‘“I feel comfortable here, I love it here, I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” Oliver said Tuesday, a day after signing a four-year, $68 million contract extension ($45 million guaranteed). “I wouldn’t want any (other) fan base than ours. When you’re driving down Big Tree (Road) and people kind of know your car and you’re driving by, they go, ‘Let’s go, Ed,’ that’s nothing like I’ve ever seen before.”’
Archives for June 7, 2023
Observations: Damar Hamlin has his helmet back, and takes interception the distance
‘“Really proud of him to take that next step,” Beane said Tuesday. “Obviously, you guys have seen him out here working out. … Just so proud of him and thrilled for where he’s at in his journey.”’
Leslie Frazier sought and obtained permission from Bills before embarking on practice tour
‘A league source told The Buffalo News on Tuesday that Frazier sought and obtained permission from the Bills before making those visits. The source noted the visits were permitted with the understanding that Frazier would not discuss scheme or personnel with the teams he spent time with. Of course, that works in both directions, as those teams would also expect Frazier not to report back to the Bills on schemes or personnel he observed.’
Inside Bills OTAs week 3 practice: Damar Hamlin works in team drills, Dalton Kincaid update
‘Hamlin was a full participant in team drills and even had a few plays come his way throughout the afternoon. Bills general manager Brandon Beane was in the hospital with Hamlin’s parents after he suffered cardiac arrest and needed to be revived. When Hamlin took the field in practice last week, Beane texted his parents right after to just celebrate the progress.’
Hamlin dons helmet, Oliver, Floyd speak at final open practice of Bills OTAs
‘A few players were missing from action on Tuesday, including wide receiver Stefon Diggs, running back Damien Harris, running back James Cook, tight end Zach Davidson and edge rusher Von Miller. After practice, during his time speaking with the media, Bills general manager said that he believes Diggs, and all players on the Bills’ roster, will attend the team’s mandatory minicamp next week.’
OTA Observations: Dalton Kincaid flashes his first round talent as a frequent Josh Allen target
‘It remains to be seen how Kincaid will fare when defenders are permitted to use more contact in practices and games. Kincaid must prove he can get off the line of scrimmage despite getting chipped or bumped and if he can maintain his concentration on catches with a defender ready to give him a smack.’
Bills notebook: Damar Hamlin returns to practice in full, Leonard Floyd brings punch for pass rush
‘Hamlin took part in stretching, which was customary the first two weeks, but then he was an active participant in special teams and then again during 11-on-11 portions of practice.’
Damar Hamlin fully practicing with Bills months after on-field cardiac arrest
‘“He’s still got more milestones to hit. But to think back, we’re just at the beginning of June, and that was the beginning of January, and we were just hoping he’d live,” Beane said.’
Bills’ new stadium will have natural grass playing field
‘”It’s going to be grass like Lambeau has,” Beane said Monday on the Pat McAfee Show. “(It will) have all that coil underneath to keep the field warm, so we’re really excited about that.”‘
Bills’ Damar Hamlin Takes Next Step In Recovery By Practicing Fully 6 Months Since Cardiac Arrest
‘“He’s worked really hard on the mental side of this. Physically, he’s all cleared. But this is a real deal from a mental standpoint after you’ve been to where he was,” Beane said. “We’ll continue to ramp him up with helmets on, but that’ll probably be the next big hurdle for him, tackling.”’
Damar Hamlin wears helmet for first time as full participant at Bills OTAs
‘ESPN did add that Hamlin had a bit of an injury scare during the practice session, though, as he went up for a contested ball and was slow to get up. He was with trainers looking at his right arm/shoulder area, and he was seen throwing his helmet in frustration.’
Damar Hamlin dons helmet, practices in Bills’ team drills
‘Hamlin, with cameras pointed in his and Floyd’s direction, formed a heart with his hands and put up three fingers on each hand, symbolizing his number. It was the first time in an OTA practice open to the media that Hamlin wore his helmet and fully participated, a significant step toward playing football after suffering cardiac arrest during a game at the Cincinnati Bengals on Jan. 2.’
Damar Hamlin a full participant in practice five months after suffering cardiac arrest during game
‘This is the first time in an OTA that is open to the media that Hamlin was spotted making this type of progress.’
Bills add Leonard Floyd in late NFL free-agency splash: Veteran signs one-year deal worth reported $7 million
‘This is a notable addition for a Bills team that has Super Bowl expectations coming into 2023 as Floyd not only will be able to be a key member off the edge, but he also has championship pedigree. The 30-year-old spent the last three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, including the 2021 season when the organization was able to win Super Bowl LVI. In that victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Floyd made his presence felt with five tackles and a sack.’
Hamlin fully participates, Floyd makes debut as Bills hit final week of OTAs
‘The Bills’ new edge rusher joined his teammates on the field outside the ADPRO Sports Training Center for the first time after signing a one-year contract on Tuesday, which ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler says is worth, at least, $7 million and up to $9 million.’