‘“I never came across a guy who played for Marv and didn’t like him,” Thomas said. “Marv didn’t just teach us football. He taught us to become better friends, better family men, better members of our community. I love you coach. Happy birthday.”’
Archives for August 2025
Former W&M and NFL football coach turns 100
‘“I spent 12 years with the Bills,” Levy said earlier this week from his home in Chicago. “Other than that, what I remember most is my five years at William & Mary. They were the greatest group of overachievers, whether it was on the athletic field or in the classroom, that I’ve ever been associated with.”’
Legendary NFL head coach Marv Levy turns 100
‘Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas was among those to wish Levy a happy birthday during the ceremonies in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday. He also offered his voice to a larger video the organization put out to mark the occasion on Sunday.’
Josh Allen shares similar sentiment to Scottie Scheffler about on-field success: ‘You kind of forget about it’
‘”It’s maddening. But at the same time, it helps put things in perspective about what really matters in your life, and you figure out what that is fairly quickly,” Allen said. “Scottie Scheffler had that really good interview right before The Open that spoke a lot to me, and I really appreciate him sharing those words.”‘
Marv Levy turns 100: NFL Hall of Fame honors former Bills coach on his centenary birthday
‘Levy, who officially turned 100 on Sunday, received a serenade of “Happy Birthday” from the crowd inside Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium during Saturday’s Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony. Three of Levy’s former players — Hall of Famers Jim Kelly, Thurman Thomas and James Lofton — initiated the impromptu celebration of Levy’s centenary birthday.’
Former Bills head coach Marv Levy turns 100
‘Levy spent his birthday weekend at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.’
‘Best day ever’: Forever family memories created at Buffalo Bills’ Return of Blue & Red practice
‘Before the players even got dressed for practice, 16-year-old Maylee Cross, of Rochester, and 13-year-old Joseph McBride, of Oregon, got a tour of the Bills locker room. The two teens were there with Make-A-Wish.’
Return of the Blue and Red observations: Coleman rebounds, Davis kicks
‘But Coleman persisted and he rebounded. Coleman had a few huge catches Friday in front of the reported crowd of 39,224 fans.’
Javon Solomon eager to show Bills he’s ready to produce in his second NFL season
‘“Javon is an incredible talent,” fellow edge rusher A.J. Epenesa told The Buffalo News following a recent Bills training camp practice at St. John Fisher University. “I’ve tried to tell people from the moment I met him and the moment I saw him work, he’s incredible.”’
Ryan O’Halloran: Taron Johnson hopes summer experimentation equals fall production
‘“I try to do different techniques here and there just because it’s not Sundays (yet),” Johnson said. “This is the time when you want to get better and try things I feel like I can bring into the game and get confidence (by) doing it in practice.”’
Buffalo Bills’ Blue and Red practice: Josh Allen wears red helmet amid record fan turnout
‘Keon Coleman dropped a ball early into team drills but recovered. Coleman leaped and came down with a catch against starting cornerback Christian Benford. Coleman followed it up with two more grabs over Dane Jackson.’
‘It’s a dream come true’ for Irondequoit native who now owns a piece of the Bills
‘Before he had even started kindergarten in Irondequoit in the late 1960s, Rob has been a Bills fans. His love affair with the team is not unlike any other card carrying member of Bills Mafia in terms of passion – the guy is crazy about this team. But what makes him just a little different is, thanks to his tremendously successful business career, he has a bit more disposable cash. Enough to grab a piece of the team.’
Bills-themed Little People to hit Wegmans shelves: Here’s who the 2025 set includes
‘The latest four-figure set includes miniatures of quarterback Josh Allen, head coach Sean McDermott, former Bills quarterback Jim Kelly and former Bills head coach Marv Levy.’
Bills WR steals show & Josh Allen has short night (Return of Blue & Red Observations)
‘Mike White came in with the starter for 11-on-11 work and threw a great pass down the right sideline. Christian Benford, Buffalo’s top cornerback, was in coverage, but Coleman went up and plucked the ball out of the air before Benford could do anything on the ball. The 30-plus yard play had Highmark Stadium rocking, but that was just one of three big catches.’
A look inside the Bills’ year-long process to build their draft board
‘“What we basically have to do is see them enough times to arrive at a conviction or evaluation,” said Gaine, who has been in the NFL since 1999, including a two-year stint as GM of the Texans. “… You need to see that prospect as much as you can, either through film or a live look or a practice or visiting a school to allow you to make that conviction.”’