Archives for May 2016

'After sitting out all of 2014, Incognito signed with the Bills as a free agent last offseason, then helped pave the way for the leading rushing attack in the NFL in total yards (2432) and yards per carry (4.77). The Bills also tied for the league lead in TDs on the ground (19).'

'This led to much speculation, particularly on social media, about the team’s long-term stadium plans and if it may be an indication they were planning on building a new stadium on or near the same location as their current Ralph Wilson Stadium home.'

'Slauson played the first three years of his career for Rex Ryan while with the New York Jets. He started all 16 games each season at left guard. He’s spent his last three years in Chicago with the Bears, where he played and started another 37 games. He also played for current Bills offensive line coach Aaron Kromer for two years in Chicago. Kromer was the Bears offensive coordinator 2013-14.'

'Phase II – Individual player instruction and drills are allowed. The offense and defense are allowed to work as separate units, but no live contact or team offense vs. team defense is permitted, including any drills. No 1-on-1 drills are allowed (for example, no offensive linemen vs. defensive linemen pass rush or pass protection drills; no wide receivers vs. defensive backs bump-and-run drills).'

'The trouble with Slauson, outside of lacking experience at tackle in the NFL, is something he can't control. He has the required size for the position 6-foot-5 and 320-pounds. He even started quite a few games at right tackle during the 2007 season while he was still enrolled at Nebraska. However, his arm length (331/8-inch) has forced his move inside in the NFL.'

'“It’s tremendous for me and Richie both,” Glenn told Buffalobills.com after signing his multi-year extension with the club Wednesday. “Obviously playing one year and jelling like we did and having a lot of years to just play together and get better and grow together. I’m excited for that.”'

'Watkins led the Bills in receptions (60), receiving yards (1,047) and receiving touchdowns (9). Over the last nine weeks of the 2015 season, Watkins was third in the league in receiving yards with 900, trailing only Pittsburgh’s Antonio Brown (1,116) and Atlanta’s Julio Jones (979). Buffalo’s top wideout also had seven of his nine touchdowns over those final nine games.'

'The Bills are also working to lock up two players with one season left on their respective contracts to long-term contracts: cornerback Stephon Gilmore and quarterback Tyrod Taylor.'

'“They gave me a shot and put me in a position," Striker said. "And in two-a-day’s in practice, I was everywhere. I made all kinds of plays and never looked back. Once I started, I remained humble. I remained hungry. … I don’t need something to push me to want to be my best. It’s naturally in me. It’s second nature — my hunger. It remains the same.'

'"I told you guys all the time when the value meets where we think his ability is, that's when we will pick the guy," Whaley said. It just didn’t work out that we were in a position where we thought the value of Paxton was for us. You guys can surmise what you want from that. But that's how we attack the draft at every position, not just at quarterback."'

'Whaley says Manuel is a top NFL backup. That’s laughable. I doubt there are five teams that would entrust the No. 2 job to a guy who melted down against a bad Jags team in London.'

'Since joining the Bills, Glenn has started at left tackle in all 61 games he has appeared in. In 2015, Glenn helped pave the way to the Bills having both the top rushing attack in the NFL in yards (2,432) and yards per carry (4.78). The Bills also had three rushers surpass the 500-yard mark (LeSean McCoy, 895, Tyrod Taylor, 568, Karlos Williams, 517) for the first time since 1962.'

'Yes, Glenn is now the second highest paid offensive tackle in the NFL. But it's tough to argue with the Bills signing Glenn, one of their most important offensive players, to a deal at fair market value. Is this a player friendly deal? Yes, but Glenn earned it. He's been one of the rocks of the team's offensive line over the past few seasons and would have commanded a contract of at least this value had he hit the open market in the spring. Glenn is just 26 years old and should maintain his strong play for the life of the contract.'

'After the season Tyrod Taylor had in 2015, Manuel had been relegated to permanent backup duty. Heading into 2016, even his backup job might be up for grabs, as the Bills drafted Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.'

'Keck, a product of Grays Creek High School, played in 36 games for the Braves over the last four years and registered 114 career tackles (61 solo), including 31 tackles for loss (-151 yards). He shattered UNCP’s single season sack record with 11 quarterback drops last season, and also established a new program mark with 13 quarterback hurries.'