Chan Gailey State of the Bills Address

Buffalo Bills Offensive Lineman Connor McGovern meets with the media after practice on September 5. Topics Include: preparing for the Cardinals defensive front, communicating through the crowd noise, playing in front of Bills Mafia, and communication as an offensive unit.

Bills Defensive Coordinator Bobby Babich addressed the media before practice. Topics include: his appreciation and respect for Sean McDermott, his confidence in himself calling the defense, his communication with Terrel Bernard, having a similar mindset as Sean McDermott, setting standards, players earning teammates respect, Damar Hamlin being named as a starter and preparing to face the Arizona Cardinals.

Bills Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady addressed the media before practice. Topics include: Josh Allen and Dalton Kincaid's connection, trusting the process, Keon Coleman's progression from college to the NFL, consistency, starting fast and getting into a rhythm, Josh Allen's work ethic, Ray Davis' progression as a rookie and an evaluation of the Arizona Cardinals defense.

Bills Linebacker Terrel Bernard addressed the media after practice on Wednesday, September 4th. Topics include: being named as a captain, leading by example, focusing on his leadership and building trust, Bobby Babich calling the defense, feeling honored to work with Bobby Babich, working with Dorian Williams, maximizing preparation for games and his confidence in Damar Hamlin and Taylor Rapp.

Bills Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media after practice on Wednesday, September 4th. Topics include: being named as a team captain, preparation for the game against the Arizona Cardinals, an evaluation of the competition, game plans, Keon Coleman ahead of his first regular season NFL game, his playing time during the pre season and approaching each game/season situationally.

Bills Safety Damar Hamlin addressed the media after practice on Wednesday, September 4th. Topics include: his healing process, feeling grateful for the coaching and training staff, believing in himself, finding out he was named as a starter, focusing on playing hard this season, working with Taylor Rapp, reflecting on his cardiac event, reflecting on Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde, his appreciation of the process and working as a veteran on the team.

Bills Linebacker Von Miller addressed the media after practice on Wednesday, September 4th. Topics include: preparing for the Arizona Cardinals, recovering from injury, being ready to play, feeling confident in himself, his excitement to work with Bobby Babich, his lack of ego, being a team player, his appreciation of Greg Rousseau and his evaluation of Terrel Bernard as a leader.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott addressed the media on Wednesday, September 4th before practice. Topics included: naming the 2024 Bills captains, injury updates, his comfortability with the Bills starting offense despite limited preseason play, Bills linebacker Terrel Bernard being named a team captain for the first time in his career, Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel's unique skillset, where he sees the Bills safety group right now, what he's seen from Bills safety Mike Edwards, Bills safety Damar Hamlin earning the starting safety job alongside Taylor Rapp, facing quarterback Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals, the possibility of quarterback Mike White having to play on Sunday as Josh Allen's backup, Bills defensive coordinator Bobby Babich calling plays on defense this season, and the new practice squad rules this season.

Bills General Manager Brandon Beane addresses the media before practice on Wednesday, August 28th. Topics include: the final roster, signing players back to the practice squad, trading for a returner with the Jets, the role QB Mike White will play with the team, Mitch Trubisky's injury, Joe Andreessen's work ethic, Matt Milano's injury, next man up mentality, deciding how many players to keep in certain spots, his confidence in the group, an evaluation of the wide receiver room, Dalton Kincaid's progress, an evaluation of Justin Shorter and Gable Steveson, experienced players, Kaiir Elam's progress, Micah Hyde's future and an injury update.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media following the Bills' 26-31 preseason loss against the Carolina Panthers. Topics included: KJ Hamler and Zach Davidson successfully playing outside of their roles, reflecting on a loss, evaluation of the rookies, his confidence in the coaching staff, upcoming practices and making decisions on a final roster.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media before practice. Topics include: injury update, starters not playing, Mike Edwards and Cole Bishop, mental vs. physical reps, his appreciation for Taron Johnson, Josh Allen's leadership, his confidence in Tyler Bass and young players getting an opportunity to play.

Buffalo Bills cornerback Taron Johnson meets with the media Wednesday after practice. Topics Include: His leadership and how the leadership in the secondary has evolved this year, his relationship with Cam Lewis, and the evolution of the slot corner position in the NFL.

