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Quick Hits: Offensive line has a plan for Sunday, but still working combinations

‘“Versatility up front is important too. Position flexibility, I think we’ve built some of that through the preseason and getting those guys and building the continuity now is also important. But these guys understand their roles, whether it’s playing guard or tackle in this case with Cody. I think the best football for that group is ahead of them, but we’ve got to continue to build it.”’

Bills discuss high hopes and concerns heading into Kickoff Weekend | Quote Sheet

‘“We played four games before now, so if you aren’t ready now just be prepared to sit on the bench,” Oliver said. “They’re not easing us into it, they expect us to be ready go. I’ve leaned on a lot of older guys like I’ve done in the past so if I’m not ready to go now then I’ll never be ready.”’

Bills Today: Predicting the team’s breakout player of the year

‘“It’s always hard to say, we’ll see, but I have great confidence in what Jaquan Johnson can bring to the table,” Lorenzo Alexander said. “Obviously we don’t know if he’s going to be up or not knowing how he’s going to be used by special teams and as far as a backup sake if anybody ever goes down. He has that ability. I think of him much like I did with Levi Wallace. Once he gets his opportunity, he’s going to shock a lot of people.”’

Tyler Kroft anxious to contribute as he nears return from foot injury

‘“The information we’re getting from out medical staff, it’s been very positive,” coach Sean McDermott said Monday. “He’s worked extremely hard. He’s making a lot of progress. In terms of when (he’ll return to practice), I couldn’t tell you that at this point, but we’re hopeful for some time in the first couple of games here.”’

How Bills QB Josh Allen keeps working toward that ‘Face of the Franchise’ expectation

‘”One thing that he kind of taught me was, ‘In victory, spread; in loss, take,'” Josh said. “So when things are bad — obviously, some guys may or may not do it — but putting most of the weight on your shoulders and just things that you could have done better to help the team. That’s how I’ll always be. If we don’t have a good game, I take that very hard on myself, because there’s things that I probably could have done better and probably I should have done better.’

Four reasons Josh Allen succeeds and four reasons he struggles

‘He can’t shake playing “hero ball.” Easily the worst throw of the preseason came against the Detroit Lions, when Allen scrambled to his right and threw across his body to the middle of the field. The ball was intended for Robert Foster (in a manner of speaking), but had no prayer. Three Lions were waiting to make an easy interception. The play ended up being overturned on a penalty, but it was exactly the type of throw the Bills are trying to get Allen to abandon.’

Winner. Savage. Goofy. Bills’ teammates describe Josh Allen in one word

‘”I just see a guy who is extremely competitive and athletic in everything he does. I really like playing for that – a guy that no matter how we need to get it done, he’s going to get it done. He’ll use his legs, he’ll use his arm, he’s a smart football player. He’s had a great camp and I’m excited to see where he can go.”‘

About those commercials? Inside the business of being Josh Allen

‘Being Josh Allen is a healthy business, one that involves endorsement opportunities, spokesman gigs and appearances. If he succeeds as the Bills’ starting quarterback, his marketing potential will grow exponentially. But that’s the key: Do well as a quarterback, and then as a brand.’