‘”I’m just super excited to get back out there and give it a go,” he said. “I missed a lot of games last year, and went through training camp pretty healthy, so to wake up and feel a little soreness the other day was not ideal. But I did a little more today and I’m going to be ready for Monday night.”‘
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‘”I’m just super excited,” Hyde said after practice Thursday. “Super excited to get back out there and give it a go. You know, missed a lot of games last year then working my way through training camp pretty healthy, to wake up and feel a little soreness the other day was not ideal, but like I said, a little more today and I’m gonna be ready for Monday night.”‘
Terrel Bernard, O’Cyrus Torrence and Christian Benford on the work ethic to become a starter
‘Bernard unfortunately didn’t get a chance to showcase his skillset during preseason games as the LB was out with a hamstring injury for the last part of training camp. Although, McDermott thought he did enough at the start of camp to win the job.’
Stefon Diggs keeps telling the Bills that they stink. Here’s why teammates love it
‘“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.”’
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.’
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‘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.’
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‘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.’
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‘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.’