‘”There’s been days where there’s not a lot of targets for me and there’s days where there are but that’s kind of the fun part of this offense,” Bills tight end Dawson Knox said. “Everyone is gonna eat at some point and you know you might have a route that you might not ever get the ball on but your job is taking away a safety to open up something underneath or whether it’s blocking on the perimeter blocking for our running backs.”‘
BillsBeat - July 29, 2024
Top 3 things we learned from Day 4 of Bills training camp | 2024
‘The defense was able to knock down several balls for near-interceptions and DE Dawuane Smoot had a “would be” sack on a low snap in one of the team portions of practice. DE Kameron Cline was also able to force a fumble on Ray Davis, that Daequan Hardy was able to recover. LB Terrel Bernard came close to forcing a fumble from TE Dalton Kincaid, but Kincaid was able to punch it away out of bounds before a recovery could be made.’
BillsBeat - July 28, 2024
The NFL hopes its radical new kickoff rule produces excitement. Here's how it will work
‘Get used to hearing the terms “kickoff start line,” “setup zone” and “landing zone.” Get ready to watch the return and coverage units line up 5 yards apart. Get accustomed to skill-position players having to block linebackers, and vice versa. And, hopefully, get fired up to watch big plays instead of the obligatory touchback.’
Bills Mailbag: Why going away for camp is still a priority for Sean McDermott
‘“We believe in going away to camp. We’ve talked about that before, namely, because of a couple of reasons, one of which is for our team to continue to come together and bond and develop that chemistry that you’re going to need, that we’re going to need. Then not only get ourselves into football shape, but also build that key element of toughness that we need. It’s hard to reinvent that, if you will, in October, if you’re not winning the line of scrimmage, and so we’ve got to get that done here and help that carry us forward into the season.”’
Under pressure: Some Bills fans feeling angst over new stadium season ticket decision
‘The Buffalo News spoke to six club seat season ticket members – three who have purchased tickets at the new stadium, and three who – for now – have said no.’
Bills will be thrilled if Keon Coleman's performance matches his energetic personality
‘“I didn’t know he was as funny as he is,” Beane said when the Bills first arrived at St. John Fisher University Wednesday. “I’ve had more texts from people all over the country that I don’t talk to – ‘I don’t know how good your guy is, but I sure love watching his interviews.’ I’m like, ‘Well, hopefully his game matches his interviews.’”’
Is the Buffalo Bills defense in for a hard lesson in 2024?
‘General manager Brandon Beane had to make some tough decisions with the Bills roster this offseason, and defense proved to be a major casualty. The extension of Tagovailoa needs to serve as a reminder that defensive standards cannot be lax in hopes of maintaining their success within the division.’
Damar Hamlin highlights Bills cut candidates ahead of 2024 season
‘The Bills have multiple new safeties in the building. After Jordan Poyer was released and with Micah Hyde not being brought back, Buffalo signed Mike Edwards from Kansas City and drafted Cole Bishop out of Utah. They also re-signed Taylor Rapp, and signed Dee Delaney from the Buccaneers. Hamlin only appeared in five games a season ago. And even then, he was only on the field for 17 defensive snaps. Hamlin will likely duke it out with Delaney for a roster spot, and I’d expect Delaney to win that battle.’
Three Bills fans, and their memorable days at training camp
‘The teen turned 14-years-old on Saturday, and said meeting Josh Allen was not only the best birthday gift, but the best day of his life!’
Curtis Samuel is getting comfortable in the Bills offense
‘“It’s just a trust thing,” Samuel said. “Me and Joe have been together before, and if you see how he used me there, you’ve kind of got an idea… I put all my trust in him to put me in the right spots, in the right position to succeed in this offense.”’
BillsBeat - July 27, 2024
Bills linebacker Matt Milano outlines long road back: 'I trust myself and my work'
‘“That’s been the goal since the injury – just to be able to start the season off with the team,” Milano said Friday in a one-on-one interview with The Buffalo News – his first since being hurt. “We were able to accomplish that.”’
Camp observations: Keon Coleman embraces moving around Bills' offensive formation
‘“I’m used to playing everything,” Coleman said after Friday’s session at St. John Fisher University. “There’s no such thing as an X or Y or Z. You’ve got to get open. You’re called a receiver, not a ‘whatever’ receiver. It’s hard to learn the playbook just trying to learn one position because you can easily be on the other side of the field, in the slot, outside, inside. You could be motioning to it. Different things. So I learn the playbook conceptually. I learn concept by concept and learn every single spot.”’
Kim Pegula greets Bills players, coaches after training camp practice: 'That’s still the Mama Bear’
‘Kim, 55, survived a cardiac arrest episode in June 2022 and had not made a true public appearance since. But in the most pleasant of surprises, Kim left the SUV she watches practice from and was escorted by Terry to a team huddle. Players immediately hopped to their feet to greet Kim.’
Bills' training camp offers young families alternative to games
‘“It’s family-friendly, it’s just low-key, you get to see the players be themselves,” she said. “Last year we saw (Damar) Hamlin dancing it up, and it’s just nice to see a different side of the Bills.”’
Another property near the new Bills stadium is going up for sale
‘The 24,000-square-foot lot, which houses the KK Food Mart at Southwestern Boulevard and Abbott Road in Orchard Park, has been listed for lease or sale.’