‘“I love that,” he said outside the team’s locker room at St. John Fisher. “My back is against the wall. I love betting on myself and then coming out here and proving year in and year out that I still got it.”’
Archives for August 10, 2023
Observations: Latavius Murray hits the jets at Buffalo Bills practice
‘“It definitely felt good. If I’m being honest, I think it’s been a big part of my game that’s been undervalued,” Murray said after practice. “My biggest thing always was, ‘Look, I might not run the best routes,’ but just catch everything thrown to me, and, obviously, I’m a runner after that. That’s it for me. I try to always be consistent with that, and when I get opportunities to showcase it like today, try to do the most with it.”’
He ‘doesn’t think he should ever be blocked.’ Can Floyd give an edge to Bills pass rush?
‘“He’s just a really edgy guy, doesn’t think he should ever be blocked,” said defensive line coach Eric Washington. “He has a really, really competitive, aggressive mindset, his hands are extremely violent, and he understands pad level and all the things you have to do to give yourself a chance to win. I mean, he gets (upset) if he’s blocked or stalled as a pass rusher. I absolutely love that. He’s got a lot of pride in how he performs.”’
Bills training camp news, Day 11: WR Khalil Shakir impressing, guard battle heats up
‘“I think that’s a huge part of being a rookie,” Dorsey said of the camp development. “O’Cyrus is getting more and more to that point, and I’ll tell you what, he did a great job in the offseason between mini camps and training camp because he knew more when he came back than he did when he left. That’s the exciting part about him is there’s something inside him that wants this. He wants to be a good football player and he wants to be out there and help us win football games.”‘
Latavius Murray shines on Day 11 of Bills training camp, close look at slot WR battle (Observations)
‘Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey can get creative with how he deploys Murray to help complement Cook and Harris. It feels like all three backs are set to have a role in the offense. I didn’t expect Harris to play on Saturday in the preseason opener even before his injury. Now it’ll be about tracking his progress ahead of the road game in Pittsburgh. Murray could get some action against the Indianapolis Colts.’
Training Camp Takeaways: Injury updates; Murphy appears; Offense stagnant on Day 10 at SJF
‘Another wellness update of note: Bills play-by-play announcer John Murphy was on the sideline early during practice for the first time since camp opened. Murphy, who suffered a stroke in the days leading up to Buffalo’s Week 17 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals in January, appeared in good spirits as he talked with interim play-by-play announcer Chris Brown during the first few periods of Wednesday’s session.’
Training Camp Observations Day 11: Bills tackle Spencer Brown starting to feel whole after back surgery marred ’22
‘“I remember, last camp, I was dreading getting out of bed and going to practice and just surviving through the day,” Brown told the Gazette after practice Wednesday. “Now I wake up, I’m like, ‘Gosh, I feel great. I’m gonna go workout at 6:30 and then have a great practice, push through it, wear myself out and then I know I’m going to feel good tomorrow.’ So instead of surviving, trying to thrive.”’
How Giants-Bills’ draft day trade around prized rookie Dalton Kincaid fell through
‘“I called [Giants general manager] Joe [Schoen] and said, ‘Hey, what do you think,’ we had already nailed down what it would be so we didn’t have to argue… He’s like, ‘Listen, I’ll do it if our guy’s gone.’ Next thing I know, [Joe] texts me and goes. ‘We’re moving up,’ and Jacksonville just got on the clock.’
New Buffalo Bills stadium cost overruns approaching $300M, AP sources say
‘The rising price tag is notable because the Bills are contractually required to cover any overruns beyond the then-agreed to cost of $1.4 billion as part of the tentative deal the team reached with the state and Erie County 16 months ago.’
Tyler Bass has been a pretty consistent kicker for the Bills as he enters his fourth year
‘For the first time in his career, Bass will have the same holder in Martin and the same long snapper in Reid Ferguson. He said that it really is a big deal, “It’s been unbelievable, Sam and Reid are two of the best in the league, they make my job easy and without them, I wouldn’t be where I’m at.”‘
Cornerback, middle linebacker battles still too tight to call
‘Tyrel Dodson took most of the first-team reps at the MIKE linebacker spot during 11-on-11, but Terrel Bernard also saw time there.’
Epenesa looking to take next step by following through, making plays
‘”I had a lot of times where I was in position last year. The big thing for me is to be able to make that play, finish, and get the quarterback to the ground,” said Epenesa during an appearance on the “Jeremy White Show” before Wednesday’s practice at St. John Fisher University.’
Feeling like a ‘Sher-fire’ connection; Buffalo Bills WR Trent Sherfield making good first impressions
‘”He’s been a great addition for us from a mental standpoint. He’s done a tremendous job of coming in and picking up the system,” says Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. “He’s got some great speed and really solid route-running ability.”‘
4 Observations: Latavius Murray steps up, Stefon Diggs laughs off hit, injuries, depth chart, more from Bills camp
‘In addition to Harris, defensive tackle Ed Oliver missed his second practice with back soreness. Defensive back Cam Lewis remained out with a groin injury. Left tackle Dion Dawkins was a full participant after he banged his hand Monday and left the practice field early. Safety Jordan Poyer was rested. Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips has yet to practice in pads after being activated from the physically unable to perform list Sunday.’
Bandits bring NLL Cup to Bills training camp
‘“For sure, I tried to rub off on it, and hopefully it rubs off on us,” Elam said.’