‘”Last year was last year. It was kind of [one of] those, and it’s what you expect, it’s first year off of an ACL. It’s an uphill climb,” McDermott said. “Now we’re into the second year off of the injury, excited to see what he can do, how he’s moving, and how he’s going to impact our team. I think that, quite honestly, you never count a player or person like Von Miller out.”‘
BillsBeat - June 26, 2024
Collins continues comeback from knee injury, pushes for Bills roster spot
‘“When you’re able to line up in the same formation and run the same play over and over again and they know you’re running it against their will and they can’t stop it, that’s an offensive lineman’s dream,” Collins said. “That’s when you know you’re imposing your will. Just watching that and seeing what this group is about, seeing what this team is about… just that little piece that hit home with me.”’
BillsBeat - June 25, 2024
Bills training camp questions: Can defensive end Von Miller rediscover past production?
‘The Bills need him to be a player who can produce at least eight sacks to help replace Leonard Floyd, who took his team-best 10½ sacks to San Francisco in free agency. Get to eight, and Miller’s season should be labeled successful. “I know what I can still do,” he said. “I just have to keep pushing.”’
The cost of the new Bills stadium keeps rising. Will fans have to pick up the tab?
‘The cost of the new home of the Buffalo Bills has risen from its original estimate of $1.35 billion to $1.54 billion and is projected to reach at least $1.7 billion by the time it’s done in 2026.’
NFL analyst names 2 Buffalo Bills to 2024 All-Breakout Team
‘While the defensive side of the ball starred last season for Buffalo in terms of breakout players, NFL.com’s Bucky Brooks is predicting two Bills players to become household names on the offensive side of the ball in 2024. In his article predictiing 11 breakout performers on the offensive side of the ball, Brooks named Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid to his list.’
Bills announce 2024 parking updates at Highmark Stadium
‘Beginning with the 2024 Football Season, all Buffalo Bills controlled parking lots will require an advanced purchase parking pass, excluding Lot 2 ADA and Lot 6 ADA. (See Accessible Parking for more info) There will be no day of game credit card transactions to purchase parking in Bills parking lots.’
BillsBeat - June 24, 2024
Football hall of famer Bruce Smith named Norfolk’s First Citizen
‘While he was still sacking quarterbacks for the Buffalo Bills, Smith founded Bruce Smith Enterprises in Virginia Beach. In the two decades since he retired, he’s helped build dozens of projects across the Mid-Atlantic, including hotels, apartments or entertainment centers in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Blacksburg and the Washington-Baltimore area.’
‘Be a part in making a difference’: Buffalo Bills HOF Bruce Smith supporting 5/14 memorial scholarship
‘“Buffalo is right here in my heart,” Smith said. “This town embraced me as one of their own, and that’s why I feel so much a part of Buffalo.”’
BillsBeat - June 23, 2024
Bills Mailbag: Is Mitch Trubisky sufficient as the backup quarterback?
‘Fair question. Trubisky certainly didn’t light the world on fire during his two years with Pittsburgh, going 2-5 in seven starts and appearing in 12 games overall. He went 184 of 287 (64.1%) for 1,884 yards, eight touchdowns and 10 interceptions while getting sacked 18 times and leading just one game-winning drive.’
Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly makes surprise visit to Beef Haus in Wellsville
‘“I was like, ‘No way, we’re just in little Wellsville. Why would he be here on a Saturday?’” McFall recalled. “I said ‘Hey, does anybody ever tell you that you resemble Jim Kelly a lot?’ He had a lanyard on that said NFL Hall of Fame, so I knew it was him but I didn’t want to be overbearing. He said ‘Yeah, I get that a lot.’’
BillsBeat - June 22, 2024
Ryan O'Halloran: Bills linebacker Deion Jones willing to lead, rookies willing to listen
‘“I just like to be a help for the young guys coming in and being a voice of reason for them and helping them sort things out during their first transition into the league,” Jones said. “I want to make sure they have a positive mindset and know what it takes to be a pro.”’
Josh Allen to represent Pepsi in 'Gladiator II' commercial
‘The Buffalo Bills quarterback was joined by Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry, Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce in filming the commercial recently in Canada, according to the Sports Business Journal.’
With training camp upcoming, Bills preparing for challenging 2024 regular-season slate
‘The Bills are tied for sixth in the NFL strength of schedule, with their 2024 opponents posting a winning percentage of .518 during the 2023 campaign. Buffalo will take on seven teams that punched their postseason ticket a season ago.’
Dalton Kincaid looks to avoid second-year wall while primed to be Bills' top target
‘Kincaid’s 73 receptions were the most by a Buffalo tight end in a season and the fourth-most by a rookie tight end in NFL history, while his 673 yards ranked ninth. After Buffalo reconstructed the receiver position during the offseason, Kincaid — who was second to Stefon Diggs on the team in targets and catches — seems primed to be quarterback Josh Allen’s top weapon this year, but he will need to challenge history to do it.’
Buffalo Bills receiver, Mayfield High grad Andy Isabella to hold free one-day football camp July 1
‘Buffalo Bills wide receiver and 2015 Mayfield High School graduate Andy Isabella is giving back to his community by holding a free football camp July 1 at his alma mater. While it is billed as a “football camp,” as such camps go, this one is a little different. This camp, for boys and girls in grades 7-12, goes beyond just teaching football.’