‘To start Day 11, Buffalo’s defense had the upper hand when the team worked through red zone drills.’
BillsBeat - August 10, 2023
For Colts' Rodney Thomas II, Isaiah McKenzie, potential for Damar Hamlin to play in preseason opener feels 'normal'
‘Maybe McKenzie will get to re-live the practice battles he had against Hamlin on Saturday at Highmark Stadium. Maybe Thomas will get to catch his former high school teammate and friend making a play on the field in Buffalo. Maybe those will have to wait for another time. But when that time comes for Hamlin, both Thomas and McKenzie expect it to feel normal. And there’s nothing normal about that.’
BillsBeat - August 9, 2023
Ryan O'Halloran: Ryan Bates' summer diet plan – 5,000 calories a day to prepare for defensive tackles
‘The road map to 5,000 calories in a single day? “It’s not necessarily three big meals – it’s more like six average meals throughout the day with some protein shakes here and there,” he said.
Ryan O'Halloran: Thoughts on the Bills' first unofficial depth chart of preseason
‘At right guard, Ryan Bates is listed as the starter. Bates and rookie O’Cyrus Torrence have been splitting the first-team snaps during camp, but the objective is equal parts to get Bates time at center (since he projects as Mitch Morse’s backup), and to get Torrence valuable time with the starters. The Bills list Greg Mancz as the No. 2 center, but this is Bates’ spot.’
Catalon sees Bills as 'the cream of the crop' as he prepares for preseason opener
‘“I’m looking at my chart right now and I see a lot of the same names and I see guys that will now have some experience under their belt, and I still think this is a Super Bowl contender. I think the big change now is that there’s not maybe three or four teams at the top of the AFC, I think now there’s 7-8-9 teams you can make a case for and how the Bills shake out and that will be to me the big X factor this season.’
Dorian Williams adjusting to Buffalo; loves wings and taking in blue cheese
‘”Everybody says, blue cheese. I like blue cheese, but I’m a ranch guy.”‘
Nine-year-old on quest to gift every Buffalo Bills player a friendship bracelet
‘”We don’t want tips, we just want to give them out for fun,” said Bittner, as some people have tried to offer him money for his crafty work. He has made more than 300 bracelets so far.’
Report: Nyheim Hines has knee surgery
‘Tuesday came the expected word, first from the NFL Network that Hines had surgery.’
NFTA providing transportation to Bills games with express buses
‘Returning is the Game Day Express, a bus that will take fans directly to Highmark Stadium for $5 each way.’
Taron Johnson continues to earn praise from Bills coaching staff
‘”He’s a dog,” Bills coach Sean McDermott said. “He’s physical, he’s tough.”‘
Former first-round pick Ray eyes NFL comeback with Bills, with support from Miller
‘”I knew the new version of me was going to be everything that I needed him to be,” Ray said.’
Taron Johnson determined to grow in year 6
‘“As the offense changes, I’m constantly having to evolve in and change my game and get better at some of my weaknesses, you know what I’m saying,” Johnson said. “So just doing that all together, I feel like it’s going help.”’
'Everybody can eat' | Bills veteran additions bring versatility, tenacity to defense
‘Adding edge rusher Floyd and defensive tackle Ford to the line brings a level of versatility that could be unmatched across the league, especially once three-time All-Pro edge rusher Von Miller is healthy.’
BillsBeat - August 8, 2023
Bills' Terrel Bernard embraces challenge, fun at middle linebacker
‘Bernard played mainly at outside linebacker his first two seasons at Baylor, before playing at middle linebacker his junior year, and then back to outside linebacker as a senior for the Bears, where he earned All-Big 12 Conference honors in 2021. He said he doesn’t necessarily have a preference between the two, as “both have their advantages.” At middle linebacker, calling the defense stands out to him.’
Observations: Bills quarterback Josh Allen on-point in practice after early absence
‘Allen showed great touch in dropping a long pass into receiver Gabe Davis’ hands over one defender and outside of a second defender. In a later segment, Allen started with consecutive completions to tight end Dalton Kincaid, Davis and receivers Stefon Diggs and Khalil Shakir.’