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‘”Yes, I’m game,” Allen said of competing against Mahomes. “We’re working on it. We had something in place actually, supposed to be going this summer, but obviously some COVID restrictions had that kind of shot down, but yes, I’m game.”‘

‘Despite his reputation within the organization, the Jets decided to released Winters on Monday, saving themselves about $7.3 million in cash and cap space. Winters didn’t stay unemployed for long, however, as he is reportedly staying in the AFC East by signing with the Bills, a team that recently lost Jon Feliciano, the team’s starting right guard in 2019, to a torn pectoral injury. Before signing Winters, Bills general manager Brandon Beane alluded to the possibility of second-year lineman Cody Ford, the team’s starting right tackle last season, moving into the inside to help fill the void left by Feliciano’s injury. Daryl Williams, Spencer Long, Ike Boettger, Evan Boehm and Ty Nsekhe will also vie to receive more snaps on the interior of Buffalo’s offensive line.’

‘Players began reporting to team facilities last Thursday, and they must record three negative COVID-19 tests before they are allowed to begin physicals and get their hands on team equipment. On Tuesday, the NFLPA announced that there have been 21 positive tests in the testing conducted as part of the training camp reporting process. Rookies, injured players and quarterbacks were allowed to start reporting last week while veterans from most teams began reporting to camp on Tuesday.’

‘A Sheriff’s Deputy located and pulled over the vehicle, which Oliver was driving, and then requested a DWI Certified Officer to the scene to perform a field sobriety test on Oliver, who had an open container of alcohol between his legs. According to the report, the officer who administered the test noted that Oliver may have been impaired by something other than alcohol. A subsequent search also revealed a pistol in Oliver’s vehicle.’

‘The teams must, however, take a coronavirus test and have it come back negative before they can participate. Training camp is currently set for late July.’

‘The lack of in-person minicamp and altered training camps will unquestionably be harder for rookies and veterans joining a new club like Diggs is with the Bills. Buffalo acquired the star receiver in mid-March, sending a number of draft picks — including their 2020 first-rounder (Justin Jefferson) — to Minnesota. Not having a typical offseason will likely create a new set of challenges as Diggs tries to mesh with his new team, but when factoring in the pandemic, that’s likely the least of his worries at the moment.’

‘The Bills traded back from the No. 10 spot in the 2017 draft, and the Chiefs used that selection on Patrick Mahomes. In the draft-day swap that’s becoming more legendary each season, Buffalo picked White at No. 27 overall. And while Mahomes has transcended the quarterback position in Kansas City, the Bills landed an All-Pro cornerback in White in the deal.’

‘The Bills have the most Canada-based season ticket holders with around 8,000. The Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions have the next highest, with 3,100 tickets and 1,314 tickets respectively.’

‘”I hear about it all the time about the early ’90s when [Jim Kelly] and Andre Reed and Thurman (Thomas) and Bruce (Smith) had that city buzzing,” Allen said. “That’s really the feeling that we’re trying to get back, that we’re trying to bring back to Buffalo. You know, our team has the right mindset to do it here pretty soon. We’re looking forward to playing this year.”‘

‘At linebacker, Buffalo exudes athleticism and coverage brilliance with the towering Tremaine Edmunds and the springy, explosive Matt Milano. The secondary is led by All-Pro cornerback Tre’Davious White and smart, interchangeable safeties Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde. The No. 2 cornerback spot remains a question mark with Josh Norman, Levi Wallace, and E.J. Gaines the trio set to compete for that gig.’

‘Allen has two key areas in blatant need of improvement in Year 3 — downfield accuracy and getting overly antsy inside the pocket.’

‘”Competition is good to have,” McDermott said. “A competition at that position and competition across our roster. And I think Brandon and his staff have done a good job of providing that. So, we’ll just see how it plays out.”‘

‘”I talked to Tony Romo for a couple hours at the Super Bowl,” Allen said, via Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. “And I got to talking with him about mechanics and keeping your head on the same plane, same axis, and kind of rotating around it, keeping your left arm super tight, and finding a way to throw the same exact way out of any position, whether your feet are set or not. That’s really been paying off. It’s been a good thing for me, and it’s gonna continue to be something I’ll work on.”‘

‘Our rules here allow us to pick one head coach, one quarterback and three non-quarterback players.’

‘”Well, the first guy that comes to mind is just seeing Tremaine’s development in this offseason,” Frazier said, via NFL.com. “This virtual offseason. Just the way he has been kind of bringing players together and talking with them, calling them, reaching out to them, going past his own position, the linebackers position.”‘