‘“We’re creating a community of people and a safe space where you can go to talk about the different experiences you’ve had,” Hamlin told a gathering of patients and their families before visiting children in their rooms. “It may be a long journey to deal with, especially when you go to school and have no one who can relate to you or understand the things you go through. It’s something we experience from my size to babies. We’re creating a team, letting each other know we’re in this together.”’
Archives for June 2024
Buffalo Bills great Jim Kelly reflects on life at Andre Reed golf tourney
‘“There’s only one person that knows our days and that’s the good Lord above and I know He’s not ready for me yet,” Kelly said. “I have a lot of travelling to do and speaking about Him and what He’s done for my life and so many friends around me.”’
Bills’ Keon Coleman works with Nike, releases custom shoe
‘”Cheetah and tiger and croc—oh my! It’s time to design the Dunk of your dreams,” according to the product description on Nike.com.’
Bills Safety Damar Hamlin visits patients at St. Luke’s Hospital
‘Only First Alert 4 was there as Hamlin toured the hospital and met with patients in their rooms. After taking a tour, Hamlin hosted the first-ever HeartMate Huddle at the hospital. The huddle was a guided conversation about cardio events that allowed community members to connect and gain support from others who have gone through similar situations.’
Buffalo Bills Damar Hamlin makes trip to connect with St. Louis patients
‘“It’s always a special experience, walking into any hospital and visiting patients who may have experienced something similar to me,” Hamlin said. “It’s just me doing my part and doing God’s work.”‘
Bills training camp questions: Other than Josh Allen, who could have a Pro Bowl season?
‘So, the Bills have lost a significant amount of star power. Who remains on the roster who can fill that void? Here are 10 players, listed in alphabetical order, who could be next in line for Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors.’
Bills fifth-round pick Javon Solomon seeking any edge he can find to make final roster
‘“It’s been awesome I learned so much,” Solomon said. “Not every day was perfect but my goodness, the amount of stuff you build and gain just over and over again being with some really good vets, so Day One and right now it’s completely different in terms of what we’re trying to incorporate ever since I got here but it’s been it’s been a long road. I’ve got to do a lot, got to train a lot; I’m going to try to move around as much as I can, learn as much as I can over the break.”’
Buffalo Bills player with ties to Marksville to unveil jersey at Paragon Casino Resort
‘Fans will be able to visit with Oliver, take photos and receive a special autographed picture.’
Von Miller’s age, injuries don’t concern Bills: ‘Never count a player or person like’ him, Sean McDermott says
‘”Last year was last year. It was kind of [one of] those, and it’s what you expect, it’s first year off of an ACL. It’s an uphill climb,” McDermott said. “Now we’re into the second year off of the injury, excited to see what he can do, how he’s moving, and how he’s going to impact our team. I think that, quite honestly, you never count a player or person like Von Miller out.”‘
Collins continues comeback from knee injury, pushes for Bills roster spot
‘“When you’re able to line up in the same formation and run the same play over and over again and they know you’re running it against their will and they can’t stop it, that’s an offensive lineman’s dream,” Collins said. “That’s when you know you’re imposing your will. Just watching that and seeing what this group is about, seeing what this team is about… just that little piece that hit home with me.”’
Bills training camp questions: Can defensive end Von Miller rediscover past production?
‘The Bills need him to be a player who can produce at least eight sacks to help replace Leonard Floyd, who took his team-best 10½ sacks to San Francisco in free agency. Get to eight, and Miller’s season should be labeled successful. “I know what I can still do,” he said. “I just have to keep pushing.”’
The cost of the new Bills stadium keeps rising. Will fans have to pick up the tab?
‘The cost of the new home of the Buffalo Bills has risen from its original estimate of $1.35 billion to $1.54 billion and is projected to reach at least $1.7 billion by the time it’s done in 2026.’
NFL analyst names 2 Buffalo Bills to 2024 All-Breakout Team
‘While the defensive side of the ball starred last season for Buffalo in terms of breakout players, NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks is predicting two Bills players to become household names on the offensive side of the ball in 2024. In his article predictiing 11 breakout performers on the offensive side of the ball, Brooks named Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid to his list.’
Bills announce 2024 parking updates at Highmark Stadium
‘Beginning with the 2024 Football Season, all Buffalo Bills controlled parking lots will require an advanced purchase parking pass, excluding Lot 2 ADA and Lot 6 ADA. (See Accessible Parking for more info) There will be no day of game credit card transactions to purchase parking in Bills parking lots.’
Football hall of famer Bruce Smith named Norfolk’s First Citizen
‘While he was still sacking quarterbacks for the Buffalo Bills, Smith founded Bruce Smith Enterprises in Virginia Beach. In the two decades since he retired, he’s helped build dozens of projects across the Mid-Atlantic, including hotels, apartments or entertainment centers in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Blacksburg and the Washington-Baltimore area.’