‘Allen running onto the field in his latest look and took an entire lap around the field playing catch with fans in the stands.’
BillsBeat - August 3, 2024
Josh Allen fades to black with unique Bills helmet at Blue and Red practice
‘True to form, he switched it up again Friday evening. Allen wore a black helmet, with a classic red Bills logo and a single red stripe down the middle. The helmet also included a visor, the same as in years past.’
Bills Mafia gets their own meal box at McDonald's
‘Beginning on August 12, fans will be able to purchase a Bills Mafia meal box at participating locations in New York State excluding Long island and NYC. The meals are limited-edition and will only be available while supplies last.’
‘Awesome’: New Bills players experience over 36k fans at stadium practice
‘“It felt great,” said Coleman. “Imagination is key though, I imagined all this but probably more. But I love that they were actually here and got to enjoy the show.”’
Local McDonald’s will serve the Bills Mafia Box
‘The meal will come in a box with designs based on the Bills Mafia’s style. In addition, Bills fans may be able to get a free Big Mac with a $2 purchase if the Bills get a sack against an opposing team this season.’
Top 3 things we learned from the Bills' Return of the Blue & Red practice | 2024
‘The defense started out strong during7-on-7. Josh Allen had a pass intended for WR Tyrell Shavers, but S Taylor Rapp got in the way to break up the pass and almost had an interception. A few players later, the defense picked up back-to-back interceptions—one by LB Deion Jones and the other by CB Kaiir Elam.’
BillsBeat - August 2, 2024
History with Aaron Kromer aids David Edwards as Bills starting guard
‘“We’ve been coaching him this whole time on these techniques that we use,” Kromer said of Edwards. “So he’s able to carry that over. Coming here, although the words may be different with the plays, he’s able to adapt technique-wise to what we want.”’
With Cole Bishop's injury, worries mount for Bills at safety position in training camp
‘“It’s kind of unfortunate, obviously, to see Mike and Cole go down,” Bills safety Taylor Rapp said. “I’ve seen a lot of growth from them coming from OTAs. … It’s always the next-man-up mentality, especially in this business, so I’m excited to see some other guys compete, too.”’
Camp observations: Stout run defense, catches by Khalil Shakir highlight practice
‘There was mostly tough sledding for the ground game against the starting defensive line on a hot day at St. John Fisher University. Defensive tackle Ed Oliver continued his strong early camp showing with two run-stuffs of James Cook. Greg Rousseau, DaQuan Jones and cornerback Taron Johnson each followed with run stops for limited or no gain. Cook was able to break off a 23-yard run off left tackle late in the practice.’
Volleyball Olympian Matt Anderson of Team USA: 'Bills Mafia is my family'
‘“I grew up and I’m still a Buffalo Bills fan,” Anderson told The News, prior to the start of the Paris Olympics. “The Bills Mafia is my family, and we’re a group of people who’ve dealt with major heartbreaks. I just try to inspire and try to carry that responsibility, of being from Western New York.”’
Got Bills memories? Fans get chance to share them at interactive trailer outside stadium
‘TaleGate will be unveiled Friday before the Blue and Red practice. “This idea has been in the works for almost two years now,” said Tricia Barrett, CEO of Crowley Webb, which collaborated with Highmark on putting together TaleGate, as well as other stadium engagement and fan activation projects. “It felt like the perfect way to capture memories from the old and bring them to the new.”’
Injuries have created an early crisis at safety. Here's how the Bills are coping
‘“This is the NFL,” Babich said matter of factly. “Next man up, that’s what it is.”’
Buffalo Bills punter turned tight end goes 'balls to the wall' at training camp
‘Davidson took a unique path to the NFL. He was an all-state punter in high school in Missouri who also played on the basketball team. One night he had two steals which led to two breakaway dunks which showed off his athleticism, and the head football coach of Division II Central Missouri, Jim Svoboda, happened to be there to see it.’
Bills, officials agree on one thing: Still lots to figure out about new NFL kickoff rules
‘The newness of the kickoff play has created many extra hours of work for the officials who now have to learn the intricacies, of which there are several, and be prepared to make the proper calls under the glare of the always bright lights they operate under.’
Bills camp Day 7: Is Buffalo’s no. 1 receiver emerging? (Observations)
‘Allen mentioned a bunch of guys after saying the Bills have a bunch of guys. He named Curtis Samuel and his versatility, Mack Hollins for his juice, Tyrell Shavers as an upstart this camp, and even former Kansas City Chiefs receiver Marquez Valdez-Scantling.’