‘Other candidates are Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator and former Bills quarterback Frank Reich, and New Orleans Saints assistant head coach/tight ends coach Dan Campbell.’
Archives for February 9, 2018
Vic Carucci’s Bills Mailbag: Coaching staff changes shouldn’t threaten continuity
‘If Leslie Frazier leaves the Bills to become head coach of the Colts, that will be a setback because he and McDermott are in lock step when it comes to guiding the defense. But if McDermott has to hire a new DC, I think that will have less of an impact on continuity given that the overall structure and game-planning will continue to flow from McDermott’s basic philosophical beliefs.’
Colts request permission to interview Bills DC Leslie Frazier for head-coach vacancy
‘While the Bills’ success on defense in 2017 has mostly been credited to McDermott, who has a defensive background, the Bills’ first-year head coach was quick to credit Frazier for his poise and leadership behind closed doors. Frazier was someone McDermott was able to lean on during difficult times this season because of Frazier’s experience as a head coach.’
8 reasons Sam Bradford will be the Buffalo Bills’ starting QB in 2018
‘Among the quarterbacks that may be available this offseason, Bradford may be the most realistic option for Buffalo. The Bills are probably looking to give a quarterback a short-term deal while they groom a rookie. Kirk Cousins doesn’t fit this criteria and will be sign a contract that makes him among the highest paid QBs in the league. Case Keenum is expected to return to the Vikings (unless Cousins lands there), Teddy Bridgewater may also return to Minnesota or go to a team where he can start long-term and Nick Foles may not even be available via trade. Bradford may be the best fit for what Buffalo is looking for in 2018.’
Report: Colts officially submit request to interview Bills’ Leslie Frazier
‘Prior to joining the Bills, Frazier had a head coaching stint with the Minnesota Vikings which lasted just over three years. In total, Frazier went 21-32 and had a 10-6 record in 2012, earning a playoff bid.’
Buffalo Bills special teams unit ranks in the middle of the pack per PFF
‘Pulling all the pieces together, PFF ranked the Bills’ unit 14th in 2017. Here’s what PFF’s Eric Eager said about Buffalo…’.
3 things to know about Colts coaching candidate Leslie Frazier
‘Frazier and Dungy have always been close. After his playing career ended and he decided to enter the coaching ranks, he immediately modeled his style after Dungy.’
AP source: Colts seek permission to interview Bills’ Frazier
‘Frazier has spent the past 19 seasons coaching at the NFL level, including a three-plus year stint as head coach of the Minnesota Vikings from 2010-13.’
Buffalo Bills: What went right, what went wrong
‘Offensively, the Bills have been held back by their remedial passing game, and Taylor had a large role in that for three years. However, he’s not solely to blame because, particularly this year, he had almost no help from a lackluster group of wide receivers, and an offensive coordinator who didn’t always put him in the best situations to succeed.’
Reports: Colts request to interview Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier for head coaching job
‘The 58-year old Frazier was worked for the Colts in 2005 as a defensive assistant and 2006 as their assistant head coach and defensive backs coach.’
2017 Buffalo Bills All-22 in Review: Linebackers
‘A fifth-round rookie, Milano took to Sean McDermott’s defensive scheme like a fish to water. Milano has the required athleticism and was flying all over the field. He played with great recognition ability, and diagnosed plays quickly enough to react and make a difference. And, he wasn’t a liability in coverage — as opposed to the three men that had been starting. The Bills didn’t go #FullMilano until after a few weeks of having Humber back in the lineup, and then the natural shift occurred. He is plugged in as a starting outside linebacker for the foreseeable future, and as one of the best defenders on the team last season, it’s looking like they found themselves a big-time steal in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL Draft.’
Bills Life: Shady’s off to Brazil!
‘Running back LeSean McCoy is taking full advantage of this year’s offseason, utilizing his downtime to see the world. After a quick stop home following the Pro Bowl, Shady left for his next adventure, bringing friends along this time as well. The group which includes current Bills tackle Dion Dawkins, running back Taiwan Jones and former Bills fullback Jerome Felton, have made their way down to Brazil. So far, they’ve had the opportunity to visit a few tourist spots and will continue to sightsee throughout the rest of the week. To follow along, visit LeSean McCoy’s Instagram and Twitter pages.’
Bills Today: Bills bolster ‘D’ in McShay’s latest mock
‘In Todd McShay’s 2018 NFL Mock Draft 2.0, he has Buffalo bringing in two defensive players from Alabama. McShay’s projection is that the Bills pick linebacker Rashaan Evans with the 21st overall pick. He then has Buffalo selecting defensive lineman Da’Ron Payne at No. 22.’