‘”During college I also had spring football,” de Beer said. “I probably would have thrown further if I just did track. But I wouldn’t be standing here today if that were the case.”‘
Archives for May 18, 2018
Jim Kelly update: Doctors impressed by his healing, plan another surgery for June
‘”The speed of that process, considering the extensive nature of his surgery, was a function of his toughness, the firmness of his resolve, his faith and the support of his family,” Urken said in a statement. “All of those factors will continue to serve him well as he moves on to the next phase of his rehabilitation.”’
Baker Mayfield says he thought Josh Allen would go No. 1 if he did not
‘”I had a good feeling it was between Josh Allen and I. I’m not really sure why. I had a dream about it and it was all just sorta coming into focus. I didn’t try to stress about it too much because it would have just driven me crazy, having anxiety about where I could have ended up.”‘
‘PTI’ host Kornheiser finds humor in Bills’ decision to retire Thurman’s number
‘He wasn’t shocked that Thomas’ number was being retired, just that it took so long.’
Buffalo Bills finish last in ESPN’s Quarterback Confidence Index
Yanny or Laurel? Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy converts Dion Dawkins to Team Laurel (video)
‘In the beginning of the clip, the two are at odds. McCoy is hearing Laurel and Dawkins is hearing Yanny. McCoy’s persistence seems to pay off in the end of the clip with Dawkins suddenly hearing Laurel.’
Former Alabama teammate talks up Buffalo Bills rookie Robert Foster
‘”I know the Bills are lucky to have him. I feel like he can come in here and make a big impact.”‘
Kelly on mend, faces more surgery in June
‘”The doctors were very impressed with how much Jim has healed since he’s been home,” wrote Jill Kelly. “The plan at this point is that he will have surgery in mid-June.”‘
Jim Kelly scheduled for more surgery amid oral cancer battle
‘Kelly had a massive surgery in March to reconstruct his upper jaw, but he will have another in June to stabilize it. According to Kelly’s wife, there might be another procedure in September.’
Joe B: A way too early Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection (5/17/18)
‘Wide Receiver (6): Kelvin Benjamin, Zay Jones, Jeremy Kerley, Andre Holmes, Ray-Ray McCloud, Austin Proehl’
Jim Kelly continues to recover following surgery
‘It’s expected that the Hall of Famer will have surgery in mid-June to lessen the skin-flap bulk in his mouth, as well as to put implants in his upper jaw.’
Bills Roundtable: 8 superlatives that explain the Bills offseason so far
‘The most important acquisition was offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. I have always thought that coordinators were the guys that most affected what happens on the field and with the offensive rebuild and new faces on that side of the ball in key spots, Daboll is in position to make it all work.’
Bills Today: Bruce breaks down jersey retirement for Thurman
‘“You can’t prepare for it. It’s even more emotional than your speech at the Hall of Fame because you’re in front of the home crowd,” said Smith. “Eighty-thousand fans, and I know, I actually walked up to the podium and I was standing in front of all those Bills fans and I was speechless, I was motionless. All I could do was just look at the crowd, and look at all of the fans, and I turned and looked to Carmen, Alston and I turned and looked to my teammates Thurman and Darryl (Talley) and Jim (Kelly) and then I turned around and I saw the Pegulas, and it was just an overwhelming experience and one I will never ever forget.”’