‘“I think, honestly, the best way to look at it is offensive football is about execution and consistent execution, and so I think the way you address it is by continuing to build pieces around an offense to make sure that you’ve got guys who are smart, tough and dependable,” Dorsey told reporters Thursday. “And I think anytime we bring a player in, whether it’s through the draft or through free agency, offensively, those are the characteristics that we look for, so that then we can still be flexible and keep defenses off-balance as the season goes on and do our best to not become predictable in what we’re doing.”‘
Archives for July 2023
O’Cyrus Torrence’s battle with obesity almost ended his career before it even started
‘In fact, at nearly 350 pounds, he’s by far the heaviest player on the Bills. But what if I told you he was even bigger as an 8th grader? “I weighed 425 pounds,” said Torrence.’
Buffalo Campday Recap: TEs shine, mixing starters on D and Dorsey revealing
‘Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey met the media for the first time this camp. He explains why he’s confident year two will be better. He also may have given away the plan for James Cook in the backfield.’
McDermott adjusting to dual roles as head coach, defensive coordinator
‘”A little more trash talk because we know he’s calling it,” tight end Dawson Knox said. “Last night, he’s walking over to the offensive walk-through and I’m like, ‘Hold on now, you can’t be over here. You can’t be seeing our plays right now.’ But obviously it’s all fun and games, and he does a great job spending time on both sides. We’re super excited to see what he does with the defense.”‘
Davis looks to bounce back from disappointing 2022 season
‘”It really messes with your head,” Davis said. “You’re trying to play to the level that you know you can play at, but at the end of the day your body’s kind of just not letting you.”‘
Bills players help fan continue 30-year autograph tradition
‘”My mom took me to stores and I would stand in line for autographs,” Learch said. “That’s what I would do, and I would come here for training camp and that’s how I got some of the autographs over the years. It’s been 30 years.”‘
2023 Buffalo Bills Training Camp Day 2: Year two of Ken Dorsey as OC
‘Dorsey’s first year as OC came with a lot of disappointment from Bills Mafia, despite the team finishing near or at the top in most major offensive categories. Still, there is always room for improvement, and Dorsey believes the Bills have the pieces.’
Bills’ DJs bring the vibes to Training Camp
‘“You know, we had training camp, everybody kind of feeling it out,” says DJ Milk. “We getting our feet back underneath us. So, we’re kind of just letting us rock. But as we get deeper into the season, definitely, you know, we’ll get some stuff from Digs and from the secondary. Sometimes it comes from the kicking team. It’ll be different groups, players. But yeah, we get a handful to request — a little bit from the coaches as well. Kind of keep the vibe exactly in the pocket. Like they like it. You know?”’
Bills QB Josh Allen on his main message to the team during training camp
‘”Want to be here, want to win, want to work,” Allen shared.’
Top 3 things to know from Day 2 of Bills training camp
‘For much of last season wide receiver Gabe Davis was dealing with a nagging ankle injury. The WR played through much of the pain, but he admitted to media on Thursday after practice that the injury did have a big effect on his third NFL season.’
Matt Milano lands at No. 69 on the NFL’s Top 100 players list | 2023
‘Milano’s instincts, ability to set the edge, and pass coverage are just some of what makes the 28-year-old linebacker one of the best in the NFL. Last season, Milano had 72 solo tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 3 interceptions — including one that he returned for a 43-yard touchdown against the Tennessee Titans.’
On first day of training camp, Bills receiver Stefon Diggs breaks his silence
‘“I wouldn’t say we’ve talked through things, but we’ve talked,” quarterback Josh Allen said. “It’s not about that anymore. It’s about moving toward the season and setting our goals of what we want to do.”’
Ryan O’Halloran: Stefon Diggs’ insight made Day 1 of Bills camp a no-doubt success
‘Diggs talked … and talked … and talked – nearly 16 minutes. He was insightful and passionate, honest and matter of fact. Good for Diggs.’
Bills Observations: Unheralded Tyrel Dodson mans the middle on Day One
‘“My approach is the same as it is every year, being the best player I can be, defense, special teams,” Dodson said after practice at St. John Fisher University. “My mindset has always been to be the starting middle linebacker. Even when Tremaine Edmunds was here, my approach was to prepare as the starting middle linebacker. My approach hasn’t changed one bit. I’m having tunnel vision because I know I have all the intangibles to be out there.”’
Bills need their receivers to lend Stefon Diggs a hand to keep the offense humming
‘Beyond Diggs, it’s a big season for Davis, an inconsistent player heading into the final year of his original rookie deal. Davis set career highs for receptions and yards last year, but he also mixed in far too many games where he simply wasn’t a factor and that allowed defenses to pay more attention to Diggs.’