‘Klein’s greatest value has never been as a sideline-to-sideline marquee linebacker, considering he’s only started more than 10 games in a season once under McDermott. It’s his knowledge of McDermott’s defensive scheme and his ability to communicate with the other linebackers and the rest of the defense.’
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Training Camp Observations: Josh Allen, Bills starters will play more than a quarter against Steelers
‘“You want to get them ready in as much dress rehearsals as you can put them in to make sure that they’re ready to go,” McDermott said. “… It’s what we feel like is the right thing for the team this year and where we’re at. It’s no different if you look at the military and what they do, they don’t just throw the guys out there. I’m not saying this is what they do in terms of the military, but they’re the best of the best in what they do and they have dress rehearsals also, so that’s what we do.”’
Damar Hamlin's Pittsburgh homecoming holds extra meaning
‘It’s almost paradoxical that Hamlin keeps making national news and headlines for his perseverance, all the while competing to be back on the Bills roster and pick up where he left off last season when he started 13 of 15 games. Hamlin surely will have a packed fan section of family and friends for this one, from his parents, Mario and Nina, to little brother Damir, who has been like Hamlin’s shadow even going back to his days at Pitt.’
Bills’ Damar Hamlin has little more to prove in completing comeback, coach Sean McDermott says
‘“From my non-medical standpoint, I think he’s checked all the boxes as far as that goes,” McDermott said on Thursday. “There’s just been enough of a sample where you’re saying, he’s executed well and come out of that healthy.”’
Bills QB Allen basks in celebrity and football, while trying to maintain some semblance of privacy
‘And yet, there remain those few instances when Allen will draw the line on what he prefers revealing, as happened following a recent interview with The Associated Press. He made one simple request, asking to not publish the name of the actress he’s been linked to recently.’
Will Josh Allen avoid the Madden 24 curse?
‘Consider: 56% of past Madden cover athletes saw at least an 80-point decline in PPR fantasy production in the season they were selected. That’s greater than the percentage of games that Christian McCaffrey has played over the past three seasons.’
McDermott: Starters will play around a quarter and a half against Pittsburgh
‘McDermott wants to make sure that the players are going to feel game ready and in dress rehearsal’s once the regular season comes around.’
Bills Oliver is looking forward to proving himself all over again
‘Oliver said as far as he’s concerned, nothing has changed, “Going back to high school, just walking around with a chip on my shoulder and I feel like the first four years was one contract and the next is, that’s behind me and let me go out and prove myself once again.”’
Harty, Klein make big plays as Bills wrap up week
‘Klein made several big plays during the 11-on-11 portion of practice on Thursday outside the ADPRO Sports Training Center in Orchard Park.’
Buffalo Bills starters will play in Saturday's preseason game against Pittsburgh Steelers
‘McDermott announced that the starters will play in the game and they will play for about a quarter and a half. This includes quarterback Josh Allen and wide receiver Stefon Diggs who did not play in the preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts last week.’
Parking changes at Highmark Stadium due to new stadium construction lead to concerns
‘Tim Carney, chief of police services with the ECSO said in this case it appeared to be a misunderstanding and because of construction on the new stadium, he wants to make sure everyone takes note of changes.’
Josh Allen, Bills’ starters will play in 2nd preseason game at Pittsburgh
‘“You want to get them ready in as many dress rehearsals as you can,” McDermott said prior to Thursday’s practice at Highmark Stadium.’
Bills' Josh Allen and starters will play in 2nd preseason game in Pittsburgh
‘”Simply put, it’s to get them ready for the season,” McDermott said. “We took a little bit of a different approach last year, and this year we’re going back to what we’ve somewhat done in years past.”‘
Buffalo Bills stadium celebrates 50 years
‘In celebration, the team posted on social media on Thursday to show their fans some photos from the very first game up to now.’
Latavius Murray is hungrier than ever entering 11th season
‘“I’ve heard my whole life that I run too high,” said Murray. “My response is try being 6’3″ and play running back in the NFL and you tell me how you’d do.”’