‘“I’m glad we’re making mistakes now and learning from them and trying to correct them the next time that we go out there,” he said. “Again, it’s not gonna be perfect right away. We got to talk through a lot of different things.”’
Archives for August 4, 2023
Observations: While no deadline, competition at middle linebacker may be narrowing for Bills
‘Elsewhere on the defense, Terrel Bernard got the start at middle linebacker, as head coach Sean McDermott indicated that training camp battle may have narrowed. While Baylon Spector did get the first team reps during the third practice of camp, he has not rotated back in to start since. McDermott indicated that he wanted to get more of a look at Bernard and at Tyrel Dodson.’
Ryan O’Halloran: A healthy Bradley Chubb is one of Miami’s top keys to contending in AFC East
‘In his three healthy seasons, Chubb has 27½ sacks. In a division with Josh Allen (Bills) and Aaron Rodgers (New York Jets), Miami will need a healthy Chubb to contend.’
Tre’Davius White has been elite but it’s a three-way race for the Bills’ second CB spot
‘However, on the other side of the field at CB2, things are nowhere near settled as Kaiir Elam, Dane Jackson and Christian Benford remain locked in a three-way battle for the starting job, and no one has inched ahead of the others at this point.’
News from Day 7 of Bills training camp: An injury on the line, Diggs loses his temper
‘Spencer Brown left practice early: The right tackle got hurt late in practice and he came off the field very gingerly, looking the way you do if you tweak your back. And as we know, back problems have been a constant for him and were partially to blame for the uneven season he had in 2022.’
Buffalo Bills 2nd-year player locked it down, makes case for CB2 on Day 7 of training camp (Observations)
‘The cornerback two battle has been one of the most-talked-about position competitions of training camp at St. John Fisher University. Elam, the Buffalo Bills’ first-round pick last year, is up against veteran Dane Jackson and 2022 sixth-rounder Christian Benford for the job.’
Would Josh Allen do Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ Season 2? Here’s what Bills QB said
‘“I talked to Pat (Mahomes) a little bit about it and I think it’s a really cool concept,” Allen told the media at St. John Fisher University. “I think that to have everything documented, especially as a quarterback, is very cool. You look at some of the documentaries that have come out in the past, you talk about the (Michael) Jordan documentary, but to have that documented, especially if you can win and win at a high level and continue to be a successful quarterback in this league to have that documented is super special. But at the same time I don’t want any outside distractions. I don’t want any unnecessary distractions for myself or this team. I’m not saying that it would be. I’m a little undecided on whether I would want to do it or not. I go back and forth sometimes in my mind, but as of right now I’m just trying to be the best quarterback for this team.”’
Training Camp Takeaways: Two players make play for CB2; Other camp battles; Kincaid’s blocking; Day 7 updates
‘Elam’s solid performance on Day 7 began during 1-on-1 drills when he denied wide receiver Deonte Harty a reception before Jackson stepped in a few reps later and made an excellent play on a pass intended for WR Gabe Davis. Jackson appeared to grab Davis a bit on the play, but with officials in attendance for the first time since camp opened last week, no whistle was blown for defensive holding.’
Training Camp Observations Day 7: Gabe Davis proving to Bills he’s a complete receiver
‘This season, however, Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey has said it’s important to get Davis so easier opportunities this year, while teammate Stefon Diggs says Davis would be a No. 1 NFL wide receiver anywhere else. Davis showed why on Day Seven of training camp Thursday at St. John Fisher University.’
Bills secondary is in safe hands with Hyde and Poyer back together for a seventh season
‘“It’s just the way the universe works, man,” said Poyer, who called Hyde immediately after after agreeing to re-sign. “I’m just trying to take it all in, be present in these moments. I’m not worried about what’s going to happen this offseason or next year. This is my time. This is our time.”’
Bills GM Brandon Beane says Stefon Diggs never requested a trade amid offseason drama: ‘He’s ours’
‘”No one called on Diggs,” Beane said on “The Pat McAfee Show” this week. “I think people know that he’s ours, and we wouldn’t (do that) — even if there was an issue — and he was never asking to be traded. That never came up. I’ve got a great relationship with his agent, Adisa Bakari. So it was truly never an issue. It was just more us getting in a room and talking through how last season finished and getting on the same page.”‘
Bills’ starting cornerback competition heats up Thursday
‘”I don’t really have a set date,” McDermott said about the spot, which also includes Christian Benford competing. “You’ll know when you know, and you’d like it to be sooner rather than later for all these decisions. But in fairness to the player and the process, just giving it time to play out.”‘
McDermott: Friday will be where players are put into more game situations
‘”Some of these players have not been in our home locker room, don’t know our operation the morning of the game type of situation, and have never gone through that routine. That gives them a chance to get into the home locker room,” said McDermott on Thursday during his meeting with the assembled media in Pittsford.’
In-depth: Bills, fans adjusting game day experiences with ongoing stadium construction
‘”Obviously with being such a tailgate atmosphere for games, I think with certain lots being closed, overflowing into other lots and just changing the game day routine for people I think would have the biggest impact,” said Bills fan Nick from Amherst at Bills training camp. “Is my lot gonna be closed? Am I gonna be able to get there at the same time that I’m usually able to get there? How does that impact my experience? That’s something of concern.”‘
Orchard Park restaurants excited for kickoff to another big season at Highmark Stadium
‘”The excitement is through the roof right now,” says Peggy Cerrone, owner of O’Neill’s Stadium Inn.’