‘“But he’s really come in and opened some eyes, not only on the coaching staff, but throughout the trust of the quarterback room and the wide receiver room,” Dorsey said. “All the different things that he does, not only as a pass catcher but as a blocker, and as a teammate. He’s been tremendous coming in here, and just continues to get reps at some different spots, and takes advantage of every single time he’s on the field. He’s been a great surprise for us coming into the season. And what he’s done throughout, we’re really excited about.”’
Archives for August 24, 2023
New team, new techniques, new excitement for Bills left guard Connor McGovern
‘“Yes, complete 180 (degrees from Dallas),” McGovern said. “But it’s been the best (coaching) I’ve had in my career from college all the way up. (Kromer) gets into the small, little details, and I’ve never really had somebody pick things apart.”’
Former baby model Ryan Van Demark may land new gig as Buffalo Bills swing tackle
‘“Baby model,” Van Demark said the other day with a smile. “My mom took me and my brother into (New York City from their home in Wayne, New Jersey) like every other weekend and then we would do baby model pictures and it was cool. Obviously I don’t remember it, but my mom’s got all the pictures framed from like Ralph Lauren, Toys ‘R Us, all that stuff.”’
Buffalo Bills great makes controversial choice while tackling a Garbage Plate
‘Later, Janine Talley ― “Twitter famous” in her own right ― posted an update on the service now called X. Photos revealed Darryl Talley’s choice: A sign for Nick Tahou’s, along with a plate in various stages of consumption. While the exact contents were obstructed by the requisite meat hot sauce, it appeared that the former linebacker ordered his plate with a hot dog and hamburger, along with home fries, baked beans and a smattering of raw onions.’
Buffalo Bills make a trade, cut team captain in this 53-man roster projection
‘Buffalo could end up keeping six receivers, but they find a way to keep seven in our latest projection. The top five seems set, but what they do beyond that is where things get interesting.’
Miller dons helmet, leg pads while working with trainers at Bills practice; Allen, offense red-hot on Wednesday
‘Miller has previously said that his goal is to return from his knee injury in time to face the New York Jets on Sept. 11, and the team has yet to rule him out. But with him remaining out of practice and on the active/Physically Unable to Perform list, time is growing shorter for the future Hall of Famer to be activated in time for Week 1 of the regular season. Teams will be forced to cut down to a final 53-man roster on Aug. 29 at 4 p.m.’
Training camp observations: Bills pass rush finding a rhythm now in order to peak late in the season
‘“It’s really not relevant. I mean, we’ve had good games for pass rush-wise,” Rousseau told the Gazette after practice Wednesday. “We’ve had games where we want to pick it up. Every week’s a new week. So I kind of have that approach of like, ‘What’s in front of me? How can I get better? How can I fix what went wrong? How can I keep doing what went well?’ So that’s kind of my approach.”’
Connor McGovern leaves practice early, but never leaves field
‘There was also a bit of a scare early at practice with guard Connor McGovern, going down briefly with, what appeared to be, an injury to his right knee. Trainers looked over McGovern, but the veteran never left the field. He did not take any more reps after that point, though.’
Bills have ‘full steam ahead’ attitude as preseason starts to wrap up
‘”We preach to the offense and we try to live it as coaches, focus on this day everyday, and focus on this play every play,” Dorsey said. “We try to be where our feet are and make sure we’re going full steam ahead getting better as a team right now, but full well knowing the task at hand when the season rolls around.”‘
‘He’s just been great’: Dorsey praises Diggs’ attitude, leadership during preseason
‘”He’s come in and he’s just been great,” said offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. “He’s provided a lot of energy for us every single day. There hasn’t been a day that practice has rolled around and he doesn’t want to be here. He has attacked every single day with a great attitude, great energy and great leadership.”‘
Von Miller practices with helmet for first time since ACL tear
‘He was just working to the side, and is still on the PUP list, which means he can’t practice or play until he’s activated.’
Von Miller in helmet and pads for first time since ACL tear
‘Bills Edge Rusher Von Miller practiced in a helmet and pads on Wednesday afternoon, marking more progress in his recovery.’
Bills practice notes Aug. 23 | Ken Dorsey evaluates offense heading into preseason finale
‘Kincaid and Morris were both active in team drills again today. Kincaid caught a deep ball from quarterback Josh Allen on a fade route that would have resulted in a touchdown were the play not blown dead to continue with practice. In a later drill from the 3-yard line, Morris overcame double coverage to catch a touchdown pass.’