‘“He’s always asking what he can do for the room,” tight end Dawson Knox said. “He picked us up snacks, brings you coffee without you asking him. He’s just that type of guy who wants to make sure he’s doing all the right things.”’
Archives for July 29, 2023
Observations: Trent Sherfield working toward seat at Bills’ slot-WR table
‘Sherfield, 27, looked good in the slot in Friday’s practice at St. John Fisher University. He had a shifty move on a short hitch completion from Allen that he took upfield for 15-plus yards early in the practice. He had six catches overall, four on a two-minute drill segment that was run at about three-quarters speed.’
Bills’ Poona Ford has proven doubters wrong and could take his game to new heights
‘“Everybody always says it was my height,” he said of the lack of belief so many had in him, “but you gotta make a believer out of people. That’s all it takes. I just kind of kept my head down and was grinding, just trying to do my best to get better every year. And I felt like I kind of accomplished that.”’
Bills sign former second-round pick Andy Isabella to compete for WR roster spot
‘Isabella was the sixth of six wide receivers on the roster in 2021 − stuck behind DeAndre Hopkins, A.J. Green and Christian Kirk − and only had one catch while being inactive for half of the Cardinals’ games. Arizona released Isabella a month into 2022 and he landed on the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad for the majority of the year. Baltimore released him on Tuesday. Isabella has 33 career receptions for 447 yards and three TDs.’
Buffalo Bills 2nd-year LB gets his shot with 1st team on Day 3 of training camp (Observations)
‘Tyrel Dodson was with the first team at middle linebacker on Wednesday, Terrel Bernard got the first-team reps on Thursday, and second-year linebacker Baylon Spector got a chance to run with the 1s today. Spector made an impression.’
Training Camp Takeaways: Allen, Bills ‘O’ finishes Day 3 strong; Hyde health update; unsung LB’s stock rising
‘Well before Allen and Diggs’ deep TD, the offense’s remarkable performance began during positional drills. While working against cornerback Dane Jackson during 1-on-1 drills, which took place for the first time Friday, rookie WR Justin Shorter made an incredible catch on a corner route, diving after a low throw from QB Matt Barkley and hauling it in for a great grab near the pylon closest to the hospitality tent at SJF. After reeling in the tough catch, Shorter jumped to his feet in celebration.’
Bills’ Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer focused on the present, aware of the future after injury-filled ’22
‘“I’m just trying to take it all in, be present in these moments,” Poyer said Friday. “Not worried about what’s going to happen this offseason or next year. This is my time, this is our time to be here to learn, to grow and to evolve as people and as a football team. Let the dominoes fall how they fall. We’re gonna play hard and there’s gonna be some ups, there’s gonna be some downs.”’
Bills Day Three camp observations: Dane Jackson continues trend toward No. 2 cornerback spot
‘But no matter who starts with the first group, Jackson eventually works his way back into the lineup by the end of practice.’
After a difficult ‘anomaly’ of a season, the Bills eye the Super Bowl again
‘The Kansas City Chiefs are the defending Super Bowl champs. The Bengals have reached the past two AFC title games and made a Super Bowl appearance during that span. The AFC is overflowing with formidable teams. The Bills are practically no one’s team to beat this time around. But they still have a franchise quarterback and potential league MVP in Allen. They still have a strong supporting cast. And they still like their chances.’
Bills continue adding speed to their offense by signing receiver Andy Isabella
‘Having yet to play up to expectations during his first four NFL seasons, the 26-year-old Isabella gets a chance for a fresh start working in a Josh Allen-led offense in Buffalo. The signing came three days after he was released by the Baltimore Ravens, and following Buffalo’s third day of training camp in suburban Rochester, New York.’
2023 NFL training camp: Bills fast-tracking rookie Dalton Kincaid for what seems like early, high-volume role
‘At first glance, Kincaid simply moves differently than any other tight end on the roster. He exudes fluidity off the snap, when running his routes, and after the catch. That forward “lean” description typically reserved for speedy receivers and backs emanates from each stride Kincaid makes on the field.’
Allen-to-Diggs connection heats up at Bills training camp
‘The two had connected plenty of times over the first couple of sessions at St. John Fisher, but they took it to a different level on Friday.’
Micah Hyde feels lucky to be back playing football
‘”When it first happened, I didn’t know what the outcome was going to be. I thought I was done,” said Hyde during his meeting with the media on Friday. “But I had a conversation with the doctor a couple of weeks ago, and the realization that it’s way better.”‘
Bills sign cornerback Kyron Brown
‘According to Bills general manager Brandon Beane during an appearance on the “Jeremy White Show” on Friday, Dantzler tweak his hamstring in one of the opening practices of training camp that will be more than a minor issue.’
Smiley not worried about new kickoff rule in 2023
‘”As a military guy, I got real good at ‘tell me what the rules are and I’ll live by the rules’ so the league has put this rule in place and very good intent behind the rule, so it’s my job to figure out what’s the best way to follow the rule to the benefit of the Buffalo Bills.” Smiley said.’