‘”He’s a rare guy to have a defensive end that you see sprinting down on kickoffs and blowing people up the way he does,” Bills Defensive Coordinator Leslie Frazier said. “As a defensive end, he’s been a little hamstrung, not having an offseason a year ago was tough for him, but this year he really seems to be on course. We like where he is and just gotta keep giving him opportunities.”‘
Archives for August 2021
8 award winners from 2021 Bills Training Camp
‘Bills quarterback Josh Allen looked like a consistent machine throughout camp. Allen stood out as the best player on the field and practiced like a quarterback who can take his team far. The offense powered through camp with several stellar practices full of highlights. Allen and his receivers continued to improve their connection, picking up where they left off from last season. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs said he thinks Allen has more confidence this year. The QB1 threw multiple perfectly placed passes that would have been game-changing plays in a game. It’ll be fun to watch the next steps Allen takes this season after breaking multiple records in 2020.’
Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins describes his harrowing battle with Covid
‘“I went from like 333, 334 to like 318,” he said. “And then, because I wasn’t really eating, I didn’t have an appetite. Once I got back, then I started eating three meals a day and then could put on like 3 or 4 pounds easy.”’
Bills’ training camp observations: Josh Allen went on a hot streak
‘Allen was 15 of 15 to start the 11-on-11 portion of practice. Six of those passes went to Cole Beasley and four went to Emmanuel Sanders.’
Alan Pergament: Bills preseason rating is a winner; Latest long-running ‘Jeopardy’ champion returns Sept.13
‘The 2021 preseason games will easily be the highest-rated programs of the summer in Western New York.’
Dion Dawkins on COVID-19 scare: ‘I didn’t know if I was going to make it’
‘“But you keep pushing; God has a way of doing stuff and making things happen in your life so you can snap back and just like realize that, shoot, life can be over before you know it, regardless of what you made in life and what you did. You just got to just keep stepping and just do what’s right because you never know what tomorrow brings, really.”’
Josh Allen would like some preseason snaps, but he says it’s no big deal if he doesn’t
‘“These games mean a lot to a lot of different players,” Allen said. “I know that, I understand that, so getting to sit back and watch my buddies do good and have fun and make plays out there, it’s exciting for me.”’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins opens up on Covid battle: ‘One of the lowest points I’ve ever been’
‘“I don’t want to like scare anybody, but there was moments that I was like, I don’t know if I’m gonna make this,” he said. “Like I was down bad, I was down bad where I could barely move and I was just hurting.”’
Josh Allen, Emmanuel Sanders, Cole Beasley frustrate Bills defense on day 15 of camp (8 observations)
‘Every day that I’ve written up observations, a fan has asked whether Ed Oliver has made any plays. He’s been solid and he’s won his fair share of battles, but on Tuesday he finally forced my hand. He went up against Ryan Bates and put him on skates. By the times Bates was able to recover, Oliver pushed him out of the way and got in on Allen for a sack. This was one of the only positive plays for the defense during the Allen run.’
Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection heading into Bears preseason game
‘Marquez Stevenson may have the best shot at changing the Bills’ mind on how many wide receivers the team carries following Isaiah Hodgins’ knee injury. After an impressive catch against the Lions, Stevenson will need to continue to make the most of his opportunities as a receiver and return man in Buffalo’s final preseason games.’
Buffalo Bills’ Dion Dawkins was hospitalized for four days during COVID-19 bout
‘Dawkins said he had received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine but was still within the two-week period that the vaccine needs to fully take effect when he began experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. He lost 15 pounds during the experience.’
Bills’ Dawkins Details 4-Day Hospital Stay For COVID-19
‘“I never even thought I could even get that low because I’m so animated,” Dawkins said. “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.”’
Buffalo Bills’ Dion Dawkins says being hospitalized for COVID-19 one of his ‘lowest points’
‘”Being in the hospital was probably the hardest part because I was like, ‘Man, I’m in the hospital — my team is out there working and I’m here.”’
Bills’ Sean McDermott says Dion Dawkins has a ‘long road’ ahead after hospitalization due to COVID-19
‘”He’s gonna control what he can control and so are we and he’s gotta continue to work hard to get himself back. I mean this is going on Week 4 of training camp at this point so he’s missed a lot of time.”‘
Bills OL Dion Dawkins on Having COVID-19: ‘Life Can Be Over Before You Know It’
‘”Life can be over before you know it,”Dawkins said. “And regardless of what you made in life and what you did, you’ve got to keep stepping and just do what’s right because you never know what life will bring.”‘