‘The ability to do that began to take shape when Allen started training with Flaherty. Originally, their goal was to improve the quarterback’s 40-yard dash time, which Allen had only run a couple times in college and never had any formal training on how to prepare for it. Almost immediately, Allen’s body transformed. He clocked 4.75 seconds at the 2018 combine – third best of any quarterback.’
BillsBeat - June 16, 2019
Who might be a Bills 'surprise cut' this summer?
‘The Bills continue to say McCoy is in their plans for 2019, but until the regular season arrives, it’s reasonable to question that. He’ll be 31 when the season starts, is coming off the worst year of his career and the team could save $6 million against the salary cap by cutting him. All that puts McCoy squarely in the “surprise cut” category. If the Bills moved on from him in a trade, that also would fall into the “blockbuster” category, more so because of his name recognition rather than the expected return, which would likely be minimal based on the reasons listed above.’
Tre'Davious White says giving back is 'what it's all about'
‘“We need to do it as a community — continue to do great things and motivate the kids. It’s all about the youth. Whatever they see, that’s what they’re going to do. They will do positive things and have a positive attitude.”’
Jordan Poyer: "The sky is the limit" for defense and offense
‘”I think we’re going to keep getting better each and every day and I think the sky is the limit for us,” said safety Jordan Poyer near the end of minicamp. “I say the same thing on the other side of the ball. Josh has a bunch of weapons now and I think the sky is the limit for them and the entire team. We just continue to work and continue to grind, ad everybody doing their job and trusting in the process.”‘
Tre'Davious White offers tips on football, life at 2nd annual camp
‘”That’s all I care about, inspiring and motivating these kids man because growing up here it’s a lot that’s going on so anytime I can come back and be that bright light, that shining light that they can actually see me physically and in-person without the helmet on or on TV, and they can see me interact with them and do the drills with them, they can know that it’s real.”‘
5 ways the Bills offense made progress this offseason
‘“Josh has been great,” Dorsey said in an appearance on One Bills Live. “Obviously, he’s got all of those physical tools that everybody talks about. But the thing I’ve been really impressed with is just the intelligence — how smart he is. Very intelligent-hard worker, studies the game, puts in a lot of time. And a great leader.”’
BillsBeat - June 15, 2019
Bills to have fewest public practices ever at St. John Fisher training camp
‘In 2018, there were 11. This year, per the team’s release of the camp schedule Friday, there will be only eight.’
Buffalo Bills training camp schedule released: No night practices at St. John Fisher
‘Last year was the previous low with 11 open to the public practices, only one of which was at night.’
Buffalo Bills training camp schedule 2019: Dates, times, ticket information
‘In addition to practices, the Bills will be holding theme days at St. John Fisher College. The themes include Princess & Super Hero Day (July 26), 60th Season Celebration (August 1) and Military Appreciation Day (August 4). Full details on the theme days will be announced at a later time.’
Bills’ Brandon Beane, Sean McDermott on training camp schedule, reduction in Rochester dates
‘“I don’t think this year (the number of practices) would have gone down anymore if we had not agreed to go to Carolina,” Beane said. “Our training camp schedule is pretty similar. We’re just losing – for us to go back up (to Rochester) for a couple days before we go to Carolina just doesn’t logistically make sense, to wear our guys out up and back.”’
Buffalo Bills Sign 3rd-Round Pick, Tight End Dawson Knox
‘The Bills announced the signing Friday, a day after completing their series of offseason mandatory practices and six weeks before the team reports to training camp in suburban Rochester, New York. Buffalo gave up two fourth-round picks to move up in the draft order to select Knox in the third round.’
Bills sign TE Dawson Knox to his rookie deal
‘The 6′ 4″ and 254-pound Knox, a converted quarterback in college, is considered extremely athletic but a bit raw at the position catching only 39 passes for 605 yards in his collegiate career.’
Bills claim TE Towbridge from Titans, release TE Deane
‘As for Deane, he was signed by the Bills last month. He was initially signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted rookie, but was released on May 13th before being picked up by Buffalo just over a week later.’
