‘“It’s a roller coaster of emotions,” Hamlin said. “I pretty much lost my life playing this sport, so to come back and do it all over again, it’s all over the place.”’
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Bills defensive line dominates on Day 6 of camp; Damar Hamlin with wow play (Observations)
‘Ed Oliver was unblockable no matter who he was lined up against. He had one sack where guard Connor McGovern had no chance. It was as if Oliver was back at the defensive line huddle before anybody knew what happened. Edge rusher Leonard Floyd was firing off the edge like he was shot out of a cannon, giving third-year right tackle Spencer Brown fits.’
2 Buffalo Bills players make NFL’s Top 100 list (so far)
‘Buffalo Bills starting linebacker Matt Milano came in at No. 69 on the list this year. So far, only the first 50 players (numbers 100 through 50) have been announced.’
Training Camp Takeaways: McDermott absent as Hamlin records INT; Pass rush dominates; Davis shines on Day 6
‘Although, upon review of a video posted by the Bills, Hamlin appeared to be touched down by wide receiver Andy Isabella shortly after making the grab, Hamlin’s INT was the play of the day. With his family once again in attendance on Day 6 of camp, the interception drew a loud cheer from the crowd, and exuberance emanated from several Bills players, many of whom followed Hamlin to the end zone to celebrate.’
Training Camp Observations Day 6: Bills defense shines on sloppy day for offense
‘Overall, Bills quarterbacks were sacked three times, while Damar Hamlin undercut a route and picked off Matt Barkley. All of this also occurred without Jordan Poyer practicing due to vet rest and with head coach and defensive coordinator Sean McDermott missing practice for a family personal matter, but was slated to return for meetings in the afternoon.’
Damar Hamlin makes impressive interception at Bills training camp in heartwarming scene
‘Tre’Davious White and Dane Jackson joined him in the end zone to celebrate.’
Bills' Damar Hamlin admits he was 'a little scared' at first padded practice since cardiac arrest
‘”It feels amazing,” Hamlin told reporters. “It’s a roller coaster of emotions. I was kind of all over the place, just kind of being back for the first time. But God don’t make no mistakes. I’m on God’s timing. As much as the NFL is on schedule and camp starts this day, this is all God’s timing.”‘
Bills' Stefon Diggs predicts 'breakout year' for teammate Gabe Davis, says he'd be a WR1 'if I wasn't here'
‘”I feel like Gabe Davis will have a breakout year,” Diggs said. “I feel like he had got nicked up a little early last year, but I think this year he’s gonna have an amazing year. He’s damn near WR1 in my eyes. I feel like if I wasn’t here, Gabe Davis would be a WR1 and it’s something that I can hang my hat on when I say that. He’s an extremely hard worker.”‘
Damar Hamlin Makes Falling Interception During Bills Training Camp
‘The timing on backup quarterback Matt Barkley’s deep crossing route was off target to veteran wideout Andy Isabella and Hamlin—promptly reading it—stepped in and intercepted the pass.’
Stefon Diggs has been unguardable at training camp
‘Diggs is routinely the target of quarterback Josh Allen, as he has been in games for the past three seasons, and just as he has over that time, either finds a way to separate from the defense, or make a grab that looks like he won’t be able to.’
Dawkins taking season goals day-by-day
‘”I have that overall goal in my mind, and it’s sitting up there at the top, but win the current day [first],” said Dawkins on Tuesday during an appearance on the “Jeremy White Show” at Bills training camp. “Be where your feet is at, mind, body, and soul, and control what you can.”‘
Bills fans excited for new beginnings with new stadium in Orchard Park
‘Ground officially broke for the new stadium back in May with the early workings to prepare for major excavation work across the street from the current facility along Abbott Road. As long as construction efforts go according to plan, framing and metal work for a new stadium could begin as soon as this upcoming January.’
Buffalo Bills Training Camp Diary 2023: Day 6 at St. John Fisher University
‘According to Buscaglia the first few days the defense stood out and then the next few the offense stood out, but on Tuesday it was the defense that stood out again.’
4 Observations: Defense has great day, Allen banged up at Tuesday practice
‘The Bills defense had one of its best practices of camp. The defensive front was able to get consistent pressure on Josh Allen during 11 vs 11. Leonard Floyd, Greg Rousseau, and Ed Oliver disrupted the rhythm of passing game. The Bills defensive line outplayed the offensive line on a regular basis. It’s important to note, the Bills offense worked a lot of third down and long so the defense has a significant advantage.’
Carucci Take 2: Dion Dawkins to Bills doubters: ‘Who cares?’
‘“Who cares? Who cares?” the offensive tackle told reporters Tuesday at St. John Fisher University. “The people that sit at their desk, eat Twinkies and eat all types of stuff, ordered DoorDash and never been on a football field? Some have respect, but who cares? I don’t care. Like look, bro, we’re in the now. You can honestly only focus on the now.’