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WATCH: Stevie Johnson ‘Beyond Blue & Red’ feature:
The Bills recently released a new episode in their behind the scenes video series: “Beyond Blue and Red.”
This chapter revolves around former Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson. The video features interview with Johnson and some of his former teammates all while pulling the curtain back to have a look at his life on and off the field.
Check it out in the YouTube clip below:
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Stevie Johnson named ‘Legend of the Game’ for #Bills vs. #Broncos:
Stevie Johnson has been in western New York recently and he’s coming back once again.
The Buffalo Bills have announced that Johnson will be back in Orchard Park and honored on Monday during the team’s game against the Denver Broncos. He will be the “Legend of the Game.”
Last week, the former Bills wide receiver helped the team name co-founder of Bills Mafia, Del Reid, as the team’s 2023 Fan of the Year.
All about our Bills like @StevieJohnson13.
SJ13 will be back in Buffalo for MNF as our Legend of the Game!
Here's your chance to win a football signed by Stevie and a $250 BFLO Store gift card: https://t.co/fnYi6KOL8r pic.twitter.com/JSyrSZu3nB
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) November 9, 2023
Monday it’s Johnson’s turn to be honored and as always, the former fan favorite is happy to be back in Buffalo.
“The pregame is where it’s at,” Johnson told the team’s website. “First of all, just flying in, preparing yourselves to go to get some good food, some good wings and then hitting Niagara Falls because you got to see it. And then just being in the lot, there’s so many things that’s going on, it’s like a party. It’s just full of festivities. With me being like an OG in the game now, going to the stadium is a whole different feeling now, so that’s electric and it’s pretty cool seeing the evolution of the Bills organization.”
Prior to kickoff, Johnson will be one of the first ones out of the tunnel at Highmark Stadium. He’ll pump Bills Mafia up just ahead of the opening kick and team introductions.
Get to your seats early to see Johnson’s acknowledgement.
Former #Bills Ryan Fitzpatrick, Stevie Johnson visit local school:
Three Buffalo Bills legends met up in Western New York to read children’s books and feed hungry youth prior to Week 8’s Thursday Night Football between the Bills and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Of course, we are talking about Stevie Johnson, Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Billy Buffalo.
Fitzpatrick was part of the broadcast for Amazon ahead of the Bills’ eventually 24-18 win where he went shirtless after the contest. Before it, He teamed up with Johnson (& Billy) as part of TNF Gives Back and the Bills Foundation and visited students in Niagara Falls, reading books and providing a $25,000 donation.
Check out Fitzpatrick & Johnson’s visit in the YouTube video below:
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WATCH: Catching up with former #Bills WR Stevie Johnson:
The Bills brought back one of their beloved former players for a catching up: Stevie Johnson.
From Day 1, Johnson was the perfect type of underdog Buffalo loves. He was a seventh-round pick of the team in 2008 and eventually became their No. 1 receiver that had a personality that resonated with fans.
Now retired, the Bills caught up with Johnson to get his thoughts on the current team and his own playing days.
See the attached YouTube video above for the full feature.
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The highest-graded wide receivers during the PFF era is a (mostly) fun list
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Well, three out of four ain’t bad…
Pro Football Focus sent out a list on their social media account on Twitter this week. It regarded the all-time best Buffalo Bills wide receivers.
That is, in the PFF era.
The football analytics outlet began in 2006, so no disrespect to Andre Reed and others. They just weren’t around then.
But there were some other pretty solid wideouts that have suited up for the Bills in that time frame. Stefon Diggs is at the top of that ranking and could continue to add to his successes.
Not only did he become the team’s first-ever first-team All-Pro, he signed an extension this offseason. As long as his partnership with quarterback Josh Allen continues to grow, there’s something special in the makings there.
But even without great quarterbacking some Buffalo receivers have stood out during PFF’s day.
How about Stevie Johnson or Lee Evans? Fan favorites during the drought.
Then… there’s Sammy Watkins. A good rookie year that turned into a bummer.
Regardless, those four were the ones that took home the best grades for Bills wide receivers in the PFF era. Check out their numbers below:
Highest graded Bills Wide Receivers during the PFF era
1️⃣ Stefon Diggs: 90.2
2️⃣ Steve Johnson: 82.5
3️⃣ Sammy Watkins: 82.0
4️⃣ Lee Evans: 80.0 pic.twitter.com/Jijauguvfg— PFF BUF Bills (@PFF_Bills) June 22, 2022
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Stevie Johnson announces #Bills’ James Cook pick, sets record straight (video):
When the Buffalo Bills selected Georgia running back James Cook after two trades back in the second round of the 2022 NFL draft… it was worth the wait.
Former Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson was tabbed as the man who would come and announce the selection. He nailed it.
Johnson made sure to note one important thing: The Bills are the only football team in New York.
