‘“Some of it was me, knowing I wanted to change my body and frame and some of it was just the push I got from my high school coaches,” Torrence said. “At first, it wasn’t even about playing football – it was just, ‘Lose the weight and then if you like playing football, continue to play.’”’
Archives for May 14, 2023
Bills sign first-round tight end Dalton Kincaid to four-year contract
‘According to Spotrac, the slotted value for Kincaid’s contract is expected to be $13,427,022 with a $6,765,107 signing bonus and a 2023 salary cap hit of $2,441,277. He is the ninth of the 31 first-round picks to sign their contract.’
Bills Mailbag: Is the DeAndre Hopkins dream finally dead?
‘The financial hurdle, in my mind, is insurmountable. Hopkins simply costs too much money, and the Bills would have to perform some serious salary cap gymnastics to make his current deal work. That’s if Hopkins were to play on his current deal. Chances are, if he’s traded, he’s going to want a new contract. I don’t disagree with anything you said about what he would add to the Bills’ offense, but right now, the financials make such a deal supremely challenging. The other possibility is the two sides couldn’t agree on compensation, but I’m hesitant to believe that’s much of a roadblock.’
Buffalo Bills sign former 1st round pick Shane Ray. Here’s what edge rusher said on return to NFL
‘“Words can’t describe the emotions I’m feeling right now,” Ray wrote on his Instagram. “So many tears, sleepless nights, depression,everything that comes with losing the game. So many days of having nothing but hope while fighting a uphill battle. There where times that I thought maybe I should give up, but I wouldn’t be me if I folded.Even in my darkest moments I believed in myself. I believed in my preparation. I believed that I would have another opportunity even if the world didn’t believe. There are so many people that have been on this journey with me supporting me and I thank you all!!! When I needed someone to lean on you all wouldn’t let me fall. Most importantly thank you God!!! It’s official im a Buffalo Bill!!!I’m so grateful and excited for this opportunity this moment I’ve dreamt about for 4 years. I’m back!!!!!!!”’
Who is Travin Howard? Buffalo Bills’ newest LB sent former team to Super Bowl (4 things to know)
‘In the NFC Championship game two seasons ago, Howard ended the 49ers’ comeback attempt. With pressure bearing down on Jimmy Garoppolo, the quarterback attempted a desperation throw that was ultimately intercepted by Howard to seal the game.’
Buffalo Bills Sign 1st-Round Draft Pick Dalton Kincaid To 4-Year Contract
‘The signing was announced on the second day of the Bills’ three-day rookie minicamp and comes two days after the team signed its five other draft selections.’
Bills sign tight end Dalton Kincaid to rookie contract
‘This past season in Salt Lake City saw the 23-year-old put up his best totals with 70 grabs for 809 yards and eight touchdowns. That was good enough to earn him All-Pac 12 First-Team honors at the tight end position.’
Bills trainer makes first public comments since helping to save Hamlin’s life
‘He told more than 3,500 graduates how his time at OSU provided a solid foundation for his career path as an athletic trainer.’
Bills trainer who saved life of Damar Hamlin makes commencement speech at Oklahoma State: “I’m not a hero”
‘“It’s a bit odd to be the person reporters are talking about, when they say Denny Kellington is a hero, it’s very humbling. In fact, all the attention I’ve received for simply doing my job has been overwhelming,” he said. “I’ve said repeatedly that I am not a hero, but I’ll tell you what I was that day: I was ready.”’
Bills trainer who saved Damar Hamlin’s life tells college graduates, ‘I was ready’
‘“All the attention I’ve received for simply doing my job has been overwhelming. I’ve said repeatedly that I am not a hero, but I will tell you what, I was that day, I was ready,” Kellington said.’
Bills athletic trainer delivers OSU commencement address
‘“The reason anyone knows Denny Kellington is because of one fateful and near-tragic moment on a football field,” Kellington said. “… Our safety Damar Hamlin had a cardiac event that could have ended his life in front of his family, his teammates, his coaches, our athletic training staff and the millions of football fans watching in the stadium, or from the comfort of their living room TVs.”’
Bills first-round pick TE Dalton Kincaid signs rookie contract
‘”I’m fired up. I feel like the coaching staff, the front office is really good. They’ve got a great reputation, so I feel like it’s just a great situation to be in,” Kincaid said the night he got drafted.’