‘”There’s always change, right? No teams the same. I would say this year there was probably more eye opening names that we lost, either due to the business side of it, people got paid, or we moved on, or just Father Time, or whatever it is, we knew what we were walking into. This year was a little bit bigger year of a cap number we were prepared for it. Is it fun? No, it stinks to lose a lot of the names that have helped you set your foundation and been here for a lot of the success that we’ve had. So you know, it is time, and I think transition is a fair word.”‘
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Not so Kha-‘lil’ Shakir anymore; Buffalo Bills wide receiver proving that consistency pays off
‘”He speaks so loudly to the quarterbacks with the way routes,” Brady added. “He continues to make plays and Josh has the utmost trust in him.”‘
7 Observations from the Buffalo Bills second last day of training camp
‘James Cook had two instances where he had the ball popped out of his hands on Wednesday.’
Allen, Bills offense embracing a new look
‘“I feel like we’ve found a sense of identity in what we are and what we want to do with the football,” Allen said. “We’ve got certain plays we like more than others, and those are the plays we’re going to run more than others. Just trusting what Joe (Brady) is calling, just trying to be an extension of him on the field. We’ve got a lot of guys that are smart, can play a lot of different positions, that you can move around. There’s a bit of unpredictability for us and that’s kind of fun as a quarterback.”’
DeWayne Carter gaining confidence during first training camp with Bills
‘“Confidence comes with reps,” Carter said after training camp practice Wednesday. “At first, you first get here, this is the highest league in the world. The best you can play. It’s almost a little intimidating at first. You come in spring ball and OTAs, kind of, I don’t want to say timid, but with a lot of questions. So you got those answered throughout camp and I feel like my confidence is continuing to grow each day.”’
Bills wrapping up training camp; starters’ playing status uncertain for preseason opener
‘”It’ll be fun to see them in action in the preseason. I’m not sure if I’m playing, if I’m playing at all— I guess we’ll find out— but I know that they will be,” Allen said. “We’re excited to go see them perform at a high level.”‘
‘Happy with what we got’: Allen ready to utilize new targets in wake of Diggs’ departure
‘He’s been working hard on making a connection with all of his new pass catchers, but Wednesday, he was asked if he’s been missing Stefon Diggs, his former favorite target who left for the Texans in the offseason.’
Top 3 things we learned from Day 10 of Bills training camp | 2024
‘”I don’t feel it makes a difference for me at this point in my career,” Allen said on whether preseason reps help him. “To get things rolling would be nice but I understand not getting out there and making sure that we’re being healthy and being protective.”‘
How a ‘clean slate’ has benefited Bills CB Kaiir Elam
‘Elam, the team’s 2022 first-round draft pick, is coming off a massively disappointing second professional season. He played in just three games in the regular season, starting twice, and finished with 14 tackles. An ankle injury, coupled with an obvious lack of trust from the coaching staff, led to a wasted year.’
Punter-turned-tight end Zach Davidson is one of Bills’ intriguing underdogs
‘The fact he has hung onto a job in the NFL for three years and now is in his fourth NFL training camp is one of the more unlikely underdog stories of any of the 91 Bills players working at St. John Fisher University.’
Will special teams ability be enough to secure a roster spot for this Bills rookie?
‘However, Hardy has one ace up his sleeve as he battles through training camp at St. John Fisher University, and then in the coming weeks when the team moves back to One Bills Drive and starts playing preseason games. He can return punts, and he might be able to return kickoffs.’
Labatt brings back Zubaz cans for Buffalo Bills 2024 season
‘“When the demand flooded in on our April Fool’s Day post, we knew had to act fast,” said Folaron. “So, we’re bringing back the Zubaz cans for real. We want to be a part of every defensive pick six, every big play and every touchdown by giving fans a Labatt beer packaged for diehards and ready to raise at the stadium, local bars and their tailgate parties!”’
11 Bills players who have shown inconsistencies through Day 9 at SJF
‘One of Valdes-Scantling’s biggest concerns throughout his career has been drops, and on Day 8 of Bills camp, he let two footballs go through his hands during QB/WR drills. The free-agent signing has struggled throughout camp and needs to pick it up if he wants to make the Bills’ final roster.’
What we know about the Bills through 10 training camp practices
‘Nine Bills players have recorded a 100-yard game since Allen entered the NFL, but Diggs accounted for 21 of the 45 such games. Right now the Bills do not have a clear-cut No. 1 receiver, but the top-four has been consistent from the start.’
Erin Andrews wants anonymous NFL executive who criticized Bills’ Josh Allen to ‘take ownership’
‘Andrews addressed the executive’s remarks on her “Calm Down with Erin and Charissa” podcast, which she co-hosts with Fox Sports’ Charissa Thompson. Andrews challenged the anonymous person to “take ownership” of their opinion.’