‘”I’m aware of it. But like I said earlier, I’m happy to keep the main thing the main thing and get back to playing ball,” Coleman said. “So, the hype can be there all it wants but I still have to make plays on the field. And I want to help contribute to win, so we got to win to make our fans happy. A jacket ain’t going to get that done.”‘
BillsBeat - May 11, 2024
Despite major Bills turnover, don’t be so sure they're going to regress
‘On the surface, trading a receiver like Diggs — and accepting the $31.1 million in dead cap — seems like waving a white flag on the 2024 season. But that ignores the way the Bills reduced Diggs’ role in the second half of the 2023 season — and still saw their offense flourish. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady made a point of moving away from the team’s overreliance upon Diggs, which is part of what cost former OC Ken Dorsey his job.’
Bills rookies off and running
‘While second-round pick Keon Coleman was the main focus for most of the media on-hand, there were plenty of other players and storylines to go with them, including kicker Alex McNulty, who went to high school in Rochester and played his college football at the University at Buffalo.’
Buffalo Bills Rookie Minicamp: Wide receiver Keon Coleman hits the field for the first time
‘Coleman said some nerves came with his first-ever rookie minicamp. But he added that a box full of fan mail and cookies eased his nerves a bit.’
Bills rookie minicamp provides anticipated first look at WR Keon Coleman
‘”It’s been pretty smooth,” he said. “Coach Henry’s been helping me out a lot. We’ve been zooming the past week or so and just breaking it down into pieces. Understanding the terminology and within each play, what they’re trying to get done, the reads. That makes it very, very simple because there’s only so many concepts you can run. It’s just the terminology. Once you get that down, there’s going to be a lot, but you’ll be able to adjust.”‘
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly celebrates 10 years since completing successful cancer radiation treatments
‘”To begin with, it was my wife, thank God for her, my two daughters, every time they walked into my hospital room at ECMC. Not one time did they ever have a frown on their face, Their attitude was to make my day better by their presence. For me, that made me fight to beat this,” Kelly said.’
McQuaid grad, Caledonia native gets shot with Bills
‘After attending Packers rookie camp last week, the McQuaid grad is kicking for the Bills on Friday and Saturday. McNulty is also a University at Buffalo grad, which made this camp a little easier.’
'Best feeling in the world' | Keon Coleman and the rookies take on Bills rookie minicamp
‘”That’s probably the best feeling in the world,” Coleman said after practice. “All the other stuff, that’s cool and all, but the main thing is the main thing. I’m trying to get better on the football field, learn the playbook and impact the team and try to help (the team) win. That’s really what I’m focused on, what I really care about, so it’s great finally getting back to it.”‘
WNY natives headline the list of tryout players at Bills rookie minicamp | 2024
‘Among the 26 trying out are four athletes who played collegiately for the University at Buffalo. Linebacker Joe Andreessen, wide receiver Cole Harrity, kicker Alex McNulty and linebacker Jyaire Stevens will have a chance to join former Bull Cam Lewis on the Bills roster.’
BillsBeat - May 10, 2024
Bills offseason primer: Key upcoming dates for rookies, OTAs
‘The onboarding to the league will also continue for Keon Coleman. The NFLPA is set to host its annual Rookie Premiere program from May 16-19 in Los Angeles. Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network reported that 40 players were invited by the association.’
Alan Pergament: John Murphy retiring as Bills play-by-play announcer as his recovery from stroke continues
‘“It is kind of ironic,” Murphy said in an interview Wednesday at his Orchard Park home. “I’m in the best shape of my life, and I can’t talk.”’
Preparing workforce for new Bills stadium to benefit future construction projects in WNY
‘“It’s not just about the projects of today, like the stadium, which is multiyear, but will have an end, it’s about making sure there is job security,” said Carley Hill, who owns a site construction services company, as well as running Clarence startup Cahill Tech, which offers online training and compliance tools for construction companies.’
Erik Brady: Lifelong bond between Joe Collier, Booker Edgerson part of Bills history
‘”Those defenses we had in Buffalo were hard to beat,” Edgerson says. “Joe could teach technique, and he knew how to put together a game plan. He could analyze an offense and show us how to be prepared to go against it.”‘
Bills play-by-play announcer John Murphy announces retirement
‘Brown finished out the 2022 season, then handled play-by-play throughout 2023 with analyst Eric Wood at his side. It is expected that Brown will be officially named as Murphy’s replacement, but there has been an indication that others will be interviewed for the position.’
Longtime Bills play-by-play announcer John Murphy officially stepping away
‘Murphy suffered a stroke on Jan. 1, 2023, prior to the Bills’ matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. In a recent interview with WBEN’s Susan Rose, Murphy explained how, while comfortable with his physical condition, his ability to speak is not at an acceptable level that would allow him to conduct an NFL broadcast.’