‘Attendance on Wednesday was not mandatory, yet nearly every player and coach was present. Several members of the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits were there as well.’
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Bills, Josh Allen visit Buffalo’s East Side at site of shooting to pass out food, remember victims
‘“This gave us an opportunity to come out and be physical and show that we care about this community,” Allen said. “To be in the community, give some hope, share some grief – that’s how we’re going to get past this.”’
Former Utes football star Zack Moss addresses mass shooting in Buffalo, tells story of experiencing racism in Utah
‘“When you’re an athlete, everyone looks at you differently,” Moss said on the podcast. “Being an athlete, color doesn’t matter in a way. Everyone loves you, no matter if you’re white, Black, Hispanic, whatever it may be. Everyone loves you and they see past that color barrier.”’
Buffalo Sports Teams Offer Support At Site Of Mass Shooting
‘The first stop was a group visit to a memorial at the edge of the store’s parking lot, where several players placed flowers in front of cut-outs of doves, each bearing the name of a victim.’
Buffalo Bills players, coaches, front-office staff volunteer to support community in wake of shooting
‘”The Buffalo community, they think highly of the Buffalo Bills, and so it is our job and our role to be here for the community, to be out here and be reachable, to be able to have these conversations,” running back and special teams captain Taiwan Jones said. “And in a moment like this the most important thing is just to show love. So, we wanted to come out here and just love on people, show people that we care, we feel for you.”‘
‘Choose Love’: Bills, Sabres, and Bandits come together to support grieving community
‘The players and staffs first held a moment of silence led by Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier. They then laid flowers at the memorial outside of the Supermarket and later prepared and handed out food to the local community.’
Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs, other Bills and Sabres players visit Tops mass shooting memorial
‘Bills GM Brandon Beane, wide receiver Stefon Diggs and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds were among other players spotted in photographs and videos from the scene, as well as Kyle Okposo from the Sabres.’
Bills players go to Jefferson Avenue to help support the community
‘”This is one of those things you have to be about it,” Bills lineman Dion Dawkins said. “With the Bills, we understand our presence in the community and not tweet about it, (go) on Instagram about it say, ‘Oh, we’re sorry and stuff,’ but to actually be present.’
Bills, Sabres, and Bandits provide support for Buffalo in wake of deadly shooting
‘Wearing shirts that said “choose love,” all the players and coaches paid their respects to the ten victims of the Tops shooting. Many placed bouquets of flowers at the memorial site for the victims and offered hugs and conversations with their family members.’
‘Give hope and share grief’ | Bills make an impact in visit to Buffalo’s East Side
‘”We talked about it as a team,” quarterback Josh Allen said. “Coach McDermott asked who would be willing to do this and every person in our building raised their hand.”‘
Report: Bills interview Steelers executive for assistant GM opening
‘According to the report, Hunt remains in the running to become the Steelers’ general manager and is “well regarded,” around the NFL.’
Skip Bayless has ridiculous criticism for Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen
‘“I don’t (think he’s that dude),” Bayless told Sharpe. “I’m not convinced. I don’t know about the biggest game intangibles. I know he lit it up against Mahomes and it was back and forth, but that Kansas City defense was just a wreck man. I think I could complete a couple passes against it.”’
Report: Bills interview Brandon Hunt for assistant general manager
‘Hunt has been the Pro Scouting Coordinator for the Steelers since 2010 when he took over for Doug Whaley, who became the Bills’ assistant general manager at the time.’
From the CAA to the NFL: New Bills cornerback Christian Benford is ready to make a big leap
‘“I feel like I’ve got to outwork everybody, no matter what position I’m in, what age, no matter where they come from,” Benford said in an interview with The Buffalo News following practice. “It’s always like I’ve got to outwork them, because at the end of the day, I want to be the best in the country, best in the world, you know what I’m saying? I have that willpower to be better. I’m still going to help everybody else, but I want to be the best.”’
Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier honored for lifetime achievement as an assistant coach in the NFL
‘Frazier, who is entering his sixth season as the Buffalo Bills’ defensive coordinator, and the late Greg Knapp, former passing game coordinator for the New York Jets, became the 19th and 20 recipients of the Dr. Z Award, which was instituted by the PFWA in 2014. The award is named after Zimmerman, who covered the NFL for nearly 30 years as Sports Illustrated’s lead football writer.’