The phrase “football is family” is used often in the NFL. It may seem overused, but it is truly a way of life in this league. During pre-game warmups, players will gravitate toward each other on the field, share a hug, catch up, ask about family, hug again and go about their routine. The same goes for post-game socializing, which inevitably leads to jersey swaps with sentimental messages scribbled across the numbers. Post-game poses with friends from the opposite sideline is my most common photo request.
I was prepared to document quite a few reunions with the Bills coming to Bank of America Stadium.