‘They want to match what the Philadelphia Eagles did last year. “Every defensive line probably doesn’t want to admit it but has the goal of doing what the Philadelphia Eagles did last year,” Jones said. The Eagles had four players with at least 11 sacks, including defensive linemen Brandon Graham, Javon Hargrave and Josh Sweat (all 11). The stat line of “Graham 11, Hargrave 11, Sweat 11” was a motivational tool for the Bills’ linemen. “I sent a picture of that to our group chat to start the offseason and I’m like, ‘This has to be us this year,’ ” Jones told The Buffalo News. “We want to put the league on notice and dominate to the best of all of our capabilities.”’
Archives for August 6, 2023
LaBella plays key role in what happens with that big hole at stadium construction site
‘About a dozen LaBella employees work on the project regularly, and there are about 70 civil engineers in-house to assist when needed. They’ve been putting in long hours to make sure the job gets done, said Jeff Roloson, who serves as president and AIA at LaBella.’
Versatile Taylor Rapp and the Buffalo Bills could be a perfect marriage
‘“I think during free agency you’re always trying to find a good fit, not only for yourself as a player but as a team culture fit, too,” he said. “I knew coach (Sean) McDermott, Brandon Beane, they’re just building something great here and I always had respect for how this team plays. They’ve got the right guys in the locker room, right guys around the facility.’
Buffalo Bills stock up, stock down following Blue & Red Scrimmage: Decision made at MLB?
‘After one day with the first team last week, Spector was passed over in favor of Tyrel Dodson this week and the second-year linebacker hasn’t gotten back into the mix. But Spector has been making plays and showcasing his speed and pursuit when he has been on the field. Bernard has struggled to play after the snap, at times being out of position and failing to make a big impact in coverage. Bernard was beat for a deep touchdown by Dawson Knox this week and then was nowhere to be found on a monster James Cook Friday night. He just got swallowed up as the offensive line pushed forward, opening huge running lane for the back.’
Hamlin on returning to the Bills’ home field: ‘I can’t describe it to you’
‘”But to be able to be back out here so soon, you know, right away, just in the process like everybody else, it’s like, I can’t describe it to you.”‘
Bills GM wins $50,000 bet for WNY charities
‘This was the bet: Beane needed to shoot 79 for McAfee to donate $25,000 to a charity of Beane’s choice. Anything better than 79, then the donation doubles to $50,000.’
Bills fans get an inside peek at Return of the Blue and Red
‘The Bills hosted a multitude of fans for special experiences that resulted in exciting moments and plenty of permanent marker use. Here are some of the groups that got an opportunity to go behind the scenes at the Return of the Blue and Red.’