‘“Allen is arguably the NFL’s second-best quarterback behind Patrick Mahomes but ranks only 11th in AAV among signal-callers,” Dallas Robinson wrote. “Allen earning $40 million per year while Jared Goff brings home $53 million is almost comical, but it’s the nature of the quarterback market.”’
Archives for July 25, 2024
Brandon Beane shares brutal opinions on those doubting Josh Allen
‘“There’s idiots everywhere,” Beane said.’
Von Miller contract continues to be a thorn in Bills’ side
‘According to Spotrac, the Bills have a potential out before the 2025 season capping the contract at three years valued at $43.6 million with a $15.4 million dead cap. Otherwise, Miller is contracted through the 2027 season.’
Beane defends Josh Allen from anonymous criticism
‘“There are idiots everywhere,” the GM said. “You try to ignore this stuff, but Josh is going into year seven and there’s still the naysayers. I don’t get it and if I was going to use rated, I would say underrated and I know I’m biased.”‘
McDermott noncommittal to who will call defensive plays
‘”Bobby will certainly have his fair share. I’ll call it some.” McDermott said before practice. “But getting that getting that piece worked out. And I have a pretty good feel in my head for where I’m going with it.”‘
Kincaid, offense heats up in red zone on first day of Bills training camp
‘Kincaid, going off a very impressive rookie season, was excellent in the 7-on-7 red zone period, finding ways to get open and making the catch whenever thrown his way.’
‘Bills Mafia’ floods St. John Fisher University for return of Bills training camp
‘”It’s really for the fans. It feels really special,” said Holbrook in an interview with WBEN. “And also to be able to see [the players] as they’re testing everything out; can’t wait to see Keon Coleman and some of the new guys, and just seeing what the vibe is. I’m hoping for a fun, team atmosphere.”‘
Early dream come true for 4-year-old Josh Allen fan
‘”Camden here had a 4-year-old birthday party, and his theme he wanted all year was to have a Josh Allen birthday party. So we made it happen,” said mom, Alie in an interview with WBEN. “Unfortunately, at the end of the party, he was playing with some friends out back, fell and he broke his arm. He’s been in a cast for about four weeks, and we just got a new one with Bills red. And all he wants is for Josh Allen to sign his cast today.”‘
‘There’s idiots everywhere’: Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane fires back at criticism of Josh Allen
‘”It’s frustrating,” said Beane. “You try to ignore this stuff, but Josh is going into year seven and there’s still the naysayers, I don’t get it. If I was gonna use rated, I would say underrated before I would say overrated. And I know I’m biased.”‘
Buffalo Bills training camp: WR Keon Coleman and TE Dalton Kincaid shine on day one
‘It felt like every member of the Bills offense got into the end zone at some point but both rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman and second-year tight end Dalton Kincaid shined. The duo each brought in a pair of touchdowns, although one of Coleman’s touchdowns was close to being out of bounds. Josh Allen insisted after practice it was a touchdown.’
‘Let’s Go Buffalo’: Fans enjoy the first day of Buffalo Bills training camp
‘“When you think about what’s the way to keep your hands cleanest to eat a wing. You have to pick through the middle of a flat and eat it with two hands. With a drum you can pick it up with one hand, dunk it in sauce, whether that’s blue cheese or ranch,” safety Damar Hamlin said.’
Bills embracing new identity heading into training camp
‘“The way I’m looking at it this year, it’s a little different than 2018,” McDermott said. “It’s an opportunity, and you look forward to those opportunities, to bring a team along and put a team together … I think one of the cool things about the position I’m in, the position that we’re in as coaches, the position that [general manager] Brandon [Beane] is in and his staff, we get a chance to put together a team.”’
Bills GM on Josh Allen ‘overrated’ remark from NFL exec: ‘There’s idiots everywhere’
‘The overrated comment stems from an ESPN survey of NFL execs, scouts and coaches that ranked the top 10 quarterbacks around the league, in which Allen slotted in at No. 3 behind Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes. Despite praise from others surveyed, the detracting anonymous executive went on to say Allen “is underdeveloped at winning at the line of scrimmage, tends to lock on to targets, more of a thrower than precision passer, forces throws into traffic.”’
4 Observations: Keon Coleman jumps right in with starters as Bills open camp
‘Rookie WR Keon Coleman was with the starting offense more than I thought he would be early in camp, and he was up for the challenge. Coleman hauled in a touchdown in the back of the end zone during an 11-on-11 and should have had a second. Allen found Coleman along the sideline, but the officials called it incomplete. We went back and watched the play on the team video, and it should have been called a catch.’
Bills open training camp in Rochester
‘”I love camp,” quarterback Josh Allen said. “I think we all know that. It’s my favorite time of the year. Get to hang with the boys in the dorm rooms. Play cards. I won the inaugural Catan game last night against Dawson, Dalton, and Spencer. Make sure you let them know that.”‘