‘McDermott said that Von Miller will not be practicing. Coach McDermott also said that Micah Hyde was not practicing, but despite what he said, Hyde was seen on the field practicing.’
Archives for September 2023
‘Go big or go home:’ Neighbors’ Bills/Jets rivalry heats up ahead of season opener
‘What started as a pandemic project in 2020 has evolved into something more for Mike Mansfield, a diehard Bills fan in Bloomfield.’
‘Surreal feeling’: Josh Allen to face childhood idol Aaron Rodgers in Bills season opener
‘You see him all the time, but the guy he’s going up against has been a name in the league since Allen was a kid.’
Bills expect Davis to bounce back in fourth year
‘”Gabe is very valuable to our team”, Beane said. “(He’s been) a pro from day one when he got here. Gabe has matured beyond his years, and you see that in his work ethic. I’ve talked about his work habits, and, if anything, you have to tell Gabe to unplug, take a break. He’s in a good spot. I’m looking forward to see how this season unfolds for him.”‘
Sherfield uses lessons from grandmother to work his way into Bills’ plans
‘”She’s been working at Walmart for about — she’s going to kill me if I don’t get this right — but it has to have been at least 15 years for sure,” Sherfield said.’
Buffalo Bills: Sean McDermott names Week 1 starters versus Jets
‘Bernard, Benford, and Torrence were all locked in on the fiercest competitions during training camp.’
Micah Hyde limited in Wednesday’s practice due to back
‘Hyde, 32, hasn’t been ruled out for Monday’s regular season opener against the Jets.’
Sean McDermott names Bills starting MLB, CB2 and RG ahead of Week 1
‘McDermott said that Terrel Bernard will start at middle linebacker, Christian Benford will start as the second cornerback across from Tre’Davious White and rookie O’Cyrus Torrence will be the starting right guard on the offensive line.’
‘One of those legendary games’ | Bills eager to begin 2023 season on primetime stage
‘Last season, the Jets handed the Bills their second loss of the season, and Allen averaged just 172 passing yards between their two contests. With a talented cornerback duo in Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed, along with a fearsome defensive line led by Quinnen Williams, the Bills offense will face possibly the best defense in the NFL in their first game of the season.’
Pegulas rank fifth in spending since taking over Bills and first this year
‘Over the past nine seasons, the Pegulas have committed $1.869 billion in cash, according to a Buffalo News analysis of financial data from Spotrac.’
Report: Bills restructure contracts of Ryan Bates, Taron Johnson
‘The Bills matched a four-year, $22 million offer sheet by the Chicago Bears for Bates in March 2022. The deal called for a base salary of $3.9 million for this season, and he is signed through 2025. Bates is battling rookie O’Cyrus Torrence for the starting spot at right guard.’
Former UB star Jaret Patterson among seven who work out for Buffalo Bills
‘Paterson was waived last week by the Washington Commanders. After a record-setting career at UB, he signed with Washington as an undrafted free agent in 2021 and appeared in 17 games as a rookie with 68 carries for 266 yards and two touchdowns. He also caught 10 passes for 73 yards. He started last season on the practice squad and was active for three games with 17 carries for 78 yards.’
Will Spectrum blackout of ESPN affect your Bills vs. Jets game viewing?
‘The game will be shown in all markets with an ABC station, a Charter Communications representative said Tuesday. This includes 13WHAM in Rochester, an ABC affiliate. However, those living in the New York City area will not have access to the game as ABC 7 is included in the blacked out stations.’
Report: Bills restructure contracts for Ryan Bates, Taron Johnson
‘According to a report from ESPN NFL reporter Field Yates, the Bills have restructured the contracts for cornerback Taron Johnson and offensive linemen Ryan Bates. This will create roughly $4.5 million of cap space that will make the Bills cap compliant for the 2023 season.’
Opinion: Bills’ Super Bowl window has not closed
‘I truly believe the wide receiver depth chart is much improved with the offseason additions of Trent Sherfield and Deonte Harty. Sherfield looks like he will bring a reliable pair of hands and positional versatility to the passing game. Harty adds speed, which was something the offense didn’t have enough of.’