‘The competition between three cornerbacks – Dane Jackson, Kaiir Elam and Christian Benford – to start opposite Tre’Davious White is one of the bigger battles of training camp. Since camp began last Wednesday, the three corners – who all spent last season with the Bills – have rotated reps, as the Bills continue to evaluate who will start.’
Archives for August 5, 2023
Observations: ‘So many emotions’ for Damar Hamlin in practicing at stadium
‘“It was emotional,” Hamlin said. “I probably shed tears twice out here. So many emotions and so much love for the game. Blessed to be out here with my team and just playing the sport I love at the highest level. It meant everything for me.”’
Buffalo Bills scrimmage news: Damar Hamlin returns to Highmark Stadium, Spencer Brown back
‘“It was an emotional day, I felt the love then (in January) but to then not knowing the future and not knowing what it was going to be for me, to be able to be back out here so soon, I can’t describe that to you,” Hamlin said after the Bills’ two-hour practice concluded.’
Return of Blue and Red: Hamlin’s competitive juices flowing; Kincaid is human; New WR shining; O-line struggles
‘“Man, it’s a packed house. My cousin’s here, my friend’s here, my grandma is here — everybody’s here,” he said. “It’s my grandma’s birthday, too. It was yesterday. So. Happy birthday, Grandma.”’
Training Camp Observations Day 8: Bills rookies dazzled by atmosphere in first trip to Highmark
‘“Man, just seeing the fans out here and how they’re going crazy,” said Williams, a rookie linebacker. “It’s a great experience and there’s a reason why you want to be in Buffalo. The fans and the culture.”’
Bills’ Josh Allen needles Chiefs’ Travis Kelce for attempt to win over Taylor Swift with friendship bracelet
‘Allen joined FanDuel’s Kay Adams on “Up & Adams” and weighed in on Kelce’s plan to gift Swift a friendship bracelet with his number on it. Asked what he would have use to attract a global superstar like Swift, Allen swatted down Kelce’s present. “Not friendship bracelets,” Allen said.’
Josh Allen Sports New Blue Bills Helmet at Practice, Elicits Strong Reactions
‘As multiple NFL teams like the Jets, Eagles and Titans—among others—have announced a return to their throwback uniforms and helmets, Buffalo could be hinting at a potential ‘mix-n-match’ combination of jersey and helmet colors.’
Some of the newer Bills really enjoyed their first experience in the stadium with the fans
‘Damien Harris spent four years with the New England Patriots, but never played in a Super Bowl. He’s come through the tunnel in Orchard Park as the enemy, but Friday was a unique experience for him, “This is crazy, it almost made me late for practice, but this is great, these are the best fans in the world, so it was great to come out here and strap it on front of them for the first time in our stadium, my first time here on the good side. Obviously the energy is electric and I’m glad to be here.”’
Bills fans welcome team back with huge turnout at Highmark Stadium
‘In front of a packed lower bowl, players and coaches conducted a practice complete with their usual positional work, as well as offense against defense in different types of game situations.’
Bills safety Damar Hamlin back on the field at Highmark Stadium
‘”To be able to be blessed to be back out here with my team, playing the sport I love at the highest level, it meant everything to me,” Hamlin said after practice on Friday. “It was really emotional and it will be like that forever.”‘
Buffalo Bills fans filled with excitement for the ‘Return of the Blue and Red’
‘“You’re going to have to get here a little bit earlier and just find a spot if you can. They’re losing a lot of parking, so I think it’s going to be a little difficult to find any parking now,” noted Cody Souder, Bills Fan.’
4 Observations: Damar Hamlin crosses another emotional milestone, Josh Allen teases blue helmet, more from stadium practice
‘“I probably shed tears like twice out here,” Hamlin said. “Once I tried to snuggle back into this tight jersey with the shorter pads, just that process right there was kind of like one of those moments for me. And then just walking out here on the field, that was one of the biggest moments as well. So much energy just flowed out.”’
‘We want to go to the Super Bowl’: Fans have high hopes for Bills season
‘“Buffalo embodies the Bills because it is perpetual hope and hope for the future and hope for better days. As we see the city reviving and coming together, I think the Bills are a symbol of all of that for us,” Bill Petri of Cheektowaga added.’
A blue Bills helmet? Josh Allen briefly dons one at the Blue and Red practice
‘”Blue helmets are the new red helmets,” the Bills said in a social media post as the event got underway, later adding, “It’s beautiful.”‘
Bills fans line up early to watch Blue & Red practice
‘“Buffalo looks great, and Buffalo fans are, I don’t know, I’ve never met anyone or any state, we’ve traveled the world, that are as serious about their football as Buffalo. So it’s kind of cool. I love being from here,” said Paula Koroso, who lives in Phoenix.’