‘“It’s super simple,” wide receiver Gabe Davis said. “When he yells at you that you stink, and he says it in his aggressive way … I mean, it’s just so harsh, so simple. But yet, it stings real bad. So, hearing him say that to people is just the funniest thing.”’
Archives for September 7, 2023
Mark Gaughan: Dion Dawkins feels fit, trim, and he’s ready to make Bills’ haters eat their words
‘“I want to do more,” Dawkins says. “I’ve been Pro Bowl Dion. … It’s time for me to make that All-Pro step. It’s time for me to shut everybody up. I’ve played the most snaps here – that’s a fact – under (Sean) McDermott. I’ve had way more good plays than bad plays.”’
Christian Benford, Terrel Bernard, O’Cyrus Torrence earn Week 1 starting assignments for Bills
‘Torrence started the preseason opener against Indianapolis on Aug. 12. Bates was hopeful of starting against the Steelers to stay in the competition. But that didn’t happen and Bates knew. “I think that’s when they knew,” Bates told The Buffalo News. “I was taking more center reps than (right) guard reps that week going into the game.”’
Former Riverside and NFL receiver Mike Williams reportedly on life support
‘Tierney Lyle told the Times that said she believed Williams would be removed from life support but that had not happened as of Wednesday afternoon. He remains in the intensive care unit following surgery.’
A guide to tailgate-tested, Mafia-approved Buffalo Bills beers
‘Buffalo Bills beers come in all shapes and sizes. There are light ones, dark ones, big ones, small ones, lagers, stouts, IPAs and everything between. With more than 40 breweries (and more on the way) calling Western New York home, Bills Mafia members can find something to their taste as they cheer on their team in fitting fashion this season.’
Gardner vs Diggs is must-see matchup that will be key in Bills opener with Jets
‘That said, there are excellent players at all three levels with monstrous tackle Quinnen Williams up front, C.J. Mosley making plays all over the field from his middle linebacker spot, and defensive backs like Reed and Sauce Gardner locking up receivers.’
Bills position battles settled, injury list short: What McDermott said at press conference
‘Most surprising was Bernard beating out Tyrel Dodson, not because Dodson outperformed him but because Bernard missed the entire preseason with a hamstring injury. Still, despite no exposure in live game situations, Bernard gets the nod.’
Bills’ Micah Hyde dealing with back injury, status uncertain for Monday Night Football vs. Jets
‘McDermott said that the 32-year-old wouldn’t practice on Wednesday, but he was in uniform and took part in the stretching portion of practice. Before the media left practice, Hyde was getting stretched out by head athletic trainer Nate Breske.’
Update: Former Bills, Syracuse football player on life support after accident on construction site (report)
‘Williams was traded in 2014 to his hometown Buffalo Bills, where he played his final NFL game. His last stint in the league was in 2016, when he was waived by the Kansas City Chiefs before the season started.’
Hyde limited at Bills’ Wednesday practice; Three positional battles resolved
‘Entering Week 1 against the New York Jets, McDermott updated preseason competitions at middle linebacker, cornerback and right guard, revealing second-year pros Terrel Bernard and Christian Benford earned starting roles at MLB and CB, respectively, while rookie O’Cyrus Torrence had won the starting RG job.’
Brotherly relationship pushed Alec Anderson, Ryan Van Demark from Bills practice squad to active roster
‘Van Demark, who spent training camp with the Indianapolis Colts last season, shot up the Bills depth chart when free agent tackle Brandon Shell decided to retire after the preseason opener and Tommy Doyle suffered a season-ending knee injury the following week. Meanwhile, Anderson proved his value by being able to play four of the five positions on the offensive line.’
Bills rookie O’Cyrus Torrence eager for first NFL game after being named starter
‘Torrence has been getting most of the snaps with the No. 1 offense throughout training camp, but there was some uncertainty because incumbent Ryan Bates was also getting some reps and was also playing center with the No. 2 offense, since the Bills didn’t have a true center behind Mitch Morse.’
Simmons: Is this finally the year for the Buffalo Bills to return to the Super Bowl?
‘Last year, it was supposed to be Super Bowl or Bust for the Bills. They won 13 games and busted in the playoffs against Cincinnati after having a game against the same Bengals canceled when defensive back Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field. The year before, they lost in overtime to Kansas City in a playoff game that still defies explanation.’
The Bills believe they are stronger after going through an emotionally draining season last year
‘“I’m not going to say last season, this season, next season. This sport takes a toll on its players a lot more than people know, not only physically, but mentally,” he said. “Even though the money is tremendous, the stakes are at their highest and can really take a toll on anybody. And everyone gets touched. No one’s safe.”’
Bills’ Micah Hyde dealing with back injury, considered day-to-day ahead of season opener vs. Jets
‘Hyde has not played in a regular-season game since he suffered a neck injury in Week 2 of the 2022 season. While the injury was supposed to sideline him for the remainder of the season, the Bills designated Hyde to return from injured reserve prior to the start of the postseason. Hyde ended up not playing in the playoffs after Buffalo was dispatched by Cincinnati in the divisional round.’