‘Last month, Dawkins hosted a food drive and handed out food boxes to more than 200 families.’
BillsBeat - December 6, 2024
Dion Dawkins is Bills’ nominee for Walter Payton Man of the Year award
‘Dawkins has been involved in a number of community projects through his charity Dion’s Dreamers. He held his fourth annual 716 CommUNITY Day in Buffalo in July to provide over 1,000 families with meals, free haircuts, clothes and hygiene products.’
Dion Dawkins nominated for Walter Payton Man of the Year award
‘This particular NFL award recognizes players for their on-field excellence and community service. He’s recognized for not only his work with his foundation, Dion’s Dreamers, but also for being one of the best left tackles in the league.’
Dion Dawkins named Buffalo Bills nominee for 2024 Walter Payton Man of the Year
‘This past year, communities all over the country have been positively impacted by the efforts of Dawkins’ foundation, Dion’s Dreamers.’
BillsBeat - December 5, 2024
Bills bring back safety Micah Hyde to practice squad: 'Buffalo is home'
‘McDermott said Hyde’s leadership piece is “for sure” part of it, and they’re now going to “see where it goes.” Hyde served as a captain in the past and was a major leader on the defense.’
Mark Gaughan: Josh Allen has found sweet spot as a running QB in Bills' offense
‘“I think he’s a highly competitive player that has also adjusted his game to the modern NFL game,” coach Sean McDermott said Wednesday. “And he knows when it’s time, and he knows when it’s not time. You’re never going, to me, to take someone’s athleticism away from them. I just think Josh is in a good, healthy spot with it. And he’s done a great job this year of taking care – when he’s had opportunities to slide or get out of bounds, he’s done that. I think he’s really doing a great job with it.”’
Jim Kubiak: Why Josh Allen's night in the snow was nearly perfect – and more proof of his growing maturity
‘The Bills’ offense ran the football 68% of the time, controlling drives with 6 more minutes in overall time of possession. The Bills scored five touchdowns and finished drives when they needed to. Offensive coordinator Joe Brady had another excellent game plan as he was able to use a sixth offensive lineman to consistently gain a power advantage while causing the 49ers to adjust with base defensive sets and eight-man fronts.’
Erik Brady: Mack Hollins would have liked Mack Yoho, who scored for the Bills every which way
‘That’s how it was in the days of limited rosters, when kickers and punters typically came from the ranks of position players. The Bills would herald the age of the kicking specialist when they brought in Pete Gogolak, pro football’s first so-called soccer-style kicker, in 1964. That’s when Buffalo traded Yoho to Boston, where he played one season for the Patriots before retiring.’
Bills bring back former All-Pro safety to bolster defense in stretch run: What we know
‘“Yeah, just had a feeling,” the backup safety said Wednesday following the Bills’ walk-through practice. “We didn’t clean his locker out. That 2-3 and all his stuff was still there this whole time, since the end of last season to now. So it’s like you got that feeling in the back of your head when you know he’s going to come back. He’s not done yet. Yeah, man, I just felt it. So it’s always good to have him back, though.”’
Is Hyde the missing piece or merely depth?
‘For the better part of a decade, Hyde and Poyer were the leaders of McDermott’s defense. After wins or losses, you could count on both to face the media and give an honest accounting of that game. And they played most defensive snaps of every game when healthy, and even some when not. Hyde and his family also made roots in the area, starting an annual charity softball game at the Buffalo Bisons’ ballpark. He also made one of the best plays in recent Bills playoff history with his out-of-nowhere interception of Mac Jones to deny a touchdown. Hyde won’t be looked at as that cornerstone starting safety now, but McDermott is happy to have his leadership presence.’
Buffalo Bills bring back fan favorite and former All Pro safety to practice squad
‘The move comes after months of speculation about Hyde. He left his future in limbo after not signing with any team or announcing his retirement following the 2023 season. During an offseason press conference before his annual charity softball game, he said that if he chose to play in 2024, the only team he’d play for was the Bills.’
How one text message sparked the return of Micah Hyde to the Bills
‘Before Phillips could even say thank you, he replied to Hyde with a question instead: “When you coming back?”’
Micah Hyde returns to Bills in practice squad role
‘Hyde, 33, has been on the couch over the past several months after becoming a free agent at the conclusion of the 2023 campaign. McDermott says he expects “very little” from Hyde in his return to the field for the stretch run.’
Micah Hyde upon return to Bills: "Buffalo is home."
‘“Everyone’s saying, ‘Welcome back.’ It’s more like ‘Welcome home,’” he said. “Buffalo is home for us. My wife, if she could live here year-round, she probably would. She’s a San Diego girl growing up. Kids love it here. My whole family from Ohio and Detroit head this way all the time. So, Buffalo is home.”’
Micah Hyde returns to Bills practice squad for one more playoff run before retiring
‘“I just wanted to come back and do anything I could do to help,” Hyde said. “If it’s helping young guys understand the NFL on and off the field, older guys helping them with what they got to do on the field, whatever it may be, I’m here to help.I’m an open book, and so I’m excited for this role, and it’s a new role for me.”’