‘On chasing Josh Allen in practice: “Because you can’t hit him, every single time you’re close to him it’s an argument of if you would have got him or not. Every once in a while somebody will get a sack and run by him and be like, ‘Gotcha, sack, sack, sack!’ and then he continues on the play, walks back and says, ‘You think you would have tackled me right there? Hell no!’ So it’s a fun little dynamic.”‘
Archives for July 2019
Buffalo Bills announce 3rd annual ‘Return of the Blue & Red’ night practice
‘The event, presented by Bud Light, will be held at 6:15 p.m. on August 2. Gates open at 5:15 p.m.’
Camp Countdown: No. 16 – 5 Defensive playmakers to look for in camp
‘“We have a good understanding of what we are doing on the football field,” Hyde said. “We’re always talking and communicating and that goes for whoever is on the back end. As long as we keep communicating and keep talking we can be a great defense.”’
These 5 Buffalo Bills are keys to potential 2019 playoff push
‘When you sign the richest contract in the league at your position the expectations are going to go through the roof. Fair or not, new Bills center Mitch Morse’s arrival had better coincide with significantly better play across the offensive line in 2019.’
Ageless Frank Gore bound for Buffalo and 15th NFL season, but intends to retire a 49er
‘He will arrive with a staggering resume. His 14,748 career rushing yards are fourth in NFL history, 521 yards arrears of Barry Sanders. His 3,382 rushing attempts rank fifth.’
The Buffalo Bills Don’t Have A True No. 1 Receiver, So What’s The Big Deal?
‘In many cases, having a committee of good receivers is a far better proposition.’
Sal’s AFC East position battles: Defensive Line
‘The biggest question and X-factor not only on the DL but maybe the entire defense is the health of Trent Murphy.’
Smith and Smith Camp back for another run
‘Pro-Bowl safety for the Minnesota Vikings Harrison smith and Buffalo Bills tight end Lee Smith kicked off their seventh annual smith and smith football skills camp on the catholic campus.’
Camp Countdown: No. 17 – Three reasons Buffalo’s special teams should be noticeably improved
‘“I think it’s pretty big for a team to have one guy handle both,” Roberts said. “Obviously, there are teams around the league that have two guys doing it, but I think me being able to handle both and do both at a high level is important. Playing in a place like this, playing in cold weather, windy weather, punters and kickers have to kick you the ball. It makes us that much more important, to be able to catch it and to be able to be impactful.”’
Christian Wade interview: ‘I haven’t left rugby for a glamorous lifestyle in the NFL. This isn’t about money’
‘“I went into a camp with the Bills where you get paid by week, a small amount to keep you going. These are the sacrifices I’ve incurred making this move. I haven’t left rugby for a glamorous lifestyle. It’s not about the money. That might play a big part in some people’s lives. It might mean that they would not want to take that risk.”’
‘I never became disillusioned with rugby,’ insists Wade as he gears up for NFL
‘”I scored a hat-trick and we terrorised the Barbarians,” Wade recalls. “Now I’m in the best shape of my life, about to go into a camp with the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. I’m on the same level of excitement. This time it’s an anxious excitement. I’m not sure what is in store for me, but I’m going to have a good time.”‘
Frank Gore isn’t retiring yet: ‘If I feel I can’t do it no more, then I call it’
‘”I just want to come back and show the young kids that it’s possible to get out of here like I did,” he said. “I’m just happy to show the kids that if I can do it, they can do it.”‘
Camp Countdown: No. 18 – What free agents will make the greatest impact?
‘Allen referred to Beasley as his “safety valve” and Beasley commented how he’ll always be in Allen’s ear telling him what to expect and how to work on timing together.’
Bills Mailbag: Lack of a No. 1 receiver, a crowded backfield, signs of progress
‘The skeptic in me says one reason Beane, and to a certain extent McCoy, have pushed the notion that McCoy will remain the starter is to send a message to the rest of the NFL that he has value to the Bills and, therefore, should command something of value in return. But I’ve heard absolutely nothing to support the idea that the Bills are seeking to trade McCoy.’
Frank Gore, 36, will keep playing until he feels he can’t do it anymore
‘“It was the second year where they came after me,” said Gore, who is also fifth in total yards from scrimmage in NFL history. “They showed that they wanted me again. In this league, especially at my age, you want to be wanted. That’s a factor that [went into the decision], especially coming off an injury.”’