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Edge rusher Eli Harold thinks he can flourish with Bills

‘“Being traded was the best thing that ever happened to me,” Harold tweeted in January, just two days before his 25th birthday. “I got comfortable being a mediocre player. Got complacent. I just thank God for allowing me to see my true potential. Ain’t no stopping me now.”’

Bills rookie LB Tyrel Dodson arrested for domestic violence

‘According to the police report, Dodson was arrested at a nightclub after his girlfriend told police he had gotten physical with her during an altercation. Scottsdale police responded to a call at 7:33 p.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, the alleged victim told the responding officer that she had gotten upset with Dodson because he vomited on the carpet inside her bedroom.’

Reports: Buffalo Bill Tyrel Dodson arrested on domestic violence charge

‘The woman told officers that Dodson was intoxicated at her apartment when he shoved her against a wall and slapped her face. The woman, who also told police that she had slapped Dodson in the face as well, told Dodson to leave her apartment and locked herself in a bathroom before Dodson forced the door open, hitting her in the head with the door, according to the police report.’

Bills’ Daboll upbeat over Allen’s Year 2

‘“From year one to year two, (growth) for any player, is huge,” Daboll said. “Usually you make a big jump because there are so many unknowns when you come in here. You can talk to some of these young rookies and they don’t know their way to a Tim Horton’s, shortcuts to the stadium, all the little things that you take for granted, it’s all new to those guys.”‘

How the Bills are planning to get Ed Oliver up to speed for rookie season

‘“(Ed and Kyle), they’re built somewhat similar. You don’t want to get ahead of yourself as far as the comparison, but when you look at them you can see some,” Frazier said. “He fits what we do and we’re looking forward to people hopefully giving him some one-on-ones and him having some success against some of the guards in our league.”’

Josh Allen wanted to stick it to Jalen Ramsey when Bills played Jags

‘“That was a game that I really wanted,” Allen told Simms. “I knew there was a lot of national attention on it. And obviously, I wanted to take those words and put them right back in his face. We came out and played good as a team and we got the job done. That’s all I could ask for.”’

Bills LB facing domestic violence-related charges

‘The woman told Scottsdale police Dodson was intoxicated Saturday night at her apartment when he shoved her against a wall and slapped her face. The woman told Dodson to leave her apartment and locked herself in a bathroom before Dodson forced the door open, according to the police report.’

Report: Bills Heightened Security Around Richie Incognito’s Retirement

‘Incognito, 35, has had a troubled career in his 11 years in the league. He was suspended multiple times during his college career, was suspended for bullying in 2013 while with the Dolphins and was accused of directing racist slurs at an opposing player. He has also had recent run-ins with the law.’

Bills’ Farwell is finding his way as a special teams coordinator

‘Farwell made the Pro Bowl as a special teams ace. He knows his playing days go into his coaching now, “I definitely think that’s my coaching style. What I lack an experience in coaching I kind of make it up with playing time. I’ve played up against a lot of these guys or a couple guys I should say and just being in those locker rooms a handful of years ago, I feel like I’ve had a good relationship with them and am still building it. I’m hoping they respect me, I’m hoping I’m getting that respect from them as I’m coaching them because I respect every single one of them and I know what they go through. Understanding what they go through every day, I would say, nobody knows it better than I do.”’

Barkley ready for whatever role is needed after ‘wild journey’ landed him with Bills

‘“Yeah, that was a no-brainer,” he said of the decision to re-sign. “I love it here. Probably my favorite, just culture, that I’ve been in so far, where guys are playing for each other, believe in each other, and what coach McDermott is building is very unique, I think, among the NFL. The situation as a whole here has been in my favor, for whatever reason.”’

Buffalo Bills undrafted rookie faces domestic violence charge

‘Over the long weekend and in between the first two weeks of OTAs, Buffalo Bills undrafted rookie linebacker Tyrel Dodson was arraigned and charged with assault/domestic violence, disorderly conduct and damage to property in Scottsdale, Arizona on Sunday.’

Bills’ Heath Farwell relying on vets, playing experience to coach special teams

‘“And I really like his approach, how he coaches and teaches, and he’s doing a good job of allowing (assistant coach Matthew) Smiley to help him, as well, because he does realize it’s his first year controlling the room, and he just wants to get it right. So they’re doing a really good job working together, and I definitely feel like our special teams this year are going to be playing at a higher level, just because of his demeanor and just allowing guys to play free and not really worried about making a mistake.”’

