‘The first party will be held Monday, Sept. 11 as the Bills take on the New York Jets on Monday Night Football.’
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Katherine Fitzgerald: The 'Damar Effect' comes back to Buffalo
‘There was a station with free backpacks, some of which had surfing dogs on them, and school supplies as part of a back-to-school drive. There was a bounce house, and a football clinic. There was a free meal for participants, and under a pavilion, there were free haircuts for kids. Hamlin noted how expensive haircuts can be, especially for families with multiple kids.’
Josh Allen has become one of the most sought-after NFL players for endorsements
‘It has made him not only a star on and off the field in Buffalo, but the 2024 Madden video game cover boy entering his sixth season in the NFL is now also one of the league’s most highly ranked earners and sought-after athletes for endorsements.’
Bills Mafia trolls Jets fans by giving Josh Allen face-lift to ‘Welcome to New Jersey’ sign
‘It’s unknown exactly when the image of Allen was added to the sign, but Traut said that it must have been done in the past few weeks.’
Bills' Dawson Knox quietly becoming a top all-around tight end after best training camp of his career
‘“The more reps you get, the more comfortable you start feeling with the plays, the less thinking you have to do,” Knox told the Gazette in an August sit-down interview. “So just kind of comes as second nature now, being able to spend more thinking about diagnosing the defense, what Josh (Allen) might be thinking, instead of just where to line up and what play to run.”’
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin spends Labor Day getting kids ready to go back to school
‘Monday, Damar Hamlin’s Chasing M’s foundation hosted a youth football clinic and back-to-school drive that and provided free backpacks, haircuts, and school supplies to local kids in need.’
Damar Hamlin helping kids get ready for school, while promoting CPR training
‘Mario Hamlin, Damar’s father made a presentation to the mayor of Buffalo. “Mayor we are pleased and honored to donate AED to community centers in Buffalo.”‘
Buffalo Bills 50 Yard Finish 2023
‘Participants running will get the chance to cross the 50-yard line at the stadium, take pictures afterward, eat snacks while supplies last, and more. There will also be free giveaways from Independent Health while supplies last.’
Bills new LB Christian Kirksey ready to make a difference
‘”When it comes to defenses, the biggest thing when playing [for a new team] is the terminology,” Kirksey said. “I think that’s the toughest part when it comes to learning new defenses, but at the end of the day, defense is defense. You have to adjust to some of the [differences], but you always got to do a lot on the defense, and it’s all about the communication part. So, for me, I’m a quick learner, I’ll get on board real fast.”‘
Bills vs. Jets game will air on 13WHAM ABC Monday night Sept. 11
‘The Monday Night Football game is part of the ABC Network coverage for the season. The game will also be seen on ESPN around the country, though viewers with Spectrum cable are currently blacked out because of a dispute between the company and Disney/ABC.’
Brandon Beane envisions Tre White ascending to pre-injury form
‘I think Tre’Davious is in a really good spot,” Beane said. “You can just see it when you talk to him. He’s confident. You know, the D.A. was was a tough deal for him. Was his first major injury. And, you know, not an easy one to come back from, you know, when you’ve never dealt with that. And he’s in a great headspace. He’s really confident. And I see a guy who’s ascending and getting himself back to the tray that he was pre injury.”’
Damar Hamlin hosts CPR event before preparing for his return to action Monday night
‘Beyond participating in flag football drills and scrimmages, kids and their families got a chance to learn about the importance of AED devices and the basics of performing hands-only CPR, both of which saved Hamlin’s life when he suffered cardiac arrest in January against the Cincinnati Bengals.’
BillsBeat - September 4, 2023
Bills Mailbag: Setting the record straight – again – on Sean McDermott's status
‘This offseason has had its challenges for the head coach. Taking over play-calling for the defense puts a target squarely on his back if that unit falters. Surely he knows that, and I give him credit for shouldering that responsibility. He also fumbled the Stefon Diggs situation, setting off a day’s worth of drama when he said he was “very concerned” the team’s star receiver wasn’t at the first mandatory practice of minicamp. I understand that some fans feel the team has underachieved in the postseason under McDermott’s leadership. Some of that criticism is fair. It also will intensify if the team reaches the playoffs again and can’t advance. The Bills might not like the idea of “Super Bowl or bust,” but it’s actually a positive sign for where they are as an organization. Anything less than a championship will feel like a disappointment, because they have a legitimate Super Bowl window that is open right now. That doesn’t mean they are guaranteed to win it, but I wouldn’t move on from McDermott until that window is closed. It’s hard to predict when that moment will become apparent, but it doesn’t feel like it has arrived yet. Furthermore, they just signed McDermott to a contract extension through 2027.’
Buffalo Bills to open season Monday night against New York Jets: Here’s what to know
‘For the Bills, it’s about as tough a Week 1 assignment as they can have given all of the above, plus the fact that the Jets gave the them two of their toughest games in 2022, splitting the two-game set, and that was with Mike White quarterbacking one game and Zack Wilson the other. Neither of them will ever be confused with Rodgers, even a 39-year-old Rodgers.’
'The energy is so high,' Bills Mafia Boat Parade sets sail for a good cause
‘Boats decked out in red, white and blue took off from Canalside on Sunday and headed to Riverworks and Silo City.’