Niagara Gazette

‘A play is run and they move onto the next. Corrections and critiques are mostly done during meetings. So when Buffalo Bills cornerbacks coach Jahmile Addae made rookie Dorian Strong run through a one-on-one drill a second time during a practice at St. John Fisher University, it didn’t go unnoticed.’

‘Whether it’s the opening-day jitters or getting used to full-speed game action, the Bills have been mostly mediocre in season openers under coach Sean McDermott. Buffalo is 5-3 in Week 1, but aside from a 21-point win over the Rams in 2022, the Bills haven’t been as dominant as they would become during the rest of the season.’

‘For the first time all season, Van Pran-Granger practiced with the team Wednesday. In fact, he wasn’t even listed on the team’s injury report.’

‘The speed increase in the NFL had Landon Jackson treading water during the preseason. Now he’s got a week to make sure he doesn’t drown.’

‘“I don’t plan on taking my foot off the gas,” Ciarlo told GNN Sports. “This is really just the start. I plan on keep developing, keep improving and get faster, stronger, playing hard, learn the defense — do everything I can to grow as a player and show that I’m an investment that can pay off.”’

‘The Bills unveiled their “Rivalries” uniform designed by Nike in collaboration with the team’s design staff Thursday in a 47-second video that was posted to the team website. The uniforms that will be worn in a home game against the New England Patriots Oct. 5 were modeled in the video by Josh Allen, Dion Dawkins, Greg Rousseau and Khalil Shakir.’

‘A little more than two years ago, Tyrell Shavers spent draft weekend hoping for a call that never came. On Tuesday, Shavers waited all day hoping he didn’t get a call. He didn’t.’

‘When Jordan Hancock answered a FaceTime from Bobby Babich Tuesday, there was another face on the call with the Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator — one that has an All-Pro selection on his record. Jordan Poyer.’

‘Hoecht can be used as an early-down run defender, which caters more to Jackson’s size skills, especially after struggling as a rusher during his first camp. But Solomon isn’t a strong run defender at the moment due to his size, but he’s athletic enough to move around the field on third downs.’

‘Shavers earned a roster spot and his special teams capabilities will earn him a jersey on game days. Moore is in a position where he would be Samuel for a jersey on game day because he doesn’t offer special teams help in coverage or returns.’

‘Clarity on Tre’Davious White’s injury isn’t any better than it was after it happened Thursday.’

‘“He just has a great bedside manner,” Curry said. “He sees the game easy and he’s coachable. And I think he’s great for Josh, being the caddy in the room. And he’s great for me just to bounce stuff off of him. If he wants to do coaching one day, I’m pretty sure he’ll excel at it.”’

‘Players who aren’t one of the 53 players selected for the final roster Tuesday or the 16 signed to the practice squad have to think about what’s coming next. Ciarlo already knows what comes after football and it’s inevitable.’

‘The final preseason practice went awry.’

‘It’s unlikely anyone on the planet was happier about Sunday’s outcome than Sean McDermott.’