‘The Bills’ depth chart at wide receiver looked quite a bit different Saturday than it will Sept. 13 against the Houston Texans in the regular-season opener. The team’s projected top four options at the position – DJ Moore, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer and Keon Coleman – did not dress for the game. Coleman is in a walking boot for a sprained foot, while Shakir is dealing with a lower-body injury. It’s unclear if Palmer and Moore are dealing with an injury.’
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Jim Leonhard was the Broncos’ fixer. Inside his impact and why it matters for the Bills
‘Bills players have marveled over Leonhard’s approach to teaching. While installing what he described as a high volume of plays this offseason, Leonhard took the time to explain why each will be important and how it will be useful throughout the season. Players in the front seven are moving around to create one-on-one matchups. Different personnel packages will lead to meaningful roles for young players whose confidence is surging less than three weeks before their season begins in Houston on Sept. 13.’
Bills Mailbag: How concerning is the rising injury rate?
‘Given how tight-lipped Brady has been, it’s hard to know what the level of concern should be for each player. Generally, it’s a good sign that they are still watching practice.’
Bills’ Ed Oliver and family mourning death of his 2-year-old son in drowning
‘The Harris County Sheriff’s Office in Houston, Texas, announced in a Facebook post just before 10 p.m. June 28 that a toddler had been found unresponsive in a pool earlier that evening. The toddler was taken to a local hospital, where the child was pronounced dead.’
Bills say they’re dealing with fan complaints on obstructed views on ‘case-by-case basis’
‘The team says it is making sure these fans, who purchased a personal seat license for the right to own season tickets at the stadium, have had their expectations met for their seats. But the Bills won’t say whether that has meant offering refunds to them or the ability to get out of the PSL agreement for fans unhappy with their seat situation at Highmark Stadium.’
Buffalo Bills’ other Allen makes a statement in a laugher vs. Browns
‘After what felt like a shaky start to training camp, Allen almost certainly secured the No. 2 role behind Josh Allen with a second straight impressive preseason performance.’
Buffalo Bills sends condolences after star defender’s son dies
‘The tragedy occurred in late June when Oliver was back at his home in Houston during the NFL’s summer vacation. There was a report from the Harris County sheriff’s office in Houston that a toddler had been found unresponsive in a pool earlier that evening. The toddler was taken to a local hospital, where the child was pronounced dead.’
Bills coach said rookie needed to show something, and a 71-yard TD should do it
‘The undrafted rookie caught a pass on a corner route and raced toward the sideline as two Browns defensive backs collided behind him. There was nobody left to catch him. Maclin raced to the end zone for the touchdown.’
Bills fans groaned when they signed him, but Kyle Allen delivered a statement vs. Browns (Observations)
‘Early in training camp, third-stringer Shane Buechele stole some headlines with a few big practices. But Allen has responded by turning in two impressive preseason performances.’
Bills’ Ed Oliver dealing with the death of his son
‘“On behalf of the entire Buffalo Bills organization, we want to publicly express our condolences to Ed Oliver and his family on the devastating loss of his son. It’s an unthinkable tragedy for any parent. We will continue to support Ed and his family as we all grieve this tragic loss.”’
Josh Allen angry with how Ed Oliver’s son’s death became public
‘The news of Oliver’s son’s death began swirling across social media on Friday when Tony Farmer, a self-proclaimed “sleuth” and “creator,” posted a link to a video that showed Oliver explaining what happened to police officers. Aggregator accounts took Farmer’s post, and the news spread like wildfire.’
Preseason notebook: Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver grieving loss of 2-year-old son in drowning
‘Ed Oliver is dealing with more than an injury. It’s a pain that goes beyond any muscle strain or bruise.’
Sunday’s Cleveland Coverage
After lightning delay, Shedeur Sanders creates sparks in 31-7 loss to the Bills while Deshaun Watson booed with QB decision looming (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Mike Hall Jr. flashes at edge, but Browns’ defensive depth continues being tested: Ashley Bastock (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
One thing is clear from Browns preseason game vs. Bills: End this QB competition and move forward — Dan Labbe (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
What Todd Monken should do now about QB1 with Deshaun Watson at odds with the Browns’ fanbase: Mary Kay Cabot (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Deshaun Watson finally said the quiet part out loud, and it should raise real concerns for the Browns: Dan Labbe (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Shedeur Sanders has something Deshaun Watson may be losing in Browns’ QB battle: Ashley Bastock (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
What Bills defenders said about Shedeur Sanders, Deshaun Watson following Saturday’s game (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Deshaun Watson on the loss to the Bills, his performance, Browns fans, and more: Transcript (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Shedeur Sanders on the loss to the Bills, his performance, Deshaun Watson, and more: Transcript (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Todd Monken on the loss to the Bills, the play of Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson, and more: Transcript (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Deshaun Watson admit that Browns fans cheering his Achilles injury hurt; doesn’t know if he can overcome ‘disrespectul’ boos (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Thinking about Browns’ QBs while suffering from Watson Fatigue – Terry Pluto (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns preseason vs. Bills overreactions: Impact of Deshaun Watson’s comments (Akron Beacon Journal)
4 things that stood out in Browns’ preseason game vs Bills (Akron Beacon Journal)
Deshaun Watson calls boos from Browns fans ‘personal,’ recalls cheers after injury (Akron Beacon Journal)
Opposed to Deshaun Watson starting? Browns don’t care. Opinion (Akron Beacon Journal)
Browns fans boo Deshaun Watson during preseason game (Akron Beacon Journal)
Photo gallery (Akron Beacon Journal)
Shedeur Sanders stakes claim in Browns QB race; Deshaun Watson rips fans | Jeff Schudel (Willoughby News Herald)
Deshaun Watson calls boos from home crowd ‘personal,’ ‘disrespectful,’ calls the negativity a daily ‘mental battle’ (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)
Todd Monken has even more to weigh in QB decision after Shedeur Sanders’ strong play vs. Bills, Deshaun Watson’s comments about fans (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)
Deshaun Watson rips Cleveland Browns fans who booed him during preseason game: ‘A disrespectful thing’ (WKYC-TV)
Browns WR Isaiah Bond leaves field in preseason game against Bills (WEWS-TV)
Browns preseason game to resume at 2:15 p.m. after severe weather delay (WEWS-TV)
Bills 31, Browns 7 | Final Score, Stats & Game Recap (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Shedeur Sanders operates the offense with confidence in loss to the Bills | 3 Big Takeaways (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Luke Floriea scores touchdown in 2nd preseason game against the Bills | By the Numbers (ClevelandBrowns.com)
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Bills supporting Ed Oliver with star mourning 2-year-old son’s tragic death: ‘Don’t have the words’
‘“Ever since I found out the news, I can’t fathom what he’s going through,” Brady said. “There’s really not words to describe in those moments. As a coach, as a father, it’s my job to be there for what he needs from me right now. And that’s loving him and giving him the privacy he deserves.’
Bills star Ed Oliver mourning tragic death of 2-year-old son
‘Oliver’s son reportedly drowned in a swimming pool at his Texas home in June, according to TMZ.’