‘Money talks everywhere, especially in the NFL. And this was a calculated relatively hefty expenditure. It hinted at what Buffalo thinks of him. The Bills had ample connections to Samuel from afar, as he was selected at No. 40 overall in 2017 by the Panthers when, coincidently, Beane was Carolina’s assistant GM. In 2021, Samuel joined Ron Rivera in Washington. Of course, Beane and Bills head coach Sean McDermott worked alongside Rivera with the Panthers.’
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‘”Going with no shoes, having wild hair, eating with my hands instead of utensils, that type of stuff, that’s not bothering anybody. That’s who I am. That’s what makes me happy. Do the things that make you happy in life. Like I said, life’s too short to be worried about what other people think.”‘
Josh Allen gives us a look inside his mind including his music choices
‘Josh Allen is set in his ways sure, but they are successful and been the best form of running game the team has had. Playing in Buffalo means you have to have a New York state of mind regarding things. He didn’t start the fire the defense puts him in but he has no problem movin’ out before picking up meaningful yards for the Bills.’
John Elway admits Josh Allen is the "biggest mistake" of his GM career
‘Of course now Josh Allen is a dominant player and the face of the Buffalo Bills franchise, while the Denver Broncos hope they finally have an answer in their most recent first round signal caller Bo Nix. It goes to show just how fast whiffing on a player can turn into proverbial quicksand and end in any front office manager’s untimely resignation.’
Bills WR Mack Hollins is a different cat, but his coaches love him
‘Hollins has been pretty easy to spot with his long, thick hair and his undershirt cut up in strands like he’s one of The Ultimate Warrior’s armbands.’
Oliver believes good health will help build on last season
‘”I think the main thing is staying healthy and staying on the field. Also building that chemistry, and I feel if we can just stay healthy with the guys we have and put it all together, we’ll be alright,” said Oliver following Monday’s first padded practice of Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University.’
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‘The first real scuffle came when the offense and defense were working 11-on-11.’
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‘“I love Mack. He’s one of the all-time greats and I’ve only been around him for a few months now. But the energy and juice he has is infectious towards his teammates,” said Allen.’
Buffalo Bills training camp: Observations from the first padded practice
‘Buffalo has now completed five practices at St. John Fisher University, with six remaining. Up to this point, it has been pretty even with the offense and defense battling every day, but things ramped up a notch with the pads on.’
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‘”This first year, the goal was $3 million, and we were able to accomplish $3.6 million,” Penny Semaia, VP of Stadium relations, said.’
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‘The cans were first introduced as a limited-time offering in 2016, Labatt said fans have been pleading for them to make a comeback.’
Bills S Mike Edwards injures hamstring
‘Edwards, who was competing for a starting spot after signing a one-year contract with the Bills in March, got hurt during Sunday’s practice at St. John Fisher University.’
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‘“Everybody had the little nerves I’m pretty sure. It’s yeah you’re excited, yeah you’re nervous. Yeah, you just want to get the first day of pads over with. Get the hand on the ball and just feel what it feels like to actually be back playing football.”’
Oliver elevating leadership as he begins year six with Bills
‘”It’s not a bad thing to be a young, smiley guy,” Oliver said. “That lets the younger guys know you don’t have to be so serious all the time. I also know I can’t mess up either. If I’m being that way, I know I have to be on top of my game. I just try and lighten the mood up and help the guys kind of relax. I know there’s nerves. I’ve been there before. I’ve been the 1st round pick when everybody’s got eyes on you and how it can feel lonely. Help those guys know the coaches really want the best for you and just go out there and play. Don’t let the moment overwhelm you.”‘
Bills take on first padded practice of training camp
‘“They excited but they really not excited,” Oliver joked. “I think they be trying to psych themselves out you know. A lot of offensive guys. Everybody pretty much excited. Everybody had their little nerves, I’m pretty sure. Yeah you excited, yeah you nervous, yeah you just want to get the first day of pads over with. Just feel what it feel like to actually be playing football for real.”’