‘“Just taking advantage of the opportunity,” Grable said after Monday’s practice. “You don’t want to get ready, you want to stay ready. Just get in those reps, each and every rep I can get is going to make me a better player.”’
Archives for August 13, 2024
Bills add QB Ben DiNucci due to injury to No. 3 Shane Buechele
‘Prior to adding DiNucci, the Bills had no other quarterback on the training camp roster behind starter Josh Allen and No. 2 Mitch Trubisky. McDermott acknowledged the Bills would not want to expose either player to an abnormal risk of injury in the preseason.’
Bills using data analytics to provide more community spending details
‘The New Stadium Community Benefits Oversight Committee asked the team on Monday to provide more specifics to help determine the outcomes for the $3.7 million the Bills say they put into community commitments during the first year of the Community Benefits Agreement tied to the new stadium.’
Mentored by one of the best ever, Bills rookie edge rusher may have roster spot locked
‘“I was telling our chaplain that (the other day), and I just think about that little kid that would love to be here,” Solomon said, looking around at his surroundings on the final day of practice at St. John Fisher University. “That little kid that was dreaming, that was praying every day to possibly be in this situation that I am now. And so I think about when I was seven, when I was eight, striving to get here.”’
Bills backup QB to miss extended time with neck injury; WRs returning to practice
‘Buechele played for most of the second half of the Bills’ 33-6 loss against the Bears. He was sacked six times and threw a pick-six interception that helped Chicago pull away in the game. He’s one of several Buffalo players who won’t practice on Monday as the team begins preparation for the Pittsburgh Steelers game set for Saturday night.’
Bills signing former Cowboys quarterback following Shane Buechele injury
‘DiNucci’s representatives at JL Sports announced the news on X Monday afternoon.’
Why Ben DiNucci made the most sense for Joe Brady and the Buffalo Bills at QB
‘Buffalo is looking for a quarterback who can step in quickly as the No. 3 quarterback is expected to play significant reps in the second and third preseason games. DiNucci may not have any experience in Brady’s system, but Payton’s is as close as it gets. Payton mentored Brady from 2017-2018 when the now-Bills offensive coordinator served as Payton’s offensive assistant. Simply put, Brady comes from the Sean Payton coaching tree, and Brady’s concepts–albeit with different names–will be very similar to what DiNucci had to learn last year on the Broncos’ practice squad.’
Buffalo Bills QB expected to miss extended time: 8 free agent options to replace him
‘With Buechele out of action for an extended time, Buffalo needs to find a quarterback quickly who can play significant reps during their final two preseason games. Who could the Bills sign to replace Buechele? Here are two quarterbacks who have some familiarity with Buffalo’s offensive coaching staff and six other available options.’
Hollins returns, another Coleman catch, Bills sign new QB3, injury updates and takeaways from Monday practice in Orchard Park
‘DiNucci was drafted by the Cowboys in the seventh round of the 2020 draft and started a game for Dallas that season, finishing 21 of 40 for 180 yards passing and no touchdowns.’
Former Bills players, celebrities pour into Batavia for Jim Kelly Celebrity Golf Classic
‘Several Bills legends and celebrities flooded the golf course in Batavia, including actor Christopher McDonald, also known as Shooter McGavin from the movie ‘Happy Gilmore.’’
Training Camp Takeaways: Bills looking to regain their standard with big week ahead
‘On more than one occasion, McDermott was displeased with the efficiency of practice and let his team know about it. McDermott also reminded his team that training camp wasn’t over just because practices have moved from St. John Fisher University to Orchard Park.’
Upon Further Review: Bills rookie Keon Coleman welcomed to the NFL by Bears star Jaylon Johnson
‘Quarterback Josh Allen said after the game that the Bills weren’t using their best plays and they never aggressively targeted Coleman. But there were a few moments where Coleman showed he needed to make adjustments.’
County legislature sends funds to Bills Elvis Tailgate
‘Bills Elvis, aka John Lang, said that funds raised from this year’s event will benefit WNY Challenger Sports, an athletics group for players with disabilities, as well as two other charities that are focused on mental health.’
Bills sign 3rd-string QB DiNucci, the player’s agency says, with Buechele sidelined by neck injury
‘The Bills have not yet announced the signing in part because they’ll have to make a corresponding move to free up a roster spot.’
Writing is on the wall for Bills’ receiver after latest signing
‘This move doesn’t paint a great picture for fellow receiver KJ Hamler, who muffed a kickoff against Chicago. Hamler was listed as the starting return man on the team’s initial depth chart, but fumbling a kickoff isn’t going to fill the Bills with confidence, especially with rookie Daequan Hardy and Andy Isabella also being available.’