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.

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.

Bills Cornerback Levi Wallace has made his career off of beating the odds. After losing his father to ALS, Wallace went from walk-on to National Champion at the University of Alabama. Watch how that same grit and determination has earned him a role in the NFL on a talented Buffalo defense.

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.

Bills Rookie Cornerback Kevon Seymour takes you back to the neighborhood where he grew up and his journey to the NFL.

Relive the journey of Bills 1st round draft pick Shaq Lawson as he goes though the emotions of being drafted into the NFL.

Get a behind the scenes look at the recovery of Bills LB Reggie Ragland and he shares some of his first experiences in Buffalo.

Learn more about Center Eric Wood off the field, including his foundation and what drives his passion.

Go behind the scenes with Bruce Smith as he experiences the emotions and excitement of his jersey being retired.

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