‘“I’m super thrilled. I’m super excited. I’m a thousand emotions. I’m every emotion, all the good ones and the bad ones. But there’s strength in that,” he added. “And I think there’s strength in walking through the fire, and walking into your fears.”’
Archives for November 2, 2023
Bills’ Damar Hamlin discusses first return to Cincinnati since cardiac arrest: ‘I’m walking in with courage’
‘”It’s a lot of love. I can’t wait to receive it and give it and show my gratitude, but ultimately we’re going up there to get a win.”‘
The brotherhood between Bengals’ Tyler Boyd and Bills’ Damar Hamlin
‘”The same reason I hang with him, they hang with him,” Hamlin said of Boyd. “I don’t call a lot of people my big brother. I don’t call nobody my big brother. That’s somebody I really consider a big brother.”‘
Bills offer comedic update on Rasul Douglas in injury report
‘When a player on the 53-man roster doesn’t practice, however, the team must give a designation as to why. For the Bills, they landed on “just got here” for Douglas.’
Bills QB Josh Allen misses practice to rest injured shoulder
‘”Talking with the training staff, and just having a plan with [head athletic trainer] Nate Breske,” Allen said. “Obviously, a lot of moving parts but didn’t do too much today. Just taking it easy and making sure I’m putting myself in the best position for Sunday and making sure that I’m not sore. So, didn’t throw a lot today and hopefully by tomorrow, we’ll be on the field like nothing happened.”‘
Bills’ Damar Hamlin reflects on his return to Cincinnati: ‘All I know is I’m walking in with courage’
‘It will be an emotional moment when Hamlin returns to that very field, and while he isn’t sure how it will hit him, Hamilin knows that he will face the moment with his teammates and loved ones. Hamlin also feels a large amount of gratitude for those in Cincinnati who saved his life.’
Bills Give Rasul Douglas Unusual Injury Designation Upon Arrival in Trade With Packers
‘Adding to the report’s humor was the fact that Buffalo did nothing to call attention to it, simply sticking Douglas between quarterback Josh Allen and cornerback Kaiir Elam.’
Allen does not practice; Douglas, Fournette make Bills practice field debuts Wednesday
‘Allen did speak to reporters after practice and said he and trainers want to make sure they “stay ahead” of the injury so it doesn’t impact him long-term. “Every day it gets so much better,” Allen said. “If I had to practice today, absolutely would have. If the game was today, I’m playing in the game.”‘
Beane believes in Bills to find their identity
‘”When he went to Green Bay, the light came on for him. He started turning over some big plays, and he’s very instinctive,” said Beane during his press conference with the assembled media on Wednesday. “We talk about instincts all the time, and really defining instincts is more the coach can show you everything, but sometimes the team’s showing you something else that the coach hasn’t shown you, and do you react right away? You just instinctively know what to do, because you understand how it all fits together.”‘
Josh Allen rests shoulder at Bills practice
‘Allen, who has played in Buffalo’s past two games after appearing on the injury report, said he “didn’t do too much today,” when speaking after practice.’
‘His actions are inspirational’: UC Medical Center ready for Hamlin, Bills return to Cincinnati
‘“I think what his actions are is what you’d call inspirational because he didn’t just give back to the health system that responded, he’s giving back to the country,” Dr. Saad Ahmad, interventional and heart failure cardiologist at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, said.’
CB Kaiir Elam, still in Bills plans, could be headed to IR
‘Elam was inactive until Week 5 after Tre White suffered a season-ending Achilles tear. He has played in three games this season, starting two of them. After the Bills signed 35-year-old Josh Norman to the practice squad on Oct. 10, he was active for last Thursday’s 24-18 win against Tampa Bay, while Elam went back to the inactive list. Elam did not practice on Wednesday due to the ankle injury.’
Josh Allen’s injury: The Bills provide an update on his right shoulder
‘Although all eyes seemed to be on the two new Buffalo players, Leonard Fournette and Rasul Douglas, that quickly changed as Josh Allen did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. He was officially listed as questionable for Sunday’s game.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane discusses team’s additions of Rasul Douglas, Leonard Fournette
‘“I got to know Leonard back in the (2017) pre-draft process… spent a lot of time with him and Christian (McCaffrey) down in Baton Rouge,” Beane said. “Good to see him again. He obviously has had a nice career. He’s won a Super Bowl… at this point, he’s waited long enough, he’s ready to join the team, so I’m excited to get him here.”’
Bills to face surging Bengals team in Cincinnati Sunday night
‘“They just got chemistry,” said Bills cornerback Dane Jackson. “They’re all coming together. They’re putting it together in all phases. Running the ball, throwing the ball, special teams and all that type stuff. They’re just putting it together.”’