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Bills’ Zack Moss: Rookies aren’t only ones in NFL impacted by pandemic

‘”It was definitely tough trying to learn everything through virtual (instruction) and things like that,” Moss said. “But now we’re getting back out here, and we’ve been repping so many times and just been doing a lot of stuff to get everybody caught back up from that lost time. I think we’ve been doing a good job, from the rookies to everybody on the team, so right now it’s been looking very good and we’re doing a lot of good things.”‘

Bills camp observations: Rookie Tyler Bass shows off his booming leg

‘Bass, the sixth-round draft pick from Georgia Southern, went 6 of 7 on a day when the two place-kickers went back and forth from mostly the same distances. Bass made kicks from 41, 33, 33 44, 52 and 56 yards. He missed wide from 44 yards. The two 50-plus-yarders went through the uprights with at least five yards to spare.’

The newest name of the football field in Orchard Park: Bills Stadium

‘The process could stretch beyond this season as the NFL, its teams and businesses everywhere continue to work through the many challenges and adjustments brought on by the pandemic. Sponsorships have been affected on a variety of levels, especially when it comes to signs and other in-stadium elements. It stands to reason that fewer eyeballs would mean less value to sponsors.’

A chance encounter in Australia led new Bills punter Lachlan Edwards to the NFL

‘“I was going to college in Australia, originally, and we got bored one summer and found an American football at my buddy’s house and we went down to the field and started throwing it,” Edwards began. “Back then I couldn’t really throw it so we just started punting it because I played Australian football and that’s how we moved the ball down the field, we punted it.”’

Maiorana’s Memories: The near on-field death of Kevin Everett still a vivid scene

‘It wasn’t until the next day when it was revealed that living and dying with each play took on a whole new meaning. Not only was Everett paralyzed by the hit, he nearly died on the field, and only the heroic efforts of the Bills’ medical staff prevented what would have been the greatest tragedy in team history, perhaps NFL history.’

Sean McDermott says Josh Allen skepticism is ‘understandable’ but Bills QB has a chance to silence doubters

‘The Bills have done everything they can to put Allen in position to succeed. He has a solid offensive line, a No. 1 wideout in Stefon Diggs, a deep burner in John Brown, and a shifty slot man in Cole Beasley. He’s got a play-caller (Brian Daboll) who seemed to figure some things out down the stretch of last season and should continue to make things easier for Allen as he moves forward. The talent is there to make any throw that exists. It’s a matter of making the right ones, at the right times, and getting the ball in the right location so his guys can catch it and the other guys can’t. We’ll see if he can take advantage.’

Here’s why Josh Allen may have strong statistical season in 2020 without actually improving as Bills QB

‘Allen is a polarizing figure when evaluating quarterbacks as the Bills starter does possess a ton of talent, specifically with his arm strength and rushing ability. When looking at the advanced statistics, however, those numbers are not so kind to the 24-year-old. Last season, PFF gave Allen a 63.9 grade, which put him 27th among all players with at least 250 dropbacks (including postseason).’

Defense, kicking battle highlight in-stadium practice

‘The defense definitely got the better of the offense for most of the morning. They really made it tough for them to move the ball, at times, and even came up with a few turnovers. That said, the offense did have a couple highlight plays, including Duke Williams making another great high-point catch, just as he did earlier in the week, Josh Allen connecting deep with Stefon Diggs, and rookie wide receiver Gabe Davis taking a pass to the end zone for a long touchdown (more on that later). But on a down-to-down basis, the defense was clearly the winner overall.’

Barstool Founder Dave Portnoy Interested in Buying Naming Rights to Bills Stadium

‘On the surface, Pornoy, a lifelong Boston fan who once handcuffed himself to the floor of the NFL’s Manhattan headquarters to protest Tom Brady’s “Deflategate” suspension in 2015 (that stunt resulted in his arrest), choosing to align himself with one of the Patriots’ chief competitors in the AFC East would seem an odd choice. However, the attention-craving “El Pres” has never been one to turn down a marketing opportunity and lending the Barstool name to an NFL stadium would no doubt increase brand awareness. If he chooses to go through with his bold gambit, Portnoy certainly has the funds to pull it off. Portnoy’s estimated net worth is over $100 million.’

Bills to temporarily use ‘Bills Stadium’ for name of stadium

‘Until a new naming rights partner has been announced, Bills Stadium is the fourth official name for the stadium in Orchard Park since 1973 when it opened. Back then it was called Rich Stadium from 1973-97, and then it was called Ralph Wilson Stadium from 1998-2015, followed by New Era Field from 2016-2019.’

Zack Moss eager to prove he’s not just a bruiser

‘Zack Moss prides himself on his versatility and skill set. When the Bills used a third-round pick on Moss in April, many fans and media members, myself included, thought of Moss as a hit the hole kind of back. While that’s certainly a big part of his game, Moss also feels comfortable catching passes out of the backfield.’

Rookie RB Zack Moss looking to carve out his role in Bills offense

‘“Our coaches are doing a very good job of keeping us very, very trained well to know what to do when we go out there so our confidence is definitely up, mine is up. Still trying to learn a lot of things about this game, speed and certain things like that but from that point we’re doing pretty good,” Moss explained.’

Bills OL Daryl Williams believes his best football is still ahead of him

‘“I mean that’s not the first time I’ve heard that. After my third year I was second team All-Pro and I just remember my coaches after that year they told me I can play a lot better than that and I was aiming towards that going into my fourth year and then obviously the injury happened and it was a setback for me,” Williams said on a zoom call with reporters.’

Bills sign P Lachlan Edwards

‘A native of Australia, Edwards didn’t even start punting until 2012, when he was messing around with a group of friends in the yard trying to play American football.’

Zack Moss is more than just a physical runner

‘“My mentality is to never be tackled by one guy. I always try to make that first defender miss by any means necessary,” says Moss. “That’s my mentality every time I get the ball in my hands.”’

Daryl Williams looking to regain All-Pro form in Buffalo

‘“This is a young man that we feel has yet to play his best football and become the best version of himself,” says McDermott. “And so we hope that he continues to grow and blossom here in Western New York, in a Bills uniform, and he seems very comfortable.”’

Lachlan Edwards’ unique football journey brings him to Buffalo

‘“I was going to college in Australia, originally,” says Edwards, who attended the University of Ballarat. “We got bored one summer and found an American football at my buddy’s house. We went down to the field and started throwing it. Back then, I couldn’t really throw, so we just started punting it. I played Australian football and that’s how we move the ball. So I started punting it and one of my professors was driving by and he was a native from Connecticut.”’

Buffalo’s home field to be known as “Bills Stadium” – for now

‘A bidet company reportedly made a $12 million bid in July to rename the field Tushy Stadium. Approval did not appear likely to go through, as the Erie County executive said, “All names are subject to approval, and anything that embarrasses the community is dead on arrival.”’

Top 3 things to know from Day 4 at Bills training camp

‘CB Josh Norman was slow to get up after he intercepted a pass. Norman has a leg injury and is still being evaluated. DT Ed Oliver (hip), FB Pat DiMarco, WR Robert Foster (concussion protocol), OG Jon Feliciano (pec), TE Tommy Sweeney (foot) missed practice.’