‘Allen drew a rare burst of oohs-and-ahhs from NFL executives in the stands with a majestic, 67-yard bomb to Colorado State receiver Michael Gallup during the passing drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. That came right after a big, 60-yard throw to East Carolina’s Davon Grayson.’
Archives for March 4, 2018
Bucky Gleason: Every word must be measured to get Bills’ message
‘The Bills aren’t going to announce their strategy, of course, just like Taylor wouldn’t get under center on third-and-8 and announce that he’s going to drop back to pass, miss an open receiver over the middle and take off even though everyone in the stadium knows that’s exactly what is about to happen.’
Inside the Bills: What goes on in those 15-minute player interviews at the combine
‘“They’ve evolved over time, like all of this process,” McDermott said. “It used to be you just kind of went in with a couple questions and you’d get to know the player more on a broad-based surface level. Now it seems like it’s evolved to more watching film. A lot of teams seem to have gone that direction with watching film and drilling down as opposed to drilling out.”’
Jim Kelly gives inspiring speech at Lombardi cancer foundation dinner
‘”Hey, my surgery (for the removal of a tumor in his upper right jaw and reconstruction of his entire upper jaw) isn’t until the end of the month,” he said. “If the good Lord decides tomorrow’s my day, hey, I’m going out with a fish in one hand and a cup of beer in the other.”‘
Bills’ Lorenzo Alexander lends hand to local Alzheimer’s Association chapter
‘Linebacker Lorenzo Alexander is lending his expertise to the program as honorary chairman for the May 5 game that pits teams against each other based on hair color. The game also serves as a reminder of the toll Alzheimer’s takes not only on those living with a diagnosis, but care partners, family members, friends and co-workers.’
First impressions matter: Players need to be on the ball at NFL combine interviews
‘“It does answer a lot of questions for us,” Beane continued, “and it helps us to decide, when they walk out of the room, how much is there left that we have to get answered about this player? It’s a big part of the process; you can get a lot done in those 15 minutes.”’
6 reasons Matt Moore will be the Buffalo Bills’ starting quarterback in 2018
‘Matt Moore is very familiar with Buffalo’s offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. In 2011, Daboll was the Miami Dolphins’ offensive coordinator. Moore started 12 games under Daboll and completed 60.5 percent of his passes for 2,497 yards, 16 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Moore spoke glowingly of Daboll back in 2011 and said the offensive coordinator always had him prepared to play.’
Report: Bills not expected to be in sweepstakes for QB Kirk Cousins
‘The road of free agent Kirk Cousins is one of those that the Bills will be avoiding, reportedly. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Bills are not one of the four teams he believes will look to add Cousins.’
QB prospects ready to answer personality questions
‘Most outside observers see Baker Mayfield as a fiery leader who wears his emotions on his sleeve. It’s not hard to witness how into a game the Oklahoma quarterback is when he turns in a big play or finishes a scoring drive. He’s also not afraid to remind you.’