‘For the Bills, that draft pick is ammunition they’ll need as they try to work their way up the draft order to select their new franchise quarterback. As it stands, they now own two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and two third-round picks. They might have a hard time drafting a top quarterback at No. 21 or No. 22, but they can use those assortment of picks to trade up and take a quarterback in a top-heavy class, which is what La Canfora expects them to do.’
Archives for March 2018
Report: Browns Trade For QB Tyrod Taylor
‘The Bills now own five picks in the top 65 of this year’s draft: No. 21, No. 22, No. 53, No. 56 and No. 65.’
Multiple Reports: Bills trade Tyrod Taylor to the Browns
‘Taylor finishes his career in Buffalo being carried off the field in a playoff game in Jacksonville. In 42 starts, his record was 22-20. He also compiled over 10,000 total yards, 65 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, and a playoff appearance. Nathan Peterman now stands as the only quarterback on the Bills roster.’
Capaccio: Bills got more than expected for Taylor given the circumstances
‘He also did it without having to pay that $6 million, and at the same time clearing over $10 million in salary cap space for 2018.’
Buffalo Bills trade QB Tyrod Taylor to Cleveland Browns
‘Taylor, the Bills starter for the last three seasons, had one year left on his contract that carried a cap hit of approximately $18.1 million in 2018. By trading Taylor, the Bills have now rid themselves of nearly $10 million of that and are now only on the hook to this year’s cap for around $8.6 million — the same amount that they would have owed to the cap if they would have just released him.’
Report: Bills trade Tyrod Taylor to Browns
‘By making the deal now the Bills avoid paying Taylor’s $6 million roster bonus that would kick in on March 16th. The trade also opens up some cap space for the Bills, clearing $10.44 million. The move will give them around $34M in cap room.’
Report: Bills trade Tyrod Taylor to Browns
‘According to multiple reports, the Bills have traded Taylor to the Browns for Cleveland’s third round pick. With the Browns at the top of the draft order, that pick will be the first in round three and number 65 overall.’
What’s the national opinion on the Bills this offseason
‘“Well, you know, we made a lot of progress in a short amount of time [and] made some big-time gains in that first year. It was a team effort, really,” said McDermott. “The biggest thing for us is making sure we hit the reset button. We’re not maybe as far along as some people think we are. We’ve got a lot of work to do and at the same time, remain true to who we are as an organization and our core values.”’
Bills Today: Former GM on free agent QBs: It’s certainly a good opportunity
‘“Clearly, they’re not in on the Kirk Cousins train, which tells me some things about what their plan is. I haven’t heard Kirk Cousins name and I’m pretty sure he’s not one of those final four,” he said. “Could they be in on A.J. McCarron or [Mike] Glennon? Sure. I think they could be. I mean, that would make some sense to me.’
Free agent focus: A reunion with Nigel Bradham could help Bills at linebacker
‘The Eagles are currently $7.73 million over the league’s 2018 salary cap, and simply don’t have the money to re-sign Bradham.’
Bills sign former Giants DE Owa Odighizuwa
‘Late last August, the NFL suspended Odighizuwa for the first four games of the 2017 season for violating its performance enhancing drug policy. He was released the next day.’
Buffalo Bills sign defensive end Owa Odighizuwa to a one-year deal
‘The defensive end doesn’t have much to show for his career in the NFL. He appeared in four games as a rookie and recorded three total tackles. The following season, Odighizuwa was active for 14 games with the Giants. In his second season with the team, he recorded three total tackles and one pass defensed. Odighizuwa’s time with the Giants came to an end late in August of 2017 when the defensive end was suspended the first four games of the season for violating the league’s performance enhancing drugs policy. Odighizuwa worked out for the Cowboys in October, but did not sign with any NFL team last season.’
8 things to know about new Buffalo Bills DE Owa Odighizuwa
‘Although he was born in Ohio, Odighizuwa spent five years of his childhood in Nigeria. During this time Odighizuwa started playing soccer. Upon returning to the United States, he’d try his hand at basketball and track. It wasn’t until the 8th grade that Odighizuwa started playing football. By the time his high school career was over, Odighizuwa was considered a five-star recruit.’
No one believes Buffalo Bills will pick up Tyrod Taylor’s option, says Jason La Canfora
‘Buffalo has options in regards to Taylor, but Jason La Canfora doesn’t believe the team will pick up his option on March 16th. In fact, La Canfora said that no one in the NFL that he’s talked to believes that Taylor’s option will be picked up by Buffalo.’
Buffalo Bills LB Preston Brown named a potential value signing in free agency by ESPN
‘Teams don’t step out much for linebackers unless they are also pass-rushers, but Brown can make a big difference relative to what he is likely to be paid. He’s a tackling machine (512 in four seasons) who hasn’t missed a game in the NFL.’