‘Instead, they have only questions. Is there an issue with Jones’ ability to stay healthy, given that he required a shoulder operation shortly after the season ended and knee surgery during offseason workouts? And what of that strange incident, showing him in a fight with his brother, Cayleb, that led to Zay’s arrest on a charge of suspicion of felony vandalism that was later dropped?’
BillsBeat - July 18, 2018
Bills Training Camp Question 6: Now or never for Shaq Lawson?
‘“It’s the third year, I’m a former first-round pick, it’s time for me to show why I got drafted in the first round,” Lawson said during spring practices. “It’s time to do my job and not let these Bills fans down and the coaches down.”‘
Just like Jimmy V, Bills legend Jim Kelly won't ever give up
‘”It’s humbling, for sure,” Kelly said Tuesday at his football clinic at St. John Fisher College. “When I look at the prior recipients, I know what they’ve been through. In order to get this award, you have to get through a lot. … I hope that the words that I say come out right, that I’m able to inspire people to never give up.”‘
Jim Kelly to have earlier checkup after 'something came up'
‘“Something came up,” said Kelly, who is recovering from a second recurrence of cancer since 2013. “I want to make sure everything is going on for the right reasons. … I’m not sure what’s going on. There’s some things I want to have looked at. I don’t know if I’m going to be there for two days, four days or in and out. …’
Bills announce ticket distribution for training camp practices
‘The Bills will host six ticketed practices, including the first day: July 26, July 28, July 29, Aug. 3, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12.’
Today, St. John Fisher; tomorrow the ESPYs for Jim Kelly
‘”I just got out of the hospital not too long ago from surgery, but the thing is I love the kids,” Kelly said to a group of reporters. “I dream about doing this and I love it. As long as I was able to get up and get out of bed, I’ll be here.”‘
Bills have six camp practices that require free tickets - here's where to get them
‘This year there are six sessions that will require you to have a ticket to enter. The tickets are free, but you must obtain them from various locations around western New York. They will be available starting Wednesday at 9 a.m.’
Buffalo Bills rank 31st in Pro Football Focus' 2018 pass-rush rankings
‘After spending the 19th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft on Lawson, the Bills have seen just 673 snaps, and 30 total pressures out of the former Clemson star. That’s not good enough, but it is probable that he significant action in 2018. The Bills success off the edge likely comes down to Hughes, who registered just 45 total pressures last season. On the interior Williams anchors the core, who had 34 total pressures, and new addition Lotulelei, who has never registered more than 24 total pressures in a single season in his five-year career.’
Buffalo Bills announce ticket information for training camp | Where to get tickets
‘After downloading the app, select the Buffalo Bills icon and select ‘One Buffalo Practice Tickets’. You will be asked to fill out and submit a form to receive four tickets. The mobile tickets will be sent via text message.’
2017 Buffalo Bills highlight film to air on Tuesday
‘Fitting the entire season into a 30 minute clip show isn’t easy, but the NFL Films product will highlight some of the best moments of the Bills’ season on their way to making the playoffs for the first time in 17 years.’
On this day in history for July 18, 2018: Bills begin training camp in Fredonia
‘Smith is in his Norfolk, Virginia, home because he is unhappy with the progress of his contract negotiations. He faces a National Football League-mandated fine of $4,000 a day for each day he is AWOL.’
Jim Kelly to visit doctor after ‘something came up’
‘Kelly did not explain the specifics. Last month, he had a scheduled follow-up surgery on his upper jaw, which had to have five implants inserted in new bone. The follow-up procedure was in preparation for permanent dentures that are scheduled to be inserted in September.’
Hear it: Buffalo Bills star LeSean McCoy said he wanted 'no drama' during 911 call for domestic dispute last year
‘“We were together for a little bit, like five or six months. I let her go like two weeks ago. I was trying to be cordial with her, but it’s not working. She’s taking belongings of mine. She trying to pick a fight,” he told the dispatcher.’
Jim Kelly headed for 'unexpected' checkup after 'something came up' after cancer surgery
‘He had a squamous cell carcinoma of the upper jawbone removed in 2013. The following year, doctors detected cancer in his maxillary sinus and he underwent chemotherapy treatment. Until this year, Kelly has been cancer free since that treatment.’
Kelly to undergo medical checkup in August
‘Kelly underwent planned follow-up surgery on his upper jaw in June in preparation for permanent dentures to be inserted in September.’
Hall of Famer Jim Kelly to have checkup after more cancer surgery
‘”My doctors are in New York. I’m not there every day. So I want to sure that everything is going on is going on for the right reasons. Just like everybody, if you go through a broken leg or something, you got to have checkups. If there is a little pain here [where] you think there shouldn’t be anything, you got to get it checked. Even though I’m blessed to have [the doctor] at [Erie County Medical Center] I go to in Buffalo look and make sure that things are going pretty good, it helps.”‘
Jim Kelly to have precautionary checkup following cancer surgery
‘”I’m not sure what’s going on,” Kelly said (via ESPN.com). “I have some things that I want to have looked at, and then we’ll go from there. I don’t know whether I’m going to be here for two days, four days or in and out. And then hopefully I pray when September has rolled around that I can finally bite into a piece of meat and not soup every day.”‘
Capaccio: After strong rookie campaigns, what should the Bills expect from the 2017 draft class?
‘Going into year two, White will be counted on and expected to be the team’s No. 1 CB in most situations, and that’s even with two-time pro bowler Vontae Davis on the other side of him.’
Bills announce training camp ticket distribution details
‘The Buffalo Bills have announced how fans can get tickets to the five ticketed training camp practices at St. John Fisher College and one at New Era Field.’