Sorry Jets and Giants.
Check out Johnson at the podium below:
Tell 'em, @StevieJohnson13! 😎 #NFLDraft
📺: ABC, ESPN, NFL Network pic.twitter.com/IGhK6p3EoD
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) April 30, 2022
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Buffalo Bills WR Stevie Johnson held football camp in western New York.
Over the weekend, former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson held a football camp for the first time in Western New York. Johnson’s foundation, “Handle Biz, Have Fun,” held the event and took place at Amherst High School’s Dimp Wagner Field.
Johnson, a California native, told the Buffalo News that the reason he wanted to come back and hold the camp was because of the way the community accepted him when he started his career with the Bills in 2008.
“The city took me in (during my playing career),” Johnson said. “How do I repay them aside from playing football? I can’t play forever. So, I come back by spreading my game, my techniques and my knowledge to the youth.”
Johnson added: “This is what we do on the West Coast so being able to bring it back to Buffalo is special.”
Per the report, the camp came together very quickly, in about three weeks. Johnson raffled off items to campers during the free event, too.
Johnson was a seventh-round pick of the Bills out of Kentucky in 2008. He spent the first six of his eight NFL seasons with the Bills before playing for the 49ers and Chargers to round out his career in 2014 and 2015, respectively.
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Why So Serious? Buffalo Bills podcast Episode 1 of the 2020 NFL season.
The third season of the Why So Serious podcast is upon us. Fredo, Ashley and former Buffalo wide receiver Donald Jones breakdown everything that was from this past offseason for the Bills. Coronavirus has had a big impact on the NFL we’re used to, but some things still remain the same, like the excitement of Stefon Diggs’ addition to Buffalo’s roster.
More recently, cornerback Tre’Davious White landed his four-year extension with the Bills. The team gives their takes on White’s new deal.
Listen to the latest episode of the podcast above, and be sure to follow it on Apple Podcasts or on your podcast service of choice.
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Former Buffalo Bills standout wide receiver Stevie Johnson was named head coach of his alma mater’s football program, Rodriguez High School, in Fairfield, California.
Former Buffalo Bills standout wide receiver Stevie Johnson was named head coach of his alma mater’s football program, Rodriguez High School, in Fairfield, California.
Mustangs name 2020-2021 new Head Football Coach and new Hall of Fame Inductee, former NFL Star W the 49ers & Buffalo Bills, I proudly welcome Stevie Johnson!
Izzy#rhsmustangs #selfiewithizzy pic.twitter.com/JYvxfa1zg2— Rodriguez HS (@rhsrodsquad) February 7, 2020
Johnson earned All-state and first-team All-Conference honors for his performance during his senior season.
Johnson went onto Kentucky for college, where he was named to the All-SEC team during his senior year.
The Bills drafted Johnson in the seventh-round of the 2008 draft. His career took off in 2010 when he established a strong connection with quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. Johnson posted three consecutive 1,000-plus yard seasons for the Bills.
Over six seasons in Buffalo, Johnson ranks ninth in franchise history in receiving yards (3,832), eighth in receptions (301), and seventh in touchdown receptions (28).
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Here are the best players of the 2010s for Buffalo’s offense.
The 2010s have come to a close. The Buffalo Bills found much more success toward the end of this decade, as the team broke their 17-season playoff drought in 2017 and then returns to post-season play following the 2019 season.
Let’s thank general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott for the massive turnaround in this team’s fortunes.
Now that the calendar shifts to 2020, it gives us a natural break to take a look back at the progress of the Bills over the past 10 years. Many players (coaches and front office personnel, as well) have come and gone through One Bills Drive.
Here are the best players of the 2010s for Buffalo’s offense:
There’s a lot going on with the Bills quarterbacks over the past decades. Buffalo had 10 quarterbacks who started double-digit games for the team. Interestingly enough, three of the five led Buffalo to a winning record in games that they started. Each of the top-three players on this list has their successes and flaws.
While Ryan Fitzpatrick led the decade averaging over 227 yards passing per game, the nod goes to Taylor. The Virginia Tech product had the best passer rating, interception percentage, and average yards per attempt among the top-three options. He also led the Bills to 22 victories in his three seasons as the team’s signal-caller, the most of all quarterbacks.
Now, the ascension of Josh Allen has been impressive, to say the least. His six come-from-behind victories lead the group, and his 56-percent winning percentage is four-percent better than Taylor’s. As Allen’s passing stats improve, he will surely top Taylor in the long run with respect to Bills historical numbers. For now, Allen will probably be the top quarterback for the next decade in Buffalo lore.
What's next for Tyrod Taylor and the Bills? (via @rapsheet + @mikegarafolo) pic.twitter.com/lpCiboRdPu
— NFL (@NFL) February 23, 2018
