‘“There’s always mixed emotions in preseason, it’s like hey, what’re you trying to get out of each game,” Brady said. “I’m a competitor, don’t get me wrong, I want to win everything I ever do, every play, but there’s also bigger pictures and things. There’s some intentionality in terms of we need to make sure we see some of these runs, some of this type of thing versus this type of look or with this person, that in a game, it’s like hey, we need to get a first down… Obviously you want the end result a little better, but the how is way more important to me right now.”’
BillsBeat - August 14, 2024
QB DiNucci grateful for opportunity with Bills
‘ “I’ve had a few workouts, just trying to keep myself mentally and physically ready just hoping that a call would come at some point,” DiNucci said. “Never take anything for granted, so I’m extremely happy to be here, to show what I can do, to these coaches, to everyone who’s going to be watching. It’s not just one team, you’re playing for all 32, so I’m excited.”’
Bills place WR Chase Claypool on IR, add QB Ben DiNucci amid flurry of roster moves
‘The Bills placed Claypool on injured reserve Tuesday amid a series of moves that included the signing of quarterback Ben DiNucci. The team also announced the placing of QB Shane Buechele on IR, the signings of wide receivers Damiere Byrd and Deon Cain, and the waiving of wide receiver Bryan Thompson.’
Josh Allen building trust with new receivers
‘“It’s different speed once it’s game. You felt him when he caught that ball,” said Allen.’
Buffalo Bills want urgency ahead of Steelers preseason game
‘“We have to have urgency in this building. No doubt about it,” said Allen. “Obviously the score is the score, it’s preseason, but our standard shouldn’t be conditioned by the result of what’s going on.”’
Bills sign a quarterback and two wide receivers
‘Quarterback Shane Buechele and wide receiver Chase Claypool were placed on injured reserve. Wide receiver Bryan Thompson was waived/injured.’
Bills practice notes | Ben DiNucci's journey from the golf course to Buffalo
‘”Fortunately, we got a lot of guys in the QB room, a lot of coaches with familiarity with the systems that he’s been around,” OC Joe Brady said. “I might be calling a play in our terminology and calling it in the terminology that he’s been a part of. We’ll find a way to [say] ‘hey, these are the plays you’ll have’ just to be able to go out there and execute, to let him play his best football.”‘
BillsBeat - August 13, 2024
Bills rookie Tylan Grable working extra to tap into his freak athleticism at tackle
‘“Just taking advantage of the opportunity,” Grable said after Monday’s practice. “You don’t want to get ready, you want to stay ready. Just get in those reps, each and every rep I can get is going to make me a better player.”’
Bills add QB Ben DiNucci due to injury to No. 3 Shane Buechele
‘Prior to adding DiNucci, the Bills had no other quarterback on the training camp roster behind starter Josh Allen and No. 2 Mitch Trubisky. McDermott acknowledged the Bills would not want to expose either player to an abnormal risk of injury in the preseason.’
Bills using data analytics to provide more community spending details
‘The New Stadium Community Benefits Oversight Committee asked the team on Monday to provide more specifics to help determine the outcomes for the $3.7 million the Bills say they put into community commitments during the first year of the Community Benefits Agreement tied to the new stadium.’
Mentored by one of the best ever, Bills rookie edge rusher may have roster spot locked
‘“I was telling our chaplain that (the other day), and I just think about that little kid that would love to be here,” Solomon said, looking around at his surroundings on the final day of practice at St. John Fisher University. “That little kid that was dreaming, that was praying every day to possibly be in this situation that I am now. And so I think about when I was seven, when I was eight, striving to get here.”’
Bills backup QB to miss extended time with neck injury; WRs returning to practice
‘Buechele played for most of the second half of the Bills’ 33-6 loss against the Bears. He was sacked six times and threw a pick-six interception that helped Chicago pull away in the game. He’s one of several Buffalo players who won’t practice on Monday as the team begins preparation for the Pittsburgh Steelers game set for Saturday night.’
Bills signing former Cowboys quarterback following Shane Buechele injury
‘DiNucci’s representatives at JL Sports announced the news on X Monday afternoon.’
Why Ben DiNucci made the most sense for Joe Brady and the Buffalo Bills at QB
‘Buffalo is looking for a quarterback who can step in quickly as the No. 3 quarterback is expected to play significant reps in the second and third preseason games. DiNucci may not have any experience in Brady’s system, but Payton’s is as close as it gets. Payton mentored Brady from 2017-2018 when the now-Bills offensive coordinator served as Payton’s offensive assistant. Simply put, Brady comes from the Sean Payton coaching tree, and Brady’s concepts–albeit with different names–will be very similar to what DiNucci had to learn last year on the Broncos’ practice squad.’
Buffalo Bills QB expected to miss extended time: 8 free agent options to replace him
‘With Buechele out of action for an extended time, Buffalo needs to find a quarterback quickly who can play significant reps during their final two preseason games. Who could the Bills sign to replace Buechele? Here are two quarterbacks who have some familiarity with Buffalo’s offensive coaching staff and six other available options.’