‘The award is presented each year to an NFL player who best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents and integrity in competition. Allen is the first Bills player to win.’
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Josh Allen will attempt to buck 37 years of history by winning MVP Thursday at NFL Honors
‘On Jan. 10, Allen was named second-team All Pro behind Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens. The last time an NFL MVP wasn’t first-team All Pro was Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway in 1987.’
Bills OC Joe Brady, up for the NFL's Assistant Coach of the Year, looks to add another feather in his cap
‘Brady’s first full season as the Bills’ offensive coordinator did not end the way he nor anyone involved with the team hoped it would. But the disappointing end doesn’t take away from the job he did in guiding the offense to an average of 30.9 points per game in the regular season, which was second in the NFL. The Bills became the first team in NFL history to record at least 30 receiving and 30 rushing touchdowns in the same season.’
'His stamp is all over our community': Dion Dawkins a strong candidate for Walter Payton Man of the Year
‘“It’s always and will always be my biggest honor,” Dawkins said in December when he was nominated once again.’
Katherine Fitzgerald: Damar Hamlin is up for an award he should have won last year
‘This time last year, the most remarkable comeback the NFL has seen, snubbed.’
Ryan O'Halloran: On a star-studded roster, this Chiefs lineman is building his own Hall of Fame résumé
‘Winning follows him.’
Postcards from New Orleans: Mardi Gras World delights, a flamingo-themed beer, turkey neck gumbo
‘I should have told y’all more yesterday about learning the application process for the Mardi Gras Krewes that I found out about at breakfast – it all put the parade floats into deeper perspective when I spent part of Tuesday night at Mardi Gras World, which was delightful. At Mardi Gras World, there were slushies called “Fly Piña Fly” and the “Threepeat-a-rita.” Great names. Even better food all around the place. I am still thinking about the turkey neck gumbo I had there.’
Around the Super Bowl: Prop bet; seen and heard; reporters' roundtable
‘$800,000: BetMGM Nevada announced that one customer has bet $800,000 straight up on Philadelphia to beat Kansas City. The Eagles are +110, which would equal a $1.68 million payout.’
5 moves the Buffalo Bills made in 2024 that they may regret
‘Samuel battled injuries all season and he could never find a defined role in the offense and counting the postseason he had just 37 receptions for 334 yards and three TDs. Obviously, the Bills were big on spreading the ball around, but Samuel was a big-time disappointment and the Bills are kind of stuck with him because the dead cap hit to cut him is $11 million for 2025.’
Bills' Dion Dawkins makes recruiting pitch to Browns' Myles Garrett: ‘Let’s win a Super Bowl’
‘Dawkins’ choice could happen as the pass-rusher recently requested a trade. Much like Dawkins, Garrett is also making his rounds on radio row. In an interview with Rich Eisen, Garrett reiterated that he wants to join a contender.’
Coaching Report Card: Bills need to replenish defensive talent before fairly assessing Bobby Babich
‘Bobby Babich is a version of McDermott with more outward emotion and a decade younger.’
Chiefs DT Chris Jones, a force of nature on the Bills' top rival, explains his deep respect for Buffalo
‘“Yeah. I love the Bills fans,” he said. “I wish the Bills’ organization the best. Absolutely respect their quarterback – I think he was the MVP this year. They’ve got a heck of a team, man. I absolutely respect their head coach.”’
Hailee Steinfeld Shares How Welcoming Buffalo's Been Since Getting Engaged to Josh Allen
‘”It’s so overwhelming how the city of Buffalo has embraced me,” Steinfeld said. “I’m so grateful, that is the most incredible place. I love it so much and the people in it. They are part of the main reason that it’s so special.”‘
Buffalo Bills star tells Myles Garrett to come to Buffalo to chase Super Bowl
‘”Myles Garrett, right now,” Dawkins said. “Come rock with us. Let’s win a Super Bowl.”‘
Opinion: 2025 State of the Bills: Quarterback
‘To do that, they’ll either need to restructure his deal once again (as they have the last few years) or sign an extension. That may be exactly what happens in order to get his salary more in-line with the best players in the league, and also allow more years to push some of that money down the road, lowering his cap hit.’