‘A group of 17 players and relay teams will compete from dawn to dusk to raise money to support Oishei Children’s Hospital. Money raised will go to the Patricia Allen Fund.’
Archives for May 2024
‘He’s going to change the trajectory of foster care’: Buffalo Bills’ Ray Davis finding his purpose
‘“Having a suitcase or luggage is very important because that’s a sense of being at home,” Davis told reporters at Thursday’s Fostering Greatness Luggage Drive. “It’s a sense of knowing where you’re going, you’re going to be there for a long time.”‘
Bills rookie Ray Davis using his own journey in foster care to inspire, advocate for others
‘“For almost 22 years, I was quiet about my story,” Davis said. “My story came out in the middle of a game. An announcer had said it. I remember sitting there and everyone sending it to me. Everyone asking me am I upset, am I mad. I remember just talking with my dad and sister and being like, nah. I finally know my purpose in life.”’
Buffalo Bills: Josh Allen learning to play with new center Connor McGovern
‘On the field, Allen and McGovern will have to learn each others’ signals and cues, which can mean even the smallest things within the snap of a football. Getting to that point requires a lot of attention to detail behind the scenes.’
New Bills WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling hitches his wagon to superstar QBs
‘“Yeah, man, I guess they follow me around or something,” Valdes-Scantling said with a laugh after a spring practice this week. “I’m blessed, man. I didn’t get to pick the team that I got drafted to. It’s crazy because when I was coming out of college, I didn’t want to be anywhere cold. But all the last places I’ve been have been cold. It’s been a blessing. I’ve just had great opportunities. Winning two Super Bowls and being part of those teams in Green Bay, watching Aaron win MVPs and be a part of that. So hopefully I can keep bringing over good stuff. Hopefully we can get Josh an MVP and a Super Bowl this year.”’
‘Show them I’m deserving of this’: Buffalo Bills DE A.J. Epenesa has big goals after signing new contract
‘”It kind of feeds into that fire to push you to want to do better to prove to everyone that you can keep playing,” said Epenesa. “You’re worth the contract; you’re worth another shot.”‘
Bills rookie Travis Clayton embracing opportunity with transition from rugby to football
‘“I think the most challenging thing for me is the playbook,” Clayton said. “I think I’m just learning everything, learning different movements. Different hand movements as well because that plays a big part in playing an offensive lineman….Definitely the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life, but it’s the NFL. It’s not going to be a walk in the park.”’
Buffalo Bills players, coaches spend day visiting 12 schools around the area
‘The players, coaches and staff split into groups of about eight to 12 and boarded buses. The groups went to 12 schools across six districts all within a 25-minute radius of the Bills stadium.’
My View: Games were exciting at the Rockpile, whether Bills or Bisons
‘Football in the 1960s was a true joy if you were a Bills fan. The 1964 Buffalo Bills compiled a 12-2 record and won the first of its two consecutive American Football League championships. The team was led by Jack Kemp (and backup QB Daryle Lamonica); running back Cookie Gilchrist; wide receivers Wheels Dubenion and Glenn Bass; and a vaunted defense that set a record for allowing only 65.5 rushing yards per game.’
Spencerport boy’s welcoming gift to Bills first round draft pick worn in WR’s rookie photo
‘The beaded bracelets are in Bills colors along with “Let’s Go Bills.” Logan, who lives in Spencerport and is a fourth-grader at Taylor Elementary School, included a drawing of Coleman scoring a touchdown. The letter told Coleman he hopes to meet him at training camp and gave Coleman some western New York foodie tips: “The Best pizza is Imperial. Try Wegmans sandwich ultimate chocolate chip cookies with the frosting in the middle.”‘
Chase Claypool leaving baggage behind; determined to make it work with Bills
‘The polarizing pass catcher’s career went sideways after an electric nine-touchdown rookie season. Since then, Claypool has double the number of dropped passes (10) as he has touchdown catches (4).’
Bills eager for new leaders to emerge following offseason roster churn
‘Gone from last year is 178 years of total NFL experience, and more importantly, 82 total years of experience with the Bills. Buffalo moved on from 13 players with at least four years of experience with the team, seven who had at least five.’
Bills linebacker Matt Milano still at least a month away from being cleared to practice, coach says
‘“It’s probably going to be more closer to training camp until we see him out there, maybe some drill work before that, maybe not,” McDermott said of the 2022 All-Pro player, and a fixture in the middle of the Bills defense since his rookie season in 2017. “It’ll just be how he continues to progress at this point.”’
Chase Claypool has coaches ‘very impressed’ since joining Buffalo Bills
‘“Buffalo gives me the opportunity to work as hard as I can and make the people around me proud.”’
Buffalo Bills ditch the practice field and pay visits to 12 local schools
‘”Get out in the community at local schools, take their helmets off, and let these student and student-athletes see them and make that connection,” said head coach Sean McDermott.’