‘Knox’s rapport with Allen is strong, and he established himself as more well-rounded tight end. His nine touchdowns set a franchise mark for a tight end in a single season and trailed only Stefon Diggs, who had 10. He’ll want to have a significant presence in the pass game again this season, though he also felt he took a step in run blocking in Year 3.’
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Jim Kelly gets kick throwing football to kids at 34th annual football camp at Highmark Stadium
‘“I still feel good,” he said. “Mouth still hurts every once in a while, doing all the talking. But overall, I love it. I really do.”’
Erik Brady: ‘The Magician’ Marlin Briscoe’s greatest trick was becoming a Bills receiver
‘I was lucky enough to talk with Briscoe for a story in USA Today in 2016. He told me then how much he had enjoyed his time in Buffalo, while also expressing bitterness that he never got another shot at QB after his 11-game stint with the Broncos in 1968. “If I was playing today I would be a quarterback,” Briscoe said. “That’s not bragging. It’s a cold, hard fact.”’
6 Buffalo Bills not named Josh Allen team can least afford to lose in 2022
‘Morse played all 17 regular season games last season and was a beacon of stability for the Bills’ offensive line while the offense figured some things out over the course of the season. Morse is a great player but the issue of him missing a substantial amount of time is what the Bills do to replace him. Ryan Bates and Greg Mantz can play center. But if you move Bates inside more than you likely take a step back at guard. The Bills have great depth on their offensive line. Brandon Beane does a great job stocking the cupboards on the line each offseason. But if Mantz, Greg Van Roten, or Cody Ford have to play a string of games – especially in January – it could spell trouble.’
PFF ranks NFL rosters: Where do Buffalo Bills land entering 2022?
‘“The only two quarterbacks with a higher PFF grade than Josh Allen over the past two seasons are Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady,” said Linsey. “The physical tools were always there, but Allen has managed to add the accuracy that was missing during his first few years in the league. Allen’s development is the primary reason the Bills enter the 2022 season as Super Bowl favorites, though general manager Brandon Beane and the rest of this front office deserve credit for building a complete roster.”’
Jordan Phillips is happy to be back with the Bills
‘When it comes to Oliver, Phillips sees a different football player. He said, “I think Ed’s matured a lot and I think that’s what helped his game the most, I mean everybody has always known he was going to be a top guy, and now his maturity with the way he plays and the way he understands the game is what’s helped him. Talent has never been an issue.”’
Hundreds of kids taking part in Jim Kelly Football Camp
‘In addition to practicing the game’s fundamentals, participants also learn about eating right, staying healthy, teamwork and good sportsmanship.’
Jim Kelly hosts 34th annual youth football camp
‘”It’s exciting because you think about who these kids are that are here,” Kelly said. “Their grandfathers and grandmothers told them about me. It wasn’t mom and dad, it was grandfathers and grandmothers. It’s great.”‘