‘This time, Diggs walked all the way over from the offensive sideline to confront Elam on the defensive sideline after the second-year corner had broken up a pass right in front of the wideout and offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. After that play, both Diggs and Dorsey had something to say to Elam about grabbing the receiver.’
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Dorsey preaches ‘fast, physical and disciplined football’ day-in, day-out
‘”This year we’ve got a lot of new pieces between Dalton [Kincaid], and then Trent [Sherfield], [Deonte] Harty, running backs. There’s a lot new pieces, so we really kind of had to go back and evaluate our process, in terms of making sure we build a foundation,” said Dorsey on Thursday during an appearance on the “Jeremy White Show”.’
Tyler Bass has been a pretty consistent kicker for the Bills as he enters his fourth year
‘For the first time in his career, Bass will have the same holder in Martin and the same long snapper in Reid Ferguson. He said that it really is a big deal, “It’s been unbelievable, Sam and Reid are two of the best in the league, they make my job easy and without them, I wouldn’t be where I’m at.”‘
Cornerback, middle linebacker battles still too tight to call
‘Tyrel Dodson took most of the first-team reps at the MIKE linebacker spot during 11-on-11, but Terrel Bernard also saw time there.’
Epenesa looking to take next step by following through, making plays
‘”I had a lot of times where I was in position last year. The big thing for me is to be able to make that play, finish, and get the quarterback to the ground,” said Epenesa during an appearance on the “Jeremy White Show” before Wednesday’s practice at St. John Fisher University.’
Things starting to get physical at Bills training camp
‘Later, during 11-on-11 work, linebacker Terrel Bernard and right tackle Spencer Brown got into it. Again, no actual punches were thrown, but it drew a crowd of players from both sides, and several players continued to jaw at one another.’
McDermott getting timing down on being Bills’ head coach, defensive coordinator
‘”I think overall as a whole team, we’ve got a lot of work to do yet, and no different in that position,” said McDermott during his visit with the media on Monday before practice. “There has been flashes of it, whether it’d be from an individual player or the group overall, but that has to continue to develop.’
Knox: Kincaid is ‘type of guy you want in your room’
‘”He’s a natural pass route runner, he’s got great hands, and he’s got a great understanding of what the defense is doing,” Knox said.’
Jordan Phillips activated off PUP, returns to Bills practice
‘“I didn’t think it was going be as tough as it was,” Phillips said after practice. “But I’m happy to be where I’m at right now.”’
Babich: Still an open competition at middle linebacker
‘”To me its’ about the right player at that position.” Babich said speaking with the media at St. John Fisher University. “There’s a mix right now that we feel that we feel you need where you have to be athletic enough and you have to be physical enough.”‘
Some of the newer Bills really enjoyed their first experience in the stadium with the fans
‘Damien Harris spent four years with the New England Patriots, but never played in a Super Bowl. He’s come through the tunnel in Orchard Park as the enemy, but Friday was a unique experience for him, “This is crazy, it almost made me late for practice, but this is great, these are the best fans in the world, so it was great to come out here and strap it on front of them for the first time in our stadium, my first time here on the good side. Obviously the energy is electric and I’m glad to be here.”’
Bills fans welcome team back with huge turnout at Highmark Stadium
‘In front of a packed lower bowl, players and coaches conducted a practice complete with their usual positional work, as well as offense against defense in different types of game situations.’
Bills’ starting cornerback competition heats up Thursday
‘”I don’t really have a set date,” McDermott said about the spot, which also includes Christian Benford competing. “You’ll know when you know, and you’d like it to be sooner rather than later for all these decisions. But in fairness to the player and the process, just giving it time to play out.”‘
McDermott: Friday will be where players are put into more game situations
‘”Some of these players have not been in our home locker room, don’t know our operation the morning of the game type of situation, and have never gone through that routine. That gives them a chance to get into the home locker room,” said McDermott on Thursday during his meeting with the assembled media in Pittsford.’
Stefon Diggs has been unguardable at training camp
‘Diggs is routinely the target of quarterback Josh Allen, as he has been in games for the past three seasons, and just as he has over that time, either finds a way to separate from the defense, or make a grab that looks like he won’t be able to.’