‘”It’s not a bad thing to be a young, smiley guy,” Oliver said. “That lets the younger guys know you don’t have to be so serious all the time. I also know I can’t mess up either. If I’m being that way, I know I have to be on top of my game. I just try and lighten the mood up and help the guys kind of relax. I know there’s nerves. I’ve been there before. I’ve been the 1st round pick when everybody’s got eyes on you and how it can feel lonely. Help those guys know the coaches really want the best for you and just go out there and play. Don’t let the moment overwhelm you.”‘
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Bills take on first padded practice of training camp
‘“They excited but they really not excited,” Oliver joked. “I think they be trying to psych themselves out you know. A lot of offensive guys. Everybody pretty much excited. Everybody had their little nerves, I’m pretty sure. Yeah you excited, yeah you nervous, yeah you just want to get the first day of pads over with. Just feel what it feel like to actually be playing football for real.”’
Damar Hamlin ‘starving’ to prove himself after emotional season
‘“Every day was an emotional journey that I just had to push through and thrust myself into, even when I didn’t feel the most confident or the most good,” said Hamlin. “I don’t think nobody can imagine what I had to go through, facing death in the face and then coming back and doing the same thing that literally killed you. It wasn’t easy, it wasn’t easy at all.”’
Labatt brings back Zubaz cans for the Bills Mafia
‘In addition, Labatt is bringing back Throwback Tea, which they said is available now in 12 packs of 12-ounce cans. The beverage is designated as an “official sponsor of Bills Mafia.”’
Top 3 things we learned from Day 5 of Bills training camp | 2024
‘LB Von Miller, CB Taron Johnson and LB Matt Milano were all given veteran rest days. RB James Cook returned after an excused personal absence Sunday.’
Bills RB James Cook believes his best is yet to come – even after a Pro Bowl season
‘“Of course, there is more out there to accomplish,” Cook said after a recent practice at training camp at St. John Fisher University. “Not even for individual goals – team goals. If the team goals happen, then the individual goals will follow. I’ve got them in my head. You’ll see them.”’
Camp observations: Acclimation period over, it’s ‘go time’ for Buffalo Bills
‘The players are super-excited because it will allow them to play with more physicality (while also protecting their teammates), and the coaches are super-excited because it will allow them to better evaluate the back of the roster.’
Bills say they put $3.7 million into community initiatives over CBA’s first year
‘The Bills say they spent over $1.2 million of the $3.69 million the team put into community initiatives over the first year of the CBA on contracting with diverse businesses and business owners for operations and services related to the team’s business and facilities.’
Will Dalton Kincaid become Josh Allen’s go-to receiver? TE will be key cog in offense
‘“I feel like we have quite a bit of weapons on offense, so I wouldn’t say that I’m the guy,” Kincaid modestly said. “The offense is just going to go through so many people this year that it’s gonna help everybody out. You know, we’re going to open everybody up and with Josh back there, he’s gonna get everybody the ball. So I think definitely a couple more targets this year, which will be nice, but our room looks good and the weapons we have on offense is pretty cool.”’
How will the Bills capitalize on new NFL kickoff rules? Training camp gives first glimpse
‘“Guys around the league that I’m close to, we would talk probably in generalities because it is so new,” Smiley said Sunday morning before the Bills returned to training camp after a day off. “If you think you figured something out, you don’t (share), especially if you’re playing that guy (this season).’
Bills camp day 4: Former UDFA WR working with 1st team & Josh Allen on fire (Observations)
‘Shavers will need to build upon his performance once the pads come on, but it’s clear that Beane and the Bills’ coaching staff were impressed with Shavers’ approach this offseason.’
Allen red-hot as a few Bills sustain apparent injuries, two scuffles break out on Day 4 of training camp
‘The Bills quarterback fired touchdown passes to a multitude of pass catchers throughout the day, the most impressive of the bunch going the way of rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman. After beating cornerback Christian Benford down the left sideline, Coleman sprung free, and Allen found him with a bullet he delivered on a line to the end zone. The pass forced the rookie WR to fully extend before he made the catch with his fingertips. The latest connection between Allen and Coleman added to what has been a red-hot training camp for the rookie.’
Five-time Super Bowl champion loves ‘that white guy in Buffalo’ Josh Allen
”The Bills have the second-most wins in the NFL since 2019 in large part because Allen has put together some of the best seasons of any player during that span. In 2020, he threw 37 touchdowns and over 4,500 yards, which began his streak of four consecutive seasons of 40 total touchdowns – the only player in NFL history to do so.’
Dalton Kincaid excited about ‘everybody eats’ offense Buffalo Bills adapted
‘“I’m just out there to do my job and catch the ball when it’s thrown my way, you know our saying is ‘Everybody eats’ on this offense, and everybody is going to eat so if it’s a game I catch 10 passes, awesome. If it’s a game, I catch zero passes, it’s awesome as long as we’re winning.”’
Josh Allen, Keon Coleman have big Sunday at Bills training camp
‘The defense made their share of plays, but whether it was 7-on-7, 11-on-11, or the red zone period, Josh Allen and the offense were on point with throws, and putting them up on the scoreboard, too.’