‘Casual fans may not appreciate the fact that Arizona’s offense is sneaky good. The Cardinals ranked fourth in the NFL in rushing last season with an average of 139.1 yards a game.’
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Bills notebook: Damar Hamlin to start at safety; Buffalo names two team captains
‘“I enjoy that part of it because it allows me to stay connected with the reason why I’m here and my true purpose and to know that I’m blessed for many reasons, and I have a second chance at doing things the right way in all areas of my life. The more that I think about that, the more that it connects me to my blessings of why I’m here, and I would never want to disrespect my blessings.”’
Bills confident new post-game traffic pattern will help ease gridlock
‘“It worked really well,” said Andy Major, the Bills’ vice president of operations and guest experience. “It was a preseason game and we still had a good crowd and everybody was excited about it. I’m sure we’ll have a little more of a challenge with the home opener, but an extra lane of traffic can only help when departing. Everybody was on board with the idea and the plan.”’
Wayfinding to help Bills fans find food and beverage offerings at Highmark Stadium
‘“In this stadium, we don’t have concourses that all connect, so at least getting the information out about where you can get gluten-free items, our new burger, dairy-free items and items of the game has been a big focus for us,” said Michael Reilly, who was recently named Delaware North’s general manager at Highmark Stadium.’
Hamlin back in Bills starting lineup for first time since dramatic on-field collapse
‘“Truly a blessing, you know what I mean?” Hamlin said after practice Wednesday. “I reflect back on the whole process and not knowing if I would even be able to play again. Sitting in that uncertainty was like eating at me because football is truly my passion, it’s the thing that I’ve always been obsessed with my entire life. It just all goes to the power of being process oriented and taking things one day at a time and accepting where you are at each moment of the process truly allows you to conquer anything you’re facing.”’
5 things that could propel the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl this season
‘First, the Bills need to ween Allen out of the running game. This doesn’t mean that Brady puts a governor on him because he’s such a threat with his legs and you can’t take all of that away from the attack, but the bulk of his attempts should come on improvised scrambles instead of designed runs.’
Making the case for Allen’s NFL MVP candidacy
‘Allen doesn’t have those elite, proven weapons like, say, the dynamic duos of receivers on the Bengals and Dolphins. Especially not after Buffalo traded Stefon Diggs to Houston and let Gabe Davis walk to Jacksonville. That’s not to say they’re bereft of talent, either, but it’s mostly unproven talent. The Bills expect big things from Dalton Kincaid, but he’s only a second-year tight end. Keon Coleman is a rookie second-round pick, Khalil Shakir, a fifth-rounder two years ago. Maybe by season’s end these will be household names outside of Western New York, but they’re not widely known outside of here.’
Bills name starting safety and captains; injury outlook improves ahead of opener
‘McDermott revealed that fourth-year safety Damar Hamlin will start as veteran Mike Edwards continues to get up to speed on the defense after missing most of the summer with a hamstring injury.’
Bills name two captains, 10 to 'leadership council', select Hamlin as opening-day starter
‘“The leadership structure is going to be different every year,” said McDermott. “Every team is different so just felt strongly that the leadership structure we put into place this year is what this team calls for and what it needs.”’
Predicting 2024 Bills win-loss record
’11-6.’
Damar Hamlin continues journey back from collapse by earning Bills' starting job Week 1
‘“I thank everybody in this entire building from the top down for supporting me and giving me the space to allow me to heal and have my process exactly how I needed it to go,” Hamlin said. “… Last season was primarily just about healing and making myself do the hard stuff, thrusting myself into things that were uncomfortable, that made me fearful or gave me anxiety. But I was doing the hard stuff last year to make it easier this year.”’
Thursday's Arizona Coverage
Arizona Cardinals at Buffalo Bills: Damar Hamlin gets 1st start since cardiac arrest (Arizona Republic)
Is the national narrative about Cardinals QB Kyler Murray as off base as it seems? (KMVP-FM)
Bold predictions for the Cardinals in 2024: Kyler Murray back in MVP race? (KMVP-FM)
Arizona Cardinals injury report: Weaver, Reiman banged up before opener vs. Bills (KMVP-FM)
Confident Kyler Murray Embraces Adversity As Teaching Tool (AZCardinals.com)
Marvin Harrison Jr. Finally Ready To Play In NFL (AZCardinals.com)
‘We Definitely Hear It’ – But What Does That Mean For Cardinals? (AZCardinals.com)
Injury Report: Week 1 vs Bills (AZCardinals.com)
Damar Hamlin’s season about more than just the firsts with Bills starting role
‘“They were the guys. So it was easy for me to just sit back and just pay attention and just learn and be a sponge,” Hamlin told The Post of Hyde and Poyer on Tuesday while promoting his partnership with Invisalign, which connects back to the company’s treatment program with the league that involves over 500 players.’
Damar Hamlin is a Bills starter, feels like himself again 20 months after cardiac arrest
‘”I’m feeling confident, man,” Hamlin on behalf of Invisalign, who’s worked with over 500 NFL players through their treatment program, told USA TODAY Sports. “Being able to just believe in yourself and knowing who you are. …I’m just locked in trying to do my best one day at a time.”’
Bills safety Damar Hamlin will start season opener against Cardinals
‘“I reflect back on the whole process and me not knowing if I would even be able to play again,” he added. “Last season was primarily just about healing and making myself do the hard stuff, thrusting myself into things that were uncomfortable, that made me fearful or gave me anxiety. But I was doing the hard stuff last year to make it easier this year.”’