‘You are also the connection between the fans and their beloved team, in this case the Bills. When you think about some of your favorite moments and best memories from games over the years, that play-by-play voice is the link. It’s as if that person becomes a member of your family.’
BillsBeat - May 10, 2024
Longtime Bills voice John Murphy steps away from play-by-play duties
‘Over the course of the 2023 season, “Murph”, as his colleagues call him, made a number of appearances in the booth for Bills home games at Highmark Stadium, solely as a spectator. He was able to reconnect with a number of different personalities that walked through broadcast row, and was still a larger than life presence.’
'Everybody loves John Murphy'; Wood, Simon recall memories of broadcasting mentor
‘”As a player, we always thought he did an incredible job, but it’s the way he made you feel when he was around you. He would emcee events for us, and was always around the guys outside of the broadcast. We all love Murph. Everybody loves John Murphy.”‘
Frank Gore Jr. highlights Buffalo Bills undrafted free agents signings ahead of rookie minicamp
‘Gore, a native of Miami, Florida played his college ball at Southern Mississippi where this past season he led the team with 1,131 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns after starting all 12 games, earning him second-team All-Sun Belt honors.’
'Legendary voice': Longtime 'Voice of the Buffalo Bills' John Murphy steps away from his position
‘The team shared the news online, calling Murphy an ambassador for “both Bills football and the city of Buffalo.”‘
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‘The rest of Buffalo’s undrafted rookie singings are: Utah guard Keaton Bills, Oklahoma defensive lineman Rondell Bothroyd, Auburn offensive lineman Gunner Britton, Miami cornerback Te’Cory Couch, Miami defensive tackle Branson Deen, Campbell offensive lineman Mike Edwards, wide receiver Xavier Johnson, Houston defensive end David Ugwoegbu, Tulane wide receiver Lawrence Keys, Western Michigan cornerback Keni-H Lovely, and San Diego State punter Jack Browning.’
A Bills jersey and an undrafted free agent have social media buzzing
‘Then the team took to social media and posted a photo of guard Keaton Bills wearing No. 60. “Bills on the Bills,” the team joked.’
Voice of the Buffalo Bills stepping away from the mic
‘Murphy has been the ‘Voice of the Bills’ for the last 35-years, starting in as a color analyst in 1984 and the play-by-play announcer starting in 2004.’
‘Voice of the Bills’ John Murphy stepping away from play-by-play
‘Murphy first took the position after 2003 for Van Miller, but before that, he was an analyst from 1984 through 1989 and from 1994 to 2003. In 2019, he was inducted into the Buffalo Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame.’
Bills broadcaster John Murphy stepping away after 35 years
‘Murphy spent 35 years in the team’s broadcast booth, serving as color analyst from 1984-1989 and 1994-2003, and as play-by-play announcer from 2004-2022.’
John Murphy, voice of Buffalo Bills on the radio, steps away after 35 years
‘Murphy said he’s ready to move onto a new chapter of his life but may still be involved in game day broadcasts. The Lockport native says that he and his wife agreed that this was the right time to step away.’
Bills sign seventh-round pick OT Travis Clayton to rookie contract
‘”With football, I love the physical side of things,” Clayton said the day he got drafted “Being on the offensive line, being able to take your anger out on people legally, it’s great. It’s great. I can just use my strength to my abilities.”‘
Get to know these 12 undrafted free agent signings for Bills rookie minicamp
‘Here’s what to know about each of the 12 signings.’
Longtime 'Voice of the Bills' John Murphy stepping away from radio play-by-play duties
‘”Yeah I am (at peace),” Murphy said. “I made (the decision) in the last month or so.”‘
BillsBeat - May 9, 2024
Analysis: Bills veteran defensive line additions bring different skills to depth chart
‘But what are the Bills getting in the four veteran additions? Here is a look at them: at Johnson, Smoot, Toohill and Williams…’.