‘That versatility offers an intriguing chess piece for the Bills’ defense, which has a loaded secondary on paper. In addition to Hyde and Poyer, cornerback Tre’Davious White should be back to full strength almost two years after knee surgery, and nickel cornerback Taron Johnson is one of the best in the NFL at his position. Rapp just adds to what looks like a very strong group.’
BillsBeat - July 5, 2023
BillsBeat - July 4, 2023
Bills training camp questions: Who emerges at critical slot wide receiver position?
‘There are three top candidates. Second-year man Khalil Shakir, who played 50% of his snaps as a rookie in the slot. Shakir had 12 of his 15 total catches from the slot, counting playoffs. Free-agent signee Deonte Harty from New Orleans, who’s 4.39-second speed in the 40-yard dash makes him a run-after-the-catch threat. (That was an unofficial time from his pro day.) Harty had 36 catches for 570 yards for the Saints in 2021, a big 15.8-yard average. He played 35% of his snaps from the slot that year and had 16 of his catches from the slot. Sixth-year veteran Trent Sherfield, a free-agent signee from Miami. He had 30 catches for 417 yards for the Dolphins last year. He played 50% of his snaps in the slot and had 13 catches from the slot.’
Yankees begin HOPE Week with CPR training alongside Bills' Damar Hamlin
‘Hamlin didn’t take questions but spoke for 90 seconds. He thanked the Yankees and some players — including Gerrit Cole, Anthony Rizzo, Anthony Volpe and Luis Severino — who participated in the training.’
Damar Hamlin helps teach Yankees CPR class six months after on-field cardiac arrest
‘”For them to take the time out in the middle of their stretch, to come out here and learn CPR, people seeing figures like them in the community, everyone looks up to the Yankees,” Hamlin told reporters after class was dismissed. “They’re such a staple in history. For people getting to see them come out here and learn CPR, it will have a big trickle effect to the rest of the world that want to get trained.”‘
Opinion: Bills still listed as a favorite to sign DeAndre Hopkins
‘In updated betting odds for where Hopkins will play his next snap, Buffalo is still listed as one of the favorites, only trailing the New England Patriots, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.’
Damar Hamlin throws out first pitch at Yankees game
‘Hamlin, who was resuscitated with CPR during a game in Cincinnati on Jan. 2 and cleared in April to resume football activities, was honored Monday as the New York Yankees began their 14th annual HOPE Week events.’
Damar Hamlin throws first pitch in Yankees game and trains people to perform CPR
‘Hamlin spent Sunday morning in Yankee Stadium helping to teach CPR alongside the American Heart Association and people from the New York City Public School Athletic Leagues.’
BillsBeat - July 3, 2023
Bills training camp questions: Who should be considered the favorite to be No. 2 cornerback?
‘Last year, ahead of White’s return, the Bills rotated heavily at corner – at times to ramp up and evaluate the then-rookies Elam and Benford, other times as needed from injury. Jackson played the most (829 snaps), followed by Elam (477), Benford (363) and White (308). Each missed at least one game from injury. As late as last December, coach Sean McDermott said as the Bills were hoping to have more stability opposite White.’
BillsBeat - July 2, 2023
Bills training camp questions: Will running back Nyheim Hines have bigger role offensively?
‘The Bills’ Week 13 game at New England proved to be Hines’ first and only chance to gain a foothold in the playing rotation. Hines played 23 snaps and how he was used could provide evidence of what offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey has in mind this year.’
Commentary: Bills' stadium plans leave longtime fans out in the cold
‘Unfortunately, that may not happen. It appears that once the new stadium opens, I will not be able to afford my seats. I am bracing myself, like all ticket holders, for the “personal seat license” fees. This is a fee I’d have to pay just to have the right to buy seats.’
Buffalo Bills' Tyler Matakevich returns to St. Joseph for annual clinic
‘“Buffalo and Connecticut, they’re very similar; a blue-collar, you know what I mean? area,” Matakevich said. “The neighbors are awesome. They just love their Bills. after game, they’ll be waiting for me at like 2 a.m. with a beer.’
BillsBeat - July 1, 2023
Bills training camp questions: Can Spencer Brown take a step forward in Year 3?
‘“It all starts up front with the bigs,” Brown said. “We don’t get a lot of glory. It’s a lot of dirty work, and that’s honestly the glory of it for us, is just doing our job. … I think we have a good group right now, a cohesive group that has been together for a while. We know how to communicate. We’ve brought some guys in, and they’re picking up right where we left off last year.”’
On second thought, Jordan Poyer says he plans to go ahead with tournament at Trump golf course
‘The Avalon statement announced that the presenting sponsor of the tournament will be PublicSq, a business-promotion platform whose website describes itself as “pro-life, pro-family, pro-freedom.” That aligns with Poyer’s views, which he expressed in his Buffalo News interview while also emphasizing, “I’m trying to put the sides away. Let’s talk about me and you. Let’s talk about us. Let’s come together, regardless of what side you’re on.”’
Jordan Poyer’s charity golf tournament back on after Trump controversy
‘“PublicSq is proud to partner with Jordan Poyer. We’re glad to see he’s standing against the cancel-culture mob that tried to shut down this charity event and we will always support freedom-loving Americans like Jordan whenever there is an opportunity to do so.” Michael Seifert, founder and CEO of PublicSQ, told The Post in a statement.’
Bills Safety Damar Hamlin's Vision For His Chasing M's Foundation Coming To Fruition In Pittsburgh
‘Chasing M’s has seen its profile rise dramatically in the last six months in lockstep with Hamlin’s recovery. Millions of dollars have poured in. Opportunities that Hamlin thought he’d have to save for down the road are popping up. He’s not trying to let a moment of his good fortune go to waste. “I wake up every day and think about how I can impact the world in a positive way, that’s what I care about if you take away everything else,” Hamlin told The Associated Press on Friday.’