‘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.’
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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.’
Buffalo Bills team up with Best Buddies for non-football fun
‘Bills linebacker Tyrell Dodson has been a volunteer for Best Buddies since high school.’
Bills rep asks fans what they value in game-day experience
‘The big one? Easier access in—and out of the stadium—as well as more space to walk and move around.’
Donald: Bills QB Allen a ‘futuristic Big Ben’
‘Super Bowl Champion and Pitt graduate Aaron Donald says he believes Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen reminds him of Ben Roethlisberger, only better.’
Why Bills safety Jaquan Johnson is making the most out of his opportunity
‘”It’s different from having reps with the twos so just using communicating, having them hear my voice and making the right checks so the guys can start to trust me,” Johnson said. “That’s basically what I’ve been focusing on. And the plays, they’ll eventually come once I put myself in position but for the main part, I’m just trying to communicate how Po (Jordan Poyer) or Micah (Hyde) would if they were out there.”‘
Bills Today | QB Case Keenum on reuniting with WR Stefon Diggs — ‘He’s my guy’
‘Keenum is, of course, referencing his good friend and current Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The two played together for the Minnesota Vikings in 2017, where both enjoyed standout years.’
Formerly a jack of all trades, Ryan Bates happy to find home at right guard on Bills offensive line
‘“The process, it was different,” Bates said Monday after practice at St. John Fisher University. “It was my first time going through something like that. Being a restricted free agent, I didn’t really have much of a decision. Didn’t really have much control of the situation. The only thing I could control is accepting or not accepting any offer sheet that was sent toward me. I kind of had the mindset where it was just whatever happened, happened. I didn’t really stress about it because, why stress about something that’s out of your control?”’
Observations: Bills get good news up front as Spencer Brown takes starting reps at right tackle
‘“I think we’re trending in a good direction,” coach Sean McDermott said of Brown before practice. “I think he’s in a good mental space right now with where he is and where he wants to go, and I think the trainers and Spencer both have done a phenomenal job.”’
Terry Pegula and Ron Raccuia to represent Bills at NFL league meeting
‘Kim Pegula has been an active member in NFL ownership groups, serving on the Super Bowl Committee, Major Events Advisory Committee, Business Ventures Committee and the NFL Foundation Committee, among other roles.’
Buffalo Bills rookie Khalil Shakir is opening eyes, winning over teammates with camp performance
‘With Shakir, the coaches need to see as much of him in live situations as possible in the three preseason games because given his strong performance to date, he’s making a legitimate push to not only make the 53-man roster, but possibly be active on game day.’
Von Miller & Odell Beckham Jr. ready to ‘chase this ring… AGAIN’ with Buffalo Bills?
‘It seemed like a playful comment, but Beckham Jr.’s interest in Buffalo sounded legitimate after Hall of Fame receiver Andre Reed mentioned an “interesting convo” with the receiver.’