Archives for January 21, 2023

‘“I think he’s just gotten more and more comfortable as the season’s gone (on). He’s gotten that experience and those reps,” Dorsey said. “With the trade (of Zack Moss to Indianapolis) earlier in the year, that gives him more opportunities, so I think it’s a combination of a lot of things. It’s a combination of him working hard and putting himself in position to be out there more because we trust him. That’s from a pass-protection standpoint to a run-game standpoint to a being-out-in-routes standpoint. So, I think he’s done a really good job with that to earn not only our trust, but the all the guys on offense. He’s just become more and more comfortable as the year has gone on.”’

‘For a few reasons – Hamlin’s improved health, the passage of time and the win or go home stakes – both teams seem poised for what is sure to be an emotionally charged atmosphere.’

‘The group had what the Buffalo Bills searched for all season – continuity. Until the Bengals didn’t.’

‘”It goes a long way. As an offensive lineman, it’s hard to get awards,” Dawkins said. “Most of our stats are against us. They don’t count all of our good blocks. They count all of our bad blocks. To receive any type of appreciation or award, in general, it goes miles. I’m really thankful. I truly am. I’m going to put this up just like it’s a game ball, because this is an honor. I’m honored to be in front of y’all confidently. I always speak on how I’m vulnerable and I just let my true self be fluent. I guess it’s showing, so I appreciate it.”‘

‘The 80 custom pendants for Bills players and staff have a 2.5-inch, 14-karat gold No. 3 along with a gold heart. The back of the pendant includes the text from a tweet of Hamlin’s that resurfaced after his injury: “If you get a chance to show some love today do it! It won’t cost you nothing.”’

‘“I didn’t like the results back then, but I will feel differently if the Bengals come out on top this week,” Hoard says. “I am 100 percent rooting for my current team to move forward, even if it breaks my mother’s heart.”’

‘Whether it was God’s will, people’s prayers or the extraordinary skill and science of the first responders and then nurses, technicians and doctors, the Bills organization from top to bottom, and the Bills Mafia around the world all ran the full gamut from horror to relief to jubilation.’