‘“Sometimes things people see as a negative can be a positive. When you’re not the biggest or fastest guy, you’ve got to find ways to make guys miss and feel where guys are behind you,” Kiffin said. “Sometimes when you’re always the fastest kid, you don’t necessarily need that. It’s like he can see everything in slow motion.”’
BillsBeat - July 23, 2019
Bills' RB Frank Gore to start camp on non-football injury list
‘Gore is considered day-to-day with a minor issue he sustained while working out, an NFL source told The Buffalo News Monday. The source also said that Gore was expected to miss little, if any, time.’
Don Chelf, an original Bill and longtime Buffalo teacher and coach, dies
‘Besides football, Chelf and two other original Bills, quarterbacks Tommy O’Connell and Richie Lucas, went into business together opening a men’s clothing store, O’Connell, Lucas & Chelf, on Main Street near the University at Buffalo Campus. The haberdashery is still in business under different ownership.’
Buffalo Bills training camp: 10 questions as the team prepare to arrive in Rochester
‘Still, Allen accrued some valuable experience, and now in his second year in Brian Daboll’s offense, being mentored by a true QB coach in Ken Dorsey, and surrounded by a much stronger supporting cast, the expectations are soaring for Allen. It’s on him to respond in a positive way which means being better in several areas, most obviously his accuracy and decision-making.’
Buffalo Bills Training Camp 2019: Everything you need to know
‘With the Buffalo Bills set to return to St. John Fisher College on Thursday for the start of training camp, here are a few helpful tips and pointers for veteran and first-time attendees to maximize their experience…’.
Buffalo Bills place Frank Gore on NFI, Tyler Kroft and Jeremiah Sirles on PUP (report)
‘Gore’s absence from the practice field opens the door for T.J. Yeldon to make an impression as he’ll likely get the bulk of the reps with the second team. Rookie Devin Singletary spent the spring splitting reps with LeSean McCoy on the first team and is expected to be there again in camp.’
Buffalo Bills work out free agent linebackers Josh Bynes, Stephone Anthony (report)
‘Bynes turns 30 next month and started 11 games for Arizona in 2018, finishing with 75 tackles (5 tackles for a loss) and two sacks for the Cardinals. Anthony played in all 16 games for the Dolphins last season but was used primarily on special teams.’
Buffalo Bills reportedly sign G Isaac Asiata | 6 things to know
‘After being released by the Dolphins, Asiata said he was extremely depressed. The guard decided to take his health into his own hands and went from 343 pounds all the way down to 287. He’s since bulked back up to 303 pounds, but his new frame could help him find success on the field.’
Bills’ LeSean McCoy is ‘done;’ ‘No reason to keep Shady around,’ says CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson
‘Bills general manager Brandon Beane remains steadfast in his offseason proclamation that McCoy is still a part of the team’s plans in 2019 as the starting running back. But the additions of free agents Frank Gore and T.J. Yeldon, along with rookie Devin Singletary, who Beane drafted in the third round of this year’s draft, make McCoy’s potential exit much more feasible than last year.’
Bills training camp 2019 tight end preview: Position battle, storylines and is Dawson Knox TE1?
‘Kroft could be back before or after the regular season opener but he still has work to do to get up to speed on the offense and on the same page with Allen. He could return and be forced into a backup role to start after Knox gets the majority of the first-team reps in camp and the preseason.’
Embedded reveals Buffalo Bills’ full-court press on David Sills V following 2019 NFL Draft
‘Beane said part of the pitch was mentioning to Sills, the wide receiver they wanted the most after the draft, that the team didn’t spend a draft pick on the position. If the Bills had selected a wide receiver during the 2019 draft, Sills may have looked for an opportunity elsewhere as his odds of making the team would have appeared slim with a draft pick ahead of him as well as Zay Jones, Robert Foster, John Brown, Cole Beasley and Andre Roberts all looking like roster locks.’
Robert Foster’s second NFL training camp much different from his first
‘“I think it will end up going a little bit slow for me,” Foster said. “You know what to expect now and know how to approach a game and how to get prepared for it.”’
