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‘Codrington was an undrafted free agent pick up for the Jets this offseason out of North Carolina Central, where he spent all four of his years of his collegiate career. The 23-year-old was an accomplished return specialist, as he achieved All-MEAC Third-Team honors as a Freshman and Junior, and was a First-Team member as a Sophomore.’

‘”It’s been cool,” Andreessen told reporters after the Panthers game on Saturday. “I’ve been working my whole life for this. I’ve sacrificed a lot of time towards football, and not just me, but my family as well. It’s been a blessing, and hopefully it continues.”‘

‘The Bills run game was the name of the game this time around, with a few big defensive stops as well.’

‘”Both quarterbacks were impressive, short run up with practice time. I thought the coaches did a really good job with getting them functional and I tip my cap to those guys. They went in and executed, were able to run the offense and get us in somewhat of a rhythm on multiple drives.”‘

‘Bass came into the game 5-for-5 kicking field goals this preseason. And then he booted another one from 31-yards in the first quarter. However, he had a chance for a 51-yard field goal in the fourth quarter and sailed it wide right. A kick he needs to make.’

‘Joe Andreessen: This is becoming much more than just a “local kid could make the team” story. Andreessen was terrific against the Pittsburgh Steelers starting offense last Saturday, collecting 12 total tackles, including two for loss, and was seemingly always around the football. Now he has a chance to back it up with another opportunity, and if it’s anywhere close to the same kind of performance, the linebacker could very well find a way to the final 53-man roster next week.’

‘”There was no complaining when we asked the team to spend three nights in Pittsburgh for a practice and then a game. It was just like, ‘This is what we’re doing,’ and that starts with Josh’s leadership,” said McDermott on Thursday ahead of practice at the stadium. “When players see him model that, they follow suite. It’s one thing for me to say something, but it’s another thing when Josh Allen says it, especially inside that locker room.”‘

‘”That’s my hope,” said Panthers head coach Dave Canales on Thursday. “My hope is to get the starters out there early in the game.”‘

‘Bishop, once again, wore a red non-contact jersey, but Edwards did not. However, both players still only participated in individual position work, and did not take any reps with the defense when going against the offense.’

‘”We’ll get through this weekend before we get into exactly what they’re going to do. And again, it’s Game 1. We can watch all the film that we want to watch from last year, but who knows what they’re going to do Week 1,” said Allen following Tuesday’s practice in Orchard Park. “We’ve got to understand that we can have a plan going into it, but if it’s completely different, then we’ve got to adjust in making in-game changes, which is something I think we do very well.”‘

‘The new kickoff format has changed the way teams are approaching special teams this season, as 10 players on the kicking team will now line up on the receiving team’s 40-yard line. At least nine receiving team players will line up across from them between the 30- and 35-yard line. Two players on the receiving team will also be lined up in the landing zone, which is an area between the goal line and the 20-yard line.’

‘Rookie safety Cole Bishop returned to practice after a multiple week absence due to a shoulder injury. Bishop wore a red non-contact jersey, as he joined his teammates on the practice field outside the ADPRO Sports Training Center.’

‘“Your always confident when you’ve earned a job like that. You’re confident in your own abilities, but there is always questions of how is this really going to take shape,” said McDermott while appearing on “Schopp and the Bulldog” on Tuesday. “I haven’t done this myself. It’s been a team effort.”‘

‘”Last week, Ben DiNucci did an incredible job as it was all hands on deck of just going out there to operate. He felt confident going out there, and if he had to throw the ball, we would’ve been fine. Anthony will do the same thing this week,” said Brady on Tuesday during his meeting with the media ahead of practice. “If it’s one play they feel confident or if it’s 10, I’ll make sure I’m giving them the opportunity to put their best football out there.”‘

‘Brown joins the Bills after recently being let go by the Las Vegas Raiders this past Friday. He had signed a reserve/future contract with the team back in January.’