‘“I wouldn’t call it a complete overhaul of my throwing motion, but definitely some things to work on and clean up – especially getting long with my arm and a little bit with my stride,” Allen said. “So just trying to clean that up. Any time you go through something like that, sometimes it’s going to feel really good, sometimes it’s not going to feel really good. It’s just like changing your swing in golf, as long as you’re trusting it and you keep working on it, each and every day results will come.”’
Archives for June 2024
Observations: Keon Coleman has busy day with catches, signing new contract
‘Coleman was picked No. 33 overall as the first selection in the second round. The 32nd overall pick was South Carolina receiver Xavier Legette, taken by the Carolina Panthers. Legette signed for $12.3 million with a signing bonus of $5.8 million. Receiver Ladd McConkey, taken 34th overall by the Los Angeles Chargers, has not signed his contract as of Wednesday, while Atlanta defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro, the 35th pick, signed for $9.9 million.’
Surface for seats going in at fuller-looking new Buffalo Bills stadium
‘More than 1,300 pieces of the precast stadia will form the lower bowl and upper deck area and provide a surface for what the seats, stairs and railings are placed on inside the $1.7 billion stadium project.’
Chase Claypool looks to seize the opportunity with the Bills to revive his career
‘“I’m happy to be a part of this team, because they do carry that winning culture,” Claypool said. “And I experienced it on the other side of the ball so now I’m really excited to be a part of it.” However, he has plenty of work to do to actually become a part of it because his career has cratered after a promising start in Cleveland.’
Shakir misses jam-packed session at Bills mandatory minicamp Wednesday
‘Shakir was out on the practice field on Wednesday, albeit as a non-participant, wearing a sleeve on his left leg while appearing in good spirits throughout the afternoon.’
Connor McGovern’s communication coming through in his desired shift to Bills center
‘“I was surprisingly undersized in high school,” McGovern said. “I was always the center because I was the smallest one, and then when I hit my growth spurt finally, I just stayed at center. I went to Penn State as a center and moved to guard, went back to center. It was always something natural. I was always right in the middle and that was comfortable to me.”’
Cornerback Rasul Douglas not concerned about his contract as he dives into Bills playbook
‘“You’ve got learn everybody’s position, not just what you’re doing,” Douglas said. “Like last year, I didn’t know what everybody else is doing. I just know Po told me I had that person, so I was guarding that person. So now I’m kind of learning what the linebackers do, what the D-line do, where I’m going to get my help from and, things like that.”’
Terrel Bernard happy to have running mate Matt Milano back
‘”Just having him to talk to and communicate to, go through some of the drills with, you know, just his presence is felt,” said Bernard on Tuesday.’
Bills offense gets deep ball going on Wednesday at mandatory minicamp
‘Quarterback Josh Allen was on the front end of two of them, including one early-on to K.J. Hamler, and another later to rookie Keon Coleman, who had to win a contested catch against cornerback Rasul Douglas.’
Bills sign Keon Coleman to four-year rookie contract
‘The 21-year-old will get a chance this upcoming season to compete for quality playing time along with the likes of Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel, Chase Claypool and Marquez Valdes-Scantling, among others.’
Buffalo Bills minicamp day two: Connor McGovern adjusting to new position; Rasul Douglas ‘locked in’
‘”Last year, I helped Mitch a lot with the calls, but at the end of the day, it was his show to run,” said, McGovern. “Now it’s mine, and I just love the extra weight on my shoulder to do that.”‘
Now a veteran leader for Bills offense, Knox sees progress under Joe Brady
‘”I think realizing now, I think, I mean I think Josh (Allen) and Dion (Dawkins) are the only guys on offense that’ve been here longer than me so I think it’s just taking that leadership to the next level,” Knox said. “Having that extra confidence to speak up when I see something that might not be going right or really check on a guy that might not be doing well off the field so it’s definitely an added level of responsibility but I’ve been enjoying it so far.’
Coleman signs 4-year rookie contract with Bills
‘This coming only a few hours after Coleman walked off the practice field following Day 2 of mandatory minicamp. The Florida State wide receiver was the first pick of the second round by the Bills.’
Skipping OTA’s not contract-related for Douglas
‘“If you know athletes and the mindset you have to be in during the season, you can’t be in that the whole time. You gotta take a break from it,” Douglas said. “We miss so many funerals, birthdays, all type of events. To just spend some time with (your family) and also get your mind healthy, happy. There’s not much sun here. You just gotta get out and chill.”’
Rasul Douglas focusing on learning Bills’ defense, eyeing All-Pro selection
‘”Last year, I just came in and listened to whatever Micah and (Poyer) said,” Douglas explained. “If I’m going to be honest, they just looked at me and told me ‘You can jump something,’ and I did it.”‘