‘”I’ve played with a chip on my shoulder since I was a freshman in high school,” Wallace said. “That’s just how I play. That’s who I am. I’ve carried that same chip each and every day from high school, college, and even the NFL.”‘
Archives for September 2020
Bills trade for linebacker Andre Smith
‘Smith, who was a seventh-round pick in 2018, has spent much of his first two seasons in the NFL as a special teams contributor. Last season, Smith took 66 percent of special teams snaps for the Panthers. He also recorded five tackles as a defender.’
Bills fan looking for letters in Texas receives mail from ultimate pen pal– Jim Kelly
‘This time, it looks like Jim Kelly came through again! Fuller updated 7 Eyewitness News today, showing a signed picture Jim Kelly sent to “Buffalo Dave.”‘
“Donate your beer money” hopes to give back with unused tailgating cash
‘Cycon is hoping that the money Bills fans save by not tailgating can be donated, hoping to benefit Western New York. “Donate Your Beer Money” will be held on September 20th and October 11th in the Danny’s restaurant parking lot. The socially distant donation event will be taking food donations for FeedMoreWNY, school supplies for children around Western New York, and monetary donations for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, particularly their pediatric care unit.’
Bills CB Levi Wallace uses doubters as motivation to play with ‘chip on his shoulder’
‘“I think everyone has to take advantage of all their reps whether it’s six or 100 you know you go out there and showcase your abilities and go from there. I’ve always taken advantage of my reps the best that I could,” Wallace said on a zoom call with reporters.’
Bills still figuring out what their offensive line will look like come opening day
‘The do have a couple different options with Cody Ford either staying at right tackle or sliding inside and playing guard. Either way, the Bills are still looking at a bunch of options.’
Bills injury report – August 31st: Stefon Diggs returns to practice
‘With a lengthy injury report for the Bills there was a piece of good news mixed in there as wide receiver Stefon Diggs returned to practice after missing a few days last week with back soreness.’
Critical decisions looming on the horizon for Bills roster
‘“This time of year we’re normally getting ready for the fourth preseason game, and getting ready to making critical decisions on the roster as we look ahead to the start of the season. One of those is not on the radar, but it’s also about us transitioning to a regular season schedule,” Bills head coach Sean McDermott said to reporters on Zoom on Monday. “Many players haven’t been with us, some have of course, but you do have that continuity piece that they can get into a routine and acclimate themselves that into a normal, regular season routine.”’
Bills DBs continue to rave about new and improved pass game
‘“John (Brown), he threatens you with speed. He’s one of the fastest guys on the team. Cole (Beasley) is so shifty and Diggs has the route-craft that I’ve never experienced outside of Amari Cooper back at college. You have to play them all differently because they’re all different receivers,” Wallace said.’
McDermott’s lengthy injury update as Bills switch to regular season mode
‘Sean McDermott listed a dozen plays that would be out as the team ‘breaks’ training camp and switches to their regular-season mode.’
Top five takeaways from Bills training camp
‘Davis has become this year’s training camp darling with his performance in August. Last season, the Bills wide receivers were called ‘smurfs’ by Sean McDermott but that’s not the case anymore. Davis would have been the biggest receiver in Buffalo in 2019. He’s a thicker, quicker and faster version of Duke Williams.’
Bills back in regular-season mode
‘Carly Mascitti will tell you how this week of camp will vary compared to the previous weeks and how the Bills plan to trim the roster down to 53 players by Saturday at 4 p.m.’
Bills trade for LB Andre Smith
‘Buffalo traded away a conditional draft pick in 2023 in exchange for Smith.’
3 things we learned from Sean McDermott about the 2020 preseason
‘The Bills utilized a rotation at right tackle last season, splitting reps between Nsekhe and rookie Cody Ford until Nsekhe was sidelined with an injury in Week 11. McDermott said the team will try to avoid that this season in favor of establishing a consistent presence on the right side.’
7 award winners from 2020 Bills training camp
‘It didn’t take long to see wide receiver Stefon Diggs was the obvious offensive MVP of training camp. Throughout camp, Diggs made contested catches machine and showed why he’s touchdown threat in the red zone. Diggs showed off his athleticism every day by making big-time plays. The Bills want to score more points in 2020, and Diggs will hopefully play a major role in accomplishing that goal.’