‘“I think the biggest thing for him in that position, being young, is you got to embrace the protection piece of it – what you do when the ball is not in your hands,” McDermott said. “Whether it’s ID’ing protections or whether it’s actually physically blocking, but I know he’s up for the challenge.”’
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A message for Brandon Beane: Von Miller’s right – the Bills should absolutely sign Odell Beckham Jr.
‘Still, the Bills will have to sell Beckham on the opportunity to win another Super Bowl, and hope he prioritizes that this season while he gets healthy over chasing the biggest contract possible. Then, potentially, he can cash in again next offseason.’
Here are six players with something to prove as Bills begin preseason against Colts
‘The Bills upgraded at edge rusher with the addition of Von Miller this year and the drafting of Greg Rousseau and Boogie Basham last year. They also re-signed Shaq Lawson, and all of that should be a wakeup call to Epenesa that he needs to start producing.’
7 Bills players to watch closely in Saturday’s preseason opener vs. Colts
‘Devin Singletary is the starter. Zack Moss had a strong training camp and will likely get more opportunities this season. The Bills took Cook in the second round in April’s draft – higher than either Singletary or Moss – and he looked good out of the backfield during training camp. If Cook gets a few series on Saturday, pay attention to where he lines up and how the Bills deploy him.’
How to watch Buffalo Bills vs. Indianapolis Colts: NFL Preseason time, tv, live stream
‘Out-of-market fans can sign up for NFL+, which will broadcast all out-of-market preseason games live, and also includes a free trial. Or, sign up for a VPN service, like NordVPN, to access out-of-market games.’
Patriots’ Mac Jones keeps memento from blowout loss to Bills in his locker
‘When asked about the photo, Hines shared that it was in Jones’ locker. The photo was from the Patriots’ blowout loss to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round of the playoffs and features Jones with his head down. Written upon the photo was “47-17,” the final score from the matchup.’
Five Takes: What to watch for during Bills-Colts; Roster battles heating up, rookies ready to prove themselves
‘Sean McDermott announced on Thursday that Josh Allen would sit out Saturday’s preseason opener while playing time for other players would be dealt with on an individual basis. With that said, Thursday’s practice, the final session at St. John Fisher University, was pretty intense for the team’s first-stringers while the backups went through a much less rigorous team period. That leads one to believe that many of the Bills’ incumbent starters will also be held out of Saturday’s contest, with those still pushing to solidify their role on the team receiving an opportunity to prove themselves in a game setting. The list of participants will likely include several members of the Bills’ secondary, which is still working itself out with former All-Pro cornerback Tre’Davious White in danger of missing the start of the season. White continues to work his way back from a season-ending ACL injury he suffered on Thanksgiving Day last year.’
Bills Place Trust In Dorsey To Drive High-Powered Offense
‘At 41, Dorsey is self-aware enough to appreciate the gravity of stepping into his new position. He spent the previous three seasons as Buffalo’s quarterbacks coach before being promoted to replace Brian Daboll, who was hired to take over the New York Giants in January.’
Opinion: Capaccio: Colts at Bills – five players and positions to watch
‘With Tre’Davious White still on the physically unable to perform list, there’s been a battle going on for not only one starting cornerback spot, but both of them. And over the last week or so at training camp, three different players have seen a healthy rotation with the first unit. First round pick Kaiir Elam, third-year player Dane Jackson, and sixth round pick Christian Benford, who is squarely in the mix for the job. None have taken firm grasp of the role yet, and with the Colts expected to play their starting offense for several series, this would be a great test for this group to see who can emerge ahead after Saturday.’
Countdown to kickoff: Bills coaching staff gearing up for preseason opener
‘“We got a little taste of it the other night in the red and blue scrimmage which is one of the reasons why we do it. And try to get a feel for who can take what they learned in practice and transfer it to a game-like atmosphere,” said McDermott. “And that’ll be the lens we view the preseason game through.”’
Storylines to follow during Bills first preseason game vs. Colts
‘First-round pick Kaiir Elam is going to be relied on heavily right from the get-go as Tre’Davious White continues to recover from a torn ACL. While his timetable to return is still up in the air, it seems like it’ll be Dane Jackson and Elam starting at cornerback. And what better way to see what you’re made of than by going up against one of the best wide receivers in the league, and he just so happens to be on your team. The 1-on-1 battles with Stefon Diggs have only helped Elam, even if he’s gotten frustrated at times. Diggs along with Gabe Davis beat Elam many times during those 1-on-1 drills and team work throughout practice. Elam also has to work on not holding so this live action against someone other than the Bills passing attack will be critical.’
Former Bills quarterback makes 4th trip to Orchard Park as Colts head coach
‘For the fourth time in five years as the Indianapolis Colts head coach, Frank Reich will return for a game at One Bills Drive.’
Buffalo Bills vs Indianapolis Colts – Preseason Week 1 Preview
‘Cook should also get a fair amount of carries. The rookie is expected to compete for the starting running back job – easily the most open starting job of any of the skilled position groups. Given the Colts great defensive numbers from a year ago, if Cook impresses, it sure would give the Buffalo Bills some food for thought.’
Most memorable quotes and one-liners said by Bills players during Training Camp
‘”It almost seems like it’s just something we’ve been building since 2017. Obviously fell short in the AFC championship game two years ago, fell short last year. How are we gonna get over that hump? And we understand we got to put the work in. It’s not just on paper.”‘
5 players to watch in the preseason opener vs. Colts
‘Buffalo’s sixth-round pick has made a move up the depth chart over the course of training camp thanks to his ability to make plays on an almost daily basis. Can the Villanova product continue that practice momentum in his first preseason game?’