‘”There’s such excitement in the community when the Bills come, especially now with them being a Super Bowl contender,” said Bills fan Sean from Fairport visiting training camp with his wife and daughter. “I lived through a lot of lean years with the Bills, so the level of excitement that we have now is great.”‘
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Sen. Schumer pays visit to Bills training camp in Rochester
‘”The Bills, you know I love them. They look great,” said Schumer following Thursday’s practice. “I was watching that guy, [Dalton] Kincaid, he’s going to be a great target for Josh Allen. To have two tight ends and a great arm is going to be great, and it’ll help bolster the frontline and the blocking abilities. And to see these guys, they’re genuinely nice people. They’re nice, nice people. It’s a team that looks out for each other, it’s a team that respects each other. I spoke to three or four of the players, they’re not from here, but they love Western New York.”‘
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen and WR Stefon Diggs won’t play in preseason opener
‘McDermott was asked if the starters would play in Saturday’s preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts at Highmark Stadium, he said that most of the starters will play but quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Stefon Diggs will not.’
Fisher Price and Buffalo Bills release this season’s ‘Little People’ set
‘You can purchase your very own collector’s set starting Friday at Wegmans Food Markets in Buffalo, Rochester, the Southern Tier, and Syracuse for $24.99 while supplies last.’
Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs out for Bills preseason opener, Damar Hamlin’s status uncertain
‘Hamlin has been a full participant in training camp practices and is on schedule to play in the preseason, McDermott said. If he is active on Saturday at Highmark Stadium, it will be Hamlin’s first game since he went into cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field during a January game in Cincinnati.’
4 Observations: Several players suffer knocks, Kincaid shines on final day of Bills camp
‘Several players were sent to the sideline with injuries during practice. Linebacker Terrel Bernard left practice with a hamstring injury, went to the medical tent and didn’t return. The second-year pro is battling Tyrel Dodson for the starting middle linebacker job and missing any significant time in the preseason would be costly to his chances.’
New parking setup for Bills games to be tested at preseason opener
‘“We will be navigating this every game,” Bills vice president of operations and game experience Andy Major said. “We took a good look at it on Friday night, I know it was an open practice. But that was a good first… kind of blush of things.”’
Fisher-Price introduces new Bills Little People to benefit Oishei
‘Starting Friday, Wegmans customers can head to their local store (Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse areas) and pick up the latest Little People Collector group, which features Josh Allen, Dawson Knox, Von Miller and a Bills superfan.’
Bills will sit Allen, Diggs during Saturday’s preseason opener
‘As expected, they’re taking a cautious approach with star players Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs, but coach Sean McDermott says may of his starters will see action.’
Bills end training camp, shift their focus to Saturday’s preseason opener
‘Despite the start of a new season, fans should expect and be prepared for the same old Bills gameday traffic with the possibility that it may even be worse with the construction of the new stadium in the works right across the street.’
Carucci Take 2: The Bills’ best preseason plan for Josh Allen is to let him sit, watch
‘Allen doesn’t need to develop timing with his primary receivers. His offensive line is mostly familiar enough with him to not require game reps with the quarterback beyond what they’ve gotten and will continue to get in practice.’
Fisher-Price releases new Bills-themed Little People pack
‘Fisher-Price is teaming up with the Bills and Wegmans to release a Little People Collector Buffalo Bills featuring quarterback Josh Allen, tight end Dawson Knox, defensive end Von Miller, and a fan. Knox and Miller are new to the pack.’
Sen. Schumer, Bills’ Hamlin to work together to bring defibrillators to all high schools
‘”I love that man. He’s an inspiration, not just to Western New York, not just to New York State, but to the whole country,” said Senator Schumer. “He’s such a dedicated man. He said he would like to push legislation that would have a defibrillator in every high school and introduce legislation, and we’re gonna get it done.”‘
McDermott jokes about Pittsford Dairy, gives thanks on last day of Bills Training Camp
‘“It’s always good to come up here and see our fanbase in Western New York and the Rochester Area in particular and beyond,” McDermott said. “Very thankful for how the St. John Fisher staff welcomes us with open arms. I know they’re getting ready to host their students and get the school year going. Extremely grateful.”’
Allen-Morse longevity together tops NFL
‘The duo is entering their fifth season together in Buffalo. Only Kirk Cousins and Garrett Bradbury in Minnesota can boast that many years as the center of their team’s offense. No other team has a quarterback and center that has been teammates for more than two years.’