AP Source: Bills RB Gore Has Minor Injury Before Camp Opens
‘The person did not reveal the nature of Gore’s injury or how he was hurt in speaking to The AP on the condition of anonymity because the team has not released any information. Gore was placed on the list Monday, three days before the Bills open training camp in suburban Rochester, New York.’
Bills Training Camp Capsule
‘After Bills took developmental step back last year, expectations are rising with GM Brandon Beane using his wealth of salary cap space to address numerous needs. A nine-win finish is not out of question, though much depends on how quickly newcomers jell, and so long as Allen continues showing progress given how much team invested in offensive upgrades.’
Would Bills cut LeSean McCoy? Here's why Shady may be done, and how the crowded RB situation could play out
‘”The Bills’ RB position is fascinating,” Brinson said. “Do you think those four guys are complementary enough to work together, or do you see Yeldon, Gore, maybe even Shady get cut? Gore is pretty cheap ($1.25M base salary, $2M cap hit), Singletary’s on a rookie contract, cheap, and Yeldon’s on a two-year, $3.2M deal.’
Bills depth chart 2019: Buffalo's Josh Allen project gets needed reinforcements
‘So the Bills, now equipped with a new QB coach in Ken Dorsey, need to get the ball out of Allen’s hands quicker. (The reinforcements at wide receiver should help in this regard; more on them later.) And Allen needs to develop more touch on his passes to match his notoriously strong arm. That, combined with less of a reliance on Allen’s running ability, should lead to the desired improvement.’
McDermott prefers keeping it at four preseason games
‘“I honestly think we’re at a good number right now,” McDermott said about each team playing four exhibition games. “I say that, part of it is probably habit. As long as I’ve been in the league it’s been four. I think somewhere in that three-to-four range, you should know what you’ve got and how you want to shape it coming out of those three-to-four games.”’
Frank Gore to begin Bills Training Camp on non-football injury list
‘Also not 100% are Tyler Kroft and Jeremiah Sirles who will begin Training Camp on the physically unable to perform list.’
Bills Positional Preview: Defensive Line
‘Oliver will saddle up next to Star Lotulelei who returns for his 2nd season. Star will never put up huge numbers but his ability to take on blockers and free up teammates, like Oliver, is crucial.’
Camp Countdown: No. 3 - Can Buffalo's defense repeat as a top 5 unit?
‘“For most of us it’s our third year in the system,” said Jordan Poyer. “For Tremaine (Edmunds) it’s his second year in the system as our ‘mike’ linebacker. So there’s nothing new anymore for him. Last year we had the number one pass defense in the league and the number two total defense in the league. Our standard is to be number one.”’
Bills Today: What is the biggest reason for optimism heading into training camp?
‘Buffalo has a varied group of backs that will hopefully lead to Josh Allen not leading the team in rushing yards again. Last year, Allen had 89 carries for 631 yards.’
BillsBeat - July 22, 2019
Brandon Beane took long view to Bills' cap situation this offseason
‘“I want to try and be fiscally responsible,” Beane said. Team owners Terry and Kim Pegula “let us use what we need to use, but we just got out of cap jail, or whatever you want to call it. You don’t want to turn around and start heading there. Because you can get there fast trying to chase things.”’
Did Bills reveal plan for tackle Ty Nsekhe ahead of position battle in new Embedded?
‘“I like this guy. I think this guy could come in and start for you at right tackle,” Bills director of pro personnel Malik Boyd said.’
Why Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane was excited for team’s Thanksgiving Day matchup with Dallas Cowboys
‘“Ooh, Thanksgiving. Love it! Well you know what? The last time I spent Thanksgiving in Dallas we went to the Super Bowl.”’
Josh Allen finally reveals GIF he sent Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane following free agent signings
‘“The little kid with the Jeter hat,” said Allen. “Respect. I was pretty happy.”’
