‘The players, coaches and staff split into groups of about eight to 12 and boarded buses. The groups went to 12 schools across six districts all within a 25-minute radius of the Bills stadium.’
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My View: Games were exciting at the Rockpile, whether Bills or Bisons
‘Football in the 1960s was a true joy if you were a Bills fan. The 1964 Buffalo Bills compiled a 12-2 record and won the first of its two consecutive American Football League championships. The team was led by Jack Kemp (and backup QB Daryle Lamonica); running back Cookie Gilchrist; wide receivers Wheels Dubenion and Glenn Bass; and a vaunted defense that set a record for allowing only 65.5 rushing yards per game.’
Spencerport boy’s welcoming gift to Bills first round draft pick worn in WR’s rookie photo
‘The beaded bracelets are in Bills colors along with “Let’s Go Bills.” Logan, who lives in Spencerport and is a fourth-grader at Taylor Elementary School, included a drawing of Coleman scoring a touchdown. The letter told Coleman he hopes to meet him at training camp and gave Coleman some western New York foodie tips: “The Best pizza is Imperial. Try Wegmans sandwich ultimate chocolate chip cookies with the frosting in the middle.”‘
Chase Claypool leaving baggage behind; determined to make it work with Bills
‘The polarizing pass catcher’s career went sideways after an electric nine-touchdown rookie season. Since then, Claypool has double the number of dropped passes (10) as he has touchdown catches (4).’
Bills eager for new leaders to emerge following offseason roster churn
‘Gone from last year is 178 years of total NFL experience, and more importantly, 82 total years of experience with the Bills. Buffalo moved on from 13 players with at least four years of experience with the team, seven who had at least five.’
Bills linebacker Matt Milano still at least a month away from being cleared to practice, coach says
‘“It’s probably going to be more closer to training camp until we see him out there, maybe some drill work before that, maybe not,” McDermott said of the 2022 All-Pro player, and a fixture in the middle of the Bills defense since his rookie season in 2017. “It’ll just be how he continues to progress at this point.”’
Chase Claypool has coaches ‘very impressed’ since joining Buffalo Bills
‘“Buffalo gives me the opportunity to work as hard as I can and make the people around me proud.”’
Buffalo Bills ditch the practice field and pay visits to 12 local schools
‘”Get out in the community at local schools, take their helmets off, and let these student and student-athletes see them and make that connection,” said head coach Sean McDermott.’
Chase Claypool ‘on a mission’ with Bills
‘”I know there are times where it can be frustrating if I’m not living up to my potential, but if it’s frustrating on the outside world, it’s even more frustrating for me,” Claypool said. “I understand where I should be and I understand that I haven’t met those expectations.”‘