‘“It’s just really Joe just trying to understand who I am,” Dawkins said. “I’m not comfortable with all the accolades that that I’ve had. And him reminding me just don’t get comfortable. Don’t get complacent. Don’t just be okay with being a Pro Bowler.”
Archives for August 1, 2024
Ryan O’Halloran: After quarterback salary explosion, what might Josh Allen’s next deal look like?
‘Allen’s $43 million average ranks 13th, a full $2 million below the next-closest quarterbacks (Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Atlanta’s Kirk Cousins).’
Bills punting competition ends as team adds another safety to roster
‘The move comes amid growing concerns over the depth chart at safety amid injuries. The Bills are without Mike Edwards, viewed as a likely starter to open the season, due to a significant hamstring injury. He’s labeled as week-to-week. Then rookie second-round draft pick Cole Bishop went down in Tuesday’s practice. It looked like an injury to an arm when he fell to the ground after breaking up a pass.’
Variety defines new-look WR group for Bills
‘The Bills don’t have a traditional No. 1 receiver, but what they do have are plenty of options, players who each bring a different skillset to the offense.’
Bills punter competition ends as team adds safety following Cole Bishop injury
‘Buffalo released punter Jack Browning on Wednesday to make room for safety Terrell Burgess. Browning was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2024 NFL Draft. There was a thought that the UDFA from San Diego State could push Sam Martin for the team’s punter job. However, injuries elsewhere on the roster forced the team to release Browning.’
Ajay’s Analysis: Weighing injury concerns within safety room
‘Edwards and Bishop, along with four-year pro Damar Hamlin, have been rotating at the safety spot opposite supposed starter Taylor Rapp. With two of the three safeties fighting for a starting safety role now dealing with injury problems, Hamlin will see increased opportunity amongst other depth at the position.’
16 players trending up through Day 6 of Bills training camp
‘It’s unlikely the Bills could have imagined a better start to training camp for their second-round rookie wide receiver. Coleman burst onto the scene immediately upon being drafted due to his unique personality. But he is more than just a funny guy, as he has put on an absolute show from Day 1 of training camp, on.’
The Bills have a few roster spots up for grabs, here are five sleepers to watch
‘The Bills only have one true position battle (safety), but there may be more roster spots up for grabs than in previous seasons. Not only do the Bills have a lot of veteran players, but players who have been with the team for a while, even if it’s only on the practice squad.’
Buffalo Bills sign safety Terrell Burgess to shore up injury-depleted position
‘The 25-year-old Burgess has four seasons of NFL experience after spending last year appearing in 12 games, including one start, with the Washington Commanders.’
Ex-Chiefs starter Marquez Valdes-Scantling falling behind in Bills WR competition, per report
‘To begin camp, Joe Buscaglia reported, the Bills “appeared to have a pretty well-defined top five” out wide, with Valdes-Scantling signed in May as a proven downfield option for quarterback Josh Allen. The former Kansas City Chiefs starter has “yet to make a strong impression in the passing game during team drills,” however, and his first-team reps have “dwindled” in favor of second- and third-team roles.’
Once again, NFL gets it wrong with Bills QB Josh Allen
‘Allen had a higher EPA, adjusted EPA, more touchdowns, a higher success rate, a higher completion percentage, more yards, and more total touchdowns than the guy who was named MVP. We live in a world where the Bills have the second-best quarterback in football, and the single-most disrespected player in football all wrapped in one.’
Terrel Bernard ready to build on first season starting at middle linebacker
‘Then during training camp in 2023, Bernard was able to win the starting middle linebacker job, where he went on to start all 17 regular season games. He had three interceptions and three fumble recoveries, while also registering 6.5 sacks and nine quarterback hits to go with 143 total tackles.
Bills sign safety Terrell Burgess, cut punter Jack Browning
‘Burgess, 25, was an undrafted free agent signing of the Los Angeles Rams out of the University of Utah back in 2020. He spent parts of three seasons with the Rams, which included a Super Bowl ring during his 2021 season.’
‘Never know how you can impact them’: Bills rookie Keon Coleman meets boy who sent him friendship bracelets
‘After practice, Bills rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman came off the field to meet 10-year-old Logan Bittner for the first time. Bittner is the boy who went viral for sending the rookie friendship bracelets that he made.’
Keon Coleman surprises young fan after viral moment
‘“It was an amazing moment for us,” Colin Bittner, Logan’s dad, said. “We didn’t know what to expect going into yesterday, and what it would look like. But that was pretty awesome of Keon to come out there – not necessarily with gifts, but just to spend a minute and speaking with Logan, talking with Logan, shaking hands with me and Krystle. The whole thing was unexpected.”’