‘“It was a good season, feel it ended too fast, though,” Oliver said Monday. “Wasn’t ready to go home, didn’t think I’d be going home right now.”’
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Damar Hamlin, Dane Jackson team up on Ultimate Wingmen campaign for Bounty
‘“It was like a no-brainer,” Hamlin said Friday on a call to promote the campaign. “Something that I was doing personally was wing series once I got to Buffalo. Us both being in Buffalo, Buffalo is well known for their wings and different wings spots, and I get all of my different places of where I eat my wings from Dane. He always puts me on the best wing spots. It was the perfect connection with our love for the wings and our relationship that we have.”’
Next phase of Bills stadium project about to get underway: structural steel to go up
‘That will mark a new phase of the stadium construction work, one that will cause steel beams to soon rise above the surface of what now looks like a big hole in the ground on Abbott Road, across the street from the current facility.’
Erik Brady: Former Bills kicker Scott Norwood knows it’s a wonderful life
‘“It has been hammered home to me that football is a team sport,” he says. “The word ‘blame’ jumps out, and it shouldn’t be in the mix. My teammates supported me from the start. They knew it was the team that lost, not one individual player. You acknowledge that you could have done your part better, but as far as assessing blame, you simply cannot do it. People do it because it’s easy. They don’t understand it’s really much more complex than that.”’
Observations from Bills’ final presser of ‘23
‘Asked if White would be on the team next year, that Beane started his answer with “It’s a good question,” was telling.’
Former Buffalo Bills QB known as the ‘Dolphin killer’ interviewing for OC job
‘Lewis joined the Bills in 2013 after the team dealt with a series of injuries throughout the summer. He joined the team in late-August, but failed to make the team’s initial 53-man roster. Lewis would spend time on the Bills’ practice squad before being promoted to the main roster in early October. Lewis would go on to record five starts with the Bills and finish the season with a 2-3 record. He picked up the nickname “Dolphins killer” that season with both of his wins coming against the Miami Dolphins. The victories did not mean much in Buffalo’s 6-10 season, but the wins over Miami prevented the Dolphins from making the playoffs that season.’
Joe Flacco endorses Bills’ Damar Hamlin for CPOY: I’m just coming back from being old
‘“I don’t necessarily know what I’m coming back from,” Flacco told Gelb. “I would say most of the guys on that list, I’m not sure what we’re coming back from, so that’s probably my initial reaction. But I think any time that you’re getting recognized in this league for playing well, I guess, it can be flattering. So, it’s a cool group to be a part of, that’s for sure. But yeah, that’s my initial thought.”’
Sabato: Bills must weigh their options carefully in picking offensive, defensive coordinators
‘Keeping Brady brings stability and familiarity to Allen and the offense, but the Bills went down that path when they promoted Dorsey to offensive coordinator when Brian Daboll left to become head coach of the New York Giants after the 2021 season. It didn’t work out with Dorsey, which may leave the Bills uneasy about doing it again, although Brady offers a sample size Dorsey couldn’t.’
What’s next for EHS grad A.J. Epenesa?
‘“When it comes to (thinking about the future), it’s definitely been at a minimum. I haven’t thought too much of it just because of the season and trying to stay focused,” Epenesa said. “Within the next couple of weeks, I’ll know more and be more knowledgeable about it. I have a lot to learn about it. My agent has a lot to educate me on. We will take it step by step.”’
Joe Flacco fully supports Damar Hamlin for NFL Comeback Player of the Year
‘On Friday, Hamlin — the betting favorite to win the award all season long — received the support of the Browns quarterback who became a candidate for it in his own right with his off-the-couch emergence late in the season to lead the Browns into the playoffs.’
NFL free agent Leonard Floyd makes his offseason priority clear: ‘I’ll always go where the money goes’
‘Floyd could be open to returning to the Bills, but he suggested he is entering free agency with a business-minded approach.’
Joe Flacco throws support behind Damar Hamlin for Comeback POY
‘”For sure,” Flacco said. “I just think mentally to get yourself back to the point where you feel comfortable doing that kind of thing, obviously the physical part doesn’t need any explanation, but the mental part, especially at his position, is pretty cool.”‘
Bills to interview former QB Thad Lewis for offensive coordinator, per report
‘According to ESPN, the Bills plan to interview Thad Lewis for their offensive coordinator job. Lewis worked as the assistant wide receivers coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for two seasons before being promoted to quarterbacks coach this past season. He and former Bucs offensive coordinator Dave Canales helped Baker Mayfield put together a career year, as the former No. 1 overall pick threw for 4,044 yards passing, 28 touchdowns and 10 interceptions while Tampa Bay went 9-8 and won the NFC South. ESPN reports that Lewis is expected to get other offensive coordinator interviews this cycle.’
Joe Flacco Throws Support Behind Damar Hamlin for Comeback Player of the Year
‘Flacco recently told Zach Gelb of CBS Sports Radio that he is perfectly fine with that.’
Damar Hamlin & Dane Jackson Spill The Details On Wingman Campaign And Talk Buffalo Bills’ Future
‘The campaign is inspired by the massive amount of wings that Americans consume during the Super Bowl — which leads to people relying on paper towels to clean up the mess.’