‘This trade is hard to process because there are still great unknowns—the greatest of which is the health of Kelvin Benjamin’s left knee. He tore his ACL in 2015 training camp and missed the Super Bowl run, struggled in 2016, came into this past offseason overweight for the third time since he began college and was dealing with the same ailing knee in the past two weeks during practice.’
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Bills acquire Benjamin from Panthers
‘The Panthers picked up Benjamin’s fifth-year option this past offseason. That means he’s under contract for the rest of this year and all of next season. Since he was taken 28th overall in 2014, the amount he’s guaranteed by the Bills next season is $8.459 million.’
New season, same Taylor, and that’s OK
‘What’s changed about Taylor? He’s most certainly changed the types of throws that he’s making. Rick Dennison’s offense doesn’t include nearly as much downfield as the offenses of both Greg Roman and Anthony Lynn. Taylor is throwing to the middle of the field a bit more, but throwing down the field a lot less. He’s proving to be an adaptable quarterback that can play at an average level for a few different coaches. His 2015 season included a healthy 1,000-yard , nine-touchdowns Sammy Watkins. That’s been Taylor’s most productive season from a stats standpoint. Now he’s doing less, but getting more out of it.’
From chasing rabbits in Muck City, to footballs in Buffalo, Thompson’s tales are as long as his journey
‘“It’s part of our culture, who we are,” he told me while talking in front of his locker just three days after a 107-yard receiving performance against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to help the Bills go 4-2. Thompson recalled the very first time he ever ventured out to the fields to hunt and catch a rabbit with his bare hands.’
Trade sends clear message – Bills are all-in on ending playoff drought in 2017
‘Looking to the future is something we’ve come accustomed to in Buffalo. And “win now” has been said by several who’ve come before this new regime. It all sounds great and gets fans fired up. Yet here we are, 18 years in, still waiting for now to arrive.’
Blockbuster: Buffalo Bills trade for WR Kelvin Benjamin
‘Brandon Beane sure isn’t afraid to make a move, is he?’
Joe B: 5 Buffalo Bills practice notes ahead of Jets game (10/31/17)
‘Head coach Sean McDermott said that they’re still holding on to hope that Gaines will be able to play Thursday, after sitting out with a hamstring injury. He was at practice and on the stair machine, while Poyer was limited at practice.’
Bills honor fallen officer’s family with special gift
‘The Bills honored the family of fallen Buffalo Police Officer Craig Lehner before Sunday’s game at New Era Field.’
Bills trade picks to Panthers for wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin
‘“I can’t speak on if he is inconsistent or not or what has gone on in Carolina this year. He is tough and big and has great hands, he knows how to run routes, he can block and will be much bigger than the corners he faces so he can help in the run game there. He will fit this locker room. The coaches will like him, the players will like him, it is a win for the Buffalo Bills.”’
Tyrod growing with Bills
‘”The last two weeks, [we] have seen Tyrod grow in the pocket and stepping up in the pocket and doing some really nice things,” Sean McDermott said. “Keeping plays alive, certainly. We all know that. Delivering the ball. I just think that he’s had two quality weeks since the bye. I’ve been very proud of what he’s done the last two weeks.”‘
The 2017 Buffalo Bills
‘Tate catches the ball and as two defenders close on him he spins away from the would-be tacklers and cuts across the field. By the time Tate is pushed out of bounds at the Raiders 48-yard line he has gained 24 yards and picked up the first down. Tate ends up on the Bills sideline and is mobbed by exuberant players – for a moment it appears that he is involved in some sort of scuffle with an opposing players and the refs come running in to break it up only to find there is no animosity – just a bunch of Bills players who can barely control themselves – welcome to 2017 Buffalo Bills football.’
Bills agree to acquire WR Benjamin from Panthers for a pair of draft picks
‘“You’re always looking to make a move to win today and to win tomorrow. I think this answers both of those,” said GM Brandon Beane of the Benjamin acquisition. “I know who the person is and I know the guys in the locker room will like him.’
Top 5 things Beane shared about the Benjamin trade
‘“Sean and I spoke to him on the phone,” said Beane. “He seemed happy and excited. He obviously knows Sean and he knows me as well, and some of the guys on our roster from Carolina. He seemed very excited. We just framed it (to him) as, ‘Hey this is a nice fresh start. You can come in here. We’re 5-2 and jump right in.’ It’ll be up to the coaches how quick we get him on the field.”’
Quick Hits: Clay unlikely to play Thursday
‘“Charles is going to have a hard time making it this week,” said McDermott.’
Top 7 storylines for Bills-Jets on Thursday Night Football
‘Thursday’s game marks the midway point of the season and it sets the Bills up for the second half of the campaign, including four AFC East games in the final five weeks. If they should beat the Jets, the Bills would vault to the top of the division standings at 6-2, with a 2-0 division record and a 4-1 record in the conference. The Patriots, 6-2, have their bye this weekend.’