‘”I know that Matt’s numbers are what they were, and he did a great job, but at the end of the day, both of them graded out very similar,” said Dorsey on Wednesday when speaking with the media before practice.’
Archives for August 2023
Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp hopes to be ‘missing puzzle piece’ to defense
‘”At the end of the day all I care about is being a puzzle piece to be able to help this team take the next step,” Rapp says. “At the end of the day it’s all about winning. And that’s all I care about.”‘
Buffalo Bills WR Andy Isabella embracing uphill battle
‘“It’s been a journey for sure, it’s been a grind,” Isabella said. “I’m up late studying the plays, but I’m having fun with it, staying in the moment, worried about today, and having fun with it.”’
Safety net: Rapp brings talent, depth to the Bills’ secondary
‘”I’ve loved it ever since I’ve been here for the last three, four months dating back to the offseason program,” Rapp said. “I was telling some of the guys, in my four years in L.A., I actually felt more comfortable in here during the offseason program within the first month or something like that.”‘
Erie County Sheriff vows to investigate allegations of mistreatment lodged by Bills fans with disabilities
‘Carey says that after a parking attendant initially waved the bus through, an Erie County Sheriff’s Deputy then stopped it, preventing it from going any further. “The driver tried to explain that he wanted to go in, just to drop us off and then leave, but the deputy wouldn’t let him,” Carey recalled.’
Back issue that hampered Brown also readied him for spotlight season
‘“Recovery was a huge thing for me last year,” Brown said. “I’d lose at the point of attack and it was all just getting my hips back under me. That’s helped me now. I’m better at the point of attack and I have my recovery now.”’
Isabella working hard to make most of new opportunity with Bills
‘”The opportunity is a blessing,” Isabella said. “It’s a blessing to have another shot and to have people that believe in you.”‘
Bills wide receiver Andy Isabella vying for roster spot
‘“He’s come in and has had very few mistakes mentally,” said Dorsey. “He’s in the rights spots and I think he’s gained a lot of trust within the quarterback room and I think he’s done a nice job.”’
Josh Allen possible to play in Bills preseason game on Saturday
‘This Saturday, the franchise QB could see some time on the field, albeit brief. If the Bills decide to replicate last year’s blueprint, Allen would play in the 2nd game but sit out the final one of the preseason.’
Bills practice notes Aug. 16 | Ken Dorsey shares an update on the QB2 spot
‘”I know that Matt’s numbers were what they were, and he did a great job. But at the end of the day, really, both of them graded out very similar,” Dorsey said. “So I think they both came in and were very effective for us. And I thought Kyle did some really good things. And obviously, there are some things he can learn from.”‘
Ryan O’Halloran: Do additions of Ezekiel Elliott, Dalvin Cook to AFC East make Bills’ task tougher?
‘The big question after two players with a combined eight 1,000-yard rushing seasons and 107 career touchdowns joined the fray: Did the Bills’ road to a fourth consecutive division title get tougher? Yes (Jets) and not really (Patriots).’
Observations: Josh Allen downplays a heated Bills practice; Brandon Shell retires
‘There was a fight, constant yelling between the offense and the defense, and teammates and coaches calming down players on both sides of the ball. After practice, quarterback Josh Allen downplayed the intensity, saying it was normal on a team that features both sides wanting to win.’
Bills activate linebacker Tyler Matakevich from physically unable to perform list
‘Matakevich, 30, missed all of training camp with a right calf injury suffered while he was working out at the Bills’ facility in the days before the team reported to St. John Fisher.’
Have Josh Allen join you for breakfast: Fourth edition of Josh’s Jaqs on shelves
‘All of Allen’s proceeds from the sale of the cereal will again benefit John R. Oishei Children’s Hospital. It has already provided thousands of dollars in donations to the hospital.’
Tim O’Shei: For 50 years, home of the Bills has been heart of the community
‘Living near the stadium meant the Bills were my neighbors, figuratively and literally. I went to preschool with the daughter of running back Curtis Brown. I played Hamburg Little Cagers Basketball against General Manager Bill Polian’s kids, who themselves went on to become successful coaches and front office leaders. As a town recreation worker in college, I tossed a football on the playground with Kyle Smith, whose dad A.J. was then the Bills’ pro personnel director. Kyle is now the assistant general manager of the Atlanta Falcons.’