‘“This is just a starting point for me, and you just continue to build,” Miller said. “No matter how long you’ve been playing football, you’ve got to really get back in the motions. So, this was my first time putting my pads on since Thanksgiving. So, it’s a building process. But I feel like riding a bike, an old bike.”’
Archives for October 5, 2023
Mark Gaughan: Josh Allen leads NFL in completion rate thanks to clockwork Bills attack
‘“I think Coach (Ken) Dorsey is doing a good job of calling good concepts for our guys to get open,” Allen said. “They’re getting open, they’re catching the ball. And that’s about it.”’
Ryan O’Halloran: Bills should make Broncos say ‘No!’ on trade offer for cornerback Pat Surtain II
‘Surtain could step into the Bills’ lineup in Week 6 against the New York Giants and solidify the secondary for the present and future. Surtain could be a chess piece for coach Sean McDermott to shadow the Jets’ Garrett Wilson, Miami’s Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle and in the playoffs, Calvin Ridley (Jacksonville), Zay Flowers (Baltimore), Ja’Marr Chase (Cincinnati), Brandon Aiyuk or Deebo Samuel (San Francisco) and A.J. Brown/DeVonta Smith (Philadelphia).’
Bills’ injury updates: Von Miller practices, Greg Rousseau sidelined with foot injury
‘Defensive end Greg Rousseau will not practice Wednesday with a foot injury suffered against the Miami Dolphins. McDermott did not specify when the injury occurred.’
Buffalo Bills’ next man up in familiar role after Tre White’s torn Achilles
‘Now, after the disappointment Jackson felt at the end of training camp when he was told that Benford had beaten out him and Kaiir Elam for the right to start at CB2, Jackson is likely the new starter in place of White beginning Sunday in London when the Bills take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.’
Von Miller returns to Bills practice and thinks he can play Sunday against Jaguars
‘“I don’t know if the fans can expect to see me yet,” he said on the Von Cast. “But if I was a betting man I’d say you can expect to see Von Miller in London. This is my first chance to play in London. I want this to happen and I’m pushing for this to happen. I think you can go ahead and check that box and you guys will be seeing me play in London.”’
NY eases Sunday morning alcohol sales restrictions for Bills vs. Jaguars London game
‘Ahead of Buffalo’s London-based contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Gov. Kathy Hochul directed New York’s liquor authority to extend its deadline for special permits Tuesday, which would allow sports bars and restaurants throughout the state to start serving alcohol as early as 8 a.m.’
Breakfast, beer and the Bills: 16 places to watch the game vs Jaguars Sunday morning
‘Here are some bars in the Rochester area that will be open for the game.’
Miller returns to Bills practice, another POW for Allen, Rousseau misses practice, other injury updates from Wednesday’s session
‘Miller has spent Buffalo’s first four games on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list after his 2022 season ended due to a knee injury he sustained during the Bills’ Thanksgiving Day win over the Detroit Lions. Initially, there had been some hope that Miller’s expedited recovery would impress the Buffalo training staff enough in the weeks leading up to the season to find a way to crack the team’s opening-day roster. But in the end, the Bills elected to take the safe route, instead putting their prized pass rusher on the shelf for the season’s first four weeks. The Bills will now have 21 days to activate Miller from PUP to the 53-man roster. Otherwise, he will be placed on injured reserve for the rest of the season.’
Bills determined not to repeat past mistakes following emotional win
‘Buffalo has been in this position often over the last few seasons, building up confidence with a big win, only to have a letdown and lose a winnable game. That 9-6 loss to a Jaguars team destined for the No. 1 overall pick following the 2021 season is still all too fresh.’
Von Miller returns to practice, Bills coy on whether he plays vs. Jaguars
‘“It feels like I’ve been away from (my pads) so long and I see them each and every day,” Miller said. “I’m in the film room, and the locker room, and training room each and every day. But it feels like I’ve been separated from those guys for so long, man. And it feels good to be back in gen pop, back with all the other guys, man.”’
Thursday’s Jacksonville Coverage
The Avengers? Bills’ Josh Allen looks for reprisal on Jags’ Josh Allen in London on Sunday (Florida Times-Union)
Jaguars OLB Dawuane Smoot nearing return, begins 21-day practice window to be activated (Florida Times-Union)
Jaguars OL Cam Robinson returns to practice, could enter starting lineup soon (Florida Times-Union)
Jaguars kicker Brandon McManus earns AFC special teams player of the week (Florida Times-Union)
Jags LT Cam Robinson and WR Zay Jones return to practice ahead of Bills game in London (AP)
Jaguars Injury Report: Zay Jones, Josh Allen among several who are ‘limited’ ahead of Buffalo Bills (WTLV-TV)
Jaguars Prepare for Second Matchup Against an AFC Power Team – What to Expect? (Jaguars.com)
Jaguars Open Outside Linebacker Dawuane Smoot’s 21-Day Practice Period (Jaguars.com)
McManus: AFC Special Teams Player of the Week (Jaguars.com)
New York loosens alcohol restrictions ahead of Buffalo Bills game in London Sunday morning
‘”With the Buffalo Bills playing across the pond on Sunday morning, I know fans will be gathering for the big game & may fancy a pint,” Governor Hochul announced on social media Tuesday. “I’m directing the State Liquor Authority to extend the deadline for special permits, so sports bars and restaurants can serve as early as 8am.”‘
Von Miller time is approaching with Bills pass rusher practicing for first time in 10 months
‘“When I stepped into the film room today and was watching film on the Jaguars, my heart was beating like it was a game. I still got butterflies,” he said. “It felt like the first day of training camp for me, and that was a good thing. That’s how I want to feel.”’
Bills-Jaguars game in London prompts NY Gov Kathy Hochul to extend permit deadline for early alcohol sales
‘New York state law normally permits the sale of alcohol on Sundays from 10 a.m. until 4 a.m., but Sunday’s game is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET.’