‘After Coleman finished his introductory visit at the Bills’ facility, he returned to his hotel with his mother, Ravin Savoy. Coleman began to cry. It had been almost 24 hours since Buffalo drafted him. Reality was setting in. “I’m really in the NFL, mama,” he said. “I’m really an NFL player.”‘
BillsBeat - May 22, 2024
Claypool, Kincaid impress at Bills OTAs on Tuesday
‘Both Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid and wide receiver Chase Claypool made highlight-reel types of catches that grabbed the attention of those on-hand for Tuesday’s OTAs in Orchard Park.’
Sean McDermott excited to have Bills together again for OTAs
‘”I’ve been very impressed with the attendance we’ve had,” said McDermott ahead of Tuesday’s OTA session. “We’ve had great attendance throughout the whole offseason with a couple of guys missing here-and-there, so the attendance has been great. The focus day-in and day-out has been tremendous, and they’ve been intentional about improving, and us educating the players on our core beliefs.”‘
A look at the Buffalo Bills wide receiver room; the new pieces brought in for quarterback Josh Allen
‘It’s day two of OTAs, and it’s hard to miss all of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s new targets on the field.’
Change might end up being a good thing for the Buffalo Bills
‘”I think it’s an opportunity number one, a chance to grow as a leader, to grow as a teammate and rely on some other guys that maybe haven’t been around but have a lot of experience in the NFL,” quarterback Josh Allen said. “This is a time in the offseason where you get to know guys on a deeper level and get to know where they come from and what makes them tick. So, it’s always a fun experience.”‘
'Never expected this': Friendship bracelets made by young Buffalo Bills fan worn by WR Keon Coleman
‘Pictures of Coleman wearing the Bills-themed bracelets accompanied by Logan’s story have been shared thousands of times on social media. The NFL and several national media outlets including ESPN have picked up the story.’
4 takeaways: Bills practice harmony in opening OTAs
‘“It’s my second day here, but I can tell he’s a great leader,” the veteran wideout said. “Obviously he can spread the ball, and that’s the most important thing. But he also cares about his teammates. I think that’s something that both those guys that I had before also did. Obviously you care about winning, and you want to go out and win Super Bowls. But caring about the people that you go to war with every day, that’s something I can see that Josh has, and those other two guys have.”’
Changing of the Guard: Connor McGovern ready to take over as Bills’ center
‘“When I came into Dallas, my goal was to learn all five positions,” said McGovern on Tuesday. “It would just help me learn the offense and everything like that. So when I moved to guard, eventually I knew when I transitioned back to center, it would be so much easier if I knew everything.”’
New faces: Josh Allen getting familiar with wide receiver bunch as Bills kick off OTAs
‘”It’s kind of a clean slate,” Allen said regarding his new receiving bunch.’
Bills OTA Notebook | Josh Allen's chemistry with Keon Coleman, veteran WR additions highlight the day
‘”Just talking and chopping it up with different guys in the locker room, I know it sounds weird, but just sitting with different guys in the cafeteria and getting to know them and their families,” Allen shared. “I truly believe and again, I said a lot over the years that having that relationship off the field pays dividends on the field. It’s no different now. I think there’s more of a maybe an intention now and just more of a focus on it now.”‘
BillsBeat - May 21, 2024
New Bills running back Frank Gore Jr. ready to follow in father's formidable footsteps
‘“I loved it here,” said Gore Jr., who came to three games in Buffalo to watch his father play. “This is one of the most enthusiastic places I’ve ever been.”’
Bills Foundation helps grow Buffalo Go Green holistic health campus
‘“The Buffalo Bills Foundation is proud to partner and support the transformational work of Buffalo Go Green,” said Michelle Roberts, executive director of the Buffalo Bills Foundation. “With a vision to address food injustice on the front lines and a commitment to a healthier community, this new wellness campus is yet another positive step to improving food access and addressing inequities in our region.”’
Frank Gore Jr. sees special teams as ticket to stick with Bills and brings plenty of experience
‘But the Bills are looking to solidify the No. 2 running back spot behind James Cook and they also have to replace more than 1,200 special teams snaps from a year ago. Gore’s ability to find holes or to pick up blitzers as a running back is important, but he also knows his ability to cover kickoffs and punts might be his ticket to a full-time job.’
Keon Coleman wears friendship bracelet made by Bills fan
‘The bracelets are in white, blue and red — with most of the supplies ordered online, but the colors carefully picked in person to match the Bills’ colors. The bracelets — one with “Let’s Go Bills” and the other “Bills” — were sent with a letter from Logan, who is 10, and a message to Coleman.’
Look: Buffalo Bills rookie Keon Coleman makes young fan's day by wearing friendship bracelets in photoshoot
‘”In case you needed another reason to love @keoncoleman6: My friend’s son wrote him a letter and sent it with these bracelets…” she wrote. “And Keon wore them for his rookie pics. This boy’s day was MADE.”‘