Beyond Blue and Red: That's My Boy

Bills offensive lineman Ryan Groy recalls how his father's influence has shaped his work ethic and motivated him to charge forward in the face of tragedy.

When the Buffalo Bills were buried in nearly seven feet of snow, their Bills mafia neighbors rallied to dig them out. Go behind-the-scenes of how the Bills front office moved their week 11 home game against the Cleveland Browns to Detroit, and how the people of Buffalo helped carry their team to a win.

Beyond Blue & Red is presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY.

From Bruce Smith to DeMarcus Ware, Von Miller has learned from the best. Now he takes it upon himself to pass on the knowledge to the next generation of players. Take a behind the scenes look at Von Miller's Pass Rush Summit where the top pass rushers exchange trade secrets in the offseason. Then, see firsthand how Von is still learning from Buffalo Bills Legend Bruce Smith, who visits practice to work with the pass rushers.

Description: Get an inside look at what makes Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie so unique. From his award-winning BBQ restaurant to coaching girls flag football, McKenzie is full of surprises. Despite his busy schedule, he still finds time to spend time in his community and connect with fans.

Bills wide receiver Gabe Davis set an NFL record in 2021 with four touchdown catches in a playoff game, but that came as no surprise to those who know him best. Since that game, Gabe has been living with his trainer to maximize his preparation for the 2022 season. Raised by a hardworking, single mother, Gabe learned to work hard at a young age which inspired his siblings and people in his community to work hard to achieve their dreams.

For Buffalo Bills tight end Dawson Knox, there's nowhere he'd rather be after his breakout third NFL season than with his tight-knit family in Brentwood, Tennessee. Between pick-up basketball games, living room wrestling matches with his younger brothers, family dinners, and quality time in his grandparents' memorabilia room, Dawson relives his unlikely journey to the NFL and proves that "love is an action verb."

Bills wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders touches lives everywhere he goes, and he wasted no time once he got to Buffalo as he's hosted several charity events to benefit children this year. As a kid, Sanders didn't have much, but he had his grandmother, Josie, and his mother, Stephanie to support his unbelievable journey to the NFL. After the sudden passing of his mother in 2011, Sanders became inspired to help children who have lost a loved one, and recently hosted the Grief Support Group from Oishei Children's Hospital for a night of fun at Dave & Busters. Beyond Blue & Red is sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen is a kid at heart with an old soul, and has leveraged both of these aspects of himself to settle into his role as a leader, franchise quarterback, and inspiration for the patients at Oishei Children's Hospital. As Allen navigates the ups and downs of Buffalo's 2021 season, he was able to attend the dedication of the Patricia Allen Pediatric Recovery Wing at OCH, an honor made possible thanks to the donations of Bills fans after the passing of Allen's grandmother last season. Beyond Blue & Red is sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York

Taron Johnson made one of the most memorable plays in Bills history with a 101-yard interception return touchdown that sprung Buffalo to the AFC Championship game. Along with Sean McDermott, Micah Hyde, and Levi Wallace, Johnson looks back at his NFL journey to date, reflecting on the struggles, growth, and support that led to him signing a three-year contract extension in 2021.

Beyond Blue & Red is sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York.

In this feature presented by Labatt Blue Light, we look at Josh Allen's journey from tiny Firebaugh, CA where he idolized the San Francisco 49ers as a young kid to earning the devotion of Bills Mafia. Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young discusses Allen's evolution, the similarities in their styles of play, and the importance of the bond between a quarterback and his fanbase. That bond made national headlines after Week 9, when Allen turned in a dominant performance in a win over the Seahawks the day after learning his beloved grandmother had passed away.

In his 15th NFL season and first in Buffalo, Frank Gore sat down with Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas to discuss what it takes to have sustained success, passing Barry Sanders to become the NFL's third all-time leading rusher, and Gore's mentorship of Bills rookie Devin Singletary.

After famously comparing the Bills to mac 'n cheese, Dion Dawkins is using his favorite "wet and juicy" dish to help local nonprofit Rooted in Love feed and support those in need. Dawkins wants to continue to "stir it up" by using his platform to affect change in Buffalo community.

Bills center Mitch Morse says the bond between teammates can't be broken. The same is true for brothers. Morse's inspirational relationship with his brother, Robbie, helped set him on a path to Buffalo and the NFL.

On Sundays, Jerry Hughes is known as a fiery pass rusher.  The rest of the time he's known as Dad.  Hughes describes the balance between football and family on this episode of Beyond Blue and Red.

12 year-old Cade Spinello has been an inspiration to Josh Allen. The Bills QB invited Cade to Buffalo to share his story with the whole team.

When Thurman Thomas had his number 34 jersey retired, there was no way his Buffalo teammates were going to miss the celebration. Go behind-the-scenes of the festivities and inside the hilarious group text that keeps these Bills legends as close as brothers.

In his first 18 months in the NFL, Tre White has shut down opposing receivers and pumped up Bills fans with his energetic dancing and fun-loving attitude. But he's also revealed himself as a leader to his teammates—on and off the field.

Bills Safety Micah Hyde teaches life lessons to young athletes that he cultivated through hard work on his mentor's farm.

A ten-year NFL veteran and devoted father of three, fullback Mike Tolbert overcame a life-threatening heart condition to become the heartbeat of Buffalo's locker room.

Learn what has motivated Walter Payton Man of the Year nominee Lorenzo Alexander to serve the community, and take a behind-the-scenes look at his family life and volunteer efforts.

Defensive end Eddie Yarbrough relives the challenges of making his NFL dreams a reality by sharing the raw emotion and real-time thoughts written in his journals.

When rookie linebacker Tanner Vallejo takes the field, he's playing not only for Buffalo and the Bills, but for his younger brother Hunter, who was diagnosed with brain cancer at just six months old.

See how Safety Jordan Poyer made his way to Buffalo and learn more about his serious on-field incident last season in Beyond Blue and Red presented by New Era.

Get an inside look at the life of Kyle Williams and his family off the field and find out their thoughts on raising a family in Western New York.

RB LeSean McCoy discusses his trade from the Philadelphia Eagles to the Buffalo Bills. At first McCoy felt frustrated by the trade because it was more than X's and O's, it was a lifestyle change. Now he wants to be the answer and help make the Bills a winning organization.