Head coach Joe Brady has witnessed all of Maclin's journey since arriving in Buffalo, including battling injuries early on. Already feeling the pressure of coming in undrafted, Maclin made sure to make up for lost time, exploding for the big day in Cleveland.
"If you're undrafted and you're battling injuries in OTAs, you better hope that you show something early to be able to continue to stick around; and he showed us a lot," Brady said. "… It was a lot of fun seeing him celebrate."
Despite the ups-and-downs for Maclin to start his NFL career, one thing has been evident: The young wideout is determined to prove himself, letting his play on the field do the talking.
"He took advantage of the time when he was off and stuck around in the off season, making sure that when his time was going to come, he was going to be ready," Brady said.
**The Bills show support for Ed Oliver**
Before Saturday's game, Bills general manager Brandon Beane released a statement regarding recent news surrounding defensive lineman Ed Oliver.
"On behalf of the entire Buffalo Bills organization, we want to publicly express our condolences to Ed Oliver and his family on the devastating loss of his son. It's an unthinkable tragedy for any parent. We will continue to support Ed and his family as we all grieve this tragic loss."
After the conclusion of the game in Cleveland, Brady shared his support for Oliver at the beginning of his press conference.
"As a coach, as a father, it's my job to be what he needs from me right now," Brady said. "And that's loving him and giving him the privacy that he deserves, and whatever it looks like, no matter how someone might want to handle it, it's however he wants us to handle it."