‘“We’ve been coaching him this whole time on these techniques that we use,” Kromer said of Edwards. “So he’s able to carry that over. Coming here, although the words may be different with the plays, he’s able to adapt technique-wise to what we want.”’
Archives for August 2, 2024
With Cole Bishop’s injury, worries mount for Bills at safety position in training camp
‘“It’s kind of unfortunate, obviously, to see Mike and Cole go down,” Bills safety Taylor Rapp said. “I’ve seen a lot of growth from them coming from OTAs. … It’s always the next-man-up mentality, especially in this business, so I’m excited to see some other guys compete, too.”’
Camp observations: Stout run defense, catches by Khalil Shakir highlight practice
‘There was mostly tough sledding for the ground game against the starting defensive line on a hot day at St. John Fisher University. Defensive tackle Ed Oliver continued his strong early camp showing with two run-stuffs of James Cook. Greg Rousseau, DaQuan Jones and cornerback Taron Johnson each followed with run stops for limited or no gain. Cook was able to break off a 23-yard run off left tackle late in the practice.’
Volleyball Olympian Matt Anderson of Team USA: ‘Bills Mafia is my family’
‘“I grew up and I’m still a Buffalo Bills fan,” Anderson told The News, prior to the start of the Paris Olympics. “The Bills Mafia is my family, and we’re a group of people who’ve dealt with major heartbreaks. I just try to inspire and try to carry that responsibility, of being from Western New York.”’
Got Bills memories? Fans get chance to share them at interactive trailer outside stadium
‘TaleGate will be unveiled Friday before the Blue and Red practice. “This idea has been in the works for almost two years now,” said Tricia Barrett, CEO of Crowley Webb, which collaborated with Highmark on putting together TaleGate, as well as other stadium engagement and fan activation projects. “It felt like the perfect way to capture memories from the old and bring them to the new.”’
Injuries have created an early crisis at safety. Here’s how the Bills are coping
‘“This is the NFL,” Babich said matter of factly. “Next man up, that’s what it is.”’
Buffalo Bills punter turned tight end goes ‘balls to the wall’ at training camp
‘Davidson took a unique path to the NFL. He was an all-state punter in high school in Missouri who also played on the basketball team. One night he had two steals which led to two breakaway dunks which showed off his athleticism, and the head football coach of Division II Central Missouri, Jim Svoboda, happened to be there to see it.’
Bills, officials agree on one thing: Still lots to figure out about new NFL kickoff rules
‘The newness of the kickoff play has created many extra hours of work for the officials who now have to learn the intricacies, of which there are several, and be prepared to make the proper calls under the glare of the always bright lights they operate under.’
Bills camp Day 7: Is Buffalo’s no. 1 receiver emerging? (Observations)
‘Allen mentioned a bunch of guys after saying the Bills have a bunch of guys. He named Curtis Samuel and his versatility, Mack Hollins for his juice, Tyrell Shavers as an upstart this camp, and even former Kansas City Chiefs receiver Marquez Valdez-Scantling.’
Buffalo Bills ‘Return of the Blue and Red’ 2024: Everything you need to know
‘The practice has always generated interest from Bills fans, but this year’s event saw tickets go in record time. To accommodate the fan base, Buffalo expanded the number of tickets available to the event.’
Bills’ DT Jones provides insight into important pieces along DL
‘Jones is entering his third season with the team after sustaining a torn pectoral muscle that kept him sidelined for most of the 2023 season. The 32-year-old was on the trajectory of having a career year with Buffalo before the injury and will look to regain that form going into 2024.’
Bishop week-to-week with shoulder injury, Allen remains hot on Day 7 of Bills camp
‘Without Bishop and Mike Edwards, who is week-to-week with a hamstring injury, the Bills signed free agents Kareem Jackson and Terrell Burgess, both of whom mixed in with the second-team defense on Thursday. Burgess began team drills with the second team alongside Cam Lewis, but Jackson later mixed in.’
Bills defensive tackles DaQuan Jones, Austin Johnson rekindling friendship that predates the NFL
‘Both are now in their 30s, weathered by age and nearly a decade apiece in the NFL, but the relationship between the Buffalo Bills defensive tackle duo hasn’t changed much over the last 11 years, when they first met at Penn State. Jones was a senior, looking to establish himself as one of the top defensive tackles in the country, while Johnson was a freshman who wanted to prove he could compete right away.’
Training Camp Takeaways: Safety becoming a concern with Cole Bishop joining injury list
‘Bishop spent Thursday’s practice in a T-shirt and shorts, but had no visible brace or bandaging. During the first three days of training camp, Bishop, Edwards and Damar Hamlin alternated days with the first-team defense alongside Taylor Rapp.’
Bills receiver Keon Coleman thanks 10-year-old fan who made friendship bracelets for him
‘“Was looking forward to seeing you,” Coleman said as he shook Logan’s hand and presented him with a gift basket, which included tickets to Buffalo’s season opener against Arizona on Sept. 8. “Thank you so much, sir,” Logan said, before posing for a photo and having the receiver autograph the youngster’s No. 0 Coleman jersey.’