Jon Scott

Buffalo

Sports Director at WGRZ-TV (Buffalo, NY)

Sports Director @WGRZ 📺 | Born a Buckeye | Schooled a @univofdayton Flyer | Logan 👶🏻and Otto’s 🦮 dad

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Dawkins cheers for 'Hard Knocks' debut, McDermott cautious

1 week ago | wgrz.com | Jon Scott

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced last week at the latest league meeting that the Bills had been selected to be showcased on HBO's Hard Knocks this training camp. “My reaction?" Bills tackle Dion Dawkins said with a smile Tuesday. "Do you know how loud I screamed?” It's no surprise Dawkins is a fan of being on the show. Head coach Sean McDermott's thoughts on being picked more unexpected. “I think the opportunity for us to be really who we are," McDermott explained.
Buffalo Bandits live: MacKay's best with the Bandits comes after family loss

2 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Jon Scott

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ian MacKay has one more game to go in the best season of his NLL career. "It's really unique," MacKay said. "I'm kind of in a position I've never been before." Literally. MacKay has been a transition player for the Buffalo Bandits in years past, but his season he's found his way to offense. "It took a little bit to get comfortable," MacKay said. "I didn't want to necessarily step on toes. I was just trying to find my spot on the offense.
John Murphy joins 2025 Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame class

2 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Jon Scott

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The voice of the Buffalo Bills is now a member of the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Long-time radio play-by-play man John Murphy is among the 12 person class of 2025.
Max Hairston feels the NFL excitement at Bills minicamp

4 weeks ago | wgrz.com | Jon Scott

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Max Hairston knew today was not going to be just another day on a football field. "Very anxious," Hairston said Friday after the first practice of Bills rookie minicamp. "I was like a little kid trying to go to sleep before Christmas last night. It's okay to be anxious, but to still go out there and be confident and know what I have, know what to do and execute.
Potential Bills Day 2 targets at the NFL Draft

1 month ago | wgrz.com | Jon Scott

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Brandon Beane stayed put Thursday night, even with the Bills general manager indicating there were opportunities to move up or down in the first round. I believe night two might be one for movement. The Bills are currently equipped with two picks on Friday night, both in the second round (56 and 62 overall). Not having a selection in the third round seems too empty for Beane's liking, especially with two fourth-round and three fifth-round picks as trade ammunition.
Phillips, Jefferson return for another stint with Bills

Nov 6, 2024 | wgrz.com | Jon Scott

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Bills love themselves a reunion. Over the last few years we've seen the likes of Cole Beasley, John Brown, Mitch Trubisky, Matt Barkley, Shaq Lawson, and Jordan Phillips return for another stint with the team. Phillips part of the latest example, signing with the Bills for a third time. Quinton Jefferson also coming back, his second time with the the organization. "No, definitely don't want to weigh any other options," Phillips said Wednesday.
61 yards to victory: Bills ride another 2nd-half surge, beat Dolphins

Nov 3, 2024 | wgrz.com | Jon Scott

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills script Sunday afternoon similar to so many this season. First-half struggles followed by a second-half surge. Once again, that surge led to victory, with the Bills defeating the Dolphins 30-27 following a 61-yard field goal by Tyler Bass with five seconds to play in regulation.
Bills vs. Jets: Key matchup to watch for on Monday Night Football

Oct 14, 2024 | abc10.com | Lindsey Moppert |Jon Scott |Jonathan Acosta

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills face the New York Jets in week six for an AFC East showdown on Monday night football. The Channel 2 sports team each gives a key to the game before things get underway inside MetLife Stadium. Jon Scott – Jump Out Early We’ve seen it before. Teams often rally around major coaching changes. The boost is there the following game after the move, especially early. The Bills did it last season following the firing of offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey.
Bills blow out Jaguars on MNF

Sep 23, 2024 | wgrz.com | Jon Scott

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — This game was over by halftime. The Bills scored touchdowns on their first five possessions, leading to a 47-10 rout of the Jaguars on Monday Night Football. That scorching start was the first time this team has scored TDs on five straight drives since 9/18/2011. It all started in the opening series of the game. The Bills marched down the field with no resistance from Jacksonville. James Cook capped a 10-play, 70-yard drive with a 6-yard rushing TD.
Bills Cook Dolphins 31-10 on Thursday Night Football

Sep 12, 2024 | wgrz.com | Jon Scott

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It was home cooking for James Cook Thursday night. The Miami native scored three touchdowns in the 1st half and finished with 78 rushing yards against the Dolphins, pacing the Bills to a 31-10 win. Cook got started on Bill's first offensive possession of the game. On 4th and 3 from the MIA 17, Joe Brady dialed up one heck of a play call, putting Cook and Curtis Samuel in motion pre-snap.