‘Harsh, but fair. Knoblauch is, unfortunately, right. If experience is that important, the Bills would have won at least one of those four Super Bowls.’
BillsBeat - June 9, 2024
Damar Hamlin hits winning 3-pointer at his own celebrity basketball game
‘Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation continues to do more and more in the wake of his near-death experience in the middle of a game, but the basketball idea was a new one. And Hamlin’s guest list didn’t disappoint, including Pitt basketball legend DeJuan Blair, New Jersey Nets forward Cameron Johnson, Pitt football legend Aaron Donald and former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall, who was born in Pittsburgh.’
Bills' Damar Hamlin Nails Anklebreaking Three to Win His Celebrity Basketball Game
‘On Saturday, hosting a celebrity basketball game to benefit his Chasing M’s Foundation, Hamlin delivered his hometown a moment to remember. With time running out, he nailed a vicious stepback three-pointer to win the game 120-117 for his Blue team.’
Damar Hamlin holds basketball fundraiser at North Allegheny High School
‘Tyler Boyd, Dejuan Blaid and Dane Jackson were among those in attendance at the game on Saturday.’
Thousands gather for Damar Hamlin charity basketball game
‘It was a packed crowd inside North Allegheny High School as over 900 people came to support Damar Hamlin’s charity, and of course, enjoy a basketball game full of celebrities.’
BillsBeat - June 8, 2024
Ryan O'Halloran: Bills kicker Tyler Bass looks back at playoff slump, ahead to new kickoff rule
‘Finding a consistent groove is critical for Bass, whose four-year, $20.4 million contract kicks in this year. At an average salary of $5.1 million, Bass is the league’s seventh-highest-paid kicker. For that wage, his playoff form needs to improve. He has made 84.9% of his regular-season attempts (107 of 126), but 70.6% in the playoffs (12 of 17).’
Make-a-Wish turns Bills dream into reality
‘Because of his diagnosis, Phipps was allowed one wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation and he chose to be a “Bill-for-a-Day” and attended one of the team’s practices. “Meeting Josh Allen (was the best part of the day),” Phipp’s said. “He threw the ball at me and said I could keep it.”’
Mayor Brown on Bills' pitch to host NFL Draft: 'We've offered our assistance'
‘The mayor indicated the Bills have not asked for assistance at this point, but added, “we do have a meeting that is coming up.”‘
Buffalo Bills DT DaQuan Jones has All-Pro expectations in 2024
‘“I want to go out there and prove to the City of Buffalo and this team and my teammates that I’m the player they want and need here in the middle and I can go out there and help this team get to the next level,” Jones told 7 Sports during Bills OTAs.’
Mayor Brown discusses the idea of bringing the NFL Draft to Buffalo
‘”Bringing the NFL Draft here will have a positive benefit for the entire Buffalo-Niagara region,” he said. “And certainty, anything that I can do as mayor of the City of Buffalo to support the Buffalo Bills in their work to bring the NFL Draft here, I will certainly do that.”‘
Preseason schedule set for Bills
‘The slate opens Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. against the Chicago Bears in Orchard Park.’
How Greg Rousseau and Ed Oliver are attacking OTAs to set them up for the season
‘”I feel like year after year, there’s no, ‘Oh, I did this good.’ Because every single season is kind of like a new life in a video game,” Rousseau shared. “So, you got to go out there and earn it whether it’s in the run or the pass. I’ve got to get better at everything.”‘
BillsBeat - June 7, 2024
Marcus West's task with Bills: Get defensive line playing to its full potential
‘“He fits what we’re looking for,” Babich said of West. “The No. 1 thing to me is smart – smart when it comes to football, right? Secondly is the work ethic. Marcus, I watched him as the assistant D-line coach here, probably worked more hours than anybody, including myself – worked longer hours than me. So he understands the work ethic.”’
Von Miller no longer wearing knee brace, hopes to bounce back after invisible year with Bills
‘“I have continued to grind and continued to work on my knee,” Miller said. “Everything revolves around my health and how my knee is feeling. So far I’ve been practicing without a knee brace and that’s something I could not do last year. So I know during the season once you get in the mix and the games, I should be able to go.”’
The Bills need the old Von Miller, but does he still have enough in the tank for even a glimpse?
‘“At the end of the day, that’s all I got, is my optimism and my faith,” Miller said. “I know what I can do, what I can still do at the end of the day and you just got to keep pushing. And whenever God says it’s over with, then it’ll be over with. But I still feel like I got a couple of more years left.”’