Patrick Mahomes: I would throw ball further than Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen
‘“Josh is a great dude but no one that I’ve known has been able to throw a ball farther than me,” Mahomes said. “I’ve never seen Josh throw in person but maybe next offseason we can set something up (to see who can throw further). Hopefully I can get him to come down to Kansas City, and we can do something for charity. It’s going to take at least 85 yards to win (the throw-off).”’
Sullivan: If Allen is for real, Bills should win 10 games
‘There will be a temptation to rationalize Allen’s performance if he falters in Year Two. But how high should expectations be set for the Bills’ gifted young quarterback? The evidence suggests that if he’s going to succeed, the bar this season should be set high.’
The 10 most important Bills
‘Allen brings the possibility of the playoffs if he takes a step or two forward.’
Training Camp Preview: Running Back
‘The Bills will likely lean on the veterans in the short term but they drafted Devin Singletary for the long haul. The third round pick is just 21-years-old and landed in a perfect place to learn from a pair of running back who have been elite for a long time.’
A way too early season prediction for the Bills
‘Week 17 Vs. Jets – Win (10-6).’
Why GM Brandon Beane could not relax during the 2019 free agency period | Buffalo Bills: Embedded
‘“If our cap dollars are short we set a priority for coming out of it with a minimum of some good talent at these three positions as an example,” he said. “Then we’ll save some funds.”’
Camp Countdown: No. 4 - Which rookie will have the most immediate impact?
‘Ed Oliver seems like the clear-cut answer. Selected with the ninth overall pick, the defensive tackle form Houston has the potential to be a game-changer. He’s the only Bills draft pick of the first four rounds on the defensive side of the ball and enters a group that was already one of the league’s best.’
Bills Today: The Kurt Coleman-Sean McDermott connection runs deep
‘“With any good coach, you hate to see them go. He helped make me a better player,” Coleman said. “Sean really has taken my game to the next level. Not just in helping me see the game from a different perspective, but also understanding the game a lot more. Most importantly I’m happy for him and his family. I truly am.”’
BillsBeat - July 21, 2019
McDermott and Beane in Year 3: 'Any great relationship starts with mutual respect'
‘“I would say we definitely knew each other in Carolina, but when you don’t work with each other directly every day in hand-to-hand combat, you really don’t … you see the best of each other,” McDermott said. “The stages of a relationship are dating, then we’re engaged, and then we’re married, like there’s stages in that relationship. There are.”’
Which undrafted free agent has best chance to make Bills roster?
‘The reason Sills is ahead of Easley on this list is his size. At 6 feet, 3 inches, Sills is the tallest wide receiver on the Bills’ roster, a height matched by Duke Williams. The Bills had a draftable grade on Sills, and were happy to be able to sign him as an undrafted free agent after he produced 33 touchdowns at West Virginia the past two years. A converted quarterback, Sills could be just scratching the surface of his potential as a receiver.’
Training Camp Preview: Defensive Backs
‘Watching Poyer and Hyde work in unison, directing the traffic in the defensive backfield is a work of art and both players have shown time after time they are great in coverage and near the line of scrimmage which gives Sean McDermott’s defense valuable flexibility.’
Camp Countdown: No. 5 - Who will be the top target in the Bills passing game?
‘Jones missed all of spring workouts in 2018 and missed the first week of training camp because of shoulder surgery in January and knee surgery in May. Jones will be a full-go when training camp begins this year which could lead to him having a breakout season and potentially leading the team.’
BillsBeat - July 20, 2019
Bills safety Rafael Bush retires, Kurt Coleman signed
‘Bush played in 15 games for the Bills last year, making seven starts. He finished with 45 tackles and 1.5 sacks. He played 452 defensive snaps, 44.6% of the team’s total and another 146 snaps on special teams, 33.3% of the team’s total.’
Who will win out at punter for Bills?
‘They used three punters last season. After the final game, there was no clear choice of who would have the job in 2019. There still isn’t.’
Bills safety Rafael Bush retires; veteran Kurt Coleman signed to replace him
‘Coleman is a player coach Sean McDermott is familiar with. He played his first four years in Philadelphia, and his rookie season of 2010 overlapped with McDermott’s last year as the Eagles’ defensive coordinator.’