‘Defensive tackle Prince Emili is another addition to Buffalo’s roster. Emili played collegiately at University of Pennsylvania. The DT played in 37 games and totaled 162 tackles, 30.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks in his four-year career. He earned First Team All-Ivy in 2021 and 2019. Emili is from New City, New York.’
BillsBeat - May 17, 2022
BillsBeat - May 16, 2022
Bills sign offensive lineman Will Ulmer, defensive tackle C.J. Brewer after tryouts at rookie camp
‘Brewer, who is 6-foot-2 and 290 pounds, was an Associated Press All-America third-team selection in 2020 with 60 tackles, including 11 for loss, and 6.5 sacks as Coastal finished ranked No. 14. He had 55 tackles, including 9.5 for loss, and 4.5 sacks last fall. For his career, he had 231 tackles, with 32 for loss, 16 sacks and five forced fumbles. He initially agreed to terms with the New York Jets immediately after the draft.’
With heavy hearts, Micah Hyde, Josh Allen show big crowd love at charity softball game
‘“This has become home to me,” Hyde said. “I heard the news yesterday. I’m shocked. I still can’t believe it. There’s hate in the world. You try to erase it with love. We’re out here today showing the community love. Love to the youth, there’s love to the community, love for the foundation. I guess that’s the way to combat it.”’
Bills’ Josh Allen wins Micah Hyde HR derby trophy, calls it Lombardi Trophy placeholder
‘Allen’s response received quite the reaction from the Bills fans in attendance, but it’s safe to say the Bills Mafia would be considerably louder in February if Allen and the Bills are able to bring the Lombardi Trophy to Buffalo.’
Hyde, Bills Commit To Helping Victims Of Buffalo Shooting
‘A few dozen of Hyde’s Bills teammates were also at the softball game, including quarterback Josh Allen and cornerback Tre’Davious White. Allen said the Bills, who have voluntary organized team activities this week, will meet Monday to determine how they can help the families of the victims.’
Buffalo shooting: Bills' Micah Hyde to help families of victims with donation
‘”My heart goes out to the victims and their families,” he said. “We really haven’t talked as a team yet. We’ll be in the building tomorrow and I’m sure we’ll talk about it and figure out a way to help the situation, help the families out. It’s something that you never think it’s gonna happen in your community and when it does, it hits home. I was sick to my stomach all day yesterday. I was flying back from my sister’s graduation, and it was just, it’s gut wrenching. It really is.”‘
Buffalo Bills' Micah Hyde to donate portion of proceeds from charity softball game to support shooting victims
‘”I still can’t believe it,” Hyde said. “But when there’s hate in the world, you kind of erase it with love, and coming out here today and showing the community love and love to the youth, love to the community, love to the foundation. I guess that’s the way to combat it.”‘
Bills' Micah Hyde addresses Buffalo shooting at charity softball game: 'We're going to spread love today'
‘”We’re going to spread love today for the youth and Western New York, but on top of that, the families that unfortunately had to go through that event yesterday,” Hyde said.’
Day after Buffalo mass shooting, Bills find a way to help
‘Buffalo Bills’ safety Micah Hyde, who hosted the event, tweeted early Sunday morning that the event was still on and a portion of the game proceeds, including 100% of the silent auction earnings — which all typically benefit Hyde’s IMagINe for Youth Foundation — would go to the victims’ families.’
Micah Hyde, Josh Allen and the Bills come together for Buffalo community at charity softball game
‘”It’s still hard to wrap my head around it,” Allen shared. “I tweeted it, just the heartbreak, the sense of this weird feeling that I have. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. We really haven’t talked as a team yet.”‘
NFL Broadcasting VP Onnie Bose on selecting Bills as Rams' Kickoff Game opponent
‘”One of the first things we looked at was, where are we going to play?” Bose said during a conference call with reporters Friday alongside fellow NFL Broadcasting Vice President Mike North. “You’re always looking at, ‘Where’s Aaron Rodgers? Tom Brady? The Dallas Cowboys?’ And this year, it’s ‘Where’s Joe Burrow, where’s Josh Allen gonna play? And very much it was just, your lasting memories of Josh Allen were some of the most incredible quarterback play and it just felt right and made a lot of sense, one, to just put him right back on that spotlight against the Super Bowl champions, and also just for the mix of the rest of the weekend and where we ended up slotting the Sunday night game, the Monday night game, the two doubleheader games. All of those things are interconnected. But it was a strong narrative that we wanted to put out there front and center.”‘
BillsBeat - May 15, 2022
Bills Mailbag: How much change should be expected with Ken Dorsey at offensive coordinator?