Roberts 'enjoying every day' with the Bills
‘“The team is working well together, we’re meshing real well,” Roberts said. “We understand that we have a lot of work to do and we have a long way to go, but that’s fine because we have plenty of time. We’ll continue to work going into training camp and into the season.”’
Bills announce 2019 training camp schedule
‘The team will also hold their annual ‘The Return of the Blue and Red’ intrasquad practice on Friday, August 2 at New Era Field. The event begins at 6:15 p.m. and is also a ticketed event.’
Bills sign tight end Dawson Knox to rookie contract
‘Knox was signed Friday afternoon to a four-year rookie deal.’
Buffalo Bills 2019 Training Camp Schedule
‘The training camp schedule also contains one practice available to fans at New Era Field, which occurs on Friday, August 2 at 6:15 pm. That is also the lone night practice on the schedule.’
Bills claim TE Keith Towbridge off waivers
‘Towbridge was originally with the team in 2017 and 2018. He was with the Tennessee Titans this offseason before being released on Thursday.’
Bills release training camp schedule
‘The team has decided to break camp before the first preseason on August 8th, largely in part to the team traveling to Carolina for joint practices with the Panthers the next week before playing Carolina on August 16th.’
TE Dawson Knox signs rookie deal with Buffalo
‘“He’s a very good athlete who tested well,” said GM Brandon Beane. “I saw him live versus South Carolina. Warming up you could just see his athleticism. I didn’t feel that they used him to accentuate some of the things he does well. I do think he is a dual threat. I think he’s got upside.”’
Bills awarded waiver claim for TE Keith Towbridge
‘To make room on the roster for Towbridge, the Bills released TE Mik’Quan Deane.’
McDermott and Beane still see benefits of going away for training camp
‘“First and foremost, we love going up to Rochester,” said head coach Sean McDermott. “We love going to Fisher. I think it’s a great venue for NFL training camp. I think the people are staff are first class. I’ve been around before when you go to a campus when you’re wanted contractually but not wanted maybe once you’re there. They open up their home to us. We love going up there. I love my early morning runs up there.”‘
Bills receivers building a bond with ‘Wide receiver Wednesday’ outings
‘“Wide receiver Wednesdays was inspired by Andre Roberts,” said Zay Jones. “Being the veteran he is, not that our room lacked a veteran presence, but we did not have a guy who took control of the room and said we’re doing this. Andre has taken on that role and now it has become a fun thing that the receivers do. We all get together and do a certain activity each week.”’
What Bills fans should know about the 2019 Connors and Ferris Training Camp schedule
‘In addition to the same great hospitality and family-friendly activities offered at training camp year after year, the Bills will also be hosting three theme days to further enhance the fan experience at Fisher. The themes include Princess & Superhero Day, Military Appreciation Day and a nod to Bills history with a 60th Season Celebration.’
BillsBeat - June 14, 2019
Bills cancel final day of minicamp practice for 'team-building activity'
‘The Bills did not specify the activity.’
15 observations from Bills' spring practices
‘If Allen doesn’t markedly improve his completion percentage, it won’t be because of scheme. The Bills had him throwing a lot of quick passes all spring to get the ball out of his hands. His accuracy on short throws was generally good. But spring football doesn’t prove anything. A lot of a quarterback’s accuracy depends on his ability to recognize and read the defense. If a quarterback is unsure of where to go with the ball, he’s often throwing a beat late, and that’s when you get incompletions.’
Buffalo Bills: Six observations from mini-camp
‘Of course Allen is still far from a finished product, but some of his metrics last season were awful, and he will need to be much better if the Bills hope to contend for a playoff berth because he’s the hub around which the wheel spins.’
LeSean McCoy says he begged Frank Gore to join Buffalo Bills
‘“Like he said, we’ve actually been friends before he got here. We train together. I’m always constantly trying to find a way to improve my game. Look for motivation. Who not better to learn from than Frank? I actually was begging him to come. You know, two years ago we were trying to get Frank. Coach asked me would I like to play with him, I said, ‘Yeah!’…”’
LeSean McCoy isn’t threatened by all the running backs Bills brought in
‘“In this league, in general, it’s always competition,” McCoy said. “I’m a type of guy, I thrive off off having a big name. So when guys come to my team, they’re curious to see, ‘How is LeSean McCoy? Is he still a good player?’ I mean, I’m a dominant player. I think that speaks for itself. But I’ll be in the same role as last year. And I look forward to putting some numbers up and bouncing back from that last season.”’
