‘The Bills desperately need a pass-rushing upgrade at left defensive end to complement right end Jerry Hughes. That’s why they invested $10.3 million in guaranteed money in Murphy, who had a breakout season in 2016 with nine sacks for the Redskins. Besides Washington, New England and Tampa Bay also showed strong interest in signing Murphy, so the Bills were far from the only optimists about Murphy’s future.’
Archives for July 18, 2018
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.”‘