‘Smith failed a test last November. He said he has no idea why. His appeal under the terms of the drug policy with the NFL and the NFL Players Association fell on deaf ears. “It was absolutely unintentional,” Smith said. “I actually don’t ever take supplements that I personally buy. I only take supplements given to me by the team. So I still to this day don’t know where this positive test came from. No one really, the NFLPA included, has really helped me to figure it out.”’
Archives for August 10, 2022
Rocking two nights: A high mark, and high challenge, for Highmark Stadium
‘“I’m not going to sugarcoat this: It’s a tough gig for Bills staff because we’re so focused on football and the season,” said Andy Major, the team’s vice president of operations and fan experience, a position that puts him in charge of the stadium on event days. “We’re not an arena having a show every week or two.”’
Stadium concerts are big events – and big money, especially for the stars
‘By comparison, individual Bills games during that same time frame generated an average ticket revenue of $5.2 million. Clearly, concerts provide an additional and enticing revenue driver, although they may not generate as much profit for the team as the top numbers indicate.’
New NFL rule aims to create path for minority coaches: Here’s what the Bills are doing
‘“More of the diverse coaches, African-Americans, have come from the defensive side of the ball and so you can’t just drop somebody in (on offense). You’ve got to work them up so you need more offensive assistants, more quarterback coaches to be minorities if you’re going to try and help equal the playing field. That’s the thought behind it.”’
Rams’ Aaron Donald says Josh Allen is futuristic version of future HOF QB, DT hopes to take Bills off bingo card in 2022
‘Donald has played the opposing 31 NFL teams at least once in his career. Among the 31 teams, Donald has wins against 28 of them. The only teams that he has not defeated to date are the Pittsburgh Steelers (0-2), Miami Dolphins (0-2) and the Buffalo Bills (0-2).’
Odell Beckham’s Bills flirtation with Von Miller intensifies
‘On Monday, the Bills linebacker, 33, posted a mockup of what the free-agent wide receiver, 29, would look like in a Buffalo uniform on his Instagram Story.’
Rams’ Aaron Donald compares Josh Allen to Ben Roethlisberger, calls Bills QB a ‘futuristic Big Ben’
‘”He’s a big guy, he’s a tough guy, he’s athletic,” Donald said, via the Rams’ YouTube channel. “In my opinion, he’s like a futuristic Big Ben. A little bit more athletic, can move a little bit better. But he’s a guy that ain’t gonna go down easy so you got to come with your big boy pads when you get to wrap him up.”‘
Bills rookie corner Kaiir Elam doesn’t plan to play like one
‘So the Bills have put Elam to the test. They haven’t thrown him in the deep end so much as they’ve marooned him on Elam island to see if he can survive.’
Disguised Case Keenum Fools Teammates Into Signing Autographs (Video)
‘Some quickly recognized him, while others appeared to never catch on. Every player at least penned an autograph on Keenum’s football before realizing who he was. His bucket hat, glasses and fake Southern accent surely helped his cause.’
Odell Beckham Jr. free agency rumors: WR pitching reunion with former Rams teammate in Buffalo
‘The former Giants, Browns and Rams receiver has made several social media posts suggesting he wants a reunion with former Rams teammate Von Miller in Buffalo.’
Going to LA for the Buffalo Bills season opener? West coast Bills Backers are ready to host Bills Mafia
‘Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20 p.m. on September 8, but the party starts before that! 7 News spoke to the official Bills organizations on the West Coast to find out the scoop of where fans can celebrate their beloved Bills together.’
Bills S Damar Hamlin trying to take advantage of any reps with starters
‘“I’m a lot more comfortable, you know I’m just seeing everything for a second time, it just allows me to just trust my instincts and just play ball but I still got a lot more room to grow,” Hamlin explained.’
4 observations: Benford continues to rotate with first team, Diggs rests
‘Jaquan Johnson and Damar Hamlin continue to rotate at safety in place of Jordan Poyer. At this point, it looks like Johnson has the inside track to win the 3rd safety job behind Poyer and Micah Hyde. At cornerback, Dane Jackson, Kaiir Elam, and Christian Benford continue to rotate with the first team. Benford’s strong training camp continues and the rookie keeps turning heads.’
Bills ‘very close’ to showing what new stadium will look like, other tidbits from PSE interview on WGR-550
‘As has been previously reported, the new stadium will have a smaller overall footprint than Highmark and will be situated directly across Abbott Road, next to ECC South. Raccuia reaffirmed that the stadium’s orientation will be changed to cut down on wind but he newly detailed how the stadium will be a “360 degree enclosed” structure for that same reason.’
Still haven’t booked your trip to LA for the Bills vs Rams? It’s going to cost you
‘The only direct flight is through Fans of Buffalo. It’s roundtrip and cost is $945. There are only 14 spots left on the plane.’