‘“We expect with their ability and the fact that they are two premier players for us on defense, we need those impact plays, those splash plays. And they’re capable. Ed’s done it for us in the past. Tremaine can do it. So yes, that would be the next step in their development, to be able to create those splash plays on a consistent basis.”’
BillsBeat - August 2, 2021
As talks simmer for a new Bills stadium, some of the basics already are in dispute
‘A newly constructed NFL stadium for $1.1 billion, based on facilities built in the past decade or so, would be more than a bargain, but the Bills have not made public any specifics that would affect the cost – such as the number of seats or other such details.’
With running mate Star Lotulelei back, Bills DT Ed Oliver is ready for a breakout
‘“When I first got here, even though he taught me a lot, Star didn’t really talk to me a lot,” Oliver said, still smiling when thinking about Lotulelei’s low-key, whisper-like approach to things. “It’s hard to explain, but he was one of the guys that was just like, ‘Hey bro, go over there.’ It’s hard to explain, but I appreciated it.”’
Cole Beasley and other vaccine doubters are misleading this country at the worst possible time
‘We aren’t trying to pick on Beasley. The former Little Elm star is by all accounts a decent and well-meaning person who cares about his teammates and the communities where he plays. But he has emerged as a public voice needlessly sowing doubt in the safety of vaccination at a time when America desperately needs its public figures to speak up for vaccinations that can, have and will save lives.’
Austin emerges as possible relocation spot for Bills amid new Orchard Park stadium negotiations, per report
‘The Buffalo News also reports that the team has not made any overt threats to leave Buffalo if it doesn’t get its full funding for the stadium, but has made it clear to government negotiators that there are cities elsewhere that would welcome an NFL franchise. As Wickersham has since revealed, Austin seems to be one of those possible destinations.’
Opinion: One thought on every position
‘Matt Breida has really shown off his speed and quickness through the first four days. He works well in tight spaces, but also gets to where he’s going in a hurry. He could wind up being more of a factor in the offense than many anticipated when they signed him as a free agent in March.’
Report: Pegulas 'threaten' to use Austin, Texas as possible destination to move Buffalo Bills
‘A report from ESPN’s Seth Wickersham says a source within Pegula Sports and Entertainment indicated that “Austin is a possible destination—or threat” if the Bills can’t get a new deal for a taxpayer-funded stadium.’
Report: Buffalo Bills want taxpayers to pay for new stadium
‘Officials in Albany call this a non-starter. But, The Buffalo News is also reporting that while the Bills have not made open threats to leave Buffalo if the full funding request is denied — the team told negotiators that there are other cities that would want an NFL franchise and be willing to pay for it.’
New Buffalo Bills stadium estimated to cost $1.1 billion
‘Sunday afternoon, 2 On Your Side’s Claudine Ewing spoke with New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes. She confirmed that talks are happening and that a dollar figure has been put on the table.’
The Bills leaving WNY? Our take on the Pegula's stadium proposal
‘In the proposal the Buffalo News reports the Bills owners are asking for $1.5 billion to be paid by taxpayers for the Bills new facility and renovations to KeyBank Center where the Sabres play in downtown Buffalo.’
Local Bills fans react to taxpayer-funded stadium proposal
‘”I think for the Pegulas to think the taxpayers are going to foot the bill here is absurd,” said Pat O’Kane of Rochester.’
Report: Buffalo Bills owners seek $1.1 billion for new stadium, completely funded by taxpayer money
‘Pegula Sports and Entertainment wants to build the new stadium adjacent to the team’s existing facility for $1.1 billion, with the remaining funds to be left for the renovations of KeyBank Center.’
What we learned from Week 1 of 2021 Bills training camp
‘”Man, it feels real good — just guys out there playing with confidence, I think that’s the number one thing,” said Edmunds in reference to the up tempo nature of the practice sessions. “We’ve got a lot of guys that came back so a lot of guys are familiar with the defense, offense, special teams – everything. So you just see a lot of guys out there playing free, playing fast and playing free and just having fun with it.”‘
BillsBeat - August 1, 2021
'You feel the energy': Thousands of Buffalo Bills fans on hand for training camp
‘“I couldn’t even find a suite to get for this year for myself,” Allen quipped Wednesday. “That tells you how much this community cares about Buffalo Bills football, and we’re excited to have them back in the building.”’
