‘“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.”’
Archives for May 30, 2019
With Tyler Kroft sidelined, Buffalo Bills rookie TE Dawson Knox has a chance to make a move
‘“I knew there would be guys sitting on their couch all day looking at stats and trying to project things without knowing what was going on, and maybe would say I’d be undrafted just purely based on that,” Knox said recently following an OTA practice, referring to the ever-growing roster of so-called draft experts.’
Buffalo Bills OTAs 2019: 9 things Brian Daboll said on Josh Allen
‘”It’s a complete 180 feeling from last year to this year. … We are just trying to make each other better and trying to win football games for the Bills.”‘
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.’
Buffalo Bills’ Harrison Phillips to hold first football camp for Omaha kids
‘Phillips says that he will hold a football camp, free of charge, for special needs and at-risk Omaha youth.’
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.”’