‘The only unit that’s down from last season is defensive backfield, which is no surprise since the Bills have been playing almost the entire season without cornerback Tre’Davious White and safety Micah Hyde.’
Archives for December 7, 2022
Ryan O’Halloran: Bills safety Jordan Poyer makes 12-year old fan’s day, creates memory for himself
‘“Just to think a kid here calls me a hero and some of the things he’s gone through, I felt like it was a great opportunity to try and impact him as much as I can, show him some positive light,” he told The Buffalo News. “His letter was very, very detailed and very organized, and I had to read it twice because it didn’t sound like it was coming from a sixth-grader.”’
Dion Dawkins named Bills’ nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year Award
‘“It caught me completely off guard,” Dawkins said. “A very emotional moment. I’m very thankful to even have that moment, and just to be honored in that moment and in that group of other great men. It’s a special thing, it truly is.”’
Keeping work local, involving small businesses focuses for Bills stadium construction
‘“It’s our job to make sure we create opportunities and open the door, and it’s your job to walk through the door,” said Deborah Pereira, vice president and program CEO at Gilbane Building Co., one of the project’s general contractors. “As you can imagine, on a job of this size, the process is not going to be simple, but we are hoping to make it consistent.”’
Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen wants to help pay your bills. What the Valley native’s doing.
‘Allen, the star signal-caller for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, has teamed up with Colorado-based ForgiveCo PBC Inc., a public benefit company, to buy chunks of debt adding up to $10 million for people in financial hardship. But instead of collecting what’s owed, the program writes off the debt, eliminating the consumer’s obligation.’
Lockport student gets surprise visit from Bills star after helping his community
‘Because of his commitment to making the day better for others, AAA decided to return the favor to him. They brought Tanner to the AAA offices, and surprised him with Dion Dawkins, who’s a part of AAA’s newest Member Connection.’
Bills release WR Marquez Stevenson
‘However, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports that it is a procedural move that allows the team to sign him to the practice squad, given he clears waivers.’
Josh Allen to help eliminate over $10 million of debt in Buffalo, Wyoming, California
‘According to ForgiveCo, people and brands pair with the public benefit corporation (PBC) to help communities in need by purchasing their debt in bundles, like debt collectors do. Rather than collecting, however, they forgive the debt to help those in financial need. Josh Allen is the latest to pair with the company, they said.’
Josh Allen to help eliminate over $10 million of debt in Buffalo, Wyoming, California
‘“Coming from a small town and now living out my dream playing football, I recognize that I owe a debt of gratitude to the fans for their support not only each Sunday but also their continued support of my off-field endeavors,” Allen said as part of the release. “I was honored when ForgiveCo approached me with a chance to uplift thousands of hard-working Americans in the communities that support me by alleviating the burden of debt from their lives.”’
Buffalo Bills rookies host Christmas party for kids
‘”This is that most special moment now. Like just coming in and people just happy to see me and my teammates and whoever is here like the Buffalo Bills and just to be happy that we’re here spending time with them, so that’s truly what it’s about spending time and giving your time when you could be doing something else and we’re choosing to do things like this with the people,” Dawkins said.’
Bills’ offensive tackle Dion Dawkins nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year award
‘The NFL explains that each team nominates a player that commits to philanthropy and community impact. Each nominee receives a maximum of $40,000 to be donated to a charity of their choosing. The winner then receives an additional $250,000 for their charity.’
Assessing the performance of Xavier Rhodes & Tre’Davious White, Allen’s big play and Buffalo’s RB tandem
‘”Xavier did some good things for us in that ball game. We traced it back to Dane (Jackson), who had been sick during the week, really only got one day of work that Wednesday or Tuesday,” Frazier shared. “And so we were really concerned about his strength and how long he could last in the ballgame. We decided to give Xavier that start because he had pretty much gotten those reps in practice.”‘
Dion Dawkins selected as Buffalo Bills’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee
‘Off the field, Dawkins started the Dion’s Dreamers Foundation with the goal of providing mentorship and support to young men and women in underserved communities and to those in a place of mental, physical, and financial hardship. Between hosting events through his Foundation’s efforts, and participating in Buffalo Bills and NFL initiatives, Dawkins continues to prioritize his community involvement throughout various neighborhoods in Buffalo.’