‘“Now I can focus more so on how to make a play within the scheme, versus, ‘Let me make sure I’ve got the scheme down. Let me make sure my feet and my pads (are in the right place).’ I don’t have to worry about that too much,” he said. “Now it’s ‘Let me get up to speed with the guys who have been here.’ Those guys, they’re not just thinking scheme, they’re thinking how can I make a play? Now I’m thinking that myself. If I want to prove myself, I have to make plays on the ball.”’
Archives for July 21, 2023
Bills position preview: Joe Danna steps into a great spot as new safeties coach
‘In coming to the Bills, who decided not to retain Jim Salgado, Danna joins a team with one of the NFL’s top duos at safety in Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer.’
Bills training camp questions: Which players could be on the roster bubble?
‘DE A.J. Epenesa: He’s heading into the final year of his contract and the 2020 second-round pick has never lived up to his draft status.’
Bills won’t win the AFC East? Everyone on ESPN show picks Jets or Dolphins
‘The four on-air personalities were asked which team would win the AFC East. The three-time defending division champion Bills were shut out.’
No chance? Buffalo Bills disrespected by ESPN panel
‘Riddick and Foxworth went with the Miami Dolphins, and Douglas and Greenberg went with the team led by new quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets.’
Buffalo Bills fans aren’t superstitious, but they are a little stitious
‘A recent study by Casino.org found that Buffalo ranked No. 9 among the five major sports leagues. Ranking ahead of the Bills in the NFL were fans of the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Chicago Bears, Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs.’
Bills camp questions: The start of the four-way race for the middle linebacker job is a pick ’em
‘Not only did Edmunds lead Buffalo in tackles during all five of his seasons, but he played in all but seven games and played nearly 95% of the team’s defensive snaps when active. More importantly, he had the size and range to allow Buffalo to predominantly play five defensive backs.’
Buffalo Bills Training Camp Position Preview: Defensive End
Overall, the defensive ends look stacked. “You got Greg Rousseau, Flo, Boogie Basham, A.J., and Shane Ray again,” said Von Miller. “We’ve got all these different weapons to be able to go out there and succeed.”‘
Bills training camp preview: Offensive line
‘There’s no doubt the biggest question mark up front is Spencer Brown. The former third-round pick struggled last season, especially in pass protection.’
Training camp preview: Who will emerge as Bills’ top running back?
‘Harris could compete with the less-experienced Cook for the most carries.’
Three things to like about Bills 1st rounder Dalton Kincaid
‘Not getting wrapped up in a great or bad play can be challenging for some, especially rookies. But Beane mentioned Kincaid’s composure is strong. At rookie minicamps, Kincaid said it was ingrained a while back. “I kind of got it in high school,” Kincaid said. “My receiver coach called it the ‘five second rule.’ You can be angry about it or happy about it for five seconds but at that point, it doesn’t really matter.”’
Elmira natives co-author new Buffalo Bills book
‘The book, Buffalo Bills: An Illustrated Timeline of a Storied Team is now available and can be purchased on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major outlets. The book highlights the rich tradition of the Bills franchise showcasing the greatest teams, players, highs & lows and images that will stand the test of time.’