‘After a shaky day in the passing game to open things up at St. John Fisher yesterday, Allen and the offense started cooking on Thursday. The field was rain-soaked at the beginning of practice but the sun was beating down on the sold-out practice before too long. That’s when the offense started to find some rhythm.’
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Training Camp Takeaways: Defense wins on Day 2; Allen intercepted thrice, but TEs record several splash plays
‘But before the offense got clicking, Allen was intercepted on the first-team offense’s first opportunity during 7-on-7 work, with a pass intended for wide receiver Khalil Shakir being knocked into the air and batted around by numerous players before safety Cam Lewis came away with a juggling interception. On the following play, cornerback Dane Jackson was in on a breakup of a pass intended for WR Trent Sherfield. It was one of many solid plays made by Jackson throughout the afternoon, including a breakup of a high throw from Allen intended for WR Stefon Diggs.’
Bills’ James Cook, Damien Harris aim to prove they aren’t one dimensional in shared backfield
‘“None of us want to be labeled as, ‘Oh, this guy is for this situation, this guy’s from this situation,’” Harris said. “… That’s why we come out here and work so hard and you know, not just running the ball, but catching, blocking, doing all these things to make us complete backs. Because we all are gonna have to do a lot of different things.”’
Worth Your Time
‘Fittingly, in their recently released book, The Buffalo Bills: An Illustrated Timeline of a Storied Team (Reedy Press), Greg Tranter and Budd Bailey called 1971 “the worst season ever.” Fortunately, the talented and accomplished Buffalo sports historians have plenty of good stories to tell, too.’
Bills, Nyheim Hines in contract dispute after jet ski accident
‘The dispute comes over how much the Bills should still pay Hines and whether Hines owes the team any money.’
Gabe Davis looking to have bounce back 2023 season
‘”I feel like hurting my ankle the way that I did, it was probably the worst one out of all of them just cause I had to miss a game,” said Davis in his meeting with the media on Thursday.’
Starting middle linebacker, cornerback battles in full swing
‘On the second day of Buffalo Bills training camp here at St. John Fisher University, Terrel Bernard got his shot at middle linebacker with the first-team defense and Christian Benford got time cornerback with the first defense, opposite Tre’Davious White.’
Listen: McDermott glad to have his secondary back healthy
‘”It was not an easy situation but I thought the players handled it extremely well, they came to work every week and competed, and that’s all you can ask for.” McDermott said.’
Opinion: Case closed on offseason drama between Bills, Diggs
‘If there was any doubt still remaining before Wednesday morning, Diggs crushed it by early afternoon.’
Let James Cook; Bills second-year running back continues to impress in early part of season
‘”We’re really excited about him and what he can do and the versatility he has. And his ability, with that versatility to be an every down back,” says Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey.’
Knox and Kincaid bromance on the field; Gabe Davis embracing the moment
‘”We like changing it up. That’s a whole different layer the defense has to prepare for,” said Dawson Knox.’
Buffalo Bills Training Camp Diary 2023: Day 2 at St. John Fisher University
‘Sports Director Matt Bové said offensively, there have been big plays — first-round pick Dalton Kincaid has stood out and wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been the best player on the field — but there have also been mistakes including some interceptions from quarterback Josh Allen.’
Bills OC Ken Dorsey says team ‘is in a great spot’ with Stefon Diggs
‘During Thursday morning’s news conference, Dorsey referred to Diggs as a top receiver in the league and called him a “tremendous human being” while also saying he’s confident the team “is in a great spot” with the 29-year-old.’
Von Miller eases rush to return from ACL surgery at start of training camp
‘“I just want to get back on the field at a point where I’m super confident, where I feel really really good and where I can contribute to this team,” Miller said Wednesday after being placed on the active/physically unable to perform list to begin training camp. “It doesn’t make any sense to just try to fight be out there just to prove a point.”’
4 Observations: Lineup shuffles, position battles highlight day two of camp
‘The Bills have had two practices and two different players have gotten a chance to play with the first team defense. Tyrel Dodson was on the middle day one and Terrell Bernard was with the first-team on Thursday. Rookie Dorian Williams may also get a chance at some point to show what he can do with the starters. Sean said there’s not timetable for naming the starter so I would expect him to take his time before landing on Tremaine Edmunds replacement. Baylon Spector worked with the second-team unit.’