Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

‘If Haack is going to win the job, he would have to be demonstrably better or Araiza would have to prove completely incapable of being the holder on placekicks.’

‘For those of you who were fortunate enough to procure tickets, the Bills’ practices are held primarily on the grass field at the Polisseni Complex which is behind Growney Stadium. There is grandstand seating on the near side, and bleacher seating on the far side, plus ample areas to stand. All practice times are subject to change. Facilities open one hour before practice begins.’

‘He taped the ankles of Bills players ranging from the team’s first draft pick back in 1960, Penn State’s Richie Lucas, all the way to the greatest quarterback in team history, Jim Kelly.’

‘In their return to Pittsford, the Bills will conduct 11 practices (there will be one at Highmark Stadium on Aug. 5), breaking camp after the Thursday, Aug. 11 session which is two days prior to their preseason opener at home against the Indianapolis Colts.’

It will come down to Johnson and Moss for the last spot and I think Johnson loses out for three reasons: The presence of Cook, plus Moss is the only one of this group that runs with a bit of power in short yardage situations, and he has two inexpensive years left on his contract.’

‘The question is, when will that be? If White can get on the field at some point in training camp, perhaps he’ll be ready to start in Los Angeles on Sept. 8. That would mean Elam and Dane Jackson are battling to be the other starter. But if White isn’t ready, Elam and Jackson may end up being the opening night starters.’

‘“I’m looking forward to going to training camp,” McDermott said. “I love going to St. John Fisher, I love going to Rochester and that area around Rochester. I really think it’s a cool place to be. I think it’s a great place to be that time of year in particular. You have those warmer, hotter days at times which we need to get us in shape and then the cooler nights and I think it’s a great place for our team to come together, I really do.”’

‘The health issue she is dealing with is unknown, and neither the Pegula family nor the Bills organization want to elaborate at this time. It is known that she is in a hospital near the family home in Boca Raton, Florida.’

‘Austin will likely be competing with Jamison Crowder and Isaiah McKenzie for playing time in the slot, though he can also line up on the outside.’

‘“Dorsey’s not Dabes,” Allen said. “He’s his own man. He’s going to have his own wrinkles to this offense. I’m excited to see what he can do. He’s worked his tail off to get to the position where he’s at right now. I’m looking forward to being able to run some plays that he’s calling. And I’ve got no doubt that he’s going to be successful at what he does.”’

‘“I’m ready for it, I’d say, 100%,” Rousseau said Tuesday following an OTA session at One Bills Drive. “And I feel like when it comes to expectations, you can’t look like, ‘All right, we’ve got to win this many games,’ or ‘I’ve got to get this many sacks.’ I feel like you’ve just got to come to work every day and know that your best is needed, and you’ve got to put your best foot forward and just keep on chipping away, keep on working, and you’ll be successful.”’

‘“I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t nervous,” Allen said Tuesday regarding his upcoming participation in The Match, the made-for-television golf competition where he and fellow young gun Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs will be playing head-to-head against gray beards Tom Brady of the Buccaneers and Aaron Rodgers of the Packers.’

‘Attendance on Wednesday was not mandatory, yet nearly every player and coach was present. Several members of the Buffalo Sabres and Buffalo Bandits were there as well.’

‘The Thurman Thomas Family Foundation has provided scholarships for disadvantaged students and sponsored youth football camps across the Erie County region. Shortly after Saturday’s fatal shooting of 10 people inside an East Buffalo Tops, the Foundation announced plans to donate an initial $10,000 and to raise more money to help the families and community.’

‘“He’s here to punt the ball, right?” coach Sean McDermott said before the first practice session began when he was asked about Araiza. “I appreciate where you’re trying to go with that and building these big expectations. One day at a time. He hasn’t even punted yet at all, so let’s just hope he gets out there and gets his shoes tied right, which I’m sure he will, and has a good first practice here.”’