Buffalo Bills 2018 Training Camp Primer: Linebackers
‘Humber lined up next to Tremaine Edmunds for every defensive snap. Should there be an injury, he’s likely the first man in.’
Jim Kelly to make 'unexpected' trip to New York City for checkup
‘The Buffalo Bills legend told ESPN that he didn’t know how long he would be in New York City. The checkup will take place during the second week of August.’
Georgia Police: LeSean McCoy previously made 911 call regarding ex-girlfriend
‘In the 911 call last July, McCoy told dispatchers that he and Corden had gotten into a fight, and that he wanted her out of his home.’
Jim Kelly to be honored at the ESPYs Wednesday night
‘”I’m not sure what’s going on,” Kelly said. “I have some things I want to get looked at, and then we will go from there.”‘
Bills release ticket information for training camp
‘The complimentary tickets are necessary for entry to the team’s practices at St. John Fisher College and New Era Field.’
More McCoy 911 calls released
‘”I’ve been trying to be cordial with her. It’s not working. She’s been taking belongings of mine. She’s trying to pick a fight,” McCoy said.’
Where you can pick up tickets for Bills training camp at St. John Fisher
‘The tickets, which are free but required to attend the following practices, will be available starting Wednesday at various locations (listed below) starting at 9 a.m.’
Camp Countdown: No. 10 - 10 things to know about camp at St. John Fisher College
‘New at camp this year, the Buffalo Bills will host six theme days to further enhance the fan experience at St. John Fisher.’
BillsBeat - July 17, 2018
As investigation continues, what are Bills' options with LeSean McCoy?
‘The third, at least in the short term, could be the Exempt/Commissioner’s Permission List, which is best described as a form of paid leave.’
Bills Training Camp Question 4: How fast can 20-year-old Edmunds become fulcrum of defense?
‘“There will be some growing pains,” Frazier said. “As mature as he is and as athletic as he is, it’s still the National Football League, and it’s pro football, with a lot of details week to week. And each game plan is not like we’re going to play the exact same defense week to week. You need a guy who has the wherewithal to handle those changes and who can deal with the ups and downs in a game and a season.”’
WWE performer goes through table for backing Jets at Bills' facility
‘Now, the video doesn’t show that Hawkins actually went through the table, but you get the idea. The wrestlers are pictured with Bills center Russell Bodine and tight end Jason Croom.’
Buffalo Bills players slam WWE Superstar through table for starting Jets chant
‘The superstars, pictured with Bills center Russell Bodine and tight end Jason Croom, are in Buffalo for an episode of Monday Night RAW.’
Bills' McCarron has wheels in motion for next career
‘”I think it’s just the rush and competing. Trying to make your car better than the others, and then if it’s not, trying to figure out how you can get ahead of them. I just love it. It’s just something in my blood, probably passed down, and, hopefully, one day …”‘
Bills DB, former OSU star Jordan Poyer visits with KOIN 6
‘”I got a call in February and the Bills wanted me to come out there and compete to start,” Poyer said. “I came into training camp with the mindset that I was going to be the starter. Obviously there;s itger guys that come in with the same mindset, but I felt like I had to do it; I had to do it for my family and I had to do it for my fans. I ended up having probably the best season I’ve had in the league thus far.”‘
BillsBeat - July 16, 2018
Buffalo brewery offers Tom Brady's Tears cocktail for Buffalo Bills fans
‘Thin Man Brewery, located in the heart of the Elmwood Village, offers a cocktail called Tom Brady’s Tears. The cocktail includes gin, proseco, lime and Raspberry No. 10.’
AJ McCarron 'super excited' for Buffalo Bills' training camp
‘”I’m super excited,” McCarron said. “It’s just a new change. Just trying to get used to it all at OTAs after running the same offense for four years. You might have the same plays, but it’s called different or the read is different. It’s just getting used to it, but I’ve been working with my QB coach, David Morris, at QB Country and going over the offense day in and day out, and I feel really, really good about it.”‘
AJ McCarron has another sport in mind after football
‘”Eventually, I want to get into racing,” McCarron said on Saturday, when he hosted his fourth annual free football camp at Baker High School in Mobile. “My grandfather raced at Irvington back in the day when it was a dirt track and then Sunny South (in Grand Bay). I want to get into racing eventually. I love it. I do IRacing a lot with some of my NASCAR buddies.”‘
Hall of Famer Thomas 'ticked off' at Owens
‘”I’m a little ticked off that he’s not coming,” Thomas told the Professional Football Researchers Association Convention on Saturday, according to the Buffalo News. “But it’s his choice. … I think it was a bad P.R. move on his part, but I do get it. … Every guy thinks they should have been a first-ballot Hall of Famer. I remember Deacon Jones telling me after I didn’t get in the first time … he said, ‘Whether you’re going to get in the first time, the second time, the third time, it’s when you get in that you should enjoy it.’ “‘
Bills' rookie McCloud wants to produce on the field, then on the big screen
‘“One day when I’m done with football I want to be a director and producer in movies,” McCloud told me after one of his final minicamp practice before heading back to Florida before training camp starts, adding he wants to act, as well. “I’m going to learn how to write scripts word-for-word, but right now I just write how I want my movie to be, planned out and set.”’
Camp Countdown: No. 11 - Who will be the starting center?
‘“It’s just part of being in the NFL,” said Groy. “Guys leave and guys come in. This is my fifth year in the NFL. I am kind of used to the transition.”’
BillsBeat - July 15, 2018
Inside the Bills: Fullback Zach Olstad goes from the bus shed to the Buffalo backfield
‘“We have 16 buses, and every one is just matted with dirt and gravel, so the first thing I do every summer is get on the ‘creeper. You lay down on your back, roll under the bus with a pressure washer and clean out he under side of those 16 buses,” Olstad said. “It’s a mess.”‘