‘“For me personally the main reason I came here is the defensive scheme,” Ford told 7 Sports. “And for me that was pretty big on where I was going to sign this offseason.”’
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Buffalo Bills Training Camp Diary 2023: Day 7 at St. John Fisher University
‘It was the team’s third padded practice of training camp and the next time you’ll see the Bills on the field will be at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Friday for the “Return of the Blue and Red” practice.’
What you need to know if you plan on attending the ‘Return of the Blue and Red’ and Highmark Stadium
‘”Return of the Blue & Red will feature DJ Milk and Billy Buffalo in the Labatt Scoreboard Square located inside Seneca Resorts and Casinos Gate 4 and Tim Hortons Gate 5 with partner activation booths,” the Bills said in an email.’
4 Observations: Middle linebacker race narrows, Elam and Rapp impress
‘The Bills started training camp rotating Tyrel Dodson, Terrel Bernard and Baylon Spector daily at the starting middle linebacker spot. If the last week or so is any indication, Spector has been bumped from the rotation. Bernard worked with the first team on Thursday and Dodson was with the starters the previous practice. Meanwhile, Spector was with the third team Thursday and hasn’t worked with the starters since the third practice of camp. It sure seems like the race to replace Tremaine Edmunds is down to Dodson and Bernard.’
Bills coach Sean McDermott marvels at Marv Levy on 98th birthday
‘“He’s been extremely open and extremely friendly in his approach,” McDermott said. “Sometimes coaches don’t pull for the coaches that follow them. He’s done nothing but pull for us, pull for me, and support our staff and what we are trying to get done here. So I couldn’t be more grateful.”’
Bills LB coach Bobby Babich forging his own coaching path
‘“It taught me life lessons, moving all around the country, hanging out around football, learning football lessons at an early age when I may not even be in practice,” said Babich. “Being able to go to meetings. Specifically, I can remember when he was at Pitt going to training camp and going to meetings. Was it hard at times? Yes. But I totally cherish that upbringing and the way it went and the things that I’ve learned along the way.”’
Coach McDermott reminisces on Marv Levy, discusses upcoming practice at Highmark Stadium
‘“He was the right coach for the right team and he did things the right way — and he still does and that’s why I have so much respect for him,” McDermott said.’
Marv Levy turns 98: Bills past and present reflect on legendary coach’s legacy
‘”Everything,” Talley said. “You’ve got to think about what he taught us. He made us think every day, he taught us how to live and he’d say ‘Look, it’s not going to be easy all the time, but you’ve got to be willing to do the work.”‘
Bills DB’s coach praises Kaiir Elam’s defense in one area the most
‘“The thing that Kaiir really does best is play at the line of scrimmage,” Bulter said. “The more he’s able to get his hands on a wideout, the higher level of success that he has. So putting him in positions on our defense where he can do that and then emphasizing that while trying to develop some of his play in space, but realizing that, okay, this is what he does best in all those plays that he’s made so far this camp. Whether it be in one-on-one situations, which he’s done a nice job of in our individual one-on-ones or in team have been when he starts the line of scrimmage, can contest the wideout, he can minimize the space. And he’s done a nice job of that so far.”
Bills Training Camp Day 7: Blue and Red anticipation builds
‘“We’re going to have a great opportunity to evaluate as coaches and Brandon [Beane] with his staff,” McDermott said. “Putting guys in a position that they haven’t been in in some time or ever especially for some of the new players.”’
Bills pay homage to legend Marv Levy on 98th birthday
‘“He’s all class,” McDermott said after Thursday’s practice at Saint John Fisher University. “Everyone knows. I mean, I think that’s that’s a big piece of our relationship is he’s been open extremely open, extremely friendly and his approach and listen when you’re the winningest coach of the Buffalo Bills and it doesn’t always happen in every organization sometimes people don’t really pull for the the coaches that follow them and he’s he’s been he’s done nothing but pull for us pull for me support me and and our staff and what we’re trying to get done here so I couldn’t be more grateful.”’
Top 3 things to know from Day 7 of Bills Training Camp
‘During Thursday’s practice, Jackson and Elam made some memorable plays. Both came toward the end of practice during a team period. Josh Allen threw a pass intended for Gabe Davis but the pass skipped off Davis’ arm as he was turning and bounced into Jackson’s arms. Jackson showed athleticism by how he quickly reacted and got his hands on the ball for an interception.’
5 players to watch in the Return of Blue & Red Bills practice
‘Now entering his fourth season with the Bills, Dodson is at the center of the middle linebacker competition. Performing well in matchup coverage was where he needed to demonstrate improvement and through the first week of training camp he has done so. Continuing to show leadership and command of the defense will only further enhance his chances of winning the starting job.’
Stefon Diggs lands at No. 16 on the NFL’s Top 100 list | 2023
‘Last season, Diggs continued his success with the Bills, posting 1,429 receiving yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns. Diggs was one of the most-targeted receivers last season as the connection between the 29-year-old and quarterback Josh Allen is one of the strongest in the NFL.’