‘“We’ve seen him as [the MVP] for a long time now, but I think it would mean a lot to the guys in here that he’s finally getting recognized for it,” said tight end Dawson Knox. “Especially the offensive line. They work their tails off for him. They go under-noticed and under-credited every week.”’
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‘Time certainly does fly’ | Taron Johnson prepares for his 100th game as Bills get set to face NY Jets
‘”He’s been awesome,” QB Josh Allen said. “What he’s done for this football team, and the rock that he is. I wouldn’t say he’s the most vocal guy, but he is a leader on this team. And guys look up to him, the way that he works, the way that he carries himself each and every day in this building, it’s infectious. He’s a great teammate, a great friend… He’s definitely one that helps set the tone when people get here of how to be a Buffalo Bill and got a lot of love and respect for Taron.”‘
Mark Gaughan: The Josh Allen Experience is a blast for Bills’ backup QBs
‘“It’s been a lot of fun,” said Trubisky, who has a unique perspective because he served as Allen’s backup in the 2021 season. “It’s been a blessing coming back here, just to be teammates with him and all these guys. It’s a great culture and a great place to come to work every day.”’
Sixty years later, the ’64 Bills remain the franchise’s most dominant team with most iconic moment
‘Sixty years have passed since the Bills defeated the San Diego Chargers, 20-7, to win the AFL championship on Dec. 26, 1964, the first of back-to-back championships. All 13 members remaining from the 39-man roster are in their 80s, the last remnants of the franchise’s only teams to hoist a championship trophy.’
Time is slipping away from Bills AFL championship teams to achieve immortal respect
‘“Everything was competitive and that included the press,” Pro Football Hall of Fame executive director Joe Horrigan said. “They used to travel with the team, so there was a bond. They traveled on the same plane. It wasn’t like today, getting credentials, it was just an extension of the team, and they were very proud of their team. … It was this homegrown atmosphere, like everybody involved in the AFL had this connection to each other, and that really carried over for a couple years into the merged league.”’
Thursday’s New York Coverage
QB options in the NFL Draft if the Jets decide to move on from Aaron Rodgers (New York Daily News)
Davante Adams a surprise Jets injury question mark for Week 17 (New York Post)
Ultra-competitive Garrett Wilson always seems frustrated with usage (Newsday)
Aaron Rodgers boldly supports New York Jets’ latest addition to 53-man roster (The Sporting News)
Jets Injury Report | Week 17 vs. Bills – Wednesday (NewYorkJets.com)
HEARTS Act, backed by Bills S Damar Hamlin, signed into law
‘The Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, and Research, and AED Training in the Schools Act of 2024 (HEARTS Act) was officially signed by the president on Monday after the United States Senate voted unanimously to pass the bill on Dec. 10. The House of Representatives passed it in September.’
Damar Hamlin-supported HEARTS Act signed into law, aims to improve access to resources for heart health
‘”It’s super dope, man. Shoutout to Senator Schumer. Shoutout to the Smart Hearts Coalition. Shoutout to the American Heart Association and to my Chasing M’s foundation,” Hamlin said when the Senate passed the bill, via ESPN. “We all came together to make some legacy off the field. I always wanted to, in my life, leave a legacy on the field, but to have a legacy and have meaning and purpose off the field.”‘
Bills Offensive Line Gifts Special ‘MVP’ Necklace to Josh Allen for Christmas
‘Tackle Dion Dawkins posted a video to his Instagram stories of Allen receiving the sparkly silver necklace. The necklace is in the shape of a jersey and features Allen’s number “17” and “MVP” monogrammed on the front. The back features a list of all of the team’s offensive linemen.’
Buffalo Bills defender calls out NFL referees for favoring Kansas City Chiefs
‘”They never call that hold,” Jones posted.’
HEARTS Act supported by Damar Hamlin becomes law
‘The Cardiomyopathy Health Education, Awareness, and Research, and AED Training in Schools ACT of 2024 was signed by President Joe Biden on Monday after the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to pass the bill on Dec. 10.’
Bills fan organizes first ever alcoholics anonymous meeting at Highmark Stadium
‘Borden was inspired to give up alcohol after the passing of a relative in 2015. Two years ago, he attended a Notre Dame football game. While there, he stumbled upon something unusual, a meeting of alcoholics anonymous right before kickoff.’
Bills first-round possibilities narrow after Christmas Day games
‘If the Bills win one or both of their final two games, they earn the #2 seed, they could also clinch it if the Ravens lose to the Browns in week 18. However, if the Bills were to lose their next two games and the Ravens were to beat the Browns, Buffalo would drop to the #3 seed and the Ravens would jump to the #2 seed.’
Bills place Baylon Spector on injured reserve, bring back Nicholas Morrow
‘Spector, a seventh-round pick in 2022, has battled injuries throughout his Bills career. He had missed five games with a calf injury. He was activated for the Dec. 15 game at Detroit and played 18 snaps in a reserve role. He started Sunday’s game against New England and played 27 snaps before injuring his other calf. He was replaced by second-year linebacker Dorian Williams, who had been battling an elbow injury. Williams played 48 snaps and recorded eight tackles.’
Analysis: Bills’ new wrinkle in run game works wonders vs. Patriots
‘Running back James Cook lined up with fullback Reggie Gilliam in the backfield, no tight ends on the field, two wide receivers and six offensive linemen.’