‘Glenn, 28, dealt with a lingering foot injury over the past two seasons, playing in only 17 games in those two years. Glenn has had both of those seasons end on injured reserve.’
Archives for March 2018
Capaccio: Bills continue to make it clear they’re going big-game QB hunting at draft
‘Because if there’s one thing the Bills’ GM has made abundantly clear to everyone now, it’s that he will do whatever it takes to get where he wants to be in late April.’
Reports: Bills trade Cordy Glenn to Bengals, move up in the first round
‘The compensation, according to multiple reports, include the Bills swapping their 21st overall selection with the Bengals 12th overall selection in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. In addition, the Bills would be taking on the Bengals sixth-round pick (187th overall) for one of the Bills two fifth-round picks, though that pick has yet to be disclosed.’
No more Tyrod: So what’s next for the Buffalo Bills at QB?
‘The Bills are closer to a rebuilding status than they are being a Super Bowl contender — which, at the end of the day, needs to be the ultimate goal now that the playoff drought is merely an afterthought. Even last year I think their winning and playoff run caught them a little off-guard at the start of the season, but once that train got going in motion, they hopped on board full force — which is why you saw the trade for wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin at the trade deadline.’
Bills to trade LT Cordy Glenn to Bengals
‘According to ESPN, the Bills will “save $4.85 million of Glenn’s $14.45 million cap number in 2018, as long as the trade is executed before Glenn is due a $2 million roster bonus March 18. The move also clears Glenn’s cap numbers of $12.45 million in 2019 and $12.7 million in 2020 for Buffalo.”’
Report: Bills send Glenn to Cincy
‘In return, the Bills get to jump up nine spots in the first round. Buffalo will take over Cincinnati’s spot at 12th overall while the Bengals fall back to number 21.’
Bills Today: Schein makes his forecast for Bills’ draft plans
‘Even if the Bills are unable to trade up for one of the top four quarterback prospects in the draft, they still have two first-round picks (Nos. 21 and 22), meaning they’ll be able to get their signal-caller of the future in Jackson. And Jackson will get his chance to stick it to everyone who ever questioned him coming out of Louisville.’
Free agent Focus: Bills could find some good secondary depth
‘One is Michael Thomas, 27, of the Miami Dolphins. He has been the Dolphins’ special teams captain the past two years and would figure to give a welcome boost to the Bills’ kick coverage. However, the 5-foot-11, 201-pound Thomas also has done well when he has filled in at safety.’
Jay Skurski’s GM for a Day: Making a move for a franchise passer
‘In my second annual “GM for a Day” column, I’ll offer my suggestions on how else Beane should proceed in what will be a critical offseason for the Bills, both for the short- and long-term futures.’
Buffalo Bills not operating as if they have to trade Cordy Glenn, says Jason La Canfora
‘There’s no doubt that GM Brandon Beane is aware of the free agent market and draft class. Glenn is valuable to teams looking for a left tackle despite his recent injury woes. Will the Bills move Glenn? There’s no telling for sure, but CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora discussed Buffalo’s stance on the left tackle in his recent free agency notes article. According to La Canfora, the Bills are open to trading Glenn, but not operating as though they have to move the left tackle.’
Buffalo Bills have best odds to land LB Nigel Bradham in free agency, says SportsLine
‘Is a reunion with the Bills possible? SportsLine.com believes it’s not only possible, but that the Bills are the odds-on favorite to land Bradham. In their 15 under the radar free agent article, Buffalo was given 3/1 odds to land Bradham.’
Bills a speculated landing spot for QB AJ McCarron
‘If the Bills do have interest in McCarron, he could be viewed as a “bridge” quarterback to rookie that the team also could land prior to the 2018 season. But McCarron will likely hope for a location willing to pay top-dollar for him with the belief that he would be included in that team’s long-term plans.
The next journey
‘What separates Taylor from the rest, is that he might have been good enough to build around a little more. Instead, he was almost always viewed as a short-term answer. Taylor’s 2015 was as promising a season that a Bills quarterback had from start to finish since…. who knows when.’
Path to the Passer: Vikings trio has plenty of intrigue – and just as many questions
‘Three quarterbacks took snaps for Minnesota in 2017. All three of them are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents when the league year begins Wednesday, and each one is intriguing in his own way.’
Jordan Poyer’s past year pushes aside the darkness
‘The honorees gathered Saturday for community events and a gala in Baltimore. Poyer, who turns 27 next month, took a few minutes to speak with The Buffalo News about his rebound campaign and other recent updates concerning the Bills.’