‘“It makes a big difference compared to almost three years ago when we got together for the first time. To sit down and talk to the guys and introduce what we’re doing (to) and now they can actually stand up in front of the room and talk about some of the things that we do, what our philosophy is and how we want to do things. It’s like night and day and you can see it in how fast they’re playing at this point. Just a year ago, with Tremaine (Edmunds, middle linebacker), his growth and maturity has helped our defense to be able to play faster, because now you can introduce things without having to say, ‘OK we have to slow it down, we have a rookie middle linebacker, we have to go baby steps.’”’
Archives for August 22, 2019
Bills’ Corey Bojorquez will get shot to make punting impression in Detroit
‘His competition for the punting job, Cory Carter, is out of the game due to a sore knee.’
Mitch Morse will not play for Bills Friday against Detroit
‘If Morse gets cleared for full contact, he could suit up in the exhibition finale against Minnesota Aug. 29. But most NFL teams sit most of their starters in the last preseason game. It’s hard to imagine him making any more than a cameo appearance against the Vikings.’
Buffalo Bills’ Mitch Morse progressing in concussion protocol but won’t play Friday vs. Detroit
‘Bills fans have been clamoring for Morse’s return to the field after general manager Brandon Beane signed him to a four-year, $44.5 million deal in free agency to make him the highest-paid center in the league. But the 27-year-old has remained in the protocol the past few weeks with no real signs of returning until Tuesday’s practice when he was in full pads.’
Buffalo Bills adding Callie Brownson as intern to coaching staff for 2019
‘In Buffalo, she follows Kathryn Smith and Phoebe Schecter. Smith made history in 2016 as the first woman to hold a full-time coaching position in the NFL when she worked as Rex Ryan’s special teams quality control coach. Smith was not retained by McDermott when Ryan was fired.’
Buffalo Bills think unselfishness of Zay Jones could have impact in win column
‘“I knew that I could do it and I knew I was capable of doing it. I think that’s a key of winning games – to be unselfish,” Jones said. “You gotta try to put your team first – whatever it takes to win (at) whatever position it is. It may be a little bit uncomfortable for you at first but you go do it with a good attitude and then you get good results off of it.”’
As the Legend of Christian Wade grows, Buffalo Bills RB urges patience
‘“You gotta think about it,” said Bills teammate Frank Gore, who is the NFL’s fourth All-Time leading rusher. “It’s his first time playing football. I’ve been playing football since I was 4 years old. I learned the game in Pop Warner and he’s learning it in the NFL, you can’t go no higher than this.”’
4 reasons Buffalo Bills should sign punter Ryan Allen
‘Cory Carter and Corey Bojorquez have been in a competition throughout the spring and summer, but neither has been able to create separation in the competition. For every booming punt, there seems to be two or three inconsistent kicks.’
Buffalo Bills player among PFF’s top-10 offensive rookies midway through preseason
‘In the draft, Buffalo added four players. Offensive lineman Cody Ford was the first offensive player selected by the Bills in Round 2. Buffalo added two offensive players, running back Devin Singletary and tight end Dawson Knox in the third round of the draft. The Bills also spent their final pick of the draft on tight end Tommy Sweeney. Knox has missed Buffalo’s first two games of the preseason with a hamstring injury, but could play as early as this Friday against the Detroit Lions. Every other rookie above has played in in Buffalo’s first two preseason games, but none of them cracked the list.’
Bills Hire Callie Brownson as Intern to Coaching Staff for 2019 NFL Season
‘A native of Alexandria, Va., Brownson got her first coaching job at Mount Vernon High after playing at safety and running back for the D.C. Divas of the Women’s Football Alliance. She was hired as a scouting intern for the New York Jets in 2017 before joining Dartmouth as one of two training camp interns hired by coach Buddy Teevens in 2018.’
Sweeney feeling comfortable in rookie year with the Bills
‘Sweeney has made quite the impression with Bills players, coaching staff, and fans thus far. He first got on Bills fans’ radar when he made a great catch during this year’s “The Return of the Blue and Red” practice in front of thousands of Bills fans at New Era Field.’
Bills’ McDermott isn’t willing to discuss playing time for Friday’s game
‘LeSean McCoy didn’t play in the first preseason game while Frank Gore sat out the second. McDermott said both will play in the third, “Both will get more work than they’ve gotten before, but we’ll continue to talk about the plan all the way up to game time.”’
Bills Fine-Tuning Little Things Ahead of 3rd Preseason Game
‘“For me it’s just all about technique, the basics, the fundamentals, your eyes because the game speed picks up,” said linebacker Lorenzo Alexander. “I’m just making sure I’m seeing what I’m supposed to see as far as my keys, and reacting appropriately. The biggest thing is just staying healthy. Really those two or three things, if I can take those into week one of the season, I’ll be happy about it.”’
Bills add female coaching intern for 2nd straight year
‘Callie Brownson was added to the staff on Wednesday. She was working in a quality control capacity with the special teams during the portion of practice open to the media.’
Tommy Sweeney “hasn’t blinked” after getting 1st team opportunity with Bills
‘“First thing is he hasn’t blinked,” said offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. “We’ve thrown him in there with the one’s and two’s, and when we first started he was with the three’s. He understands football.”’
Quinton Spain aims to solidify his spot along the offensive line
‘“Wherever he [Johnson] puts me I just go,” Spain said. “I’ve been working at left [guard] but you never know what it will be at the next day. I just have to take it a day at a time.”’
Quick Hits: Mitch Morse and four others ruled out for Friday
‘McDermott also announced that four other players, Tyler Kroft, Cam Lewis, Cory Carter, De’Ondre Wesley, will not practice Wednesday and will not play in Friday’s game as well.’
Bills Today: Sean McDermott sees advantage to different offensive line combinations
‘With Morse back in the lineup it’s anticipated that it will kick Jon Feliciano back to the guard position, where he has also lined up this offseason. The right side of the offensive line will be up for grabs between Feliciano, Cody Ford and Ty Nsekhe. Spencer Long has also been rotated in at the right guard spot.’