‘Jordan Mims showed a few good pass-protection reps in the preseason opener while looking like a natural as a pass-catcher with two receptions for 30 yards to go with his seven carries for 23 yards. He could sneak his way onto the back of the roster. But for now, the Bills put him on the practice squad — largely because they need space over on defense for their depth.’
BillsBeat - August 17, 2023
Rapp has already taken to playing for the Bills
‘Rapp started 48 out of the 57 games he played with the Rams and has nine career interceptions. When Rapp was looking for some place to play, he liked what he saw in Buffalo. He said he had admired Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde from afar, but it was more than that, “I’ve always had respect for what coach McDermott and Brandon Beane have been building here and just going back to free agency, me just being able to find the right culture and the right team that not only fits me as a football player, but also from a cultural perspective.’
Damien Harris returns to practice; Gabe Davis, Baylon Spector day-to-day
‘However, wide receiver Gabe Davis sat out with general soreness, while linebacker Baylon Spector missed with a back injury. Both are considered day-to-day.’
Dorsey: Barkley, Allen graded out similarly in preseason opener
‘”I know that Matt’s numbers are what they were, and he did a great job, but at the end of the day, both of them graded out very similar,” said Dorsey on Wednesday when speaking with the media before practice.’
Buffalo Bills safety Taylor Rapp hopes to be 'missing puzzle piece' to defense
‘”At the end of the day all I care about is being a puzzle piece to be able to help this team take the next step,” Rapp says. “At the end of the day it’s all about winning. And that’s all I care about.”‘
Buffalo Bills WR Andy Isabella embracing uphill battle
‘“It’s been a journey for sure, it’s been a grind,” Isabella said. “I’m up late studying the plays, but I’m having fun with it, staying in the moment, worried about today, and having fun with it.”’
Safety net: Rapp brings talent, depth to the Bills' secondary
‘”I’ve loved it ever since I’ve been here for the last three, four months dating back to the offseason program,” Rapp said. “I was telling some of the guys, in my four years in L.A., I actually felt more comfortable in here during the offseason program within the first month or something like that.”‘
Erie County Sheriff vows to investigate allegations of mistreatment lodged by Bills fans with disabilities
‘Carey says that after a parking attendant initially waved the bus through, an Erie County Sheriff’s Deputy then stopped it, preventing it from going any further. “The driver tried to explain that he wanted to go in, just to drop us off and then leave, but the deputy wouldn’t let him,” Carey recalled.’
Back issue that hampered Brown also readied him for spotlight season
‘“Recovery was a huge thing for me last year,” Brown said. “I’d lose at the point of attack and it was all just getting my hips back under me. That’s helped me now. I’m better at the point of attack and I have my recovery now.”’
Isabella working hard to make most of new opportunity with Bills
‘”The opportunity is a blessing,” Isabella said. “It’s a blessing to have another shot and to have people that believe in you.”‘
Bills wide receiver Andy Isabella vying for roster spot
‘“He’s come in and has had very few mistakes mentally,” said Dorsey. “He’s in the rights spots and I think he’s gained a lot of trust within the quarterback room and I think he’s done a nice job.”’
Josh Allen possible to play in Bills preseason game on Saturday
‘This Saturday, the franchise QB could see some time on the field, albeit brief. If the Bills decide to replicate last year’s blueprint, Allen would play in the 2nd game but sit out the final one of the preseason.’
Bills practice notes Aug. 16 | Ken Dorsey shares an update on the QB2 spot
‘”I know that Matt’s numbers were what they were, and he did a great job. But at the end of the day, really, both of them graded out very similar,” Dorsey said. “So I think they both came in and were very effective for us. And I thought Kyle did some really good things. And obviously, there are some things he can learn from.”‘
BillsBeat - August 16, 2023
Ryan O'Halloran: Do additions of Ezekiel Elliott, Dalvin Cook to AFC East make Bills' task tougher?
‘The big question after two players with a combined eight 1,000-yard rushing seasons and 107 career touchdowns joined the fray: Did the Bills’ road to a fourth consecutive division title get tougher? Yes (Jets) and not really (Patriots).’
Observations: Josh Allen downplays a heated Bills practice; Brandon Shell retires
‘There was a fight, constant yelling between the offense and the defense, and teammates and coaches calming down players on both sides of the ball. After practice, quarterback Josh Allen downplayed the intensity, saying it was normal on a team that features both sides wanting to win.’