‘“I loved the learning curve that I went through and the experiences,” said Howard. “Just never could really put it all together as far as all the injuries. Just being consistent is the biggest thing I learned about my old time in Tampa for sure.”’
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Father-son luck out on Buffalo Bills Camp tickets, driving from VA
‘“We just kind of posted our story, ‘we’re doing a father-son trip, our house already rented,’ and within 24 hours I had all three the practices covered,” said Jeremy. “And people could’ve charged more, they were very generous.”’
Bills Newest WR Shakir Learning A Lot From Two Key Vets
‘”You see what they’ve done in their careers so far, and they’re only they’re getting better and better and better. And, you know, that’s exactly what I want to do with my career every single day. Every single second, every minute, every day, every week, year, you know, months. Just keep stacking days like them because, you know, they come out every single day and they take their play to the next level every single day.”‘
Three Takeaways: Buffalo Bills Training Camp Day 2
‘It’s a contract year for Knox. He’s coming off a career-year in receiving touchdowns, yards, and catches. He has all the right to act like the superstar he’s becoming. Yet he’s not.’
Bills sign offensive lineman Jordan Simmons
‘The OL played in five games with the Raiders last season. Simmons also played two seasons for Seattle. The guard has played in 25 games and started in nine over his NFL career.’
Top 3 things to know from Day 2 of 2022 Bills Training Camp
‘Much of the focus during day two was focused on third-down situations and the Bills’ defense came ready, highlighting the practice session with four interceptions and several pass breakups.’
Bills in minority holding camp far from home
‘First, Buffalo is one of only six of the 32 National Football League teams that still holds at least some of training camp off-site; the others opt for their own training facilities. The Bills, after a two-year Covid-related absence, are back at St. John Fisher University, and four other teams also opt for camp at a college: Pittsburgh (St. Vincent, Latrobe, Pa.), Carolina (Wofford, Spartanburg, S.C.), Kansas City (Missouri Western State, St. Joseph’s, Mo.) and the Rams (UC Irvine). Dallas utilizes a site in Oxnard, Calif.’
On Day 1 of Bills training camp, turkey burgers and toilet paper unexpectedly dominate the conversation
‘“I frickin’ love it. I love going to camp,” Allen said. “The camaraderie that you get to build. You spend every waking second with your teammates. All you get to focus on is football here, which is a blessing for me because I love this game so much. I just try to be as fun and as vibrant as I can because some guys don’t like it. So I try to bring them up to speed with me and that comes with the territory of my job, but I do absolutely, genuinely love camp because I love spending time with the guys.”’
Jordan Poyer, agent Drew Rosenhaus both on hand for Bills training camp
‘“I’m letting them handle that side of it. Drew is here today talking things out with Brandon and I know they’re both working things out on each side,” Poyer said. “I’m just really excited to be here with my teammates and to see the guys again and to start this journey and try to get better every single day.”’
Bills training camp Day 1 observations: Red zone defense picks up where it left off
‘“Red zone is typically a pretty tough day for the offense,” Allen said. “It’s just a smaller area. But coming out here and just trying to go out and execute and make the right decisions. Guys are flying around right now. We’re pretty juiced up. So, we’ll take a look at the film. But again, it was exciting to get back on the field and actually run some real plays.”’
Bills training camp opens and a contract extension may be near for a key player
‘“Drew and I have a great relationship, as do us and Jordan,” Beane said following the Bills’ first practice at St. John Fisher University. “Drew and I have many conversations. This just happened to work out for him to come up here and do this to start camp.”’
Bills place 3 on PUP list, Rodger Saffold on NFI list after car accident
‘Buffalo signed Saffold in free agency to bolster their offensive line. The 13-year veteran was named to the Pro Bowl in 2021 and is a former second-team All-Pro. He started his career with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams before playing with the Tennessee Titans the past three seasons. In Buffalo, Saffold will be reunited with new offensive line coach Aaron Kromer. The two were with the Rams from 2017-2018.’
Bills training camp 2022: Josh Allen gets it going late, rookies impress – Day 1 observations
‘Allen and the Bills spent most of Sunday’s practice knocking the rust off after a few weeks off the field. The offense struggled at times and Allen was a little off throughout practice. The Bills worked primarily in the red zone during 11-on-11 and the defense held its ground.’
Bills Camp: Day 1 observations include a splash play from a new face and reestablishment of familiar connections
‘There were plenty of notable takeaways from Sunday’s action, including Allen working with a stable of new receivers while reestablishing the connection he’s built with returning WRs Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Isaiah McKenzie and others. The Bills’ defense also saw for the first time its many new pieces come together with a long list of returning starters, including Poyer, who is amid contract negotiations with the team.’
Rodger Saffold missing start of Bills camp after injuring ribs in car accident
‘The Bills signed Saffold to a one-year, $6.25 million contract in March after he was released by the Titans. Saffold earned his first Pro Bowl nod in 2021, his 12th year in the NFL.’