‘Micah Hyde, who was limited Thursday with a back injury, has been taken off the injury report. Hyde was a full participant in Friday’s walk-thru and in Saturday’s practice. The safety has been optimistic all week about suiting up for Week 1.’
Archives for September 2023
Bills open season with another prime time showcase
‘Fan social media accounts seem to relish whenever a cable sports channel panelist picks another team to top the division. Some have gone so far as to predict Buffalo missing the playoffs entirely.’
Terrel Bernard dipping into dot as Bills’ new middle linebacker
‘“You have to give the call to the defense,” linebackers coach Bobby Babich said. “You have to set the table, and then you also have to perform your job. So, there’s a lot that goes into it. It’s a step-by-step basis, and we’re so process oriented that it’s just a rhythm and a process of going through each call. And (if) there’s 70 plays in a game, you’re going to do it 70 times.”’
Stocking up on Bills stuff? Local retailers have you covered
‘Whatever the item, if it has blue and red on it or says “Bills,” he can’t keep it in on the shelves.’
Bills shift to two-tight end offense fueled by mismatches created by Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox
‘“It’s gonna be fun being able to bring us and split us out, doing a little bit everything,” Knox said. “Just the versatility of the position makes it harder for defensive coordinators to figure out what we’re doing. So creating mismatches in the defense, just having a little extra versatility.”’
Bills tailgate to benefit Kids Escaping Drugs
‘The season opener for the Buffalo Bills will be preceded by Lockport’s biggest Bills fan, John Lang, aka Bills Elvis, throwing the second Lockport Community Tailgate from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Monday on Main Street. “Last year we raised $10,000 for the (Aaron) Salter family,” Lang said. “This year we hope to raise more.”’
Saturday’s New York Coverage
Jets rushing attack with Dalvin Cook and Breece Hall could be key to victory against the Bills (New York Daily News)
Jets’ offensive line is locked down, ready to protect Aaron Rodgers (New York Post)
Garrett Wilson ready for Week 1 test vs. Buffalo Bills secondary (New York Post)
Mekhi Becton held out of Jets practice with illness (New York Post)
Big-talking Jets need to show they’re for real starting in primetime (New York Post)
Mike Francesa: The Jets ‘never shut up’ (New York Post)
Jets would love an Aaron Rodgers-Garrett Wilson connection (Newsday)
Jets’ Garrett Wilson watching Davante Adams tape every day to prep for Aaron Rodgers, new offense (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets have ‘ideal model’ for rival’s scrutinized rookie to follow (Newark Star Ledger)
The Jets annoy Mike Francesa: ‘They never shut up!’ (Newark Star Ledger)
Jets’ Garrett Wilson watches film of Davante Adams each day to build chemistry with Aaron Rodgers (AP)
Jets embracing the pressure that comes with their Super Bowl aspirations (SportsNet New York)
Jets Injury Tracker: Mekhi Becton misses Friday’s practice due to illness (SportsNet New York)
Sal: Robert Saleh ‘talks a tough game,’ but can’t be Dan Campbell (WFAN-AM)
Caller reveals to Boomer and Gio he threw pretzel into Jets huddle before record-setting play (WFAN-AM)
Boomer walks 79-year-old caller through watching Jets opener without cable (WFAN-AM)
Jets’ Garrett Wilson: ‘It’s Time to Go Show the World’ What Team Can Do’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Tony Adams on Matchup with Bills: ‘A Great Challenge’ (NewYorkJets.com)
Breaking Down Jets’ 53-Player Roster for the Season That’s About to Start (NewYorkJets.com)
Jets Injury Report | Week 1 vs. Bills – Friday (NewYorkJets.com)
Damar Hamlin is ready to complete his comeback as he prepares for Bills opener on Monday night
‘“You can never take it for granted because, you know, the NFL, they say it stands for Not For Long,” he added. “So to be able to go through my situation and then be able to come back and still show that I can still do it is super big.”’
Bills’ Nyheim Hines hires attorney after season-ending jet ski accident, per report
‘Hines suffered a torn ACL in the accident, and has now hired an attorney in Brad Sohn.’
McDermott values youth of this year’s Bills team
‘”It’s a new team every year, in the case with some of those younger players that are gonna play some roles that they didn’t play last year necessarily,” said McDermott during his first appearance of the season on the “Extra Point Show” on WGR. “They need to step up. There’s gonna be growing pains, but we’ll grow with them, through them, together. We’re excited to watch them.”‘
Spectrum customers can still watch Bills Monday night on channel 7
‘However ABC will also air the game, so all Western New Yorkers can still tune in to channel 7.’
Making a road trip to watch the Bills on Monday Night Football? Plan a Bills Backers weekend here!
‘The NYC Bills Backers have a whole plan to welcome Western New Yorkers making the trip downstate enjoy opening weekend, and to help tri-state Bills fans show their Bills Mafia pride.’
Bills Make Me Wanna Give: Micah Hyde gives back with Backpack Giveaway
‘“We’re able to raise so much money for the foundation. What comes from that is events like this, giving backpacks away,” said Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde. “We have ‘Kicks for Kids’ events coming up, giving shoes away to kids. These events are what make it so special. I get to come here, hang out with kids, and kind of brighten their day. It kind of brightens my day too. Come here and dance, take pictures, and have fun.”’
P.U.N.T. hosts annual celebrity wine pairing, standing by WNY families fighting pediatric cancer
‘Bills tight end, Dawson Knox, is a spokesperson for the organization and says he got his start working with P.U.N.T. soon after he arrived in Buffalo. He says former tight end Lee Smith mentored him, showing him what the organization does and why it is important.’
A look at the Bills schedule, by the numbers
‘5 — That’s how many 1 p.m. starts the Bills have this season. If you like getting Bills games out of the way early and then going about the rest of your day, I’m sorry.’