‘There are high expectations for Miller personally, and what he can do for the 2021 top-ranked NFL defense. This minicamp should give Miller and the coaches a lot of time on task to familiarize themselves even more with one another.’
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Eric Wood doesn’t believe Ryan Fitzpatrick will sign one-day contract with Bills
‘“I hate to break peoples’ hearts, but I don’t believe that’s going to happen,” Wood told WKBW’s Matt Bove and myself. “I played middle-man for that negotiation. He was extremely honored that the Bills felt that way, but he has so many special relationships with so many organizations he didn’t want to slight anyone else.”’
Brian Gaine named Bills assistant GM among other hires and promotions
‘Gaine was the Houston Texans general manager from 2018-19 and since 2019 has been the Bills senior personal advisor. The other promotions announced are Terrance Gray who is now Director of Player Personnel, Mike Szabo, College National Scout, Dennis Lock, Senior Director of Football Research and Matt Worswick, Director Team Administration.’
Stevenson bounces back during final media-open OTA
‘It was a nice bounce-back day for wide receiver Marquez Stevenson, who struggled to catch the ball a little bit the last time the media was allowed to watch practice a week ago. Stevenson made a big play right off the bat catching a deep ball from Josh Allen, even in tight coverage from rookie first round cornerback Kaiir Elam. Stevenson made a couple of other grabs, as well.’
Opinion: Capaccio: What to expect from each Bills 2022 draft pick
‘Regardless of Tre’Davious White’s situation to start the season, Elam is still likely to be starting at cornerback on opening night. If White isn’t fully healthy and not starting Week One at the Los Angeles Rams, Elam will almost definitely be starting opposite Dane Jackson. However, even if White is back and healthy and playing, it then becomes a competition between Elam and Jackson in training camp. I wouldn’t count Jackson out by any means, but Elam has the special traits and ability the team loves that made him their first round pick.’
Report: Bills sign Tavon Austin
‘After catching 194 passes with the Rams over the first five seasons, Austin has only caught 50 total passes over the last four years.’
Report: Andre Smith suspended 6 games
‘After being inactive the first two weeks of 2021, he played the remaining 16 games, but never saw a single snap on defense. He was eighth on the team in total special teams snaps played at just shy of 60%. He’s scheduled to make just under $1.2 million in 2022.’
Ken Dorsey getting to know offense as OTAs continue
‘“It definitely helps to have a good idea of Josh and all the personnel. That’s where it’s been nice to be down on the field on game days, getting a feel for ‘Stef’ [Stefon Diggs] and Gabe [Davis] and Mitch [Morse] and Dawson [Knox], all these guys and how guys react to certain situations,” said Dorsey on Tuesday. “That’s been really helpful to me throughout this whole thing is that communication back-and-forth that would happen on the sideline.”’
Araiza’s booming punt highlights Bills’ OTA session on Tuesday
‘While Araiza can boom the ball, he will also need to be able to hold well and consistently on field goals and extra points. He did not hold for any attempts during Tuesday’s session.’
Opinion: Howard picks the Bills
‘Final result: 14-3.’
Josh Allen back at it with teammates at OTAs
‘”It’s been different. The last three years I’ve had him in the meeting rooms every day (as the quarterbacks coach), and it’s going to take time,” Allen said. “I wanted to hear him talking to me in the headset just to hear his voice, because that’s going to be an adjustment. But in terms of what he’s doing, and how he’s communicating with the guys and getting on guys and lighting some fires, it’s been good to see.”’
Listen: Shakir, Bills ‘vibed’ very well from start
‘”All three days, I had my whole family with me down in Pensacola, Florida. If I didn’t have my phone on me, my fiance had my phone, so I always kept the phone close, just to be sure. You never knew what was gonna happen, but at the same time, just wanted to be certain that I didn’t get any phone calls at all. So either I my phone, or my fiancee on my phone,” said Shakir with Howard Simon and Jeremy White. “But really, just the family, it’s just chillin for all three days, having fun, eating, listen to the music, just having a good time. I have family members that I’ve seen in years and years, so just be able to [share] that moment – I know it was for me and the draft – but at the same time to bring family members all in the same house that haven’t seen each other in a while really, really long time, it was just a blessing to be able to do that.”‘
Report: Bills interview Brandon Hunt for assistant general manager
‘Hunt has been the Pro Scouting Coordinator for the Steelers since 2010 when he took over for Doug Whaley, who became the Bills’ assistant general manager at the time.’
Bills add four undrafted free agents, including a UB product
‘Ingram had a long and winding journey through his college football career, playing 19 games for Utah State as a freshman and sophomore, before transferring to Texas Tech where he played 15 games in his junior and senior years.’
Bills rookies hit the field for the first time
‘Under bright sunshine in near record heat, eight drafted rookies, nine undrafted free agents, twenty tryout players, and three players who were on the practice squad last year but considered “first-year” players all ran through individual position drills as well as offensive versus defensive teamwork.’