‘“Buffalo is right here in my heart,” Smith said. “This town embraced me as one of their own, and that’s why I feel so much a part of Buffalo.”’
Archives for June 2024
Bills Mailbag: Is Mitch Trubisky sufficient as the backup quarterback?
‘Fair question. Trubisky certainly didn’t light the world on fire during his two years with Pittsburgh, going 2-5 in seven starts and appearing in 12 games overall. He went 184 of 287 (64.1%) for 1,884 yards, eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions while getting sacked 18 times and leading just one game-winning drive.’
Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly makes surprise visit to Beef Haus in Wellsville
‘“I was like, ‘No way, we’re just in little Wellsville. Why would he be here on a Saturday?’” McFall recalled. “I said ‘Hey, does anybody ever tell you that you resemble Jim Kelly a lot?’ He had a lanyard on that said NFL Hall of Fame, so I knew it was him but I didn’t want to be overbearing. He said ‘Yeah, I get that a lot.’’
Ryan O’Halloran: Bills linebacker Deion Jones willing to lead, rookies willing to listen
‘“I just like to be a help for the young guys coming in and being a voice of reason for them and helping them sort things out during their first transition into the league,” Jones said. “I want to make sure they have a positive mindset and know what it takes to be a pro.”’
Josh Allen to represent Pepsi in ‘Gladiator II’ commercial
‘The Buffalo Bills quarterback was joined by Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in filming the commercial recently in Canada, according to the Sports Business Journal.’
With training camp upcoming, Bills preparing for challenging 2024 regular-season slate
‘The Bills are tied for sixth in the NFL strength of schedule, with their 2024 opponents posting a winning percentage of .518 during the 2023 campaign. Buffalo will take on seven teams that punched their postseason ticket a season ago.’
Dalton Kincaid looks to avoid second-year wall while primed to be Bills’ top target
‘Kincaid’s 73 receptions were the most by a Buffalo tight end in a season and the fourth-most by a rookie tight end in NFL history, while his 673 yards ranked ninth. After Buffalo reconstructed the receiver position during the offseason, Kincaid — who was second to Stefon Diggs on the team in targets and catches — seems primed to be quarterback Josh Allen’s top weapon this year, but he will need to challenge history to do it.’
Buffalo Bills receiver, Mayfield High grad Andy Isabella to hold free one-day football camp July 1
‘Buffalo Bills wide receiver and 2015 Mayfield High School graduate Andy Isabella is giving back to his community by holding a free football camp July 1 at his alma mater. While it is billed as a “football camp,” as such camps go, this one is a little different. This camp, for boys and girls in grades 7-12, goes beyond just teaching football.’
AFC East preview: Growing pains forecasted for New England Patriots
‘The Patriots went just 4-13 overall and 1-8 at home last season, earning them the No. 3 overall draft pick. With that, they took quarterback Drake Maye out of North Carolina, a few weeks after trading former first-round pick Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Maye is dynamic and has a high ceiling. However, it’s not his team yet.’
AFC East preview: Offseason moves show it’s Super Bowl or bust for Jets
‘They’re banking on quarterback Aaron Rodgers to return from a ruptured Achilles tendon at age 40 – he turns 41 on Dec. 2 – and lead them to Super Bowl contention.’
Bills announce sponsorship to help National Gay Flag Football League
‘League Commissioner Joel Horton joined the NGFFL in 2007 and has been a member of the Phoenix Gay Flag Football League since 2013. In a statement posted on Buffalo’s Instagram, Horton expressed his appreciation to the Bills organization for partnering with the NGFFL.’
Special teams could give Andy Isabella, Tyrell Shavers a chance as Bills’ sixth receiver
‘“Really you focus on yourself and put in the work and whatever reps they give you, you make that rep the best rep it can possibly be and then get more reps on that,” Isabella said. “So that’s all I’m focused on. One rep at a time, one play at a time. Every opportunity I get, whether I get a lot of opportunities or not that much, I make the most of every single opportunity I get.”’
‘They made me who I am’: Damar Hamlin reconnects with family and mentors in hometown visit
‘The centerpiece of Hamlin’s hometown visit was 3½ hours of no-cost, hands-on CPR training provided by the American Heart Association at Mellon Park in the East End. Hundreds of people were trained at the event, which was similar to one held last July at PNC Park (both in partnership with Highmark and Allegheny Health Network).’
Friendship bracelets made by young Buffalo Bills fan now available through 26 Shirts
‘Those friendship bracelets are now available through 26 Shirts and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Oishei Children’s Hospital.’
AFC East preview: Dolphins hope defensive reset ends trend of late-season slumps
McDaniel’s first two Dolphins teams have gone above and beyond … until the calendar flipped to December. Combined record in September, October and November: 16-6. Combined record in December and January (including playoffs): 4-10.’