Josh Allen thrills crowd, Stefon Diggs sits out first open training camp practice
‘Allen unofficially completed 15 of 20 pass attempts during 11-on-11 drills, none more impressive than a 10-yard touchdown to tight end Dawson Knox, who made a jumping grab in between three players in the back of the end zone during a red zone drill against reserves.’
Buffalo Bills want a new stadium – and for taxpayers to foot the bill
‘In fact, it’s one of the largest asks for public money in pro sports stadium negotiations: Pegula Sports and Entertainment, the team’s owners, have pitched a $1.5 billion proposal for a new stadium in Orchard Park and to help cover some renovation costs to the Pegulas’ NHL Sabres arena in downtown Buffalo.’
Same old story for Bills' CB Levi Wallace: He has to fight to keep his starting job
‘“I feel like (it’s) the same question every year; we’re competing,” Wallace said. “I’m in the most competitive job in America. If you’re not out here competing, if you’re not out here having fun, what are you out here for? Dane’s a great corner, so is Cam Lewis, so is Nick (McCloud), so is OG (Olaijah Griffin). There’s so many guys that they brought in, there’s so many talented guys, you’re out here for one reason and one reason alone, to compete.”’
Maiorana: Bills' roster is mostly set, but great depth competitions are taking place
‘“No, I never have,” running back Zack Moss said when asked if he’d ever practiced in front of a crowd that size. “I mean it was cool, it was great having all the fans back in the stadium because, obviously, last year every game with no fans, up until the playoffs. So just having all the fans back in there and just hearing the roar, everyone being in there and seeing things getting back to normal a little bit, that kind of helps a lot. I’ve never practiced in front of 20,000 fans but I kind of just treated it as a game situation, trying to block it out and just focus on my job.”’
Zack Moss featured on Day 4 of Bills training camp; Who else took 1st team reps?
‘Moss looked fantastic considering this is just his fourth practice of action after spending all offseason rehabbing the ankle injury that ended his rookie year. One play in particular was one of the best of the day. Moss took a handoff from Allen and followed a lead block from Jon Feliciano to what probably ends up in a touchdown or close to it in a real game. Moss was noticeably explosive with the ball in his hands even though he said today that it’s about working his way back to a place where his ankle can take the weekly pounding the game puts on it.’
A few quick observations from Bills open practice
‘Josh Allen didn’t have his best day but made some impressive throws despite his top target, wide receiver Stefon Diggs, missing practice due to what the team termed a rest day.’
Former Seminole, UCF star and Buffalo Bills WR Gabriel Davis signs contract with Nike
‘“I just go out there and play ball to the best of my ability and I feel like everything else will come my way … whatever I want, whatever I need, so I try not to think about anything else but football and then I know everything else will fall into place,” Davis said. “A big endorsement like Nike is always good when you can sign with a company like that.”’
NFL insider notes: Here's why Buffalo might be Super Bowl bound and more from Bills training camp
‘We are months away from knowing about the “better” part of the above equation – given that the Bills came a few plays away from a Super Bowl appearance a year ago – but one need only spend a few hours watching the overhauled Bills defensive front operate in practice for the “bigger and badder” part to become readily apparent. This group now includes returning defensive tackle Star Lotulelei (311-ish pounds), back after electing to opt out of 2020 due to COVID-19, and top picks Greg Rousseau (6-foot-6 with long levers) and Boogie Basham (uber-athletic at 6-foot-3) are already menacing in the early days of camp, portending big things for a unit that lacking pocket-moving might in some critical junctures a year ago.’
Bills' runningback Zack Moss is healed up and ready to run
‘The Bills took Moss in the third round of the 2020 draft. In his rookie season he ran for 481 yards and four touchdowns averaging 4.3 yards per carry. Moss was also a pretty good weapon in the passing game picking up another touchdown there. He said that was all fine and good, but he’s been focusing at getting better, “I did a lot of good things last year and I did a lot of things I wasn’t so happy about last year, so I’m taking all those things and mashing them together and overall getting better.”’
Bills practice in front of thousands of fans
‘While quarterback Josh Allen has been exceptional through the first three practices, he was a bit more inconsistent on Saturday and even had a couple of passes that probably should have been picked off. However, he still made some terrific throws, including one to tight end Dawson Knox in the back of the endzone for a touchdown just over multiple defenders. Knox did a great job to climb the ladder, grab it, and tap both feet inbounds.’
