Archives for July 26, 2026

‘“He wasn’t old enough to play, so his mom had bought him one of those play helmets, plastic helmets,” Norris said. “And he wore it everywhere until he was able to play. … He would be at the practices. He would practice with the team, and like he was on it, but just wasn’t old enough at the time. But he was ready.”’

‘“He’s really, really good at seeing the whole picture as a play is developing. He may be able to see, ‘Hey, the receiver needs to take another step.’ He has a really sharp vision for being able to see and communicate this is how I want it. He’s really, really sharp.”’

‘Defensively, I’m concerned about the inside linebackers. Terrel Bernard is coming off a down year and Dorian Williams is being trusted with a starting role for the first time in his career. If the run defense is going to improve, those two need to lead the way.’

‘“He’s obviously going to be the main focus of what we’re doing on offense, working with the quarterback,” said Bills offensive coordinator Pete Carmichael, who filled the same role for Super Bowl champion play-calling head coach Sean Payton from 2006-21. “(Brady has) done a great job this offseason to be able to balance that role. As it gets into game weeks, he’ll be extremely involved in the offense. That’s how he is. He does a great job communicating everything he wants and how he wants it to look.”’

‘“It’s one of the biggest positions on the field. You get paid like it, so after the quarterback, it’s the edge rushers,” Chubb said. “That’s the premier position. It changes games. We’re asked to do a lot, but that’s what we signed up for. Get after the quarterback, stop the run, play in coverage, play in space, get the ball out. Whatever we can do to help our team win. You see the premium the league has put on it, so it makes you want to work on your craft even more, because you know the team is going to rely on you in those fourth-quarter games where you need a play. It’s going to be on us. That’s how we see it and that’s how we prepare.”’

‘It’s make or break time for the team’s third-year wide receiver. Coleman’s first two NFL seasons have been uneven, at best. At worst, they’ve been a pretty big disappointment. The talk going into training camp last year was what a great offseason he had. An inspired Week 1 performance against Baltimore made it seem like Coleman was poised to build on that promise … but it never happened. Maturity issues continued to be a problem, and Coleman was reduced to being a non-factor. That can’t be the case again. Coleman again has put in the work this offseason, but we’re reminded of the phrase: Don’t talk about it, be about it. The front office and coaching staff still believe in him. Now, it’s up to him to show that belief is being put in the right place.’

‘This year, the two quarterbacks behind Josh Allen on the Bills’ roster, Kyle Allen and Shane Buechele, don’t come close to matching Trubisky’s accomplishments. With any backup quarterback, the hope is they never have to see the field – especially when they’re playing behind Josh Allen. But Brandon Beane’s job is to have the team prepared for any situation.’

‘One of the best backfields in the NFL, led by rushing champion James Cook, will be a key part of the Bills’ plan to unleash Josh Allen in 2026. Cook’s backup, Ty Johnson, quietly had a significant impact on his 24 receptions.’

‘Elsewhere, the Bills must decide whether to prioritize Mecole Hardman’s return ability, specifically on punts, or Trent Sherfield’s more complete skill set. Don’t forget about Tyrell Shavers (yes, he’ll need time to recover from his torn ACL) or rookie Skyler Bell.’

‘Kincaid may have been the star of training camp last season, but continued knee injuries have impacted his regular season. Kincaid made an informed decision not to have surgery on his knee this offseason, so how does he look at St. John Fisher University this year? Brady was high on how Kincaid looked in the spring.’

‘A torn Achilles tendon suffered during the 2024 season is now behind him, so it’s fair to expect Cushenberry to be one of the Bills’ key backup players along the interior offensive line.’

‘Left guard is probably the top job up for grabs on the roster entering training camp, as Alec Anderson and Austin Corbett will compete to replace David Edwards at left guard. Anderson has mirrored Edwards’ time with the Bills in that they both have served as an extra offensive lineman in the team’s “jumbo” package.’

‘The Buffalo Bills’ top two tackles, Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown rank high on the team’s list of top salary cap hits for 2026 – Dawkins at No. 2, Brown at No. 6. But Ryan Van Demark’s departure leaves a big hole in the Bills’ projected 46-man gameday roster.’

‘Third-year player DeWayne Carter joins two other sophomores, TJ Sanders and Deone Walker, as the most experienced interior defensive linemen. The Bills’ defense needs all three of them to take the next step for this unit to succeed.’

‘The Bills also made a big investment in second-round rookie T.J. Parker from Clemson. The return of Michael Hoecht (Achilles) will be key, and Javon Solomon could shine in this scheme. The Bills also brought in veteran Mike Danna from Kansas City.’