‘Spagnuolo sends four rushers from unconventional spots. He threatens pressure so that the running back stays in the backfield to block but then drops out and rushes only four, leaving the offense with one less receiver in the pass pattern. Everybody, including McDermott, does this. Spagnuolo just does it exceptionally well. Perhaps the Bills could benefit from more zone pressures by their defensive backs. More varied four-man pressures.’
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Dion Dawkins named Bills’ Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee
‘“Honored and Extremely thankful,” Dawkins posted on social media on Tuesday. “Being the person that I am and all the love I try to spread each and every day. This is something that can’t be Purchased and can’t be faked. honored to serve my community and the people I come across in life.”’
3 questions for Bills vs Chiefs: Will Khalil Shakir step up, should Von Miller play?
‘There are too many flaws and what’s problematic is they aren’t concentrated in one area. It would be one thing if it was just the offense, just the defense, or just the special teams, but at various times during this disappointing 6-6 start, every unit has struggled.’
What are the Buffalo Bills’ playoff odds following the bye week?
‘New York Times’ playoff simulator gives Buffalo a 15 percent chance of making the playoffs heading into their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The team has a 13 percent chance of appearing in a Wild Card game and just a two percent chance of hosting a game on Wild Card Weekend.’
More designed Josh Allen runs aren’t the answer to missing identity in erratic Bills rushing attack
‘The Bills are 9-13 over the last four seasons in games where their running backs get 15 or fewer attempts, compared to 34-5 with more than 15, including a 6-2 mark this season. Meanwhile, Bills running backs have the same number of 100-yard rushers (four) as games with 10 or fewer attempts during that span.’
Buffalo Bills OL Dion Dawkins named team’s 2023 Walter Payton Man Of The Year Award nominee
‘One player from each NFL team is nominated for the award. Each nominee will receive up to $55,000 and the winner will receive a $250,000 donation to the charity of their choice.’
Bills nominate Dion Dawkins for Walter Payton Man of the Year award ‘once again’
‘The Bills revealed Dawkins’ nomination on social media Tuesday morning in a video highlighting his inaugural Dion’s Dreamers talent show held last month. Dawkins’ daughter Dalilah presented him with a football commemorating the nomination.’
Dion Dawkins receives nomination for Walter Payton Man of the Year
‘If Dawkins ended up winning the award, he would be the first Buffalo Bill to do so. In the last few seasons, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, Los Angeles Rams tackle Andrew Whitworth, and Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson have taken home the honors.’
Central Texas card collector, Buffalo Bills fan gifted jersey autographed by three team legends
‘“I was surprised he knew the three players on that jersey at his age,” Lambert said. “There are true fans that know their team and know their history and then there are occasional fans, and he was true fan.”’
‘Buffalo embraces me’ | Dion Dawkins reflects on being named the Bills’ Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee | 2023
‘Dawkins’ dedication to the grind saw him go from an underrecruited two-star prospect to becoming a star lineman at Temple University and now, one of the best left tackles in the National Football League.’