‘The Bills started six different cornerbacks and six safeties during the season as a unit that was once one of the best secondaries in the NFL was ravaged. But when Poyer returned to the field during voluntary organized team activities, the Buffalo was at full strength for the first time since Thanksgiving 2021.’
BillsBeat - May 31, 2023
Damar Hamlin’s Return to Football Looks Almost Normal
‘The near normalcy of Hamlin’s appearance in a football workout is a far cry from the tense nine minutes last January during which trainers and physicians performed CPR on him while television cameras captured the grief-stricken faces of Bills players, some of whom wept and prayed. Hamlin was revived and was taken off the field in an ambulance.’
Bills OC Ken Dorsey on how to use first-rounder Dalton Kincaid: 'We have to learn him and he has to learn us'
‘Tight ends tend to take a few years to really round into major contributors. It’s tough for them to even get on the field all that often as rookies because they have so many responsibilities as run-blockers, pass-blockers and receivers. The Bills also already have Dawson Knox at tight end, and while he is a bit of a different player than Kincaid, who was essentially used as a slot receiver by Utah (he aligned there on 55% of his snaps, per PFF), he has been in the league for a few years and likely has a better handle on the demands of the position.’
Ken Dorsey getting to know Dalton Kincaid, will figure out how he fits Bills' offense
‘”We’re nowhere close to knowing exactly that this or what the big picture is going to be, because we have to learn him and he has to learn us within the system and the direction we’re going. How we’re going to use him, where we’re going to use him is to be determined, and we won’t get a great feel of it as coaches until we start getting into training camp and live action.”‘
Impressive plays by Terrel Bernard, Kyle Allen highlight Tuesday's OTAs session
‘Under a hazy, hot 80-degree sun just outside the ADPRO Sports Training Center on Tuesday, Allen had back-to-back throws on the money, even while his wideouts were covered tightly.’
Could Bills pursue, land DeAndre Hopkins?
‘ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Monday listed the Bills as one of the top fits for the soon-to-be 31-year-old, three-time All-Pro wideout, adding, “the feeling among some in the league is that the Bills have been lurking here.’
Dawson Knox and Dalton Kincaid see great potential for Buffalo Bills offense
‘”I just think defenses will have an extra level of trying to figure out what we’re going to do,” Knox added. “Sometimes when teams bring in two tight ends they know you’re going to run the ball but when you’ve got another passing threat like Dalton in the game we could easily lineup four-wide and go spread it out. Or put both of us in the slot and work some match-ups against linebackers or get some safeties, so it just kind of keeps the defense guessing.”‘
Bills linebacker situation midway through OTA's
‘Nothing is guaranteed, and Williams still has competition brewing from players like Terrel Bernard, who is more familiar with the Bills’ defense. Bernard also seems to have the ‘juice’ making some splash plays on Tuesday.’
DK & DK: Dawson Knox excited to work with Dalton Kincaid
‘”They actually told me before the draft even happened that that was a possibility,” Knox said. “After hearing what we’re going to be focused on if that was the pick, I was super excited for it.”‘
OC Ken Dorsey on Kincaid's role, Bobby Babich details Bills MLB competition | OTA Week 2 Notebook
‘”We have to learn him and he is going to learn us in a lot of ways within the system and within what we can do,” Dorsey explained. “That really is to be determined and you won’t get a great feel of it as coaches until we really start getting into training camps and games and live actions and those types of things.”‘
BillsBeat - May 30, 2023
Bills assistant Kelly Skipper says NFL seminar for minority head-coaching candidates was 'great opportunity'
‘“A great opportunity,” Skipper said. “I’m very thankful to represent the organization. I thought it provided owners and executives the chance to build relationships and for (the coaches) to build connections.”’
Veteran right tackle Brandon Shell expected to sign with Bills, source says
‘Shell, 31, has 72 regular season starts in a career that began with the New York Jets in 2016. He played four years for the Jets (40 starts), two for Seattle (21 starts) and last season for Miami (11 starts).’
Who is Brandon Shell? Buffalo Bills signing OT following stint with AFC East rival (4 things to know)
‘In addition to his stint with Miami, Shell has played with the New York Jets (2016-2019) and Seattle Seahawks (2020-2021). The former fifth round pick of the Jets has made 72 starts in his career while appearing in 83 games in the league. Since 2017, Shell has made double-digit starts each season.’
NFL insider says his money is on Buffalo Bills or Chiefs to land DeAndre Hopkins
‘When DeAndre Hopkins could be had via trade, the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs were linked to the receiver more than any other teams in the league. It turns out that was for good reason. MMQB’s Albert Breer recently reported that Buffalo and Kansas City were the only two teams to have “substantiative trade talks” regarding the veteran receiver. He added that both teams talked directly with Hopkins.’
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld ‘having fun’ as budding new couple
‘Steinfeld, 26, has starred in “True Grit,” “Pitch Perfect 3” and “Bumblebee”. She also has a voice role as Gwen Stacy in the animated “Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse,” which comes out later this week.’