In 2017, when Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane took the reins in Buffalo, one of their initial strategic moves was to secure the services of safeties Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde, molding them into one of the NFL’s premier safety tandems. Their partnership was instrumental in propelling the Bills’ defense to among the league’s elite over a span of seven years. However, in a turn of events driven by financial considerations, Poyer was released from the team this offseason and subsequently picked up by the division rivals, Miami Dolphins.
Despite his departure, Poyer was back in Buffalo to participate in Micah Hyde’s charity softball event. It was there he took the opportunity to express his unwavering bond with the city, its fans, and the Bills organization.
“Seven years out here, man. I loved every moment of it,” Poyer shared with the Bills Mafia, openly grateful for the growth he experienced both on and off the field during his tenure with the team.
He further expressed his regret over not clinching championship success but didn’t miss the chance to acclaim Josh Allen as “the best quarterback in the league”, a statement which surely raises eyebrows, particularly within his new team.
Poyer’s esteem for Allen, regarded among the elite quarterbacks of the NFL, reaffirms Allen’s impressive career achievements to date. Despite the potential for locker room controversy, Poyer’s comments reflect a genuine respect for his former teammate’s prowess on the field.
Reflecting on his return to Buffalo for the charity event, Poyer described the experience as “surreal” and was evidently moved by the warm welcome from the Bills Mafia. It wasn’t a farewell, but a “see you later” as he put it, highlighting the affection and mutual respect between him and the Buffalo community.
As the calendar marches towards the NFL season, the focus shifts to the anticipated matchups between Poyer’s current and former teams. Poyer’s next visit to upstate New York, slated for November 3rd when the Dolphins face the Bills in Week 9, promises to be a poignant reunion. Earlier, in Week 2, Poyer will face his former team, but it’s the return to Orchard Park that is particularly circled in his calendar — a homecoming of sorts for the veteran safety.