‘“I’m getting extremely excited for the future,” Smith said. “That window of opportunity to win a championship, we’re right in the infancy stages of it. With the nucleus of this team, obviously Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs and now Von Miller and so many of the others. … This team is built to win. Now we’ve just got to go out and have fun and execute.”’
Archives for August 16, 2022
Third-year wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins is making roster decisions difficult for Bills
‘“Yeah, two years of injury and fighting back,” coach Sean McDermott said Saturday night after watching Hodgins catch nine passes for 77 yards in the victory over the Colts. “That resilient nature that he has; he’s a great human being, his teammates love him. Great to see him work himself back in a position to make those plays, and for him to make those plays and come through for us was outstanding.”’
Bills’ Christian Benford, Matt Araiza are roster locks. Do Isaiah Hodgins & Baylon Spector make cut? (53-man roster projection)
‘Bobby Hart came close to making my 53-man roster, but he ends up on the practice squad. The veteran looked comfortable at guard this summer and could be promoted up to the main roster as the season goes on.’
Recently released Bills CB claimed by Brian Daboll’s New York Giants
‘General manager Joe Schoen likely played a role in signing Griffin to Buffalo’s roster last season when he served as the Bills’ Assistant GM. Giants head coach Brian Daboll also got to watch Griffin in action at practice last season when he served as Buffalo’s offensive coordinator.’
Bills legends Kelly, Polian, Talley provide outlook for 2022 Bills at Jim Kelly Celebrity Golf Classic
‘“It depends on who you talk to, who’s saying it. But if you talk to reporters and fans, they say Super Bowl or bust,” said Kelly, who had a bit more tepid outlook for the ‘22 season. “I look at it as take one game at a time. As a player, if you ever played the game, you’d understand that. But they look great.”‘
NFL greats, celebrities provide rave reviews of golf course, city at Jim Kelly Celebrity Classic
‘“I mean, we have a band on the course. You’ve got to have fun, and that’s what we try to do,” added Kelly. “We try to make sure everybody enjoys themselves, and there’s probably 15 foursomes that probably never make it past hole No. 10. After golfing 10 holes, they’re like ok, we’re good, let’s go to the tents. But I don’t mind it. As long as you’re having fun, and I thank them for all they do for us.”’
Zack Moss healthy, ready to show improvement
‘”This is the first time I’ve really had an offseason to train, especially coming off the year with an ankle injury,” said Moss following Sunday’s practice in Orchard Park. “I was really able to hone in and do everything that I wanted to do to be ready for this season.”‘
Jim Kelly holds 35th charity celebrity golf outing; won’t be taking swing advice from Josh Allen
‘”No freaking mulligans,” Kelly demanded to the crowd before the tournament began Monday morning. “You can laugh about it but the only thing that bums me out is you have guys who are honest!”‘
Bills rookie cornerback Christian Benford walked tough road to make it to NFL
‘“The person that line up on the field is you,” said Christian Benford. “At the end of the day, it’s not Villanova it’s not a small school. It’s me, Christian Benford that lined up with anybody. If they bleed red, they got fear in their heart just like you do.”’
Saffold expects quick transition to Bills lineup
‘“I think the hardest thing about having a new offensive line coach is having to deal with the new techniques,” Saffold said. “Being able to bring me out there, he’s using me as a (teaching) dummy pretty much 70-80 percent of the time. I’m able to help these guys figure out the techniques out on the ball while they’re helping me out with the terminology.”’
Isaiah Hodgins Looks To Build Off Strong Showing In Preseason Opener
‘“His teammates love him and great to see him work himself back in a position to make those plays,” head coach Sean McDermott said. “For him to make those plays and come through for us was was outstanding.”‘
Bills Today | Buffalo’s coaching staff ranks among NFL’s best entering 2022 season
‘Losing Brian Daboll hurts. He was the 2020 AP Assistant Coach of the Year. However, Ken Dorsey was the perfect candidate to replace him and brings continuity to the staff. Dorsey has been the quarterback coach since 2019 and has a diverse background as a player, coach and scout, which includes stops in the Canadian Football League, the high school ranks and college.’