‘With just a handful of practices under his belt it’s clear as per Babich that Steveson’s development as a football player is starting from scratch. But that hasn’t stopped teammates like Ed Oliver from being impressed with the chance he’s taking here in Orchard Park.’
BillsBeat - June 5, 2024
Stefon Diggs has 'a lot of love' for his time with Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen
‘On Tuesday, he spoke with reporters for the first time since the blockbuster deal and said he “could feel it in the air” that a trade was on the horizon. Diggs said things changed in Buffalo after Week 8 last season when the coaching change was made at offensive coordinator from Ken Dorsey to Joe Brady.’
Exclusive tour: Inside the construction zone of the new Highmark Stadium, the future home of the Buffalo Bills
‘Ranalli says the bowl has been cleaned out, the concrete is poured and all of the foundations were finished last week. That included 2,000 trucks full of concrete and 19,000 pieces of steel.’
4 takeaways: Bills finishing up their volunteer work
‘“I’m a fool if I don’t use Sean McDermott,” Babich said. “And in the end, he’s he’s the head coach of the Buffalo Bills, not only because he’s a great leader and a great football mind, but he’s made his name on defense. And I’ve always looked at Sean as a mentor. And already I’m picking his brain on things every day.”’
Bobby Babich reflects on role as Bills new defensive coordinator
‘”He did a lot of talking before here as the linebackers coach and now he’s doing it from a defensive coordinator position,” said edge rusher Von Miller. “You know, he’s always been a great coach since I got here, and he’s always had really great things to say in front of the defense and now it’s his full-time job.”‘
Stefon Diggs reflects on relationship with Josh Allen
‘”For me, he embraced me and we spent a lot of time (together) and I probably wouldn’t be right here if it wasn’t for him, (Allen)” Diggs said.’
Bills showing gold medalist Gable Steveson the football ropes
‘“We’ve got to start at ground zero,” said Bills defensive coordinator Bobby Babich. “Obviously, there are some physical tools, athletic traits, things that hopefully they translate for him. We’re literally going to take it day-by-day, drill-by-drill, minute-by-minute and you never know how fast can they learn until you start somewhere.”’
'I'm continuing to learn': Bobby Babich ready to step up as Bills defensive coordinator
‘”This is my perspective: you’re never ready until you do it,” Babich replied. “To answer your question, you’re constantly trying to prepare yourself for when you get into this position, but until you actually do something, you are never ready. So, I don’t have the ego to sit up here and say this, that and the other. I’m vulnerable enough to say that I’m as prepared as I’m possibly going to be, and I’m (continuing) to learn everyday and every part of this process.”‘
Bills OTA Notebook | Bobby Babich exactly where he wants to be, Von Miller practicing without knee brace
‘When the Bills elected to officially offer Babich the promotion from linebackers coach to defensive coordinator, Babich knew he was meant to continue his coaching journey in Buffalo. “In the end, I had to make a decision that was best for my family and myself and obviously ended up exactly, probably where I thought it would play out if you were gonna ask me, and couldn’t be happier,” he said Tuesday.’
Bills sign rookie linebacker Shayne Simon
‘Simon played in 12 games at middle linebacker for Pittsburgh last season. He compiled 48 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. He played in 25 total games in two seasons in Pittsburgh.’
Eight Bills draft picks sign rookie contracts
‘Today, eight Bills’ draft picks signed their rookie contracts at the team’s facility in Orchard Park – S Cole Bishop, DT DeWayne Carter, RB Ray Davis, C/G Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, LB Edefuan Ulofoshio, DE Javon Solomon, T Tylan Grable and CB Daequan Hardy.’
BillsBeat - June 4, 2024
As Bills defense gets younger, Taron Johnson sees need for more vocal role
‘“Just being more vocal, you know what I’m saying?” Johnson said of how he sees his role in the huddle and the locker room. “A lot of times, I would let Micah or Po talk, you know, but I’m doing that. And I want to make sure I’m doing that. Because I mean, we have a lot of young guys, and they haven’t been in the league that long. So, I think it is my job to do that for them.”’
State of the Bills: New executive Pete Guelli – 'Smart' business to explore adding limited owner
‘Guelli said the Bills have “kicked around” selling 20%-25% of the Bills, “but again, it’s fluid.”’
Erik Brady: Chuck Burr’s 1964 Bills championship ring was lost in Lake Erie for 30 years
‘He wears it when the Bills are in the playoffs, in the hope that it will bring them good luck. “Sometimes it does,” he says. “And sometimes it doesn’t.”’
Bills plan to submit bid to play host to 2028 NFL Draft in new stadium, per report
‘”We’ve seen the success and growth of the draft in other markets,” Bills CEO Pete Guelli told the Buffalo News. “[The NFL Draft] is the kind of [opportunity] we’re going to pursue as an organization, and we think the city of Buffalo would be absolutely perfect for this type of event. Our plan would be to express interest, and it’s competitive — there are no guarantees it will work out, but we want to go down that road.”‘