‘”Don’t blink, we’ve been here before,” said Allen on Sunday following the win in Orchard Park. “We knew we were getting the ball at halftime. We get the ball, find a way to score points before and after the half. And coach [Sean] McDermott preaches that all of the time, that’s good situational football by all of our guys.”‘
WGR
Opinion: Josh Allen comes to rescue for Bills in season opener
‘After a very careless lost fumble, where Josh Allen had all day to throw and then didn’t protect the ball, he totally took over the game, accounting for four touchdowns.’
Opinion: Bills did what they needed to Sunday: Win
‘As head coach Sean McDermott might say, there are lots of things that need to be corrected. But a 1-0 start is a whole lot better than an 0-1 start to the season. Especially given this is a short week with a big early season matchup coming against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night.’
Opinion: Capaccio: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Cardinals at Bills
‘Sure, there were a couple flags thrown that either shouldn’t have or maybe considered ticky-tak, but the bottom line is the Bills committed too many penalties as a team, and especially too many in critical situations, including wiping a touchdown off the board. They were called for a total of nine penalties for 65 yards.’
Sneaky Joe: All eyes on Coleman
‘Coleman flashed the ability to do this multiple times at training camp, however, really his only opportunity to show this in the preseason was on a target from Mitch Trubisky to the end-zone, that even Coleman admitted later is a ball he absolutely has to bring in.’
Opinion: Capaccio: Cardinals at Bills: Sal’s keys, notes and stats
‘There’s going to be an adjustment to the speed and chemistry, especially for a Bills offense with so many new faces at wideout. Josh Allen and his receivers will need to find a rhythm and feel comfortable together early.’
Bills sign tackle Spencer Brown to four-year contract extension
‘Brown was set to become an unrestricted free agent following the 2024 season. He will now be under contract with the Bills through the 2028 season.’
Dawuane Smoot questionable, Javon Solomon out Sunday against Cardinals
‘Smoot has a toe injury and did not practice on Friday.’
McDermott: Been fun watching Hamlin ‘grow and evolve’ as a person
‘”Who he is as a person, everything remarkable as a player, increased level of focus, increased level of consistency,” said Bills head coach Sean McDermott, who joined the “Extra Point Show” on Friday for the first of his weekly appearances on WGR. “Anytime you watch a player and a person really grow and evolve, it’s just really been fun to watch, and super excited for him and his family.”‘
Opinion: ‘Fasten your seat belts,’ Bills fans
‘The upcoming season will be filled with stressful games, and there will be an intense three-way fight for the AFC East title. But as has been the case with Sean McDermott’s teams over the last four years, the Bills will play their best football in the latter portion of the regular season, which will help them earn a spot in the playoffs.’
Babich gets first opportunity to call Bills defense Sunday
‘”I appreciate him and his belief in me, and as Micah [Hyde] said, confidence is a dangerous drug. When someone shows confidence in you, it goes a long way. So I’m very appreciative, I’m very grateful. Now it’s my job to take advantage of the opportunity.”‘
As Bills get healthier, Damar Hamlin will start 2024 season at safety
‘Head coach Sean McDermott announced on Wednesday that safety Cole Bishop, wide receiver Curtis Samuel, and tight end Quintin Morris, who’ve all been limited recently, would be full participants at practice.’
Hamlin blessed to get another starting opportunity with Bills
‘”The opportunity that was there, he took advantage of it and was consistent, built a certain level of rapport with ‘T-Rapp’, and that’s important as well at the safety position,” McDermott explained. “Watching those two communicate, I’m anxious to watch both of them play this weekend.”‘
Allen, Bernard named captains for 2024 Bills season
‘McDermott adds there will be a leadership committee of 10 other players that will help lead the team along side Allen and Bernard.’
Opinion: Howard Picks the Bills: Week 1
‘However, Howard was confident in the Bills’ ability to turn up the heat in the final stretch of the season, having Buffalo win five of the last six games to finish at 10-7.’