Defensive End Greg Rousseau addressed the media after practice on Wednesday, August 21. Topics include: his mindset going into the season, the goals of the defensive line, having a good counter move when rushing the quarterback, adding moves to his arsenal, learning from veteran players on the defensive line, setting the edge on running downs, and picking up on an opponent's tendencies.

Bills defensive coordinator Bobby Babich addressed the media prior to practice on Wednesday, August 21st. Topics included: Joe Andreessen's underdog story, dealing with the stress of creating a roster, Cole Bishops development, the effect of Matt Milano's injury on the coaching staff and filling his role, emerging leaders, Dorian Williams' blitzing ability, Edefuan Ulofoshio's development and overcoming injuries, developing linebackers, Ja'Marcus Ingram stepping up, and elevating Greg Rousseau's game to the next level.

New Bills quarterback Anthony Brown addressed the media after practice on Tuesday. Topics included: the process of him signing with the Bills, preparing for the preseason game against the Carolina Panthers on such a short notice, and the existing relationship between him and Bills quarterback Ben DiNucci.

Bills Wide Receiver Keon Coleman addressed the media after practice. Topics include: his first preseason games, playing up to a standard, his ability to separate from the opposing defense, working on his play through practice, his blocking ability, making big plays, his feelings transitioning from training camp to preseason games and focusing on football.

Bills Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media after practice. Topics include: Mitch Trubisky's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, his leadership, being an extension of Joe Brady while he's on the field, finding a positive groove while playing, his opinions on quarterbacks' pay across the league, focusing on playing football, preparation for competing against other teams, being adaptable on the field, his opinions on Joe Andreessen and being invested in all of his teammates.

Bills Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady addressed the media before practice. Topics include: playing preseason games with quarterbacks who have been here for a short time in Ben DiNucci and Anthony Brown, what he liked about Ray Davis' performance on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the biggest difference in the Bills running backs from Week 1 to Week 2, how Zach Davidson has grown in his overall game, where he thinks Keon Coleman is at as a blocker in football, what the biggest challenge is for Keon Coleman right now, Mitch Trubisky's performance against the Steelers, the leadership development on the offensive side, Alec Anderson's position flexibility and what La'el Collins offers to the OL room.

Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media over Zoom on August 19th. Topics include: challenges of players being injured, decisions over possible lineup plans for the preseason game against Carolina, reasons for lineup decisions in Pittsburgh, evaluations of the offensive line's performance against the Steelers, LB Joe Andreeson's phenomenal game, QB Ben DiNucci's leadership, issues with pre snap penalties, TE Zach Davidson, QB Mitch Trubisky and developing new players.

Offensive tackle Dion Dawkins addressed the media after a joint practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday August 15th. Topics include: losing Matt Milano for an extended period of time, the dynamic of joint practicing with another team, and how different players will step up from a leadership perspective during Milano's absence.

Bills Linebacker Dorian Williams addressed the media after a joint practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday August 15th. Topics include: communication amongst the defense, Terrell Bernard's success, LB Matt Milano's extended absence, and the communication with defensive coordinator Bobby Babich.

Safety Damar Hamlin addressed the media after a joint practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday August 15th. Topics include: having his first joint practice against his hometown team, what he gets out of a joint practice, his familiarity with QB Ben DiNucci, loosing LB Matt Milano for an extended period of time, what game day is going to like running out of the tunnel, and how many family and friends will be attending the game this weekend.

Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media prior to a joint practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Topics include: LB Matt Milano's injury, playing time for Saturday's game vs Pittsburgh, LB Dorian Williams stepping up this season, the goal for the joint practice, the familiarity with Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin, and why timing was right for another joint practice.

Buffalo Bills Defensive Coordinator Bobby Babich meets with the media Wednesday over Zoom. Topics Include: The development of rookies and young players through training camp and the preseason, his assessment of the playcalling last Saturday and working with Sean McDermott on the defense, and working on fundamentals following the preseason loss to the Bears and going into joint practice with the Steelers.

Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media after practice on Tuesday August 13th. Topics include: playing up to the team's standard, finding new leaders on the team, the joint practice with the Pittsburgh Steelers this week, WR Curtis Samuel's play in the last preseason game, WR Keon Coleman's catch yesterday in practice, getting new QB Ben Binucci up to speed before the game against the Steelers, and understanding what they need to get out of the preseason.