‘According to Dawkins his conditioning took a hit, something that head coach Sean McDermott addressed Sunday, stating that he is “not close to where he needs to be.” But, Dawkins said he knows that is part of it and he is feeling more and more like himself each day.’
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From defense to special teams, Bills DE Darryl Johnson working to be consistent and provide value
‘”When I see him at practice I tell him, ‘Every day you come out here, come out with a chip on your shoulder’,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier added. “You need to show people you deserve to be here. He’s practiced that way, he’s held his own, and has done a really good job each year.”‘
PSE Spokesperson: Renovations not an option at Highmark Stadium
‘Wilkinson says there is an unrealistic myth that somehow the existing Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park could be renovated. He says that is far from the truth, after an independent architecture firm, DiDonoto Associates, hired by Erie County found several glaring and expensive issues with the current structure.’
Bills LT Dion Dawkins opens up about being hospitalized for Covid-19
‘“If there’s a checklist for it, it was everything. It was shortness of breath, it was the hot and cold, it was the cough, it was everything. Like the dehydration like all of the body stuff,” Dawkins said on Tuesday after practice.’
Dawkins reflects on bout with COVID-19
‘When he was diagnosed, he had both COVID shots when he contracted the virus, but was a couple days short of being considered fully inoculated.’
‘It was one of the lowest points I’ve ever been’
‘ ”Honestly, man it was one of the lowest points I’ve ever been,” Dawkins said. “I never even thought I could even get that low because I’m so animated. And that hit hard. Even with the mental stuff, it hit every part of me, and I was shocked that it could even hit that. Being in the hospital was probably the hardest part because I was like man, I’m in the hospital and my team is out there working. And I’m here. I’m not helping if I’m not present.”‘