‘That work ethic has held up in Buffalo. A second-year cornerback for the Buffalo Bills, Benford often is one of the last ones on the field. At training camp, he and fellow corner Kaiir Elam would stay after to do drills together. They have continued that routine into the regular season.’
Archives for October 4, 2023
Bill Cowher on Sean McDermott’s Super Bowl quest: ‘I’ve been right where he’s at’
‘“I know everyone keeps looking for the championship and getting to that Super Bowl,” Cowher told The News in a recent telephone interview. “Trust me, I’ve gone down that same path. I’ve been right where he’s at. It took me a while to get there, too.”’
Time running out for local bars looking to serve alcohol before 10 a.m. for Bills game
‘Restaurant and bar owners planning to serve alcohol before 10 a.m. Sunday for the Buffalo Bills early-morning game in London must first get the OK from the New York State Liquor Authority.’
Jim Kubiak: Why Bills’ win over Dolphins might have shown best version of Josh Allen yet
‘In the 47 plays Allen participated in, he was awarded 53 pluses. He was sacked twice, and he needed to take a couple of timeouts in the first quarter to avert a penalty when the play clock was winding down. Allen was nearly flawless as he completed 21 of 25 attempts (84%) for 320 yards while throwing four touchdowns and running for a fifth. His overall performance grade was 100%.’
Are the Bills the 3rd best team in NFL? What the power rankings say as Jaguar game nears
‘Could this team be 10-1 when it visits Philadelphia in Week 12?’
Bills’ Von Miller says whether he’s a good bet to play vs Jaguars on Sunday
‘“Hopefully I look amazing tomorrow and I feel like everybody will give me the green light to go play in the game,” Miller said on his podcast, “The Von Cast.”’
Bills’ Von Miller pushing to return in Week 5, says if he was a ‘betting man’ he’ll play in London vs. Jaguars
‘”I don’t know if the fans can expect to see me yet, but if I was a betting man I would say yeah, you can expect to see Von Miller in London,” Miller said Tuesday, via NFL.com.’
Bills release wide receiver Marcell Ateman, sign cornerback Herb Miller to practice squad
‘Miller went undrafted out for Florida Atlantic in 2019 and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs. However, he was waived before the final cut down day.’
London Calling ‘Bills Mafia’
‘”We’re seeing three different types of travelers,” said Elizabeth Carey with the AAA of Western and Central New York. “There’s our group trip where people are going and there’s some sightseeing involved. It’s four nights and five days, so it’s not very long. But others are making it a much bigger trip. They’re going to Ireland and Scotland and then London. And still others are going to the game and then they’re going somewhere else overseas.”‘
Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins participates in ‘Build-a-Bike’ event
‘Dawkins has his own nonprofit organization, Dion’s Dreamers, that works to provide mentorship to youth in underserved communities.’
Prayers and Pints: Williamsville tavern hosting church service before Buffalo Bills game in London
‘This Sunday, Tavern at Windsor Park on Transit Road, is opening early to host a Non-Denominational church service before offering a breakfast menu and watch party for the Buffalo Bills game in London.’
Gov. Hochul extends deadline for bars to apply for Sunday morning liquor permit
‘Normally, New York State law restricts bars and restaurants from serving alcohol on Sundays before 10 a.m. The Bills kick off against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium at 9:30 a.m. EDT.’
Orchard Park family hosts Bills fan from Japan making first trip to WNY
‘”One day about two years ago, I found the Bills Mafia fan base page on Facebook.. and began posting regularly,” Nakagawa said.’
‘A quarterback you want to play with’: Diggs praises Allen, explains importance of playing week-to-week
‘”I feel like Josh put a lot on his shoulders, put a lot on himself, and you know how it is — it’s a week-to-week league,” Diggs said. “I feel like the team we played is a great team, they do some things exceptionally well. I feel like each week is different, and as you see, Josh adapts and grows. As a receiver seeing him out there in action, I see his emotions, and he’s a quarterback you want to play with. He gives you that energy, that belief, and he’s a ‘foot on the gas’ type of guy. He’s never done until the whistle blows.”‘
What They’re Saying: Buffalo Bills drawing praise from national media during three-game win streak
‘After a dominant 48-20 win over Miami, which had been the best statistical offense for the first three weeks of the NFL season, NBC’s Peter King thinks Buffalo could be the most impressive team in the NFL because of Josh Allen’s ability to dominate defenses and extend plays combined with a pass rush that has benefited from Sean McDermott’s aggressive play calling.’