‘“He’s the same coach Dorsey that we know,” Josh Allen said. “There’s been no differences in his attitude or his mindset. Again, we’re going out there and as an offense, our goal is to score on every drive. Now is that possible? Not really. Sometimes.”’
Archives for September 6, 2022
Bills tight end Dawson Knox thanks Buffalo as he grieves his brother, Luke
‘“I know I’ve said that before, but I kind of realized that for the first time when I came back up here after everything that it really does feel like a second home to me.”’
Bills Notebook: New punter Sam Martin quickly getting up to speed
‘“You take one day at a time and control what you can control, but I think we had a great first two days together,” Martin said after Monday’s practice. “I’m just thankful for the opportunity. Super happy to be here. It’s a great place to play, great team.”’
Ryan Bates and the Bills offensive line has a massive challenge with Aaron Donald
‘“There is no weakness. I can’t sit here and say, ‘Well, if you do this …’ It’s Aaron Donald, he’s the greatest football player that I’ve ever played with. And he’s one of the greatest football players that ever played this game and that’s counting all the greats and all the football gods that have come through here. Aaron Donald is one of those.”’
Miller ready for NFL season opener against former team
‘“Just because I’ve got a lot of friends and a lot of colleagues around the league, I still want to go out there and win,” said Miller. “And that’s where my mindset is this week. I love those guys. It will be like me playing against my brother.”’
Knox appreciative of support received in wake of younger brother’s death
‘Knox revealed that, since his brother’s death, along with receiving countless messages of encouragement from Bills fans, many have helped raise over $200,000 for Knox’s foundation of choice, the P.U.N.T. Pediatric Cancer Collaborative, to be donated in his brother’s name. P.U.N.T. is a nonprofit organization that provides families in Western New York facing pediatric cancer with critical programs that offer financial, practical and emotional support from diagnosis to recovery and bereavement.’
Opposing View: Bills head coach Sean McDermott on Rams’ pass rush, passing attack heading into 2022 season opener
‘”Phenomenal player in Kupp,” McDermott said. “It’s been interesting to watch his career take off and him develop over the years. Haven’t played him a ton, but have a lot of respect for what they do, and in this case, what Kupp’s been able to do. He’s earned every ounce of his recognition.”‘
Tuesday’s Los Angeles Coverage
Rams punter Riley Dixon has some big shoes to fill, and he’s ready for the challenge (Los Angeles Times)
Rams star Aaron Donald doesn’t explain why he swung helmet at Bengals players (Los Angeles Times)
Rams have no concerns about Aaron Donald as he enters 9th NFL season (Orange County Register)
Kupp Moves On From All-Pro Year With Robinson, Without Woods (AP)
Los Angeles Rams star Aaron Donald brushes off practice fight, vows ‘my main focus is Buffalo’ (ESPN)
Rams keep full nameplate, locker open for Odell Beckham Jr. in case he returns to team (CBS Sports)
From the Podium: Rams DC Raheem Morris, OC Liam Coen and DL Aaron Donald on Josh Allen, Bobby Wagner, growth of young Rams receivers (TheRams.com)
Opposing View: Bills head coach Sean McDermott on Rams’ pass rush, passing attack heading into 2022 season opener (TheRams.com)
Bills’ Dawson Knox speaks for first time since brother’s sudden death
‘“I know he’s going to be watching, somehow some way,” Knox told reporters. “It’s really mind-blowing, just the size, the amount of support I’ve had. The sheer number of texts and messages, even just the dollar amount of donations that have been made in my brother’s name to the P.U.N.T. Foundation [a philanthropic organization Knox supports]. It’s more than I could have expected, but at the same time it’s weirdly not surprising because this is such an incredible city with such an incredible fanbase and people.”’
Von Miller Settles In With Bills After Leaving LA Rams
‘“When he said it, I thought it was part of the recruiting pitch,” he added. “But being here in western New York … I just feel at home. I’ve fallen in love with the place, and it just gets better and better each and every day.”’
Dawson Knox says returning to Buffalo Bills, preparing for season has been ‘therapeutic’ in wake of brother Luke’s death
‘”Just getting back up here, getting in the routine, seeing all my teammates, seeing my coaches, definitely from a distraction standpoint it’s great, too,” Knox said Monday in his first comments since Luke died. “But it’s also very therapeutic just doing what I love with the guys that I love. I know that my brother would want it that way, too. He wants me to give everything I got. I know he is gonna be watching somehow, someway, so yeah, it’s definitely been great being back up here, getting back with all the guys.”‘
Bills’ Dawson Knox Thanks Buffalo For Support After Brother’s Death
‘“I just want to thank everybody for being so considerate,” Dawson said on Monday. “I’ve really felt a lot of love and support. … Everyone in Buffalo has been incredible. It means the world to me. I love all the people in Buffalo. Hopefully, I’ll be here for a long time.”’
Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey is really looking forward to the challenges the Rams present
‘This is Dorsey’s first season as offensive coordinator and the Rams are defending Super Bowl Champions and he said there aren’t too many secrets on that side of the ball either, “They’re incredibly talented all over the board and he’s (Aaron Donald) one of the best players in football. They pose a lot of different problems, not only personnel wise, but scheme, so it’s not only trying to slow him down, but that front is a very talented group.”’
Bills first injury report of the season is out
‘Only two players did not practice on Monday. Backup offensive tackle Tommy Doyle and backup tight end Quintin Morris worked with trainers off to the side as the team worked just outside the ADPRO Sports Training Center.’
Wind energy expert’s take on new Bills stadium exterior
‘When wind hits the exterior of the building, instead of re-directing and finding other avenues to flow at full speed, the wind will end up dissipating significantly as if hitting a screen.’