‘“We put values on every player,” Beane said. “I reminded my guys the night before (free agency) started to jump me if I started chasing someone. (I told them) ‘You be my checks and balances.’ We put ranges (on free agents): ‘this is probably where the floor he’s going to be, this is the max we’re willing to pay.’’
Archives for March 19, 2018
Bills hosting Bengals center Russell Bodine on free agent visit
‘The analytics website Pro Football Focus has not been fond of Bodine’s performance over the past four seasons. He’s earned grades of 52.8, 46.1, 70.5 and 46.8 (out of 100), with only his 2016 grade of 70.5 qualifying as “average.” The other three years have been classified as “poor,” by PFF.’
Richard Sherman has high praise for Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White
‘Sherman has been one of the league’s best cornerbacks since entering the league so his praise should not be taken lightly.’
Star Lotulelei landed in perfect spot with Buffalo Bills, says ESPN Insider
‘With Lotulelei, Buffalo gets a 312-pound space-eater in the middle of the defense to plug running lanes and eat up blockers. Let those linebackers run and finish. Plus, after playing for Bills coach Sean McDermott in Carolina, expect Lotulelei to be put in a position that maximizes his impact in the game plan. This is a smart signing by the Bills at a position of need that is directly tied to improving their porous run defense.’
Buffalo Bills reportedly hosting free-agent C Russell Bodine
‘The Bills have a need at center after a neck injury forced longtime starting center Eric Wood to retire earlier this offseason. Ryan Groy has been considered a logical replacement, but the Bills still need depth at the position and wouldn’t be averse to adding competition to Groy.’
Report: Bills hosting center Russell Bodine on free agent visit
‘According to Pro Football Focus, the 25-year-old center who spent the first four years of his NFL career with the Bengals, hadn’t had much success.’