‘“It taught me life lessons, moving all around the country, hanging out around football, learning football lessons at an early age when I may not even be in practice,” said Babich. “Being able to go to meetings. Specifically, I can remember when he was at Pitt going to training camp and going to meetings. Was it hard at times? Yes. But I totally cherish that upbringing and the way it went and the things that I’ve learned along the way.”’
BillsBeat - August 4, 2023
Coach McDermott reminisces on Marv Levy, discusses upcoming practice at Highmark Stadium
‘“He was the right coach for the right team and he did things the right way — and he still does and that’s why I have so much respect for him,” McDermott said.’
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‘”Everything,” Talley said. “You’ve got to think about what he taught us. He made us think every day, he taught us how to live and he’d say ‘Look, it’s not going to be easy all the time, but you’ve got to be willing to do the work.”‘
Bills DB’s coach praises Kaiir Elam’s defense in one area the most
‘“The thing that Kaiir really does best is play at the line of scrimmage,” Bulter said. “The more he’s able to get his hands on a wideout, the higher level of success that he has. So putting him in positions on our defense where he can do that and then emphasizing that while trying to develop some of his play in space, but realizing that, okay, this is what he does best in all those plays that he’s made so far this camp. Whether it be in one-on-one situations, which he’s done a nice job of in our individual one-on-ones or in team have been when he starts the line of scrimmage, can contest the wideout, he can minimize the space. And he’s done a nice job of that so far.”
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‘“We’re going to have a great opportunity to evaluate as coaches and Brandon [Beane] with his staff,” McDermott said. “Putting guys in a position that they haven’t been in in some time or ever especially for some of the new players.”’
Bills pay homage to legend Marv Levy on 98th birthday
‘“He’s all class,” McDermott said after Thursday’s practice at Saint John Fisher University. “Everyone knows. I mean, I think that’s that’s a big piece of our relationship is he’s been open extremely open, extremely friendly and his approach and listen when you’re the winningest coach of the Buffalo Bills and it doesn’t always happen in every organization sometimes people don’t really pull for the the coaches that follow them and he’s he’s been he’s done nothing but pull for us pull for me support me and and our staff and what we’re trying to get done here so I couldn’t be more grateful.”’
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‘During Thursday’s practice, Jackson and Elam made some memorable plays. Both came toward the end of practice during a team period. Josh Allen threw a pass intended for Gabe Davis but the pass skipped off Davis’ arm as he was turning and bounced into Jackson’s arms. Jackson showed athleticism by how he quickly reacted and got his hands on the ball for an interception.’
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‘Now entering his fourth season with the Bills, Dodson is at the center of the middle linebacker competition. Performing well in matchup coverage was where he needed to demonstrate improvement and through the first week of training camp he has done so. Continuing to show leadership and command of the defense will only further enhance his chances of winning the starting job.’
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‘Last season, Diggs continued his success with the Bills, posting 1,429 receiving yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns. Diggs was one of the most-targeted receivers last season as the connection between the 29-year-old and quarterback Josh Allen is one of the strongest in the NFL.’
BillsBeat - August 3, 2023
Cornerback Alex Austin is trying to earn his role at Bills camp
‘“Right now, I’m just here trying to earn my role,” said Austin, the lone defensive back in the Bills 2023 draft class. “It’s training camp, so I don’t know what my role is yet. I’m just trying to earn that role. I’m trying to win on special teams and win in the defensive room so that I can find a way to contribute this year.”’
Ryan O'Halloran: Chad Hall takes lessons learned with Bills to help improve Jaguars' receivers
‘“I loved (Buffalo),” he said. “Buffalo is a special place. They’ve got great people and great fans. You love that kind of football town. Of course, I miss that.”’
Moved on from Bills for second time, Cole Beasley looks to thrive in Brian Daboll's Giants offense
‘The Bills were not a consideration for Beasley. “They had moved on,” he said. “I kind of figured that when they drafted (first-round tight end Dalton) Kincaid. I talked to (GM Brandon) Beane once, but it wasn’t about coming back, just (telling me) to let him know if I needed anything.”’
Buffalo Bills take a team approach to business operations, new stadium
‘As part of the changes, Terry Pegula named himself president of the Bills and formed a management committee to oversee the team’s business operations – one with more emphasis on communication and one that is less reliant on just one person at the top.’
Rod Watson: Don’t blow chance to build more than just a stadium
‘The Bills and the Gilbane/Turner construction management team that’s overseeing the work both said it’s early in the process, only a few contracts have been awarded, and there’s plenty time left for prime contractors to hire MWBEs and vet-owned companies as subcontractors. But history tells us that this is the construction industry equivalent of “the check is in the mail.”’
Damien Harris loves joining former rival Bills and brings championship pedigree
‘“I want to take as much of the burden off of Josh as I possibly can,” Harris said. “I want to let him go out there and play free, throw the ball, stay healthy, do his thing. Obviously, he’s a freak of nature so he does a lot of things, but if I can take some hits off his shoulders and keep his legs fresh, I would love to do that.”’