‘“We talk about leadership (and) to get the quarterback position to pull all that together and for the guys to meet them, I think it was outstanding and a big step for Josh and his leadership … just a phenomenal job.”’
Archives for June 6, 2020
Bills’ OC Brian Daboll: Virtual offseason can’t become an excuse
‘”This offseason has been really the same for every team and I think the thing that Sean (McDermott) has really expressed to us is we’re not going to make any excuses about the situation that we’re in,” offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said during a Zoom call with reporters Friday. “It’s the situation that everybody’s in. So how can we do our part to make it as good as we can make it? And that’s where our focus has been. That’s where all our effort and energy lies. And it’s not just with Josh. It’s with our entire team and, I’ll speak for the offense, with our entire offense.”‘
Brian Daboll says Jake Fromm has to earn teammates’ trust
‘Asked if the potential for teammates’ lingering hard feelings toward Fromm could compromise his leadership, Daboll said, “Again, to me, actions speak louder than words, so time will tell. That’s what Jake’s going to have to do and time will tell. He’s just going to have to take it day by day and prove to all of us that he’s headed in the right direction. The players that we have in our building, the culture, the chemistry, I believe in those guys and, again, we’ll see as we go along.”‘
Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said Josh Allen must overcome lost OTA reps
‘“I’ve talked about us being in the same boat (as the rest of the NFL),” the offensive coordinator said Friday on a Zoom call with reporters. “Everybody is behind based on the circumstances. We are in terms of on field work, technique work, chemistry work. There’s no substitute for that.”’
Bills’ Brian Daboll delivered emotionally-charged message to his players: ’I love them & I have their back’
‘“Open communication is a catalyst for change. And I’m not going to sit up here and pretend to understand what some of my players, some of my friends are going through. I’m here to to listen, to support them, let them know that I love them and that I have their back. Help lead them and be involved as much as I can,” Daboll said. “It’s a tough topic. I’ve had a lot of conversations with guys – some longer than others. And I want to let them know that I love them and I have their back. And I’m willing to help and my family is willing to help in any way.”’
Amid the turmoil, DC Leslie Frazier a stabilizing presence for Buffalo Bills
‘With less than two hours to prepare, Frazier had to be the first person from the Bills organization to answer questions regarding Fromm. To nobody’s surprise, he did it gracefully, coolheaded and undaunted.’
Buffalo Bills will win AFC East by multiple games, says NFL columnist
‘For the first time in a quarter-century, Buffalo is taking the AFC East. By multiple games. And for good measure, the Bills are going to notch their first playoff victory since that division-title-winning group completely overwhelmed Dan Marino’s Dolphins in what was then called Rich Stadium. The droughts end this season, Bills Mafia. The fine football fans out in lovely Western New York are gonna party like it’s 1995.’
Buffalo Bills-Kansas City Chiefs TNF game will reportedly go head-to-head against 2020 NBA Draft
‘It was expected that both the lottery and draft would get pushed back, but the NBA may end up regretting the date they chose for the draft. October 15 is a Thursday night so the draft will go head-to-head against Thursday Night Football. As far as ratings go, the NFL is the TV ratings king regardless of what game they show.’
During Teen Center ceremony, Josh Norman reflects on George Floyd protests
‘“One race is not superior to the other,” Norman said, as he stood in the courtyard of the Brewer Recreation Center. “Why is that? Why should there be white supremacy? Black lives matter. Yes, they do matter. Police brutality is real. It truly is, and now they’re seeing it. It’s being peeled right in front of them.”’
Former UGA teammates, NFL players respond to Jake Fromm’s ‘elite white people’ apology
‘Fromm, while at Georgia, was known for his leadership qualities and relationships with teammates. Those feelings aren’t quite the same after Fromm’s texts and apology.’
Jake Fromm’s actions key to earning Bills teammates’ trust back, says Brian Daboll
‘Daboll said Fromm’s actions will have to back up his promise to “commit myself to being part of the solution in this country.”‘
Daboll: Fromm has to earn back the trust of his teammates
‘“I think the foundation of a good organization is building relationships. And relationships is a people business. Sure, there’s Xs and Os and schemes and challenges along the way and dealing with adversity, but you deal with adversity, through building relationships, genuine relationships, loving relationships. My guys know that I got their back, and I know they got mine. But that’s not something you just come into a room and that happens. You have to develop that over time and sometimes conversations happen that leads you to become closer. But I think transparency is important. I think making sure that they know you care about them as people.”’
Bills OC Brian Daboll gets emotional about conversations with players on what’s going on in the country
‘“Open communication is a catalyst for change. And I’m not gonna sit up here and pretend to understand what our players, some of my friends are going through. I’m here to listen, to support them, let them know that I love them, that I have their back, help lead them and be involved as much as I can,” Daboll said.’
Heath Farwell says Bills kicking job is Stephen Hauschka’s to lose
‘“You can shut it down but here’s the deal you can take this as a challenge and win the job, you know it’s your job, you go out and do what you do and you’re still playing,” Farwell said on a zoom call with reporters Friday.’
Bills’ Daboll: ‘Fromm has a lot of work to do to regain the trust of his teammates’
‘Daboll said: “Jake spoke to the team yesterday, which was really comprised of coaches, players and support staff, and he gave an apology for the text messages that came out yesterday. He knows that he has a lot of work to do to earn the trust of his teammates back, and I’m a big believer in actions speak louder than words.’