Bills RB Zack Moss feeling "really good" following ankle surgery and offseason rehab
‘His first postseason NFL game became his last of the 2020 season after he suffered an ankle injury in the team’s win against the Indianapolis Colts. He ended up having surgery on his ankle that turned into months of rehab.’
Iron sharpens iron: CB group learning from one another in camp
‘In 2019, he held off Kevin Johnson. In 2020, he held off Josh Norman. Now, he’s got some younger competition. But the Alabama product knows it comes with the job.’
Fans able to attend Buffalo Bills training camp for first time in two years
‘In recent years, training camp was held at St. John Fisher College in Pittsford, but for the second straight year, Bills training camp is taking place in Orchard Park.’
Moss Feeling Strong, Continues Solid Camp
‘“The last month and a half we just ramped it up,” Moss said about his rehab. “This is the strongest I felt in my lower body from my quads to my calves to my ankles.”’
Dane Jackson not getting caught up in #2 corner competition
‘Jackson showed flashes of being a solid corner last year when they called his number, but Levi’s been in this system longer and has also earned a look. When it comes to the competition, Dane’s biggest focus is on himself and not so much about who he’s up against.’
Fans head to Highmark to cheer on the Buffalo Bills at training camp
‘“I can’t wait to see them go a little further this year maybe the Super Bowl. And the new players they got, the rookies, just excited to be how much better they can be,” Renee and Steven Larson said.’
Fans excited to see Buffalo Bills in action at training camp
‘For some younger fans, it was the first time they ever got to see the players in person.’
15,000 fans pack the stands to watch Bills training camp
‘Also due to COVID restrictions, players weren’t allowed to interact with fans, but Josh Allen was sure to wave to a few lucky kids who got to interact with QB1.’
Bills Mafia was back in the building
‘Second-year players in Buffalo, like Jackson, never got a true Bills Mafia experience last season because of the pandemic so the fifteen thousand fans in the stands for a practice was something new.’
Zack Moss back to practice after ankle injury
‘“Just the way it was responding then, I already knew going out here doing the football aspect of it I’d be fine,” Moss said. “I think the next thing, the next hurdle pretty much, is to get over how I respond [to] getting tackled, getting contact and things like that.”’
Welcome back | Bills players praise fans for bringing energy to training camp
‘For some of these young Bills players, this is the first time they have been on the field with fans in the stands. It felt like a true gameday atmosphere, and the energy from the crowd juiced up the players during the practice. Zack Moss played the majority of his rookie season without fans and even for just a practice, Moss was thrilled that Bills Mafia was back.’
Top 3 things to know from Day 4 at 2021 Bills training camp
‘”I got past the mental part of just running again, cutting again and trusting it during the whole rehab part of my time just getting back,” Moss shared. “So, just the way it was responding then, I already knew going out here and just now doing the football aspect of it, I’ll be fine. I think the next thing, the next hurdle pretty much is to get over how it responds when getting tackled, getting contact and things like that, but so far so good.”‘
BillsBeat - July 31, 2021
Bills cornerback Levi Wallace embraces competition – again
‘“I think if you know me, you wouldn’t really be surprised. Or Dane,” Wallace said. “We’re brothers on this field. … We’re just trying to make each other better. If he’s getting better, I’m getting better.”’
Bills' Cody Ford says mental coach helped him rediscover motivation, love for the game
‘“I’ve come back this fall camp with a whole new mentality, a whole new mindset,” Ford said Friday after the Bills’ third day of training camp in Orchard Park. “In this whole offseason, the one thing that the recovery did allow me to do was it gave me time to think. It gave me time to rediscover myself and figure out what’s my ‘why’ again – why I’m doing this and what it’s going to take to get the job done.”’
Observations: Bills' Ed Oliver, Spencer Brown scuffle during Day 3 of training camp
‘“Just a little scuffle, competition, you know,” Oliver said. “I had to be the first one, like always. It is what it is. … I might go in the locker room, we might go eat together. You never know. It’s just competition. What happens on the field stays on the field. We’re family in the locker room.”’
After two injury-plagued years, Cody Ford is trying to establish himself on Bills line
‘“The only injury that’s kept me out of games was the knee,” said Ford, who has changed his number from 70 to 74. “My rookie year I played with an injury, but I never missed any time for it. I handled it after the season and when the next season came around, I was ready to go. Until my knee injury, I was all in. As far as the frustration goes, it was more frustrating just not being out there, but I can’t get mad at the injuries that I’ve had.”’