‘”We’ve got a new opportunity, brand new season, a spankin’ new season to put some good things on tape and show what we can do as an offense and as a team,” Diggs said. “For me, that’s the big picture, but see the forest through the trees and it starts with game one. I know everybody’s extremely excited.”‘
BillsBeat - September 11, 2023
Diggs ready to be back on field after tense offseason
‘”What kind of team you got?” Diggs said. “Figuring out your identity and all the stuff that you’ve been putting on tape. Consistently working, kind of getting that, to actually put it to use. I feel like that’s the challenge more so than anything — not necessarily the opponent because you’ve been watching those guys, they’ve been watching you, and you kind of get to figure out ‘Has what I’ve been studying, has what I’ve been seeing consistently, is that what I’m going to get?’ because you don’t know that. You never know.”‘
Bills fans fired up for season opener
‘They had cornhole, wings and maybe some libations, but they said there’s been so much hype entering this season and there’s no place they’d rather be Monday night.’
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‘Now, Benford will be in the limelight. The young corner will make pressure-filled start in New York, against Aaron Rodgers and his weapons. One player doesn’t make or break a game (unless it’s Kadarius Toney), but Benford’s performance against the Jets is sure to be talked about more than most of the other starters.’
Bartenders relieved Bills game will be shown locally, despite Charter-Disney squabble
‘“We are going to have a full setup. We have three bartenders on, I believe, and we have 26 TVs so I’m sure we will be putting it on every TV,” Kira McBride said.’
Inside why Sean McDermott is more connected to his team than ever before as he steps in as Bills DC
‘”He really valued all of our opinions during the week and I think that helped craft his game plan,” recalled Kuechly, the eventual 2013 Defensive Player of the Year. “He valued what we had to say, and he called it in the game.”‘
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‘Rodgers’ in just four games against the Bills has a completion percentage of just 54.6 percent, and he has turned the ball over with five touchdown passes against four interceptions and just a 75.4 rating. The veteran has gotten out and run a bit too with 14 rushes for 89 yards and a touchdown, but he’s just 2-2 in his career versus Buffalo.’
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‘The Bills are still the team to beat in the AFC East, even if the Jets have received most of the preseason hype. Yes, Aaron Rodgers got them that, and he will play well, starting here. But the Jets have to learn how to win. Buffalo has won big games and playoff games. That matters. Josh Allen — remember him? — gets the best of Rodgers and the Jets.’
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‘Channel: ESPN/ABC at 8:15 p.m. Play-by-Play: Joe Buck. Analysis: Troy Aikman. Sideline: Lisa Salters.’
BillsBeat - September 10, 2023
Shifting priorities: Bills' addition of Dalton Kincaid signals emphasis on two-tight end personnel
‘Two tight ends who can win matchups against linebackers and safeties. Two tight ends who can be lined up all over the formation. Two tight ends who can provide quarterback Josh Allen with high-percentage passes. And two tight ends who can take some of the pressure off wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who had 60 more catches last year than any teammate.’
Ken Dorsey likes versatility of Bills' 'committee' at No. 3 WR
‘“Obviously they bring a lot of dynamic playmaking ability to the offense,” Dorsey said on a news conference call. “They’ve all got good speed, quickness, the ability to have inside-outside flex to them. So we can do a lot of different things with them. And all three have worked incredibly hard to get full grasp of the offense.”’
Bills Mailbag: What to expect from Ken Dorsey in second season
‘Dorsey will undoubtedly be in the spotlight this season. The Bills have given him an intriguing new weapon in Kincaid, made upgrades to the offensive line, rebuilt the running back room and changed things at wide receiver. They also get Gabe Davis back healthy after an ankle injury limited him most of last season. There are no excuses for Dorsey this season. Yes, the offense put up impressive statistics in yards and points scored, but things felt difficult far too often during the second half of the season in 2022. Simply, it didn’t pass the eyeball test. Perhaps Josh Allen’s elbow injury played into that. Allen is healthy, so it will be up to Dorsey to get the most out of him and the offense as a whole.’
Analysis: What we know about the changes to the Bills, Sabres organizations
‘Pegula has plenty of experience in sports – he purchased the Sabres in 2011 and the Bills in 2014 – but he is unlikely to be running either team on a day-to-day basis. That will be the job of Roth, a former investment-fund manager whom Pegula appointed to be chief operating officer of the Sabres in January. In July, when Pegula fired Ron Raccuia as the Bills’ COO, Roth added that title with the football team.’
Evolving news coverage will include new e-edition Bills section
‘The Bills are back, and our team of reporters and photographers will provide full coverage of every Buffalo Bills game. This season, we’re excited to debut a new online-only section in our e-edition that packages our comprehensive game day coverage in one place.’
As Sean McDermott takes over the Bills' defense, here are 5 key questions he faces
‘Beyond them, it’s also proving time for A.J. Epenesa who heads into the final season of his rookie contract needing to at least match the 6.5 sacks he had last season. And the pass rush can’t all come from the edge – the Bills need more from their tackles, not necessarily sacks but pushing the pocket with the intent of funneling the opposing QB into the arms of the edge rushers or blitzing defensive backs.’