‘“Every offseason, I do the same thing — I just break it down, see where I can get better,” Oliver said. “See where I wasn’t so good. Understand why I wasn’t so good. Understand how they were attacking me, understand how they’re going to continue to attack me. How they’re going to game plan for me, how I need to be ready for their game plan.”’
BillsBeat - June 10, 2024
BillsBeat - June 9, 2024
Inside the Bills: How O'Cyrus Torrence plans to take his game to another level in Year 2
‘“It really went way better than I could have imagined,” Torrence said.” I came in thinking I just wanted to help the team any way I could. I ended up starting every game and playing every play. I didn’t know how good of an achievement it was, honestly, until after the season.”’
Bills Mailbag: What to make of Edmonton Oilers' coach's dig at Buffalo
‘Harsh, but fair. Knoblauch is, unfortunately, right. If experience is that important, the Bills would have won at least one of those four Super Bowls.’
Damar Hamlin hits winning 3-pointer at his own celebrity basketball game
‘Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation continues to do more and more in the wake of his near-death experience in the middle of a game, but the basketball idea was a new one. And Hamlin’s guest list didn’t disappoint, including Pitt basketball legend DeJuan Blair, New Jersey Nets forward Cameron Johnson, Pitt football legend Aaron Donald and former NFL wide receiver Brandon Marshall, who was born in Pittsburgh.’
Bills' Damar Hamlin Nails Anklebreaking Three to Win His Celebrity Basketball Game
‘On Saturday, hosting a celebrity basketball game to benefit his Chasing M’s Foundation, Hamlin delivered his hometown a moment to remember. With time running out, he nailed a vicious stepback three-pointer to win the game 120-117 for his Blue team.’
Damar Hamlin holds basketball fundraiser at North Allegheny High School
‘Tyler Boyd, Dejuan Blaid and Dane Jackson were among those in attendance at the game on Saturday.’
Thousands gather for Damar Hamlin charity basketball game
‘It was a packed crowd inside North Allegheny High School as over 900 people came to support Damar Hamlin’s charity, and of course, enjoy a basketball game full of celebrities.’
BillsBeat - June 8, 2024
Ryan O'Halloran: Bills kicker Tyler Bass looks back at playoff slump, ahead to new kickoff rule
‘Finding a consistent groove is critical for Bass, whose four-year, $20.4 million contract kicks in this year. At an average salary of $5.1 million, Bass is the league’s seventh-highest-paid kicker. For that wage, his playoff form needs to improve. He has made 84.9% of his regular-season attempts (107 of 126), but 70.6% in the playoffs (12 of 17).’
Make-a-Wish turns Bills dream into reality
‘Because of his diagnosis, Phipps was allowed one wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation and he chose to be a “Bill-for-a-Day” and attended one of the team’s practices. “Meeting Josh Allen (was the best part of the day),” Phipp’s said. “He threw the ball at me and said I could keep it.”’
Mayor Brown on Bills' pitch to host NFL Draft: 'We've offered our assistance'
‘The mayor indicated the Bills have not asked for assistance at this point, but added, “we do have a meeting that is coming up.”‘
Buffalo Bills DT DaQuan Jones has All-Pro expectations in 2024
‘“I want to go out there and prove to the City of Buffalo and this team and my teammates that I’m the player they want and need here in the middle and I can go out there and help this team get to the next level,” Jones told 7 Sports during Bills OTAs.’
Mayor Brown discusses the idea of bringing the NFL Draft to Buffalo
‘”Bringing the NFL Draft here will have a positive benefit for the entire Buffalo-Niagara region,” he said. “And certainty, anything that I can do as mayor of the City of Buffalo to support the Buffalo Bills in their work to bring the NFL Draft here, I will certainly do that.”‘
Preseason schedule set for Bills
‘The slate opens Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. against the Chicago Bears in Orchard Park.’
How Greg Rousseau and Ed Oliver are attacking OTAs to set them up for the season
‘”I feel like year after year, there’s no, ‘Oh, I did this good.’ Because every single season is kind of like a new life in a video game,” Rousseau shared. “So, you got to go out there and earn it whether it’s in the run or the pass. I’ve got to get better at everything.”‘
BillsBeat - June 7, 2024
Marcus West's task with Bills: Get defensive line playing to its full potential
‘“He fits what we’re looking for,” Babich said of West. “The No. 1 thing to me is smart – smart when it comes to football, right? Secondly is the work ethic. Marcus, I watched him as the assistant D-line coach here, probably worked more hours than anybody, including myself – worked longer hours than me. So he understands the work ethic.”’