Bills' Allen targeted what he wanted to get better at this spring
‘Allen has always seemed to work well with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. He said Ken Dorsey joining the offensive staff has also helped him, “I feel like I’ve done a good job. I’ve had a lot of great help around me. Dorsey, having him here has been a great addition. Having the eyes of Matt and Tyree and Shea and Coach Daboll. we’ve all been doing a great job in the quarterback room of seeing things and relaying things to each other and that open line of communication that we have has been awesome. It’s going to continue grow and continue to get better and hopefully we will see some results on the field too.”’
Sal's AFC East position battles: Running back
‘The Bills might have the most depth of any team in the division, but a lot of questions at the top of that depth chart, and most of them are about LeSean McCoy.’
Beating Murphy's Law
‘”He just looks like he’s in a different mental space,” Sean McDermott said. “Another year removed from where he was last year when we first got him here and there’s a lot that goes into that. Trent’s a better one to ask.”‘
How veterans and alumni play a key role in rookie development for the Bills
‘“After going through a tough year last year of just onboarding new players, a new approach had to be undertaken,” McDermott said. “I think the best teams, businesses do it well, but I’m not sure everyone does it. We’re all trying to find the competitive advantage.”’
Bills Today: LeSean McCoy's motivation for the upcoming season
‘“I think it will be pretty big,” McCoy told Jones. “We have a new offensive line. We paid some money there and guys (are) looking good, working hard together. We have a young quarterback who is making plays. You know, me and Frank together, we’re a duo.”’
BillsBeat - June 13, 2019
LeSean McCoy expects to be in 'same role as last year' with Bills
‘”In this league, in general, it’s always competition,” McCoy, who turns 31 in July and is entering the final year of his contract, said after the second day of practice at the Bills’ mandatory minicamp. “I’m a type of guy, I thrive off of having a big name. So when guys come to my team, they’re curious to see, ‘How is LeSean McCoy? Is he still a good player?’ I mean, I’m a dominant player. I think that speaks for itself. But I’ll be in the same role as last year. And I look forward to putting some numbers up and bouncing back from that last season.”‘
Josh Allen, Jordan Poyer go back and forth at Bills' practice
‘“It’s good to have that type of competitiveness, that type of challenge,” Allen said Wednesday. “I wouldn’t want it any other way. We’re out here trying to make each other better and that’s what we’re doing.”’
How an Orchard Park family helped Bills' Dion Dawkins find his lost dog
‘Dawkins said the dog is about 11 months old, named “Cami” because her fur resembles camouflage. He said the dog is so gentle and well-behaved that he had fallen into the habit of opening his front door to let her out for a few minutes, early in the morning, right after he gets up.’
Buffalo Bills minicamp 2019: Jordan Poyer turns up heat on Josh Allen (5 observations)
‘“The competition out there each day is very high and Josh is a competitor and Josh wants to win,” Poyer said. “We’re all competitors at the end of the day. I was talking to (wide receiver) John Brown today before practice and I said, ‘Hey, let’s go out there and compete against each other today.’ That’s the only way we’re going to get better.”’
Devin Singletary named ‘dark-horse candidate’ for top rookie running back
‘If Singletary continues to perform well at this week’s mandatory minicamp and into training camp, it’s possible that he carves out a larger role than expected in 2019. If that happens, Gil Brandt, a former personnel administrator enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, believes Singletary could be a dark-horse candidate to be the top rookie running back.’
Lawson taking giant steps
‘One can only hope that this is a sign of Lawson ‘showing’ his maturation process and not him ‘telling’ us that he is going through that. One can only hope that this is the emphasis he can bring off the field, so he can bring that added focus once he gets back onto the field this season.’