‘He’s the kind of Buffalo guy who remembers exactly where he was for “Wide Right” and “No Goal.” He was 16 when Scott Norwood lined up what would have been the winning kick in Super Bowl XXV. “I was sitting on a chair in my living room and I got up in the middle of the room like this (hunched over, his hands on his knees),” Daboll said. “I’m like, ‘Come on, man! Come on!’ And then it missed and I went, wham!” He thrust his fist in the air, recreating that moment when he nearly punched a hole in the ceiling. His grandmother wasn’t pleased.’
Archives for May 2018
Kyle Williams explains why he returned to Buffalo Bills, what motivates him on Jim Rome Show
‘”Well you know I think having been somewhere so long and you know having… a great admiration for our community and our fan base and our team and really for Sean (McDermott) and Brandon (Beane). You know, I really felt like we were headed in a good direction. I have a lot of respect for those guys and, you know, really wanted to see the process through here. Obviously, I had other opportunities, but, you know, they never really materialized and I think I ended up right where I’m supposed to be.”‘
Josh Allen will be ‘one of the best young QBs in this league,’ says Tre’Davious White
‘”It’s great, man,” White told Siciliano. “It’s one of the best I’ve seen at such a young age, for him just coming into the league. I mean he’s been zipping that thing, it comes with a lot of heat behind it. He’s going to break a lot of guys fingers this year.”‘
Capaccio: What I’ll be watching for at Thursday’s Bills’ OTA
‘Last Thursday, head coach Sean McDermott told us before practice that A.J. McCarron and Nathan Peterman had been splitting first and second-team reps through the first two days and would continue to do so that day, with rookie Josh Allen working exclusively with the third team. And that’s exactly what we saw out on the field. Will the same be the case this week? Or will Allen start to see some time with the starting unit?/
Bills ink DT Harrison Phillips to his rookie deal
‘It’s a four-year deal for Phillips, who was selected with the 96th overall pick out of Stanford, where he compiled 14.5 sacks, 144 tackles, and three forced fumbles his last two years there.’
Bills continue Phase 3 of OTAs this week
‘The media will be on hand Thursday this week to watch the team’s practice. We’ll also get a chance to speak with offensive coordinator Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier Thursday.’
McCarron & Peterman working toward starting role
‘”You just got out and play,” McCarron said. “You really just try and take what they give you. If it’s a homerun, it’s a homerun. If not, and you have to throw it to the back for six yards, you know, you just live with it. That’s part of the game, that’s how you win.”‘
Bills sign Harrison Phillips to rookie contract
‘”I’m a big believer in Bills mafia and I’ve seen the moves that they’ve made in this off season and I’m just anxious and excited to try and just contribute in any way that I can.”‘
Bills sign DT Harrison Phillips
‘“I expect to work my tail off and do everything they ask me to do as best I can,” he said. “I’m just going to work through everything. I know that that whole defensive front has a whole wealth of knowledge and if I could just try and pick all their brains, I hope I can just come in and contribute.”’
Bills Today: Bills new DB reflects on new surroundings
‘“Corners have to tackle in this defense and that’s one of my skill sets, being a physical corner. I also have good ball skills, so playing in a zone and being able to watch the quarterback, keep my eyes on the ball, I mean it’s going to be fun.”’
Pollock: NFL solution to anthem protests totally ridiculous
‘Perceiving a problem that needn’t have been, the billionaire’s club, at its annual meeting, came up with a perfectly ridiculous alternative.’
Nathan Peterman far from forgotten in Bills’ QB competition
‘“I mean, talked about last year a lot. To be honest, I’m kind of on to this year,” Peterman said last week after the Bills’ third practice of the spring. “I learned so many great lessons last year. I thought I had some ups, some downs as well. As much as those things happen, it’s just on to this year and it’s a fresh start, learning a lot. It’s a new offense, new players, new coaches, and it’s an exciting start.”’
Receive free Buffalo Bills jersey from Browns CB if Cavs win NBA Title
‘One Cleveland Browns player, however, could make your next jersey decision easier. Damarious Randall, a cornerback traded to the Browns this offseason from Green Bay, is offering sports fans a free jersey of their choice. The only catch? The Cleveland Cavaliers need to win the NBA Championship and you need to retweet Randall’s tweet below.’
Buffalo Bills Top 20 Talents in 2018: No. 15 – TE Charles Clay
‘At some point in the 2018 season, you’d have to believe that the Bills will give the first-round quarterback Josh Allen an opportunity to learn on the job. When that happens, the potential for Clay’s season upgrades dramatically.’
Groy embracing new opportunities with Bills
‘“It’s been smooth really,” Groy told Buffalobills.com. “It’s just part of being in the NFL. Guys leave. Guys come in. This is my fifth year in the NFL. It’s the third or fourth offense I’ve been working. You’re kind of used to transition, and at the same time a lot of it overlaps.”’