‘I still expect Allen and Dorsey to spend plenty of time together, but to your point, Brian, it might not be quite as much as last season. The addition of Joe Brady as the quarterbacks coach is one of the more intriguing moves of the offseason. Brady and Allen haven’t had all that much time to work together, but the quarterback has spoken glowingly about his new position coach to this point. Brady, who is just 32 years old, has had an interesting career.’
Buffalo Winter Can't Arrive Soon Enough For 'Punt God'
‘Araiza’s mere potential was enough in convince the two-time defending AFC East champions to draft him after Haack’s inconsistencies led to Buffalo finishing 31st in the NFL in averaging 37.6 yards punting. Haack, however, excelled as a capable holder for kicker Tyler Bass.’
Bills, Giants Express Support for Buffalo Shooting Victims, Families
‘“Praying for and with our Buffalo community. Our hearts are with the victims, their families and friends,” said the Bills in a statement issued on Twitter. The organization’s response prompted a reply from receiver Stefon Diggs, who shared a crying emoji and a heart.’
Micah Hyde charity softball game being held today, portion of proceeds will be donated to families affected by mass shooting in Buffalo
‘The game, in which the Bills offense and defense battle it out on the diamond, benefits Hyde’s Imagine for Youth Foundation. But Hyde tweeted Sunday morning that a portion of the proceeds will go to families affected by the shooting.’
'It's great recognition' | What playing in the NFL Kickoff Game in LA means to the Bills
‘Being a part of the kickoff game means a lot to this organization and says a lot about how far the team has come in a short amount of time. It also means a lot to the dedicated Bills fans, in the city, and around the world that have been loyal to the team through thick and thin. McDermott is excited about the opportunity to play in the kickoff game, but he knows that the preparation starts now to get the team ready for the highly anticipated matchup in LA.’
BillsBeat - May 14, 2022
Kaiir Elam an eager student on Bills' first day of rookie minicamp
‘“Football is football,” he said. “I was just so excited to be out there because if I was in college, I probably would have been done with spring already. I was super excited to be out there. Try to fly around, have fun and motivate my teammates, push my teammates and just keep continuing to get better.”’
Bills sign 2022 draft class and nine undrafted free agents ahead of rookie minicamp
‘The Bills also announced that they signed nine rookie undrafted free agents. Those players joined draft picks at rookie minicamp Friday in Orchard Park along with 20 players who were invited to camp on a tryout basis.’
Bills Notebook: Rookie minicamp has a 'first day of school' feel
‘“I think, just like anyone, it’s getting a feel for who they are as people, getting a feel for what they can do at this level,” he said. “What’s going to happen out there today is not at this level. But it is a start, and everyone needs a first step in the positive direction.”’
Hype train on sixth-round punter Matt Araiza keeps rolling as Bills open rookie mini-camp
‘“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.”’
Buffalo Bills rookie minicamp 2022 observations: Kaiir Elam in lock down mode in first practice
‘Whenever Elam and Shakir got matched up with one another during practice, everybody was watching that side of the field. On one particular play during 11-on-11, tryout quarterback Breylin Smith rolled to his right and immediately eyed down the matchup. Shakir turned on the jets and found himself locked up one on one with Elam, who wouldn’t relent. The two were tied up the whole route and Smith eventually was forced to scramble to his right as Shakir couldn’t separate.’
Tech's Colin Schooler in Buffalo Bills' rookie minicamp
‘Schooler’s 106 tackles and 10 quarterback pressures last season were team highs. He also had 7 1/2 tackles for loss, five pass breakups, three fumbles caused, two sacks and an interception.’
Bills Sign 8-Player Draft Class; Add 9 Undrafted Free Agents
‘The Bills also announced signing nine undrafted free agents, including two receivers: Appalachian State’s Malik Williams and BYU’s Neil Pau’u.’
Bills rookies hit the field for the first time
‘Under bright sunshine in near record heat, eight drafted rookies, nine undrafted free agents, twenty tryout players, and three players who were on the practice squad last year but considered “first-year” players all ran through individual position drills as well as offensive versus defensive teamwork.’
