‘The other nominees are Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, and Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff.’
BillsBeat - February 6, 2025
NFL Honors: Bills' Hamlin is among 5 finalists for AP Comeback Player of the Year
‘The other nominees are Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins, and New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez.’
Keon Coleman’s jerseys retired by Opelousas Catholic
‘“It feels great, you know, coming back, feeling that electricity throughout the building and just, you know, coming back to where my stomping grounds was man and being appreciated by everybody and they coming out showing support. There’s no better feeling than that.” Coleman said.’
'Unbelievable group to be a part of' | Bills players share lessons from 2024 season, look ahead to 2025
‘”The memories that we made, not just on the football field, but off,” QB Josh Allen said. “In the locker room, poker nights, QB dinners, our holiday parties. This is an unbelievable group to be a part of. Love each and every one of those guys in that locker room. It’s unfortunate that we didn’t get it done, but I’m very proud of how far we did come.”‘
BillsBeat - February 5, 2025
Early returns from Xavier Worthy, Keon Coleman favor Chiefs after trade with Bills
‘To acquire Worthy, the Chiefs traded picks 32, 95 and 221 to the Bills for picks 28, 133 and 248. Buffalo then traded down once more, swapping with Carolina before ultimately selecting Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman with the first pick of the second round.’
Ryan O'Halloran: For ex-Bills Nicholas Morrow, Lewis Cine, a wild month has them in Super Bowl
‘Amid the mass of humanity (think stuffed subway car in the middle of the summer and the train isn’t moving), I found Morrow and Cine decked out in their white Eagles sweatsuits. Both had big smiles for the familiar face from Buffalo.’
'Don't go chasing waterfalls': Eagles focus on present instead of revenge
‘“Yeah, we had a quote from some of the players – it’s not about revenge. We’re not chasing waterfalls,” Johnson said.’
Postcards from New Orleans: Lots of inside time as I dip my toes into the cuisine
‘I checked off a big item Tuesday morning: my first (and certainly not last) shrimp and grits of the trip. On Tuesday morning, I went to a breakfast hosted by the American Heart Association, where they celebrated their progress and some awards winners this year. Sitting across from the Saints mascot, I got a chance to dive into some delicious shrimp and grits, and you best believe I had seconds.’
My View: Sorry to the pundits, but Bills season was a success after all
‘One would think this would lead to a rebuilding year with nothing but mediocre play leading to lopsided losses. After all, the Bills were too small, they were too slow, they had no all-star talent. Witness the fact they had only two members on the initial Pro Bowl roster – Dion Dawkins and Josh Allen. No respect.’
7 great moves that shaped the Buffalo Bills season
‘But the drama surrounding Diggs had grown untenable and Beane understood this, so he made the trade with Houston that brought back the Texans’ 2025 second-round draft pick. It created a massive $31 million dead cap hit in 2024, but also wiped Diggs from the books thereafter, a purge that greatly helps Beane this year and beyond.’
Brasky: After reflecting on AFC Championship loss, Bills bound to win Super Bowl... aren't they?
‘There were so many opportunities for the Bills to win their latest postseason matchup with the Chiefs. For the second straight season, Buffalo had the ball, trailing by 3 points with a chance to take the lead late in the contest. It didn’t happen.’
Coaching Report Card: Joe Brady turned Bills into one of the NFL's most efficient offenses in 25 years
Brady’s offense responded by producing 33 plays of over 30 yards, nine more than 2023 and the most in Buffalo’s string of five consecutive AFC East championships. And 12 of those plays went for touchdowns.’
It’s Tough Being a Buffalo Bills Fan, Especially in Antarctica
‘She had been studying the effects of climate change on zooplankton, and, in her spare moments, cheering for her favorite football team, the Buffalo Bills. She wore a beanie with a Bills logo on the front and a blue poof on top when she went out on a boat to collect zooplankton in nets, or hiked the receding glacier behind the station. Her hat alerted two other Bills fans that she was one of them.’
Bills safety Micah Hyde announces his retirement after 11 NFL seasons
‘The 34-year-old Hyde had already made clear this past season would be his last after signing to the Bills practice squad in early December. He spent the remainder of the season and playoffs on the practice squad in serving more of a role as on-field mentor to Buffalo’s young safeties.’
Bills' Micah Hyde announces his retirement from NFL after 12 seasons
‘Hyde was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft after winning Big Ten Defensive Back of the Year in his final season at Iowa. While he entered the league as a cornerback, Hyde quickly evolved into a nickelback and then safety. After four seasons in Green Bay, Hyde scored a five-year, $30 million deal in Buffalo.’