‘There were a number of minor scuffles throughout the morning practice, the most notable of which pitted offensive lineman Alec Anderson against defensive tackle Branson Deen before what seemed like the entire team flooded over to help quell the skirmish.’
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Guard David Edwards feels at home with Aaron Kromer, Bills after spending '23 as backup
‘Of the 53 games he played for the Los Angeles Rams over the first four seasons of his career, Edwards started 45. He won a Super Bowl with the Rams, but then he came to the Bills on a one-year deal and it was clear he was going to be a backup from the jump, considering they signed Connor McGovern for more money over a longer term to play left guard and drafted O’Cyrus Torrence in the second round to play right guard.’
Training Camp Takeaways: Bills practice infused with intensity on first day with pads
‘”I’ll call them front-runners,” Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver said. “They act like they’re excited, but they really not excited. … A lot of offensive guys. Everybody is pretty much excited. … You just want to get the first day of pads over with, get the hand on the ball and just feel what it feels like to actually be back playing football.”‘
John Elway says his biggest mistake as Broncos GM was bypassing Josh Allen for Bradley Chubb
‘“Last year I played (golf) with him and I’m wondering, ‘How long is it going to take him to realize that I passed on him and took Bradley Chubb instead?’ And it took him two and a-half holes,” Elway recalled during a recent appearance on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon my Take” podcast. “And I loved him. But it just didn’t work out. He was my type. That was probably my biggest mistake of my GM days, was not taking Josh.”’
Bills coaches, players deem Mack Hollins a lovable 'Tarzan' for unusual practices, including going barefoot
‘”Every team I’ve been on, they’re gonna be like, ‘Who’s the weirdest guy?’ And they’re gonna say, ‘Mack,'” Hollins admitted to Buffalo Plus, before reviewing some of his unconventional practices, including going barefoot as often as possible, eating without utensils, and avoiding house cats at all costs.’
Bills training camp 2024: Here's why Buffalo expects Curtis Samuel to be a major contributor
‘Money talks everywhere, especially in the NFL. And this was a calculated relatively hefty expenditure. It hinted at what Buffalo thinks of him. The Bills had ample connections to Samuel from afar, as he was selected at No. 40 overall in 2017 by the Panthers when, coincidently, Beane was Carolina’s assistant GM. In 2021, Samuel joined Ron Rivera in Washington. Of course, Beane and Bills head coach Sean McDermott worked alongside Rivera with the Panthers.’
Everyone Loves Discovering Mack Hollins, Buffalo’s New Barefoot Wide Receiver
‘”Going with no shoes, having wild hair, eating with my hands instead of utensils, that type of stuff, that’s not bothering anybody. That’s who I am. That’s what makes me happy. Do the things that make you happy in life. Like I said, life’s too short to be worried about what other people think.”‘
Josh Allen gives us a look inside his mind including his music choices
‘Josh Allen is set in his ways sure, but they are successful and been the best form of running game the team has had. Playing in Buffalo means you have to have a New York state of mind regarding things. He didn’t start the fire the defense puts him in but he has no problem movin’ out before picking up meaningful yards for the Bills.’
John Elway admits Josh Allen is the "biggest mistake" of his GM career
‘Of course now Josh Allen is a dominant player and the face of the Buffalo Bills franchise, while the Denver Broncos hope they finally have an answer in their most recent first round signal caller Bo Nix. It goes to show just how fast whiffing on a player can turn into proverbial quicksand and end in any front office manager’s untimely resignation.’
Bills WR Mack Hollins is a different cat, but his coaches love him
‘Hollins has been pretty easy to spot with his long, thick hair and his undershirt cut up in strands like he’s one of The Ultimate Warrior’s armbands.’
Oliver believes good health will help build on last season
‘”I think the main thing is staying healthy and staying on the field. Also building that chemistry, and I feel if we can just stay healthy with the guys we have and put it all together, we’ll be alright,” said Oliver following Monday’s first padded practice of Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University.’
Bills put pads on for first time; Edwards week-to-week
‘The first real scuffle came when the offense and defense were working 11-on-11.’
No shoes, cut shirt, no problem: Buffalo Bills WR Mack Hollins has been a training camp sensation
‘“I love Mack. He’s one of the all-time greats and I’ve only been around him for a few months now. But the energy and juice he has is infectious towards his teammates,” said Allen.’
Buffalo Bills training camp: Observations from the first padded practice
‘Buffalo has now completed five practices at St. John Fisher University, with six remaining. Up to this point, it has been pretty even with the offense and defense battling every day, but things ramped up a notch with the pads on.’
Buffalo Bills community benefits report shows $3.6 million invested in Western New York
‘”This first year, the goal was $3 million, and we were able to accomplish $3.6 million,” Penny Semaia, VP of Stadium relations, said.’