offense.’
Bills rookie’s tattoo speak of his grief. His play on the field speaks of his resilience.
‘“It’s a half-filled heart because I’ve lost so many people,” Benford explained the other day following a practice at St. John Fisher University. “I lost my mom, some of my closest friends, best friends, some people that I call my sisters and my brothers. It’s like a part of my heart is gone.”’
7 takeaways from Bills’ Return of the Blue & Red scrimmage
‘Gabe Davis put on a show in front of the Bills Mafia at Highmark Stadium. Once the team began their 11 on 11 session, Davis was virtually unguardable. He opened with a touchdown reception from Josh Allen. On the first team offense’s second series, Allen went to Davis on back-to-back plays including one big gainer. Davis added a second touchdown later in practice with Dane Jackson attempting to cover the receiver. Davis would find the end zone one more time on a two-point conversion from Allen with Kaiir Elam in coverage.’
Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter approves of Bills rookies’ shirtless rendition of ‘I Want It That Way’
‘Nick Carter, one of the lead singers of the group who has New York ties, shared the video on his Twitter account while praising the players’ rendition of his song.’
Bills Camp: Over 35,000 fans attend ‘Return of the Blue and Red’; Observations from the sideline
‘Per WGR 550’s Sal Capaccio, who spoke with Bills Chief Operating Officer Ron Raccuia, the Bills will not don the red helmets this year because to do so, the helmet would have to match the team’s throwback uniform or color rush uniform. The Bills’ throwback uniform is worn with the helmet featuring the standing Buffalo, eliminating that possibility, while the team’s color rush uniform is red, and a look with red pants, a red jersey and a red helmet goes against the team’s preferred look, per Capaccio. Therefore, the Bills will either wait until the NFL changes its uniform policy or until the team decides to make a change to their alternate uniform.’
Sullivan: Josh Allen offers hope that makes Bills fans unburdened by past scars
‘It beats the alternative — trying to convince themselves that a dysfunctional organization with a parade of flawed quarterbacks might actually shock the world and make a title run, when it became yet another heroic run to 7-9 or 6-10.’
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‘Accompanied by his father, Dominic, and his younger brother, Carter, Mason was escorted into a meeting room at the Bills’ facilities in Orchard Park by head coach Sean McDermott. After Mason was greeted by rousing applause, McDermott introduced him to his new “teammates.”’
Von Miller needed better toilet paper at training camp and Buffalo Bills fans helped him out
‘”The first one was like a four-pack, and then there was another eight-pack like the next day, then there was some wipes came in the mail from some Bills fans and it was plant-based and it’s just every day, it’s like toilet paper everywhere,” Miller said. “So, I appreciate these guys. … That just shows the power of Bills Mafia and the kind of fan base that we have.”‘
Watch: Josh Allen tricks Bills fans by wearing red helmet in open practice
‘As much as the fans enjoyed the change, Allen quickly had the red helmet taken from him and swapped for the typical white helmet, much to the chagrin of everyone in attendance. Clearly, the fan base has a thirst for something different from the Bills.’
Why Bills fans are sending Von Miller toilet paper: ‘I’m definitely feeling Bills Mafia’
‘Fans might not have sent him a new bed, a TV or tried to make his bed, but they clearly took notice of the toilet paper.’
Bills rookies sing ‘I Want it That Way,’ rendition gets positive review from Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter
‘“When I was a really little kid, I grew up watching the Buffalo Bills,” Carter said at the time (via Buffalo News). “I’m going to make a prediction right now. Go ahead, put it in your phones. Save it right here and put it on the internet. The Buffalo Bills are going to win the Super Bowl this year. I’m calling it. You heard it right here. Mark the date. The day before the Fourth of July. Nick Carter called it.”‘
Over 35,000 show up for Bills practice
‘35,911 was the official attendance announced by the team, which is pretty remarkable for a Friday practice in early August, and still many who were there say it felt like even a lot more than that.’
Miller: It’s easy to fall in love with this place
‘Miller elaborated on the love he felt from Bills fans after walking out of the tunnel for the first time. “I’ve been in some special places, but Buffalo, it’s different man.”’
Offense shines, Von Miller’s Bills debut in Orchard Park, fans bring energy
‘Fans brought the energy and the players brought the fireworks. Josh Allen and the first team offense opened up the 11 on 11 part of practice with back-to-back scoring drives. Allen connecting with both Gabe Davis and tight end Dawson Knox.’