Who’s next for Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame? Ranking Cornelius Bennett, Kyle Williams, more

‘ No former player belongs on the Wall of Fame more than Cornelius Bennett. Although Darryl Talley was considered the heart and soul of Buffalo’s defense, Bennett also played a significant role from the linebacker position. Among the team’s Super Bowl roster, Bennett is the best player to not be on the team’s Wall of Fame. The linebacker has been considered for the honor in the past and deserves to be named to the W.O.F. in the near future.’

Check out Levi Wallace with Buffalo veterans on Honor Flight

‘The former Alabama standout is the son of a U.S. Air Force veteran, the late Walter Lee Wallace Jr., and the cornerback served as one of the 10 volunteers who accompanied the group on its visit to the national memorials dedicated to the veterans’ service and sacrifice.’

Bills’ Murphy Feels Refreshed 2 Years After Knee Injury

‘”A lot of people gave me that feedback, players who have been through it called me and said, ‘Man take it easy. Take it easy,'” Murphy said, recalling the advice he received shortly after tearing both knee ligaments in a preseason game with Washington in August 2017.’

The Teacher’s Desk hits $100,000 for ‘Panchospacks’

‘The Teacher’s Desk will have 40 volunteers in place from 9 a.m. to Noon on Wednesday to pre-pack the Panchopacks. That will lead up to the big Panchopack to be held Monday, June 10th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at New Era field. More volunteers are needed. You can sign up by emailing volunteer@theteachersdesk.org.’

How Josh Allen’s growth in year two has impressed teammates and coaches

‘“I’ve been impressed with his methodical work ethic and approach,” said head coach Sean McDermott. “It seems like he understands the work that he has to do and we have to do this offseason to get us to where we’re trying to get to as a football team. And then offensively as well. He’s done a great job.”’

Bills Today: DC Leslie Frazier likes what he sees from Ed Oliver and Tremaine Edmunds

‘“Ed’s done a really good job up to this point,” Frazier said. “I don’t think it’s been overwhelming for him, with the meetings along with what we’re doing on the practice field. You see his quickness, you see his burst. As he continues to get a better grasp on what we’re asking him to do on defense, I think you’ll see more of his athleticism as well. Up to this point, we’ve been impressed with what we’ve seen and we’ll just keep watching his maturation over the next few months.”’

Bills’ OC Brian Daboll shows growing confidence in Josh Allen

‘“I think that the more reps we get, the better off it is for him,” Daboll said. “And that’s just not out there on a seven-on-seven or a team (skeleton) or perimeter period. That’s routes on air that we’ve been doing since Phase One and Phase Two, and making him move off the spot and reset by location on underneath throws, where we’ve got a better opportunity to catch and run. And it’s not just catching the ball for the skill guys. It’s making sure the skill guys are in the right spot, doing the right thing when they’re supposed to do it, too. A yard off here or there can be a big difference in a throw.”‘

Leslie Frazier on first-round pick Ed Oliver: ‘He has some rare physical traits’

‘“The learning curve part for Ed is not only picking up our system and grasping that, but coming to the National Football League, as well,” Frazier said. “One of the things you’ve got to be able to deal with is, this locker room is just so different from what he came from at the University of Houston. The competition is so different, so there’s a learning curve when it comes to that. There are some guys who can match up a little bit better than some of the people he played against in college, so you’ve got to be able to get through that, and then you throw in what we’re doing from a defensive standpoint that’s a different scheme than the scheme that he came from. Being able to grasp that and being able to go out and play fast.”’

Report: Raiders Sign Guard Richie Incognito to One-Year Deal

‘The 35-year-old guard last played in 2017 for the Bills. He initially retired on Twitter in April 2018 after the season concluded but was then released from the Reserve/Retired List by Buffalo after he told the team he wanted to unretire.’

Bills’ Frazier thinks two often injured veterans are looking good in OTA’s

‘Tre White and Levi Wallace come into OTA’s as the starters, but watch out for Kevin Johnson. He’s a five-year veteran that was drafted in the first round by Houston. Injuries derailed him with the Texans as he played 16 games, six games, 12 games and one game. Frazier likes how he’s looked in the first two weeks of practice, “He’s a former first round pick that had a good career in Houston and the injuries are what sidetracked him, but you saw the ability coming out of college (Wake Forest), so we’re hoping that he can stay healthy because we know he has the talent to really help us.”’