‘”For me to just want more say in offense is crazy, because I play receiver. I don’t care what play is called, I can’t get in there and say, ‘Call this!’ It’s a lot of outlandish things people were throwing out there,” Diggs said. “People were saying, as far as like my role, I’ve been a captain on this team for three years. There’s no question about my role and who I am as a player, how hard I work. Those things never had question marks, and you can’t say the same thing for a lot of people in the league. As a player, who I am and what I am has always been represented. And what I do on a consistent basis, how hard I work, you can see it.”‘
Archives for July 27, 2023
Hamlin’s return, Benford’s pick headline Day 1 of Bills training camp
‘Hamlin, who did participate on a limited basis during mandatory minicamp last month, is a “full-go” for training camp, according to head coach Sean McDermott.’
Opinion: Case closed on offseason drama between Bills, Diggs
‘In an over 20-minute media session, the receiver was fully transparent, open, and honest discussing his feelings about how last season ended and the offseason began way back at mandatory minicamp.’
Diggs: Issues prior to Bills training camp ‘water under the bridge’
‘”It feels like it’s been ages, a long offseason. I’m excited to see the guys,” said Diggs following Day 1 of training camp. “You get away from football for a little bit, and then you start missing, you get that itch again just to be out there in the grass, and just running around, talking junk.’
‘All is well’: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs arrives at training camp
‘”Everybody has family issues, everybody has family problems… I was here, I did have a conversation with coach and I like to keep things in-house,” said Diggs.’
Buffalo Bills edge rusher Von Miller not viewing ‘PUP’ list as a setback
‘”Some things I feel like I can do, but you got to be able to do everything to be out there with the guys.”‘
Buffalo Bills Training Camp Diary 2023: Day 1 at St. John Fisher University
‘Head coach Sean McDermott spoke to the media ahead of practice and said that wide receiver Stefon Diggs was “ready to practice” and would be on the field. Diggs missed the first day of mandatory minicamp in June and McDermott said he was “very concerned.” The next day, Diggs was in attendance and McDermott said he excused Diggs from practice which is why he was not there.’
Bills Mafia crying tears of joy as the Buffalo Bills begin training camp
‘The crowd was loud as players ran onto the field before practice. After practice, several players including quarterback Josh Allen stopped and signed autographs for dozens of fans.’
Bills coach McDermott asks for tempered expectations on rookie tight end Dalton Kincaid
‘“I’m around my TV in the offseason and that break so I get a chance to watch all the stuff that’s said,” McDermott said. “I just like to let the guy have one practice out here, can we just take that approach?”’
Bills receiver Stefon Diggs says any lingering concerns are water under the bridge
‘Diggs said whatever offseason drama occurred when the Bills’ top receiving threat skipped voluntary spring practices and posted cryptic messages on social media about his future in Buffalo was aired out last month during a meeting with coach Sean McDermott.’
Josh Allen moves Bills fan to tears with training camp hug
‘Wednesday morning, as Bills fans gathered in Rochester amid the first day of the team’s training camp at St. John Fisher University, Allen left the practice field to be greeted by a group of young fans looking for autographs and photos with the two-time Pro Bowler.’
4 Observations: Takeaways from day one of Bills camp
‘It didn’t take first round pick Dalton Kincaid very long to look comfortable in the offense. Josh Allen hooked up with Kincaid for a touchdown during some red zone work against the Bills top defense. After practice Allen said “he is fun to throw to.” During the same drill, he made a nice block on the edge to spring Deonte Harty for a touchdown run.’
4 Storylines: Bills Training Camp Preview
‘The Bills have had one of the top defenses since Sean became the head coach and he’s got a lengthy track record of doing the job, so it’s not like he has to fix a broken defense. I think this was a move to get that unit to the next level. Maybe it was time for a different voice and there’s none more powerful than the head coach.’
Stefon Diggs takes lead in setting Buffalo Bills’ 2023 agenda
‘“My main focus and my only focus is winning,” Diggs said. “Everybody says they want a Super Bowl, but we’ve had legitimate chances at this thing. We’ve had the team, we’ve had the coaches, we’ve had everything that we’ve needed and as far as us not getting over the hump, I feel like it’s always cause for a conversation. I’ve always wanted to have a conversation and we have an open-door policy. Coach will tell you he has an open-door policy and I’ve had those conversations.’
Buffalo Campday Recap: Diggs drama is over, Kincaid’s first impression, Thad’s injury
‘“I like Pittsford Dairy as well, which I’ve seen a couple of you there — maybe some of you more than once. Maybe a little bit of checks and balances for you guys.”’