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QB Josh Allen, other Bills starters to play ‘a healthy amount’ vs. Broncos in preseason game

‘”Getting out there and getting in the flow of a regular game, going through warmups, getting out there and executing and doing what we’ve been practicing in practice,” McDermott said. “Obviously, you want to score points, but just executing out there. Josh will be hearing a new voice (OC Ken Dorsey) in his ear as well, so there’s a lot we want to put into practice in a game that we’ve been practicing.”‘

Bills, Sean McDermott offer support to the Knox Family

‘”Our hearts go out to Dawson and his family during this time, and we’re right there with him and supporting him and his family,” McDermott said. “Just tragic news that I woke up to this morning. We love him and we support him, and just unfortunate news this morning.”‘

Bills love veteran depth on O-line, and David Quessenberry is latest example

‘“That’s great, I take a lot of pride in what I do,” he said. “I’m going to be ready to step in any role that the team needs. We’re just ready because it’s a long season. Things happen. It’s not just going to be me. There’s going to be other guys who need to step in and play all different kinds of roles. I’m happy to be at peace in the bigger picture.”’

Confidence is soaring for rookie linebacker Baylon Spector after impressive Bills debut

‘Counting special teams, only offensive lineman and sixth-round pick Luke Tenuta played more snaps (67) than Spector (64 total, 50 on defense) against the Colts, and Spector made very good use of his time. He was in on nine defensive tackles, batted down a pass, and had a sack wiped out by a penalty. He also made one tackle on special teams.’

The Bills are getting plenty of reps for their young corners

‘Leslie Frazier said he knows what Taron Johnson and Dane Jackson can do, so he wanted to see the rookies, “We wanted to take a good look at the young corners. We have a pretty good feel for Dane and he’ll get some work before the preseason is done, but we wanted to get as many views of our young corners as we could and it’ll be the same way in these final two preseason games. We need to get a real good evaluation of the two of them.”’

Opinion: One down, two to go

‘Dane Jackson didn’t play against the Colts, which makes me wonder if that means he’s won the job already. It’s also possible that the Bills wanted to get both rookies – Kaiir Elam and Christian Benford – plenty of game reps and valuable on-field lessons.’

Elam, Benford among those continuing to make strides in Bills secondary

‘“We were pleased with their first outing. So now with the practices we have remaining, along with the two preseason games you want to see them continue to grow and develop,” says Frazier. “And we got to keep putting them out there in different situations to see how they respond.”’

James Cook continuing to show promise with high expectations put on him

‘“When you come from where we come from, prepare like how we prepare it’s kind of expected. But he’s doing a great job and taking everything in and working hard,” says Bills running back Duke Johnson. “His skill set and the way he works, the kind of guy he is. It’s who he is. And we expected that.”’

Bills WR Isaiah Hodgins making a strong case to earn a roster spot

‘Hodgins has had a tough two seasons in the NFL so far, constantly battling injuries. The Bills drafted him in the sixth-round out of Oregon State in 2020 but he never saw the field his rookie season. He missed all of that year with a shoulder injury. Then when he thought he was good to go, he suffered a knee injury in the preseason opener last year and missed most of 2021. He was active for the game at New England because Cole Beasley and Gabe Davis were out because of Covid. But Hodgins only played four offensive snaps in that game and still is looking for that first catch as a pro.’