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Archives for July 2024

Q & A: Beane discusses Bills offseason, training camp

‘I think change can be good. Sometimes people are resistant to change and naturally so. A lot of the things we’ve been able to do, we’ve had success. So why are you changing it? But it’s the nature of the business. You always want to stay a step ahead. This is a new team. Every team is a new team and this is truly a lot of new faces, some players coming from other teams that have had success or maybe things didn’t work out as well and we’ve got a fresh opportunity for them to re-establish themselves. As always, it’s been a good spring, we’ve got some guys nicked up, we’ve got to get them healthy. But I’m ready to get a break, ready for everybody to get a break. But I’ll be excited when we get to St. John Fisher. I’ll be fired up.’

Kickoff rules, WR room, secondary — Bills fans top questions entering training camp

‘The question everybody is asking. How will the Bills account for the 241 targets left behind by the departure of Gabe Davis and trade of Stefon Diggs? The simple answer is they will do it by committee. But if you were to ask which player has the best chance of becoming the team’s top wide receiver this season, things may be pointing in rookie Keon Coleman’s direction. Except roster bubble candidate Chase Claypool, there isn’t another WR on Buffalo’s roster that has the skill set needed to dominate 1-on-1 matchups along the outside to the level at which Coleman appears capable.’

Bills Training Camp Primer: Uncertainty hangs over Bills safeties after years of stability

‘All-Pro slot cornerback Taron Johnson takes over as the unquestioned leader of the secondary, but perhaps the most important player in the secondary is Taylor Rapp, who goes from spot duty to full-time starter at safety. With a newcomer Mike Edwards or a rookie Cole Bishop starting opposite him, Rapp has to take over for Hyde and Poyer by directing traffic.’

Nick Wright goes after Dan Orlovsky for ‘idiotic’ Josh Allen defense

‘Appearing on “First Things First” on Wednesday, Fox Sports’ Nick Wright said it was “galling” to see ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky defend Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who was undermined by an NFL executive during ESPN’s annual ranking at the position. “Dan went on to make things up,” Wright said, simultaneously calling Orlovsky his “pal.”’

Dion Dawkins ‘perfectly fine’ with Bills flying under the radar in 2024: We can ‘hit everybody with uppercuts’

‘”Everybody is counting us out, which I’m cool with. We can fly underneath that radar and hit everybody with uppercuts. I’m perfectly fine with it, but I’m gonna support those guys from a distance. It’s definitely different, and I’m still adjusting to it. I’m trying to answer it, but I’m just adjusting to it every day, because it is different, man. It really is.”‘

NFL analyst identifies the Bills’ most glaring weakness

‘“Without Stefon Diggs, Buffalo has Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel and second-round pick Keon Coleman as Josh Allen’s top three receivers,” Dubin wrote. “Everyone has talked themselves into Coleman being really good because he showcased an awesome personality in his pre-draft interview, but he wasn’t especially productive at Florida State. Can he step up and be a No. 1 guy?”’

The Buffalo Bills are the perfect landing spot for Brandon Aiyuk

‘With Buffalo having lost both Stefon Diggs and Gabriel Davis in the offseason, they find themselves with a bit of an odd position group. Leading the charge is third year man Khalil Shakir, established veteran Curtis Samuel, and their first pick in the 2024 draft Keon Coleman. Both Shakir and Samuel have thrived out of the slot, and Coleman is best served as a contested catch fiend. This Buffalo offense is clearly missing a true ‘X’ receiver to anchor their offense, and Aiyuk could fix that.’

Bills depth chart: Fan favorite receiver will crack the final 53-man roster

‘A lot of Bills fans are excited about Shorter and expect him to take the jump from practice squad player to the 53-man roster. He was a big play waiting to happen while at Florida, averaging just under 20 yards per reception in 2022 with two touchdowns. He has a higher ceiling than Mack Hollins, who had just 18 catches with the Falcons in 2023.’

Carucci Take 2: Top five offensive storylines for Bills training camp

‘This will be different than what was happening in the OTAs. This is more intensified, more game-plan specific, and really targeting that Sept. 8 opener against Arizona in terms of how the Bills are installing the playbook. You’ll get a feel for what this offense will look like now that it is all about Brady and no longer has the feel of his predecessor, Ken Dorsey.’