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TRACKING TRAINING CAMP

Bills Digest was there for all the big moments at training camp. Here are some observations …

‘We're constantly trying to evolve'

For more on what’s happening within Buffalo’s offense, here are some highlights from offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s recent press conferences.

‘On the field you must flip that switch'

Here are some highlights from head coach Sean McDermott’s recent press conferences.

ALLEN GETS HISTORIC DEAL

Bills QB now under contract through 2028

Right back in the swing of things

It’s fair to say that this year’s Bills training camp looks wildly different from those of the past.

1st & Ten with STEFON DIGGS

Stefon Diggs had one of the best seasons ever by a Bills receiver in 2020, and he’s looking for an encore. Diggs was clearly amped up and ready to go as the Bills began their preparations for the new season, leading the huddle and supporting his teammates as they kicked off training camp in Orchard Park. Diggs recently touched on his goals for the upcoming season for both himself and the team in an informative discussion with members of the media. Here are the highlights from that discussion.

RUNNING BACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS

Aaron Jones, Packers 5-9 • 208 pounds • 27 years old A fifth-round steal in the 2017 draft out of UTEP, Jones is equally proficient in the running and passing games. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards the last two years, and caught 49 and 47 passes, respectively. He’s also a touchdown machine with 30 TDs the last two years (25 rushing and 5 receiving). The son of two career Army officers, he’s a tough, driven player and the kind of guy players want on their team.

THE RIGHT STUFF?

Keeping two important starters is a priority as the right side of the O-line hits free agency

QUARTERBACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS

Dak Prescott, Cowboys 6-2 • 235 pounds • 27 years old A solid starter who has a nice TD-INT ratio over his first five seasons (104-40), Prescott is an accurate thrower and very mobile. However, he’s coming off a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle, so it remains to be seen if this will impact his game moving forward.

TIGHT ENDS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS

Hunter Henry, Chargers 6-5 • 250 pounds • 29 years old A very talented player, Henry has had issues staying healthy, unable to complete an NFL season, including missing the entire 2018 season with a torn ACL. But when healthy, he’s a terrific all-around tight end who really connected with Justin Herbert in 2020 with 60 catches. Henry is very good at finding holes in zone coverage.

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS

Leonard Williams, Giants 6-5 • 255 pounds • 28 years old An athletic 300-pounder with quick feet, Williams amassed a career-high 11.5 sacks last season. Add that to him being a stout run defender, very durable and possessing great character, and he should be in high demand. He won NFC Defensive Player of the Week twice last year. $$$$$

What Bills Fans Are Saying

Bills Digest scanned the Bills’ Facebook page and other fan message board sites to gauge the hot topics Bills Nation is talking about. We chose some of the better posts, edited for brevity and clarity, and present them here, along with Bills Digest editor Mark Ludwiczak’s take on what’s being discussed.

Bills Digest BUZZ Box: Five hot topics Bills fans are talking about

Bills Digest editor Mark Ludwiczak and editor-at-large Chris Brown weigh in on a handful of the hottest subjects Bills fans have been sounding off about in e-mails to our offices, radio call-in shows and Internet message boards. Have an opinion? Feel free to send an email to Chris (AskChris@bills.nfl.net) or Mark (Mark@asmpublishing.com).

WIDE RECEIVERS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS

Allen Robinson II, Bears 6-2 • 220 pounds • 27 years old Coming off a 102-catch season, Robinson is a big, physical receiver who can go up and get the rock. He excels at climbing the ladder to high-point the ball. Imagine what he can do with an elite QB after playing in Jacksonville and Chicago. Though he has been in the league since 2014, he’s still only 27.

GUARDS/CENTERS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS

Brandon Scherff, Washington 6-5 • 315 pounds • 29 years old The fifth pick of the 2015 draft, Scherff certainly lived up to the hype. He’s got everything teams want in a guard — size, grit, great technique, power and the mobility to get to the second level. His massive hands (11 inches) are a huge asset for a guard to grab and clutch. He made the Pro Bowl four of his first five NFL seasons. $$$$$

Another unusual offseason awaits

In a normal year, with a normal offseason, now would be the perfect time to give Josh Allen the monster contract extension he so clearly deserves.

One incredible, unforgettable season

Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane are experienced and smart enough to know that each individual season stands on its own merits.

‘We'll be the hunted team in the AFC East'

Here are some highlights from general manager Brandon Beane’s season-ending press conference.

Wild-card playoff: Buffalo 27, Indianapolis 24

Stefon Diggs and the rest of the passing game ultimately came through in the end

‘We showed we're a winning organization'

Here are some highlights from head coach Sean McDermott’s season-ending press conference.

What Bills Fans Are Saying?

Bills Digest scanned the Bills’ Facebook site to gauge the hot topics fans are talking about. We chose some of the better posts, edited for brevity and clarity, and present them here, along with Bills Digest editor Mark Ludwiczak’s take on what’s being discussed.

Bills Digest BUZZ Box - Five hot topics Bills fans are talking about

Bills Digest editor Mark Ludwiczak and editor-at-large Chris Brown weigh in on a handful of the hottest subjects Bills fans have been sounding off about in e-mails to our offices, radio call-in shows and Internet message boards. Have an opinion? Feel free to send an email to Chris (AskChris@bills.nfl.net) or Mark (Mark@asmpublishing.com).

GM Beane's take on Oliver, Edmunds

It was an up-and-down season for two of Buffalo’s youngest and most promising defenders in defensive tackle Ed Oliver and Tremaine Edmunds. Each player struggled early before showing improvement late in the year.

Divisional playoff: Buffalo 17, Baltimore 3

Taron Johnson’s third-quarter interception off of Lamar Jackson instantly went down as one of the biggest and most memorable plays in Bills history.

AFC Championship: Kansas City 38, Buffalo 24

A DAY TO REMEMBER

‘Josh is just a really good leader for us'

For more on what’s happening within Buffalo’s offense, here are some highlights from offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s recent press conferences.

‘Poyer is a vital part of our success'

For more on what’s happening with Buffalo’s defense, here are some highlights from defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier’s recent press conferences.

1st &Ten

Tre’Davious White is a cornerstone of the Bills defense and the fourth-year pro has only gotten better as the year has gone on. Armed with a new four-year, $70 million contract extension, White is stepping up once again as he eyes bigger and better things for the Bills this postseason. With the playoffs just around the corner, here’s a look at what one of Buffalo’s top defenders has had to say in recent weeks.

‘Awards come with success, winning'

Here are some highlights from head coach Sean McDermott’s recent press conferences.

These Bills could just go all the way

Sean McDermott’s weekly press conferences aren’t known for bursts of stand-up comedy — which is a good thing, we all remember Rex Ryan — but there are still some moments of levity here and there. With the Bills racking up win after win against top opponents, it’s become a running gag for McDermott to be asked if Buffalo’s latest win was a “statement win” in his book.