‘Videos posted to social media showed Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins and Jets defensive tackle Micheal Clemons talking to each other as they headed into their locker rooms. Things took a contentious turn as the players got into each other’s faces. Team personnel had to separate them.’
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Bills’ Dion Dawkins rips Micheal Clemons, Jets: ‘I hate them’
‘Dawkins, appearing on VladTV, called Clemons a “b—- boy” and accused him of instigating their postgame scuffle in the tunnel at Highmark Stadium on Nov. 19 after the Bills’ 32-6 victory. “Weirdos being weird,” Dawkins said, when asked directly about the fracas.’
Bills’ Sean McDermott on his team winning a Super Bowl: ‘Not a matter of if, it’s just a matter of when’
‘”It’s not a matter of if. It’s just a matter of when,” McDermott said of winning the Super Bowl, via The Athletic. “That is the relentless pursuit.”‘
Bills’ Dion Dawkins calls Jets ‘weirdos,’ says he hates their entire team … with one ‘valid’ exception
‘Well, that certainly isn’t the case in the NFL’s AFC East division. In an interview on VladTV earlier this month, Buffalo Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins had plenty to say about the New York Jets, particularly Jets defensive lineman Michael Clemons, who he called “bitch boy.” Dawkins accused Clemons of igniting the postgame skirmish in the tunnel at Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium after a 32-6 Bills victory in Week 11.’
Dion Dawkins-Jets beef, explained: Bills tackle sounds off on ‘b— boy’ Michael Clemons, AFC East rivals
‘The Jets and Bills have also had a testy rivalry. It’s what happens when you play in the same division and get to see each other twice every season. Plus, there’s the in-state aspect of the feud, with both clubs claiming New York has their home.’
Bills head coach Sean McDermott vows to bring Super Bowl to Buffalo: ‘It’s just a matter of when’
‘McDermott has brought Buffalo increasingly closer to the title game over the years. When he started, the Bills were a mess, caught in a shroud of uncertainty since Jim Kelly’s retirement in 1996. Quarterbacks galore had attempted to fill Kelly’s void. One after one, they fell through the wayside.’
McDermott reiterates importance of explosive plays
‘McDermott even cited data on drives that end in scores with or without explosive plays, saying “usually a scoring drive has baked into it an explosive run or an explosive pass or a big-time penalty on the defense.”’
McDermott says Bills are still discussing who will call defensive plays
‘“We’ll make that decision when we need to,” McDermott said about calling the defense. “Right now we’re just one step at a time.”’
Opinion: Capaccio: 2024 State of the Bills: Defensive end/edge rushers
‘There are some big question marks with this group this offseason, and they mostly start with Von Miller.’
CBA committee for new Bills stadium meets for first time Monday
‘”The goal was simple: We wanted to get the group together – obviously, we have this tremendous historic opportunity with this Community Benefits Agreement – and we wanted to just establish what’s going to be our cadence, and what type of information and reports we want to establish as we continue to grow in our meetings,” said Penny Semaia, vice president of stadium operations with the Bills following Monday’s meeting.’
5 positions the Buffalo Bills must address this offseason
‘With questions surrounding Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis likely on his way out, and Trent Sherfield’s lack of involvement in the offense the Bills need to add multiple weapons for Josh Allen.’
McDermott gives insight on defensive play-caller for upcoming season
‘”It’s either have it, or you can acquire a little bit of it,” McDermott explained. “But I think Bobby’s got it, but it remains to be seen to some extent, as well. It’s a projection on my part. But I love the fact that Bobby has the ability to see the game in two dimensions, right? … He’s coached two levels of the defense, the only one he hasn’t coached is the defensive line. But yet, when you work with the linebacker position, you’re working in some ways with the defensive line with run fits and working off of stunts and games up front. So, I think Bobby’s done a good job of that. And I’m excited to watch him grow into this coordinator role as well.”‘
McDermott, Bills focused on finding impact players at NFL Scouting Combine
‘”As a coach, you try to learn from your successes,” he explained Monday. “Dalton (Kincaid), in this case, or (O’Cyrus Torrence), and you say ‘What was it about them and their DNA that allowed them to come in and play early and also play well?’ No two people are exactly alike, but you try to use those traits and say ‘Hey, this is what we need going forward.'”‘
Bills HC Sean McDermott shares these updates on defensive play-calling, new staff hires + more ahead of the 2024 NFL Combine
‘”I’ve had a chance to be around Bobby for a number of years,” McDermott shared. “And that interview has taken place over a number of years, not just one sit down. Bobby’s always been a highly energetic young coach, comes from a coaching family and a coaching background. I just have always been impressed with Bobby’s curiosity about the game, offensively, defensively as well, obviously.”‘
Should the Bills prioritize re-signing A.J. Epenesa?
‘Contracts website Spotrac projects Epenesa’s calculated market value at a two-year, $11.3 million deal. He may have played his way to a more lucrative free agency than the Bills can afford. While the Bills would love to have Epenesa back, financially, that is unlikely to work out for both sides. The Bills have enough other needs that it would be hard to prioritize re-signing Epenesa at his expected rate.’