‘“He’s doing a really good job of using that in a way that if he didn’t have a great day, he’s growing the next day and he’s really conscientious of this, of the things that he needs to improve on, things we identified in the spring,” Babich said of Epenesa.’
Archives for August 3, 2024
These five Bills were college walk-ons. They made it all the way to the NFL: ‘Plan A cannot fail’
‘“My mom would ask me,” Gilliam recalls, “so what happens if the NFL doesn’t work? What’s the Plan B? I remember telling her, ‘I don’t have a Plan B. If I don’t have a Plan B, then Plan A cannot fail.’” Eight years later, Gilliam is an underdog NFL success story. He has played 62 games for the Bills over the past four years, and he’s on his second NFL contract.’
Camp observations: Bills run game, pass defense show out at Highmark practice
‘A crowd announced at 36,136 attended the practice.’
Josh Allen wears black helmet, walks entire field to play catch with kids at Bills scrimmage
‘“I’ve said this a multitude of times,” Allen said back on the first day of training camp at St. John Fisher University. “I remember being that kid looking up to somebody in my position, so making sure that I can (pay attention), whether it’s a quick fist bump or high five or sign some things. I try to go around and give high fives to everybody that showed up just to thank them for coming out and showing their support.”’
Rookie WR has looked great and four other observations from Bills camp so far
‘Coleman has flashed almost every day at Fisher, not only showing good hands, but with his ability to win his routes, and Josh Allen has noticed.’
McDonald’s to offer a Bills Mafia Box meal. What’s included and how to get yours
‘The meal will include 2 cheeseburgers, 2 medium fries and a 20-piece Chicken McNuggets, all packaged in a specially designed Bills Mafia Box for $14.99. They will be sold at at participating McDonald’s restaurants throughout the season while supplies last. They will not be available in New York City and Long Island.’
Bills camp Day 8: Josh Allen sizzles in new helmet but offense struggles (Observations)
‘Allen entered the stadium in an all-black helmet with a red standing Buffalo. He then walked the entire lower bowl to play catch with dozens of children in the stands. Allen’s accuracy was on point with the kids, but things got more challenging for the Bills offense once the practice started.’
Raiders star WR says Buffalo Bills fans are among the worst in the NFL
‘“All the snowballs and all of that during the game, that’s just a lack of respect for another man,” Adams said. “You paid to come to my game and you’re more focused on hitting me with a snowball?”’
Bills’ DT Jones provides insight into important pieces along DL
‘“Yeah, I mean, from a guy that has 123 sacks in his career, I mean, it’s Von Miller,” Jones said. “I mean, I think he’s bust his tail over the year and a half, especially with the offseason of getting back. From what I’m seeing out there, he’s doing moves that he does all the time with 100% confidence. That’s all you can ask for. So, I think he’s gonna come out and play Von style football.”’
Allen shows latest throwback look, defensive wins the day at Bills Return of Blue and Red
‘Aside from Allen’s entrance it was a ho-hum day for the Bills offense, as the defense stole the show with a number of splash plays throughout the two-hour session.’
Erin Andrews slams anonymous exec who bashed Bills’ Josh Allen: ‘Take ownership’
‘The Fox Sports reporter clapped back at an anonymous NFL exec who labeled Bills quarterback Josh Allen as “overrated” on the latest episode of her “Calm Down” podcast, which she co-hosts with Charissa Thompson. “Like come on, if you’re gonna say something by that, say it with your chest. Take ownership,” Andrews said. “I’m afraid, so I’m gonna say something mean. It’s like Twitter. Shut up.”‘
Bills’ former nemesis is now one of their greatest weapons
‘The former fifth-round pick is heating up in training camp, and according to Alex Brasky of Batavia Daily News, is as close to a roster lock as there is on the roster.’
Josh Allen is all class when asked about other quarterbacks getting massive contracts
‘”I love it for those guys,” Allen said on Up & Adams. “Tua [Tagovailoa] said this not to long ago – the market is the market. And it doesn’t matter. They APY, this and that, cash flow. There’s so much different ways that you can look at a contract…. I’m all for guys getting paid. This is a league where, it’s the NFL – Not For Long – everybody’s been saying that since I was a rookie. You’ve got to appreciate your time in this league and understand when to strike. And for quarterbacks, when your time is up, it’s your time to get a deal. So I’m just happy guys are getting paid because that’s generational wealth for them and their families.”‘
Josh Allen discovers a new Keon Coleman quirk: ‘He’s not normal’
‘”The catch radius he has, he is going to find a way to go up and get it,” Allen said. “You feel like you can’t miss when you’re throwing to him.”‘
Newest Buffalo Bills impressed by fan turnout at open practice
‘”It felt great,” said rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman. “I’m happy they showed up. Gave them a little something. Next week is going to be even better.”‘