Archives for February 9, 2017

'In fact, there was a push for rookie quarterback Cardale Jones to supplant Taylor as the starter for the final three or four games of the season, even though the Bills had yet to be mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. Coach Rex Ryan and offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn were said to have pushed back hard enough for Taylor to remain in the No. 1 role.'

'"The Bills structured Taylor’s contract in such a way that there is a significant financial incentive not to keep him, because they have to hand him over $25 million in cash if he remains with Buffalo for the 2017 season," Monson wrote. "The deal itself still only averages out at around $16 million per year over the first three seasons of his extension – which Taylor is clearly worth in the current market – but the fact that it’s so heavily weighted in cash terms for this coming season means there’s a decent chance they balk and cut him loose.'

'One, the Browns are searching for a long-term answer at quarterback. Two, Lee is known to have been a strong advocate for Taylor dating back to the 2015 offseason, when he was signed as a free agent to be part of a three-way competition with EJ Manuel and Matt Cassel for the Bills' starting job. Three, Browns coach Hue Jackson is considered a quarterbacking guru capable of getting the most out of players at the position. Last season, he had another quarterback, Robert Griffin III, who, like Taylor, is known for his mobility.'

'"Mitch Trubisky or DeShone Kizer could be in play here, depending on what happens with Tyrod Taylor. But the Bills have four WRs hitting free agency and would fill an immediate void with Williams. The Clemson standout has a good size-speed combination and shows the ability to create late separation when the ball is in the air."'

'Cutting McKelvin — who was ranked 71st among cornerbacks by the analytics website Pro Football Focus — will save the Eagles $3.2 million. Philadelphia is tight against the salary cap and is expected to make more cap-related cuts soon.'

'"Mitch Trubisky or DeShone Kizer could be in play here, depending on what happens with Tyrod Taylor. But the Bills have four WRs hitting free agency and would fill an immediate void with Williams. The Clemson standout has a good size-speed combination and shows the ability to create late separation when the ball is in the air."'

'Mahomes isn't like most Texas Tech QBs. Many quarterbacks produce in Texas Tech's Air Raid system, but Mahomes has the arm strength and athleticism to succeed in the NFL. Mahomes is currently projected as a day two pick in the NFL draft.'

'Here’s a second look around predominate NFL mock drafts…'.

'But plenty of impactful and youthful talent, specifically 25 years old and younger, already populates the Bills roster.'

'Seventeen years have come and gone since the last time the Buffalo Bills made the playoffs. It’s also been 17 years since the Bills practiced at SUNY Fredonia.'

'The Bills should bring Bryant back this offseason because he is a known commodity that can work in this scheme as a rotational player at least.'

'The other two quarterbacks on the Bills schedule with top 10 passer ratings also come to Buffalo in Oakland’s Derek Carr, who had a better than 4:1 touchdown to interception ratio last season. Andrew Luck will lead the Colts into Buffalo this coming fall as well after throwing for more than 4,200 yards and 31 touchdowns in 2016.'

'“I spoke with Sean (McDermott) and my (coordinator) as well,” said Ihedigbo in an appearance on the John Murphy Show. “I would definitely love to be back in Buffalo. I think I meshed well with the guys. This team is a young team and so talented. I think we’re so close to winning. The talent is there. I think we have to continue to solidify that leadership.'