‘”Having the trust and respect of my teammates is a big thing for me,” Bernard said. “Something that I really tried to work on over these last couple years. So to be named captain, I don’t take it lightly. I know it’s something that I’m going to have to work on every single day. Just holding myself to a standard and doing that to the guys around me. I’m thankful and I’m ready to really just get to work.”‘
Archives for September 5, 2024
Bills will go with ‘classic combo’ for Week 1 game vs. Arizona
‘The Bills will don white helmets, blue jerseys, and white pants when they open the new season, at 1 p.m. Sunday at Highmark Stadium, against the Arizona Cardinals.’
Bills: Josh Allen, Terrel Bernard are captains, Damar Hamlin starting Sunday
‘Along with Allen and Bernard, McDermott said there will be a leadership group of 10 other guys. He says the structure works for the team. In addition, Damar Hamlin will also be the starting safety on Sunday.’
Josh Allen is a captain, but not your typical leader
‘“He does things off of the field that makes him the leader he is on it,” said Dawkins. “This guy cares. He’s not just the football guy, he’s an actual dude. It’s a cool thing.”’
Damar Hamlin set to start for Bills in season opener
‘”Last year primarily was just about healing and coming back into myself, who I always was, and who I was trying to become,” Hamlin said Wednesday while speaking to media.’
Josh Allen, Terrel Bernard named captains for 2024 Bills season
‘The team has averaged eight captains the past few seasons, but this year, it’s just two— Josh Allen and linebacker Terrel Bernard, who was essentially the quarterback of Buffalo’s defense during his breakout season last year.’
Damar Hamlin named a starting safety for the Bills’ 2024 season opener
‘”I think it’s consistency and opportunity,” McDermott added. “The opportunity that was there, he took advantage of it and was consistent. (He) built a certain level of rapport with T-Rapp, and that’s important as well at the safety position.”‘
Bills named these players as 2024 team captains
‘The Buffalo Bills have named their team captains for the 2024 season, with QB Josh Allen and LB Terrel Bernard earning the ‘C’ on their jersey.’
‘I don’t take it lightly’ | Josh Allen & Terrel Bernard react to being named captains, Bills players share their mentality for Week 1
‘”I think at the end of the day it’s a huge honor to be elected as a captain to an NFL team,” Allen said. “That being said, it takes a village, right? It takes everybody on this team to one, follow coach McDermott’s leadership and the trajectory he has for this team, the mindset. And we’re just there as guys that help push and help it along.”‘