Archives for July 18, 2017

'"I know Reggie from tape in college and what he can do," McDermott said at the NFL owners meetings. "And what innately comes with that position is the leadership skills. He possesses those leadership skills to get us lined up, be the antennae, so to speak, of the defense.'

'It's fair to wonder whether Beane, a North Carolina native, would have been in line for the permanent job had he stayed with the organization.'

'Regarding Taylor, "The Bills quarterback easily transitions from tailored, three-piece suits to polished street-style looks—and he always does it with ease," reads his description. Fashion expert and consultant Kesha McLeod says of the Bills' quarterback "when it comes to style he can be completely versatile in every moment." Taylor is expected to attend SI's Fashionable 50 event in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The issue will be available on newsstands Thursday.'

'Tickets will be required for four practices during training camp this year for the Buffalo Bills – on July 27, Aug. 4, Aug. 6 and Aug. 13.'

'Camp is free but practices at Fisher on July 27 (5:30 p.m.), which is the first day of camp, Aug. 6 (2:15 p.m.) and Aug. 13 (2:15 p.m.), and Aug. 4 (5:30 p.m.) at New Era Field, require tickets.'

'When Brandon Beane left for Buffalo, Gettleman lost a key member of his team who had performed many day-to-day functions of a GM, a role that allowed Gettleman to focus on roster building. In many ways, the fallout appeared similar to some of the stories that came out of Kansas City after the Chiefs parted with GM John Dorsey.'

'Maybe even this season. Buffalo is stronger on the lines than people give them credit for. Tyrod Taylor is better than you think he is. Sixteen games' worth of good health from Sammy Watkins and LeSean McCoy might be too much to ask, but if it's not, this is a wild-card contender under hungry and energetic first-year coach Sean McDermott.'

'During his time in Buffalo, Gilmore and the Bills were rarely featured in primetime games, so the cornerback has every right to be happy knowing his friends and family will get to watch him often in 2017. That said, Gilmore's tweet left a bad taste in the mouth of Bills fans based on the responses he received.'

'All tickets will be available beginning Tuesday, July 18 at 9 a.m.'

'The new Bills coaching staff is very much about basics, technique, and a simple scheme. That should help Darby in everyone's quest to get back to where he was. At the very least, it will give him a chance, mentally, to have his head clear to move forward.'

'There are two dates this summer with 5:30 p.m. practice times that require tickets to be granted admission. The first comes next Thursday when the Bills officially open training camp from St. John Fisher College in Pittsford. The other 5:30 p.m. practice will take place on Friday, August 4 from New Era Field in Orchard Park.'

'My People finally going to get to see me play on tv. #Patsnation#aboutthattime'

'But, there were also some notable snubs, namely Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly and the man he handed off to for nine seasons, Thurman Thomas.'

'Tickets are complimentary, but are required for entry to the practices listed below. Fans are limited to four tickets per person.'

'New this year, the NFL bag policy and security screening process will be in affect at training camp. Guests will be screened upon entry and will be asked to remove all cell phones, keys, and glasses cases from their person as they walk through the metal detectors. Guests will also need to carry all personal belongings in either a 12"x6"x12" clear plastic or zip lock bag OR a personal clutch bag 4.5"x6.5" with or without a strap.'