‘Simultaneous Truth No. 1: McDermott’s succinct comment confirmed how much he hates the tush push. I think it’s the old defensive coach in him trying to stand up for his side of the football – that’s the only way I can rationalize his stance.’
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Joey Bosa may be out until Bills' training camp with calf strain; James Cook still absent
‘“Listen, it is concerning,” McDermott acknowledged during a 25-minute press conference. “Durability, availability are key ties to our roster. So, we basically look ahead in terms of what he’s doing now, which is getting himself the treatment that he needs, and he’s working hard at it. That’s all that he can control right now. … We’re going to do the best job we can and I know he is as well, and we just take it one day at a time.”’
Bills coach Sean McDermott, players react to coming 'Hard Knocks' spotlight
‘“You can look at it one of two ways. Are you trying to walk through the door of, ‘Hey, getting closer and closer to success, or are you walking through the door every morning of fear of failure, right?’ ” McDermott said. “So we choose to walk the door of, ‘Hey, we try and move ourselves closer and closer every day to being successful as an individual, team, and organization,’ so that’s the approach that we take.”’
James Cook the only no-show as Bills open OTAs amid contract standstill
‘Attendance for the workouts is optional but Cook is seeking a new contract that would pay more than the $5.2 million he’s set to earn in 2025, the final year of his rookie deal.’
Joey Bosa injury update: Bills concerned as edge rusher could miss two months
‘Bosa strained a calf muscle last week during workouts at One Bills Drive and may be out until training camp, head coach Sean McDermott said Tuesday. The five-time Pro Bowler was not on the field as the team began OTAs.’
Bills RB James Cook doesn’t show for voluntary OTAs, Joey Bosa injured already
‘Cook has been campaigning for a new contract this offseason and has appeared on several podcasts to get the message across. He believes he’s worth $15 million per season but Bills general manager Brandon Beane has said the two sides have not been able to land on a similar number.’
Buffalo Bills player’s wedding gift for Josh Allen, Hailee Steinfeld is priceless
‘A Buffalo Bills player revealed in a new interview that the present he got for Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld doesn’t have a price tag. That’s because protecting your star quarterback is priceless.’
Buffalo Bills OTAs Week 1 observations: New WR shines & 2 rookies flash
‘The 25-year-old Pro Bowl running back wants a new contract and hasn’t been a part of the Bills’ voluntary offseason program to this point. Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins downplayed Cook’s absence after practice.’
Cook absent, Bosa ailing, more updates from Bills voluntary OTAs
‘Cook has made it well known throughout the offseason that he desires a new contract before the start of the 2025 campaign, leading to his absence throughout the team’s offseason program. Before Tuesday’s session, Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he has remained in touch with Cook throughout the offseason.’
Joey Bosa likely out for the spring, James Cook absent from Bills' first voluntary minicamp
‘Joey Bosa didn’t make it to the first practice.’
Joey Bosa out for ‘foreseeable’ future in Bills injury worry
‘“He’ll be out for more than likely the foreseeable springtime at least and then we’ll get into training camp,” McDermott said. “He should be able to go by training camp. Understand it just happened late last week, so we’re still in kind of the exploratory phase of what that’s going to mean.’
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld’s wedding is near — as Bills teammate may have let exact date slip
‘The couple is set to tie the knot over one of the next two weekends, a person familiar with their wedding told The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity because the date is private.’
James Cook is lone Bills player skipping OTAs in latest contract twist
‘Cook previously said he’s looking for $15 million per season.’
Joey Bosa injury update: Bills' pass-rusher hurts calf, likely out until training camp
‘These bumps and bruises have always been part of the story for Bosa, who hasn’t played a full season since 2019. This time, it’s a calf issue for the 2016 Defensive Rookie of the Year, who is tasked with replacing Von Miller in Buffalo.’
Bills edge rusher Bosa sidelined by calf injury. Running back Cook absent from voluntary practice
‘“Yeah, I mean, listen, it is concerning. Durability, availability are key ties to our roster,” McDermott said of Bosa’s recent injury history, which led to him being released by the Los Angeles Chargers this offseason.’