‘Sixth-round draft pick Ray-Ray McCloud might be the Bills’ best hope for a game-breaking addition to the return game. He ranked seventh in the nation in punt returns for Clemson last season and had a 77-yard return for a touchdown.’
Archives for July 19, 2018
An emotional Jim Kelly accepts the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance
‘“There might be nothing harder in football than getting to the brink of what you dream of, and falling short,” Elway said during Kelly’s introduction. “Well, Jim Kelly led the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl four times, and each time fell just short. But time and again, Jim found a way to lead his team back next season, out of the darkness, ready to climb back to the top once more.’
‘Make a difference today’: Jim Kelly accepts Jimmy V Award with moving speech at ESPYs
‘”Make a difference today for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow. You don’t need to a Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers to make a difference out there,” Kelly said during his ESPYs speech, which was televised on ABC. “Every single person in this room can be a difference-maker.’
Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly receives Jimmy V Award at ESPYs
‘”I was just told about a week and a half ago that I’m receiving an ESPY for the Jimmy V award,” Kelly said. “People are saying, ‘that’s awesome.’ Yeah, it’s awesome. The only thing bad about it is you have to go through a lot in order to get that award. I just know in my heart that the good lord put me in this situation to help other people. Not just people going through cancer, but little kids that are going through tough times to never give up to keep fighting because you never know.”‘
An inspiration to us all: Athletes, media, past recipients react to Jim Kelly’s Jimmy V Award speech
‘The quarterback’s words clearly inspired many based on the reactions seen on social media.’
Buffalo Bills HOF RB Thurman Thomas played entire career with partially torn ACL
‘When a fan asked how long Thomas played with the torn ACL, Thomas responded by saying he played the rest of his career with the injury. He’d later add that his ACL was about 85 percent torn.’
Jim Kelly accepts Jimmy V award with powerful message
‘“It is never easy watching video about my son,” the Hall of Famer said. “So many times I dreamed and continue to dream about my son, Hunter, and what he’s meant in my life. They will never stop.”’
Jim Kelly, still fighting cancer, accepts Jimmy V Award at ESPYs, asks everyone to be ‘difference-makers’
‘“You can be just a normal person who gets up every morning and goes to work. But you can be a difference-maker, putting a smile on those faces. My kids, my friends, when they came in to see me (at the hospital), not once did they ever have a frown on their face. So I urge anybody out there, if you have somebody out there who’s suffering — it doesn’t have to be cancer, it can be somebody not having a good day, it could be your mom, your dad, it could be your grandparents — what you say to them and the smile that you have on your face, that can be the difference between them making it to the next day. Remember that. Always, always persevere.”’
Jim Kelly: ‘Make a difference today for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow’
‘”Every single time [Erin] walked into the hospital, not one time did she ever have a frown on her face,” Kelly said. “It was always, ‘Daddy, you look so good. You are so cute!’ And she would give me a hug. My daughter Camryn, so many times she would hug me and I didn’t want to let her go. Even today, when she hugged me, I didn’t want to let her go.”‘
Jim Kelly delivers moving speech after being honored with Jimmy V. Award at 2018 ESPYS
‘After accepting the award, Kelly delivered a moving speech that provided a powerful, inspirational message to those who can serve as potential difference-makers for others in need. It was an excellent bit of wisdom from a man who has dealt with tremendous adversity over the years.’
ESPY Awards 2018: Jim Kelly delivers emotional speech after receiving Jimmy V Award
‘”I urge anybody out there who knows someone suffering . . . what you say to them and the smile you have on your face, that can be the difference.”‘
Kelly receives Jimmy V Award at ESPYs ceremony
‘No. 12 then thanked everybody around in his life including his coaches family, friends and of course the fans with a message of encouragement. “The fans… make a difference today for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow… every single person in this room can be a difference maker.”‘
Buffalo Bills 2018 Training Camp Primer: Safeties
‘Over the course of twelve months, the safety position on the Bills roster went from a significant weak spot into the most reliable starting position on the entire roster.’
Buffalo Bills 2018 Training Camp Primer: Tight Ends
‘Let me preface this all by saying that Clay’s worth has been mostly undervalued, and that’s probably due to the initial contract he signed. However, over the last three seasons, Clay has been a reliable option in the passing game — at least when targeted.’
Jim Kelly awarded Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at ESPYs
‘”When I look back in my life, I’ve always lived by the four Fs. The one I had, but I’ve changed it is fun. I still have fun I put the one in there that means more to me than it ever has, is my faith. My faith in the good Lord that he has plans for my life. Through my son Hunter we will make a difference.’