‘Ivory recorded career highs in carries (247), rushing yards (1,070) and rushing touchdowns (seven) with the New York Jets in 2015, but failed to produce at that level with the Jaguars after signing a five-year, $32 million contract — with $10 million guaranteed. He averaged less than four yards per carry during his two seasons with Jacksonville.’
Archives for February 2018
Report: Ivory visited with the Bills on Monday
‘Ivory, 29, spent the last two seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, running for 821 yards and four touchdowns in 25 games played. His best seasons came when with the New York Jets organization, where he spent three seasons there from 2013 to 2015. In his three years in the Meadowlands, Ivory ran for 2,724 yards, 16 touchdowns and averaged 59.2 yards per-game in 46 games.’
Financial details emerge of Vontae Davis’ deal with Bills
‘The Bills signed former Colts CB Vontae Davis to a 1-year worth $5M base, source said, with $3.5M of that guaranteed. The max he can earn is $8M.’
5 Buffalo Bills things to watch for at the 2018 NFL Combine
‘Perhaps I’ve been watching The Bachelor a little too much lately, or maybe I like The Matrix a little bit more than I probably should admit, but over the next week while talking with these quarterback prospects in closed-door meetings, general manager Brandon Beane and head coach Sean McDermott are akin to Morpheus with two extended hands and a different offer within each.’
5 things you need to know for the 2018 NFL combine
‘“Evaluating players is a subjective business,” said National Football Scouting President Jeff Foster in an appearance on the John Murphy Show. “For us there are always really good, talented players who are left out of the combine, even if we invited 400.’
Bills Today: Who’s Buffalo’s perfect prospect at the NFL Combine?
‘There’s good reason why there’s so much hype surrounding Jewell. He had an impeccable four-year career (2014-2017) at Iowa. With the Hawkeyes, he had 433 total tackles, 28 tackles for a loss, 26 passes defended, 10 sacks, six interceptions, three forced fumbles, and two fumble recovers.’
Bills agree to contract with cornerback Vontae Davis
‘His signing would seemingly make it unlikely that the Bills would retain cornerback E.J. Gaines, who is due to become a free agent next month. Gaines joined the Bills last August as part of the trade that sent wide receiver Sammy Watkins to the Los Angeles Rams. He started 11 games opposite rookie cornerback Tre’Davious White, who started 16. Gaines played well enough that he likely would attract some attention in the open market.’
Mike Mayock says draft suits Bills’ defensive needs
‘With linebackers Preston Brown and Ramon Humber due to hit free agency, the Bills have a big need for more speed at that position.’
Bills rank 26th in cash spending in 2017
‘That amount represents 90.15 percent of the league’s $167 million salary cap. Teams are required to spend 89 percent of the league’s salary cap, but that is calculated over a four-year period. Last season was the first of a new four-year cycle.’
Bills sign cornerback Vontae Davis, meaning he likely replaces E.J. Gaines
‘His signing apparently means the Bills will not try to re-sign free agent cornerback E.J. Gaines, a player who is expected to draw some sizable offers when free agency begins March 14. However, it also means the Bills can probably scratch cornerback off their first-round draft needs list as Davis would be a solid complement to Tre’ Davious White.’
Buffalo Bills sign cornerback Vontae Davis
‘With Davis in the fold, the Bills have added insurance if cornerback E.J. Gaines decides to sign elsewhere in free agency. Davis has the versatility and tackling skills to play either man-to-man or zone coverage.’
8 things to know about new Buffalo Bills CB Vontae Davis
‘Vontae Davis’ first career interception came in a Week 4 matchup against the Buffalo Bills in 2009. Davis intercepted a Trent Edwards pass and scored a defensive touchdown on the play.’
CB Vontae Davis signs with Bills, what that could mean
‘EJ Gaines, Shareece Wright, and Leonard Johnson are all unrestricted free agents.’
Here’s how the 2018 Combine schedule looks & when the Bills will talk
‘The combine, which will take place in Indianapolis, begins on Feb. 27 and concludes on March 5. Here’s how the combine schedule is tentatively set this week…’.
Vontae Davis lands with Bills
‘In Buffalo, he joins a secondary that gave up just 14 passing touchdowns in 2017, the second-lowest total in the league despite ranking 20th overall in yards allowed (231 yards per game). Cornerback Tre’Davious White finished as the runner-up in rookie of the year voting, while fellow starter E.J. Gaines is set to become a free agent.’