How the Bills were rebuilt into AFC East champions Jan 1, 2021 Jan 1, 2021 0 Bills coach Sean McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane. James P. McCoy/News file photo Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Sean McDermott says the primary thing he needed to do upon arrival as the Bills’ head coach in 2017 was “get the right people on the bus.”kAm“xE’D 2 A6@A=6\5C:G6? 3FD:?6DD[ =:<6 >2?J E9:?8D[ 2?5 H6 H2?E65 E@ 3F:=5 E9@D6 <6J C6=2E:@?D9:AD[” 96 D2:5 C646?E=J] “%96C6 H6C6 2=C625J 8@@5 A6@A=6 :? E96 3F:=5:?8] (6 925 E@ >2<6 DFC6 H6 C6E2:?65 E9@D6 A6@A=6 2?5 E96? 25565 E@ E9@D6 A6@A=6] x’> 2 3:8 36=:6G6C :7 J@F H:? @77 E96 7:6=5 E92E :E >2<6D :E 62D:6C E@ H:? @? 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Bills' Josh Allen will receive votes for NFL MVP. But enough to win? We asked voters The 2020 MVP award winner is expected to be announced during Super Bowl week.
3 matchups to watch for Dolphins at Bills Three matchups to watch when the Miami Dolphins visit the Buffalo Bills for the NFL regular-season finale Sunday.
Take Five: Stay healthy should be Bills’ only goal for season-finale Don't miss Vic Carucci's five takes on the Buffalo Bills’ regular-season finale Sunday at 1 p.m. against the Miami Dolphins at Bills Stadium.
Bills activate John Brown from Covid-19 list, make practice squad moves Brown was deemed to have been a close contact with running back T.J. Yeldon, who tested positive last Sunday.
Your guide to Bills' regular season finale against Miami Dolphins in Week 17 Here is what you need to know to get ready for kickoff.
