Bills open training camp to bear the brunt of playoff loss to Chiefs

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try as buffalo bill Those infamous 13-second bites still linger almost six months later, in an attempt to get a fresh start in a new season.

In front of a sold out crowd of about 6,000 fans at the opening of training camp on Sunday, serving as a loud and boisterous backdrop Sky-High Super Bowl Expectations With the team revolving around, the Bills were unable to end the day without explaining how their previous season ended abruptly in January.

It’s hard to shake the disappointment of taking a three-point lead in the final 13 seconds of a regulation final 42-36 overtime loss to Kansas City in the AFC Divisional Playoffs.

Quarterback josh allen Declared, “We’ve got a new mindset,” before adding: “We’re a team that has to find a way.”

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) practices during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, NY, Sunday July 24, 2022.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) practices during practice at the NFL football team’s training camp in Pittsford, NY, Sunday July 24, 2022.
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Without specifically mentioning the playoff loss, coach Sean McDermott addressed a question about expectations, saying: “What we experienced last season will help us this season.”

and safety Jordan Poyer When asked about what happened in those final moments while appearing on former Chiefs receiver Tyreek Hill’s podcast this spring, he nodded his head as he recalled it.

“That stuff definitely motivates you in the off season. But obviously, it’s a new year,” Poir said. “You don’t want to be afraid of the past, because then you can’t look forward to the future.”

For all the success the Bills have enjoyed in claiming two consecutive AFC East titles for the first time since their four-year stint under Jim Kelly from 1988–91, players have unfinished business, no matter what the odds— The producers suggest pitching him as a Super Bowl favorite on the Plus-650.

“I’m glad people like us. I appreciate it. But it doesn’t make sense,” said general manager Brandon Bean. “The AFC has piled up. I mean, whoever makes it out of the AFC (will have) got a year off just looking at that gauntlet this year. I’m also worried about the second half of the league.” I am not.”

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Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poore (21) addresses the media after training camp for the NFL football team in Pittsford, NY, Sunday July 24, 2022.

Buffalo Bills safety Jordan Poore (21) addresses the media after training camp for the NFL football team in Pittsford, NY, Sunday July 24, 2022.
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On paper, at least, there is reason to be counted among the Bills. NFL’s Elite,

At 26 years old and entering his fifth season, Allen has established himself as one of the league’s top quarterbacks. The NFL’s top-ranked defense a year ago, meanwhile, upgraded a middling pass rush with the addition of free-agent by millerThe league’s active leader in sacks, who is set to win his second career title with the Los Angeles Rams.

“Yeah, that’s high hopes. It’s been high hopes for a while,” Miller said. “Expectations are a privilege. Pressure is a privilege. There’s a lot of pressure here in Buffalo and we want to continue to take it one day at a time and see where we can get that.”

pore talk

Poore hoped that he and Bill could reach a contract extension with their new agent, Drew Rosenhaus, attending the camp. Poir, 31, is entering the final season of his contract and left all voluntary spring practices last month before taking part in the team’s two mandatory seasons.

“Drew is here today chatting with Brandon and I know they’re both working on all sides,” Poir said. “I’m really excited to be here with my teammates and to see people again and start this journey and try to be better every single day.”

Bean declined to comment, citing its policy of not discussing contract negotiations.

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Buffalo Bills receiver Stephen Diggs (14) makes a catch during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, NY, Sunday July 24, 2022.

Buffalo Bills receiver Stephen Diggs (14) makes a catch during practice at the NFL football team’s training camp in Pittsford, NY, Sunday July 24, 2022.
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down the thruway

Bills is back on the road to camp for the first time since 2019 COVID-19 limited the team to spending the last two years at its headquarters in Orchard Park, New York.

The Bills last made a 90-minute drive east from the New York State Thruway to the St. John’s Fisher campus in suburban Rochester, where they have held training camp since 2000. Aside from a Division III school calling itself going from college to university, only 26 of the Bills 90-player roster have attended Fisher’s camp.

Each of the 14 scheduled practices is sold out.

fandemonium

Allen was steps away from the interview tent when someone in the stands shouted: “Josh Allen, you’re my father!”

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Buffalo Bills linebacker Vaughn Miller (40) runs a drill during practice at the NFL football team's training camp on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Pittsford, NY.

Buffalo Bills linebacker Vaughn Miller (40) runs a drill during practice at the NFL football team’s training camp on Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Pittsford, NY.
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A smiling Miller drives through his news conference without being interrupted by a nearby fan saying “Von Mille-ler!” could not chant.

“The energy is just so great. It’s tough trying to come here and do this interview with you guys,” Miller said. “You just want to shake hands and kiss the kids and sign autographs and all that.”