Bills announce signings of 2022 draft class, undrafted free agents
‘Some notable names from the undrafted class are defensive end Kingsley Jonathan out of the Syracuse University and tight end Jalen Wydermyer out of Texas A&M.’
Howard Picks the Bills: 2022 schedule release
‘In the end, it results in a 14-3 record for the Bills and a great chance to finish atop the AFC in the regular season!’
Buffalo Bills CB Kaiir Elam adjusting to pro life at rookie minicamp
‘”That part of it, I mean I enjoy it. I can talk football all day,” Elam said. “They coach me the same, talk to me the same, so that’s something I appreciate. Because a lot of people, they change on and off the field.”‘
Buffalo Bills WR Khalil Shakir finding familiar faces at rookie minicamp
‘At Boise State, Shakir competed in the Mountain West Conference in college. As a freshman, Shakir’s Broncos took on a Wyoming team led by Josh Allen. Nothing that’s happening for Buffalo’s signal caller comes as a surprise to Shakir.’
Buffalo Bills rookie minicamp kicks off in Orchard Park
‘”I told the team nobody is going to make the team based off this practice alone, so let’s just get out there and know where you are supposed to be and be there. Put one foot in front of another and put the boulders of what the system is supposed to look like and their jobs in the system,” McDermott said.’
Kaiir Elam makes practice debut at Bills' rookie minicamp
‘”So excited to be out there, because if I was in college I probably would have been done with spring (practice) already,” said Elam.’
Bills rookie running back James Cook ready to step on the field
‘”All the stuff that you practice for and train for over the summer, the fall. I just want it to come out on Sundays,” said Cook.’
5 things to know from Bills rookie minicamp
‘”I told them this morning, no one’s going to make the team based off of this practice alone,” McDermott said. “So let’s just get out there, know where you’re supposed to be, when you’re supposed to be there. Put one foot in front of the other and let’s just crawl before we walk and kind of get the boulders of what this system is supposed to look like, and what their job is in the system.”‘
Bills announce all eight of their draft picks have signed their rookie contracts
‘Elam was Buffalo’s first-round pick (23rd) in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Florida. The 2020 All-SEC First Team, 2020 AP All-SEC second team, and Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist played in 35 games throughout his time at Florida. Elam had six interceptions, 79 tackles, 2.5 TFLs, 26 pass breakups, and one fumble recovery in three seasons. Both Elam’s father (Abram) and uncle (Matt) played in the NFL.’
Get to know these 9 Bills undrafted free agents
‘OL Alec Anderson – 6-5, 305 – UCLA – Throughout his collegiate career, Anderson started twenty games at right tackle and saw some time at guard. He helped the Bruins’ offensive attack average over 200 rushing yards per game in back-to-back seasons.’
BillsBeat - May 13, 2022
Once again, the Bills are prime-timers
‘The rematch of last season’s crushing divisional playoff meeting between the Bills and Chiefs is set for Sunday, Oct. 16 at Kansas City, Buffalo’s lone late-afternoon start on the current schedule.’
Analysis: Bills' schedule is tougher, but still not among the toughest
‘Based on the latest over-under win totals for each team set by Las Vegas oddsmakers, the Bills will face the 17th toughest schedule in 2022. The over-under win total for the Bills is 11.5 games.’
Game-by-game predictions: Bills face tough starting stretch with prime time opener vs. Rams
‘Final record: 13-4.’
Erie County Legislature approves $100 million down payment for Bills stadium construction
‘The Legislature voted unanimously Thursday to set aside $100 million – $25 million more than County Executive Mark Poloncarz requested – as a down payment on its $250 million stadium obligation. That move is expected to save tens of millions of dollars over the life of the county’s stadium loan.’
Another Voice: There's still time to make a better Buffalo Bills stadium deal
‘How can a monumental capital project forge ahead without substantial public input? This deal was pushed through behind closed doors. There were no workshops, virtual meetings, open houses or comment periods. Our elected officials have not shared details of the deal, fully explored alternative sites or explained the benefits and impacts of each. Fans, residents, employers/employees, marginalized populations and organizations who compete for public dollars need to be engaged in a meaningful way, well before the ink has dried.’
Buffalo Bills 2022 schedule includes five prime-time games, including Thanksgiving Day
‘And so it is that the Buffalo Bills are now one of the darlings for the coveted prime-time, national TV windows on the NFL schedule.’