‘“I feel like guys play better when you’re playing for more than yourself,” Williams said. “So we always play for each other, we never quit on each other, and that was something major. And having those tough conversations made it a lot easier when you know somebody cares for you and not to hurt your feelings but make you a better player.”’
Archives for May 16, 2023
Bills safety Damar Hamlin wins PFWA 2023 George Halas Award
‘The award is given to an NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed. Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field on Jan. 2 while playing against the Cincinnati Bengals. After spending a week at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, he returned to Buffalo to continue his recovery at Buffalo General Medical Center.’
Buffalo Bills to play three Saturday preseason games in August
‘The Bills open the preseason Aug. 12 against the Indianapolis Colts with a 1 p.m. kickoff at Highmark Stadium.’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen goes deep in batting practice before Blue Jays-Yankees
‘Allen cleared the outfield wall at Rogers Centre four times in his session, reaching the second deck twice, but finished second in the BP home run derby to Barkley, who hit five.’
Bills trainer Denny Kellington, who helped save Damar Hamlin, speaks at Oklahoma State graduation
‘Kellington grew up in Oklahoma and earned his undergraduate degree at Oklahoma State in 2000. He earned a graduate degree at Ohio State. In addition to Syracuse and Buffalo he worked as a trainer with the Denver Broncos and the Amsterdam Admirals in NFL Europe.’
Bills QB Josh Allen trades long bombs for long balls at Jays batting practice
‘“Just sitting here and talking with the guys, they’re so chill and they’re so focused on what they’ve got going on here in Toronto,” Allen said in an interview outside the Jays’ dugout after he was done flashing his baseball skills. “It seems like they’ve got a good vibe in the locker room which is very fun to see.”‘
Damar Hamlin wins 2023 George Halas Award for overcoming adversity
‘He is the second member of Buffalo to win the award, following Kevin Everett, who was the recipient in 2008. Everett suffered a life-threatening spinal injury in the 2007 season opener. After intensive treatment and because of his own determination, the tight end was walking within a month.’
Damar Hamlin Honored With PFWA Halas Award For Overcoming Adversity
‘The other Halas finalists were Giants running back Saquon Barkley, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr. and Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith.’
Bills QB Josh Allen, backup Barkley go deep in Toronto BP session
‘Allen cleared the outfield wall at Rogers Centre four times in his session, reaching the second deck twice, but finished second in the BP home run derby to Barkley, who hit five.’
Bills safety Damar Hamlin named George Halas Award winner
‘This award is given yearly to the player, coach or staff member who overcame the most adversity to succeed in football.’
Josh Allen takes batting practice with fellow quarterbacks ahead of Monday’s Blue Jays game in Toronto
‘While Bills fans have been able to see Allen sling some softballs in past years during the Micah Hyde Charity Softball Game, he was crushing baseballs in Toronto on Monday, as he completed his batting practice session with four home runs.’
Early progress made towards preparing for major construction of new Bills stadium
‘While major construction work has yet to get underway – target date for extensive excavation work to start in early June – some crews are starting work on the site with fencing and other operations taking place. The land where the new stadium will sit (once the RV Lot and other parking) has been mostly stripped of the concrete and asphalt.’
Buffalo Bills 2023 preseason schedule finalized
‘The Bills will play three preseason games, the first game will be at home and the other two will be on the road.’
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin named 2023 George Halas Award winner
‘According to the PFWA, the award is given to an NFL player, coach, or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed. Hamlin and Kevin Everett, who was named the winner in 2008, are the only members of the Bills organization to have won the award.’
Damar Hamlin selected as George Halas Award winner
‘The 25-year-old announced his intent to return to football in April, just over three months since his cardiac arrest on the field in Cincinnati on Jan. 2. He also revealed that his near-death experience was caused by commotio cordis.’