‘“That’s part of the plan, I guess I would say,” McDermott said before the team’s final training camp practice at St. John Fisher University. “Certainly want to be mindful of Josh, mindful of any starter, any of our players. We don’t want to see them get injured. The benefit of this is we hold Josh out, we keep him in a good spot. He’s been playing super well in camp.”’
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4 takeaways: Bills depart training camp in prep for preseason opener at home stadium
‘While executing his “hold-in” strategy, Cook has remained with the Bills at training camp, attending meetings and walk-through sessions, McDermott said.’
Bills wrap up camp at St. John Fisher: Cook still out, Allen will not play in the preseason opener
‘The latter held true with Cook missing practice once again. His contract status now looms over the team as they head back to Orchard Park. Cook is still going through walkthroughs with the team according to coach Sean McDermott, but what the Bills really want is to have their big play-hitter at running back back on the field.’
Tre'Davious White's custom dessert becomes a fan favorite at Pittsford Farms
‘White’s creation — a chocolate chip cookie topped with vanilla bean ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, and rainbow sprinkles — quickly won over Benford and others in line. White was later shown bringing out more of those sundaes to share with customers.’
'End of an era': Corn maze pays tribute to Highmark Stadium’s final season
‘At Wickham Farms in Penfield, the family’s annual fall corn maze has taken on a special new shape. Spanning more than four acres, this year’s design is carved in tribute to the place fans once called Rich Stadium, later Ralph Wilson Stadium, and now Highmark — a place where Bills Mafia made decades of unforgettable moments.’
Josh Allen will not play in Bills first preseason game
‘McDermott also said Taylor Rapp will be out for around a week with a knee injury. James Cook is expected to practice, but McDermott says it remains to be seen if he will.’
Josh Allen says Bills ‘desperately’ want Cook to return
‘“I’m a big advocate of everybody getting theirs and getting paid. Sometimes you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do, and James is who he is,” Allen said. “He’s one of the best running backs in the league, and it would be crazy not to say we don’t want him out there. We desperately want him out there with us.”‘
Bills Training Camp ends after two weeks at St. John Fisher
‘This year marks the 24th year the Bills have had training camp at St. John Fisher University, and the community — and Fisher students — are still just as welcoming and excited as they were that first year. Paul Hemingway, the Director of Operations for the training camp with Fisher, says it’s a group effort.’
Josh Allen surprises Special Olympian with heartwarming gift
‘”Pure joy and happiness,” he said. “I knew it was something different, because he started talking like immediately.”‘
QB Josh Allen to rest for Preseason Week 1 vs. Giants, other starters to play 'give or take' one quarter
‘Other starters on both the defense and offense will play “give or take” one quarter, according to McDermott.’
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‘Instead, QB Mitchell Trubisky will get the starting nod at Highmark Stadium. Allen shared that he’s excited to see how his close friend and teammate performs in front of the home crowd.’
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‘”I think he is the best corner in the NFL,” nickel cornerback Taron Johnson said of Benford.’
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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin finds peace in the process
‘“It’s a beautiful thing,” Jackson said. “We’re both out there, and he’s just flying around having fun. You can see it in his game, too. When you have peace, mentally, it’s easier for you to fly around and have fun out there and easier to make plays. So, you can see it fully displayed in his game.”’
Bills camp observations: Dorian Strong makes big play; Spencer Brown full go
‘Strong is receiving more opportunities in practice because of the injury to first-round pick Maxwell Hairston. Dane Jackson is above Strong on the depth chart, but the rookie from Virginia Tech is likely going to play more in the preseason because the Bills want to see how he looks against NFL competition.’
Bills defensive end's off-season hobby? Catching massive pythons with his bare hands
‘“I just told myself they’re not venomous, they can’t kill me with just biting me,” he said. “I was nervous going into it, but we got the first snake and there’s like six of us in our group and so once the dog would find it, we would surround it and kind of come up with a plan of attack.’