‘The former second-round pick of the Washington Redskins will certainly help the Bills address a big area of concern last season: rushing the passer. In 2017, the Bills were tied with the Giants with 27 sacks. That was the third-least in the NFL. Two years ago, Buffalo was eighth-best with 39 sacks.’
Archives for March 2018
Former Bills LT Cordy Glenn calls trade to Bengals a “good fit”
‘Glenn will count $9.6 million against the Bills’ salary cap this year, but the team will save $4.85 million in cap space in 2018. Glenn was a second-round pick for the Bills in 2012.’
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron signs 2-year deal with the Buffalo Bills
‘The Bengals agreed to trade him to Cleveland on Oct. 31 for 2018 second- and third-round draft picks, but the Browns did not file the paperwork properly. Now, the Bengals are going to receive a singular 2019 compensatory selection.’
Bills sign Bengals backup A.J. McCarron to free-agent deal
‘But McCarron did not throw a pass in either 2014 or 2016, and in mop-up duty this past season he completed 7-of-14 for 66 yards and no TDs or picks.’
Former Bengals QB McCarron finds new home
‘McCarron was 2-1 as a starter, completing 54 of 83 passes for 554 yards with four touchdowns, no interceptions and a passer rating of 100.1.’
AJ McCarron signs with Buffalo Bills
‘With Cleveland out of the running when free agency started on Wednesday afternoon, McCarron landed with the only team that seemed to have a vacancy for a starting quarterback. Nathan Peterman, who made one start as a rookie in 2017, is the only quarterback on Buffalo’s roster.’
Bills’ offseason transformation includes signing QB McCarron
‘”We have a long way to go, we really do,” Beane said. “We have a lot of work to do.”‘
Bills sign QB McCarron to two-year deal
‘McCarron became an unrestricted free agent after winning a grievance against the Cincinnati Bengals last month. McCarron’s grievance centered around whether the Bengals had a proper medical basis for putting him on the non-football injury to start the 2014 season.’
LB Murphy reportedly will sign with Bills
‘The Redskins reportedly offered Murphy a contract to remain with the team.’
Bills sign ex-Bengals quarterback AJ McCarron to two-year deal
‘The signing is unlikely to change the Bills’ apparent plans to draft a quarterback next month. Buffalo owns the Nos. 12 and 21 overall picks, as well as two selections in each of the second and third rounds. The Bills could package those picks to trade up for one of the draft’s top quarterbacks.’
Former Redskins DE Trent Murphy to sign 3-year deal with Bills
‘The deal is worth $21 million, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.’
Bills release Anquan Boldin from retired list
‘However, Boldin’s agent sent a letter to Bills general manager Brandon Beane in October asking for permission to speak to other teams to discuss a trade. No team traded for Boldin before the NFL’s trade deadline, and Beane decided he would not release Boldin’s rights.’
Bills finally make a move for a quarterback, sign AJ McCarron to two-year deal
‘For McCarron, it’s his first chance to be a starter in the NFL. Selected in the fifth round of the 2014 draft out of Alabama, McCarron spent the first four years of his career backing up Andy Dalton. In that four-year window, he made three regular-season starts and one playoff start in place of Dalton. He played well enough in those outings that he’s often been pegged as a potential starting-caliber quarterback. Including the postseason, McCarron’s gone 109 of 174 (62.6 percent) for 1,132 yards, seven touchdowns, three picks, and an 87.6 passer rating. So, he’s still largely unproven.’
A.J. McCarron Agrees to Two-Year Deal With Bills
‘Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports Buffalo will still be aggressive and try to move up in the first round of next month’s draft to get a quarterback. The Bills have the No. 12 and No. 22 picks in the draft and two picks in the second and third rounds.’
Kyle Williams back with Bills after getting advice from close pal Andrew Whitworth
‘”When it comes down to it, I haven’t really exhausted myself in the pursuit of my dream: That’s being a champion,” said Williams, who turns 35 in June. “Obviously I love being a Buffalo Bill and wearing those colors every Sunday. I’ve done it for so long. The place means so much to me. I don’t want to do it anywhere else.”‘