‘McDermott’s tenure in Buffalo has brought a culture change to the Bills’ locker room; players have attested to what it has brought to the team both at One Bills Drive and outside of the facility. In times like these, the best thing the head coach can do is listen.’
Archives for August 28, 2020
Scott Norwood’s ‘wide right’ game worn Bills jersey from Super Bowl XXV up for auction
‘As of Thursday morning, bidding on the jersey from the auction site Heritage Auctions is up to $24,000 with two days to go.’
Buffalo Bills, dozens of local organizations giving away over 500 free backpacks
‘The Buffalo Bills Foundation is sponsoring free boxed dinners from, “A Great Plate Catering” and is providing $25 gift cards for Tops Markets for the first 100 families.’
Bills will go with rookie Tyler Bass as they release veteran kicker Stephen Hauschka
‘The Bills move on from Hauschka after three seasons with Buffalo. It’s not surprising they made this move given they drafted a young, strong leg with Bass and Hauschka struggled last season, specifically from long range. He went 1-for-5 on field goal attempts form 50 yards or longer.’
Bills training camp injury report: August 27th
‘Defensive End Bryan Cox Jr. had an excused absence today from practice for a personal matter.’
Sean McDermott: “It’s critical that our players know we care about them and support them”
‘“I can tell you that I thought about it, we thought about it from the administrative side, you’d have to ask the players about that. I can tell you we’ve had and will continue to have ongoing conversations about things that are going on in our world and the result of those things,” Sean McDermott said to media on Zoom on Thursday morning.’
Powerful, insightful words from Bills DE Jerry Hughes on social injustice
‘“Voice equality, voice that yes we do say Black Lives Matter but we say it in the sense of all American lives matter so we’re not putting one in front of the other…”’
Bills RB Devin Singletary says it’s important for athletes to use their platform
‘“We had conversations about it, about having practice or not having practice, ultimately what we came up with is that we need to come together as a team, find a solution, basically use our platform. What’s right is right and what’s wrong is wrong, and it’s time for change,” Bills running back Devin Singletary said to reporters on Zoom on Thursday. “That’s basically what the conversation was about last night, and that’s where we’re at as a team right now, what we can do, and how we can use our platforms.”’
Bills release kicker Stephen Hauschka
‘Following these two moves, the Bills now have one kicker, rookie Tyler Bass, and one punter, Corey Bojorquez on the roster.’
Buffalo Bills scrimmage amid reaction to social injustice
‘“It’s admirable that the players, coaches and staff have taken in their approach,” McDermott said. “Obviously action needs to be taken and each person has their own opinion to what is the right thing to do. At the end of the day we are all human even though we are in this bubble of professional sports.”’
Bills release kicker Stephen Hauschka
‘Hauschka has been with the Bills since 2017 and signed a two-year extension last preseason. The 35-year-old was entering his 13th NFL season.’
Bills HC Sean McDermott says he thought about canceling practice, will continue to listen to players
‘“I think it’s admirable that the players and the staffs and the organizations have taken the approach that they have,” says McDermott. “Obviously, action needs to be taken and each and everyone has their own opinion on what is the right thing to do. The important thing for me is that we continue to try and do the right thing within our organization. Inside of our organization, we’re always going to try and do the right thing and so I think that’s important.”’
Bills players are ready to use their platform for change
‘“Ultimately, what we came up with is that we need to come together as a team to find a solution, to use our platform,” says Bills running back Devin Singletary. “What’s right is right and what’s wrong is wrong and it’s time for change.”’
Bills cut veteran kicker Stephen Hauschka
‘That leaves sixth-round draft pick out of Georgia Southern Tyler Bass to take over the Bills kicking spot.’
Why the Bills practiced Thursday and Hughes’ message to teammates
‘Ultimately, the Bills ended up going forward with their inter-squad scrimmage Thursday afternoon after hours of serious conversation.’