‘Make no mistake, the top performer does not mean MVP. That’s easily quarterback Josh Allen who had a strong training camp. But the guy who consistently flashed for the entire camp was Oliver. It felt like every practice he was creating havoc in the middle and opening up lanes for his peers. With DaQuan Jones back, Oliver has the potential to follow up his best season as a pro with an even more dynamic year.’
BillsBeat - August 9, 2024
Josh Allen and Bills starters will play in preseason opener
‘“To get things rolling would be nice but I understand not getting out there and making sure that we’re being healthy and being protective,” Allen said. “Again, it’s a double-edged sword any way you look at it. If I’m asked to play, I’ll play. If I’m told not to play, I won’t play. So, the competitive juices in me want to play, but I understand Week 1, we still got some time.”’
Allen, starters expected to play in first preseason game vs. Bears
‘“The 1’s will play,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. “They’ll play roughly a quarter, give or take. It’s really, to me, getting them ramped up and ready to go for the season. It’s an important step. It’s hard to simulate the speed of the game and so getting that in the preseason is important. Going through warm-ups and the energy that comes with playing a game in front of fans.”’
Bills CB Kaiir Elam reflects on latest training camp
‘The words we’ve heard most repeated from the likes of Bills coach Sean McDermott and defensive coordinator Bobby Babich when talking about Elam are “clean slate,” “confidence,” and “consistency.”‘
Why some homes around Highmark Stadium are selling for as much as $3.5 million
‘On Big Tree Road, adjacent to Highmark Stadium and within walking distance from the new stadium, are homes and vacant lots that owner Mark Lester hopes to sell, turning the land from homes, grass, and gravel into possible hotels and restaurants for Bills fans to enjoy on game day.’
Josh Allen will join first team in Saturday’s preseason game, Bobby Babich calls for defense
‘“It’s an important step, hard to simulate the speed of the game, and getting that in preseason is important,” said McDermott. “Going through warm-ups and the energy that comes with playing a game in front of fans and being able to manage that.”’
Rochester’s Guelli leads future for Bills, Sabres
‘“We’re in kind of a discovery mode right now trying to find out where the crossover is. I know it’s there. It’s going to take a little bit of time to determine,” Guelli said.’
'I enjoy the forced camaraderie': Bills players share key takeaways from training camp
‘”I really enjoy coming here,” offensive tackle Dion Dawkins said. “I actually like the dorms. I enjoy the close quarters. I enjoy that double bed pushed together. I enjoy renting the TV from Rent-A-Center. But overall, I enjoy the forced camaraderie.”‘
Bills head coach Sean McDermott says starters, including QB Josh Allen, will play in preseason opener vs. Bears
‘Head coach Sean McDermott announced Thursday that the Bills’ starters, including QB Josh Allen, will play “roughly a quarter” in Saturday’s home preseason game against the Chicago Bears.’
Top 10 awards from Buffalo Bills training camp | 2024
‘Elam has had such a strong camp this season thanks to his consistency. The CB has broken-up countless passes and has registered several interceptions from the start of training camp until now. It doesn’t matter if it’s a one-on-one period, seven-on-seven, or a team period, Elam has made plays in all of them.’
BillsBeat - August 8, 2024
Bills OL Alec Anderson was hospitalized last week. He returned almost instantly. 'The dude's a warrior'
‘“It was more just my core temperature was getting a little too hot, and I couldn’t really get a full breath in to slow my heart rate down as I usually do,” he said. “That – not being able to get your breath – kind of freaks you out, so you go into this whole hyperventilation state, and not being able to catch your breath still makes you breathe faster. That was concerning, so I told my coaches and they got me help. Then, the athletic trainers took over from there.”’
Bills camp observations: Josh Allen on that new mustache ... and his status for the preseason opener
‘Allen has not played in the Bills’ first preseason game since 2019 (there was no preseason in 2020). “I don’t feel it makes a difference for me at this point of my career,” he said. “To get things rolling would be nice, but I understand making sure we’re being healthy and protective.”’
Lineman called one of the 'nastier guys' on Bills offense as he battles for roster spot
‘“I think the more years go by, he might start to realize, like, you probably don’t need a fight every day,” offensive coordinator Joe Brady said with a wry smile on the second day of training camp at St. John Fisher University. “But if I had to put money on Day 1, it was going to be him. But he doesn’t blink. It’s his personality. It’s way easier to tell a guy to back off than to bite. I never have to worry about him biting.”’
Bills camp Day 11: How big is the James Cook ball security problem? (Observations)
‘Cook’s next evolution has to be improving his ball security. He flashes so much talent as a runner and a receiver, but Allen needs reliable hands in the passing game.’
Why did Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins leave practice on Wednesday?
‘Dawkins was excused from practice to handle an unknown personal matter. and his exit was not injury-related, per a league source.’