‘The Josh Allen and Keon Coleman connection continues to go in the right direction and the two linked up Sunday for what could be the “catch of camp.”‘
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McGovern snapping back into home at center for Bills
‘”I think it’s going really well right now,” McGovern said after training camp practice Sunday afternoon. “Me and Josh are getting comfortable with each other. For a while he was used to how Mitch snaped it. Mitch tended to snap it to his left. That was just how Josh was used to it.’
Bills training camp: Let James Cook, quietly
‘”I don’t think I should be saying it here, but I got my goals in my head that I want to achieve and accomplish,” Cook said with a smile. “Also team, so as long as I keep checking those boxes off, I’ll be alright.”‘
Top 3 things we learned from Day 8 of Bills Training Camp | 2024
‘A total of nine players missed practice today with various injuries…’.
The unlikeliest rookie: How Bills discovered English rugby player Travis Clayton
‘Clayton’s first exposure to American football was during the 2019 NFL Academy in England, a multiweek program for potential players ages 12-18 who are interested in the sport, but have little to no experience playing it. He checked into the camp at 6-foot-5 and 275 pounds and participated in one practice before leaving, a decision he quickly regretted after reflecting on the physicality, speed and mental quickness required. This sport was right in his wheelhouse.’
Buffalo Bills commit to mental health awareness with new partnership
‘This collaboration is the first of its kind for the Bills franchise, according to the team. It aims to bring mental health conversations into the mainstream and encourage proactive approaches to mental wellness.’
Wide receiver with 1 catch at Alabama impresses Buffalo Bills coach
‘In three seasons at Alabama, wide receiver Tyrell Shavers had one reception and scored a touchdown on a blocked punt. After a redshirt year, he played in 28 games in 2018 and 2019 before transferring to Mississippi State. But after a season on Buffalo’s practice squad, Shavers is battling for a role in the Bills’ passing game in 2024.’
Elam has been shining since OTAs started
‘It was the first chance for the fans to see the improvement in Kaiir Elam. The Bills 2022 first-round pick has had an excellent training camp and is looking more like the guy the Bills thought they were drafting.’
A.J. Epenesa sets his sights on starting role for Buffalo Bills
‘“He’s doing a really good job of using that in a way that if he didn’t have a great day, he’s growing the next day and he’s really conscientious of this, of the things that he needs to improve on, things we identified in the spring,” Babich said of Epenesa.’
These five Bills were college walk-ons. They made it all the way to the NFL: ‘Plan A cannot fail’
‘“My mom would ask me,” Gilliam recalls, “so what happens if the NFL doesn’t work? What’s the Plan B? I remember telling her, ‘I don’t have a Plan B. If I don’t have a Plan B, then Plan A cannot fail.’” Eight years later, Gilliam is an underdog NFL success story. He has played 62 games for the Bills over the past four years, and he’s on his second NFL contract.’
Camp observations: Bills run game, pass defense show out at Highmark practice
‘A crowd announced at 36,136 attended the practice.’
Josh Allen wears black helmet, walks entire field to play catch with kids at Bills scrimmage
‘“I’ve said this a multitude of times,” Allen said back on the first day of training camp at St. John Fisher University. “I remember being that kid looking up to somebody in my position, so making sure that I can (pay attention), whether it’s a quick fist bump or high five or sign some things. I try to go around and give high fives to everybody that showed up just to thank them for coming out and showing their support.”’
Rookie WR has looked great and four other observations from Bills camp so far
‘Coleman has flashed almost every day at Fisher, not only showing good hands, but with his ability to win his routes, and Josh Allen has noticed.’
McDonald’s to offer a Bills Mafia Box meal. What’s included and how to get yours
‘The meal will include 2 cheeseburgers, 2 medium fries and a 20-piece Chicken McNuggets, all packaged in a specially designed Bills Mafia Box for $14.99. They will be sold at at participating McDonald’s restaurants throughout the season while supplies last. They will not be available in New York City and Long Island.’
Bills camp Day 8: Josh Allen sizzles in new helmet but offense struggles (Observations)
‘Allen entered the stadium in an all-black helmet with a red standing Buffalo. He then walked the entire lower bowl to play catch with dozens of children in the stands. Allen’s accuracy was on point with the kids, but things got more challenging for the Bills offense once the practice started.’