‘”I know there are times where it can be frustrating if I’m not living up to my potential, but if it’s frustrating on the outside world, it’s even more frustrating for me,” Claypool said. “I understand where I should be and I understand that I haven’t met those expectations.”‘
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As he turns 28, Bills QB Josh Allen embraces expanded leadership role
‘“First and foremost, you care for the person, right, and the relationship that we’ve formed in watching a player who, not being from here, comes here and really makes his mark on the community,” head coach Sean McDermott said. “The type of person he is, the type of character he possesses. I mean, the things that he is – like most franchise quarterbacks – probably asked to do even beyond the field and how he handles all of those things.’
Bills observations: Keon Coleman shows his size on bigger Bills WR corps
‘Coleman, the Bills’ top pick in the NFL draft, also made one of the best catches of the practice, stretching his 6-foot-3 frame high to snag the ball about 20 yards down the field along the sideline on a bullet throw from Josh Allen.’
The story behind Josh Allen emulating lookalike Chris Pratt in Bills schedule video
‘The three-minute video in which Allen emulated Pratt’s “Parks and Recreation” character Andy Dwyer by playing golf, fishing and gardening at the construction site of the new stadium has attracted thousands of views on YouTube and received rave reviews on social media.’
Bills OTAs 2024 Week 1 observations: Josh Allen on new WRs who made big plays
‘Allen explained after practice that all four new receivers have a similar mindset when the ball is in the air. He won’t be shy to test their ability to fight against a defender to catch a contested ball.’
McDermott update Bills LB Milano’s status; RT Brown dealing with shoulder injury
‘”The word I’ve gotten from our training staff is that he’s on schedule,” said McDermott of the team’s All-Pro linebacker. “It’s probably going to be closer to training camp when we see him out there.” Along with the update on Milano, McDermott also revealed the team’s starting right tackle Spencer Brown underwent offseason shoulder surgery that will limit his participation at OTAs for the time being.’
OTA Takeaways: Brief Bills practice session yields important notes
‘The excitement picked up quickly as the team took the field around 11:30 a.m., with Josh Allen and rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman soon coming together for their first handshake, along with their first throw and catch in view of the media.’
Josh Allen finding a connection with plethora of new weapons as Bills open voluntary minicamp
‘“We don’t have the luxury of relying on previous reps,” Allen said. “We don’t have in-game experience with a lot of these guys, so every day is a chance to learn and grow and we’re going into it with that mindset. I appreciate the guys for how hard they’re working.”’
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.”’
Bills’ Sean McDermott: Chase Claypool ‘on a mission right now’
‘”[Claypool’s] very focused, he’s working extremely hard day in and day out,” McDermott said. “… Very impressed with his day-to-day approach, true pro, high character, smart player, and he’s been a good addition to our team.”‘
Bills rookie WR Keon Coleman much more than the goofball we see on viral videos
‘After Coleman finished his introductory visit at the Bills’ facility, he returned to his hotel with his mother, Ravin Savoy. Coleman began to cry. It had been almost 24 hours since Buffalo drafted him. Reality was setting in. “I’m really in the NFL, mama,” he said. “I’m really an NFL player.”‘
Claypool, Kincaid impress at Bills OTAs on Tuesday
‘Both Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid and wide receiver Chase Claypool made highlight-reel types of catches that grabbed the attention of those on-hand for Tuesday’s OTAs in Orchard Park.’
Sean McDermott excited to have Bills together again for OTAs
‘”I’ve been very impressed with the attendance we’ve had,” said McDermott ahead of Tuesday’s OTA session. “We’ve had great attendance throughout the whole offseason with a couple of guys missing here-and-there, so the attendance has been great. The focus day-in and day-out has been tremendous, and they’ve been intentional about improving, and us educating the players on our core beliefs.”‘
A look at the Buffalo Bills wide receiver room; the new pieces brought in for quarterback Josh Allen
‘It’s day two of OTAs, and it’s hard to miss all of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s new targets on the field.’
Change might end up being a good thing for the Buffalo Bills
‘”I think it’s an opportunity number one, a chance to grow as a leader, to grow as a teammate and rely on some other guys that maybe haven’t been around but have a lot of experience in the NFL,” quarterback Josh Allen said. “This is a time in the offseason where you get to know guys on a deeper level and get to know where they come from and what makes them tick. So, it’s always a fun experience.”‘