‘“We’re going to have a lot of discussions with a lot of teams about all sorts of things,” Beane said. “A lot of times you get off on tangents that you didn’t even think you were going to talk about. I’m not going to get into specifics. But we’re right now focused on 12. I’m excited to be at 12 and I think we’re going to get a really good player there.”’
Archives for March 2018
Bills Today: NFL Draft: Which top QB best fits Buffalo after free-agency action?
‘“I’ve been around kind of those style of quarterbacks. Donovan McNabb, Cam Newton, Tyrod Taylor,” McDermott said, per Fairburn. “I’m familiar with what comes with those style of quarterback, both the positives and some of the drawbacks of that style probably more than most coaches in this case.”’
McDermott on first year of coaching Bills: ‘It’s like you’re drinking from a big fire hose’
‘”It’s funny now, being through it — and, listen, I don’t profess to have all the answers — but to hear these (new head) coaches now going through what I went through last year, whether I see them at the Combine, whether they call on the phone, and they’re saying, ‘Hey, you didn’t tell me about this part,'” McDermott said. “And I say, ‘Well, baptism by fire. Welcome to the club, buddy.'”‘
Johnny Manziel believes Buffalo Bills WR Zay Jones will be fine
‘”He’ll be fine, brother,” said Manziel. “I know Zay, I know Caleb personally, I think he’ll get it sorted out and he’ll be alright.”‘
Johnny Manziel thinks Buffalo Bills WR Zay Jones will be fine
‘Ironically enough, Manziel being asked about Jones comes on the heels of NFL.com naming the Bills as their No. 1 “potential fit” for him and his comeback.’
Jim Kelly helps raise money to fight cancer
‘The former Buffalo Bills player was in town to meet and greet with fans, sign autographs and help raise money for the American Cancer Society. A portion of the proceeds from Kelly’s visit – including photographs and autograph fees – will be donated to the cancer society.’
How the Cincinnati Bengals made the trade for Cordy Glenn
‘Added Beane: “Dion (Dawkins) played well for us last year. Cordy had an unfortunate year, and that was Sean and I’s limited exposure to him; I’d seen him on tape, obviously, and he’s a good player. Cincinnati let (Andrew) Whitworth go, I mean, they didn’t mean to, but he got paid in L.A. and I think they felt that they needed to strengthen up their left tackle spot and so we started conversations, and it worked out.”’
A look back at drafts when the Bills had a pair of ones
‘A top 10 pick belonged to Buffalo coming off a 5-11 season. With the eighth pick, Bills’ new GM Marv Levy chose Ohio State S Donte Whitner, believing he could be an impact playmaker in Buffalo’s secondary.’
Path to the Passer: Sam Darnold is gunslinger who may go No. 1
‘”He reminds me of a Tony Romo-type, personality, body-wise,” said NFL Network analyst David Carr. “He plays quarterback like a shortstop maybe, because he throws a lot of off balance throws but makes it look really easy.”‘
Jay Skurski’s Bills Mailbag: Which QB prospect best fits Brian Daboll’s offense?
‘Given that list, I believe Rosen is a better fit. His best strengths are his accuracy and intelligence. He seems like a perfect fit for the above criteria.’
Inside the Bills: Reassessing the team’s positional needs after the first wave of free age…
‘Beane was right last week when he said that the Bills’ remaining moves in free agency wouldn’t “hit the ticker” – Bodine and Newhouse are far from household names – but they can give the team added flexibility heading into next month’s draft. The more needs Beane can fill in the second wave of free agency, the fewer draft picks he’ll need to use on them.’
Buffalo Bills to host cornerback Phillip Gaines on free-agent visit
‘Gaines was drafted by the Chiefs in the third-round of the 2014 NFL draft. He’s appeared in 41 games (16 starts) with Kansas City in his career and has recorded 100 total tackles, 14 passes defensed and one interception in his career.’
Report: Phillip Gaines has free agent visit with Buffalo Bills
‘In addition, Gaines hasn’t fared well with Pro Football Focus. He was named one of the worst corners in the NFL by PFF. He finished ranked 119th out of 120 cornerbacks with a 35.9 grade. In 2016, Gaines earned a score of 34.8.’
Eric Wood’s status: explained
‘Now, it has become clear to Buffalo Football Beat what is happening. Eric Wood had his 5M salary guaranteed for injury on 3/18, setting the former center up for a good future. He’ll earn that 5M regardless of what happens this season. His current 8.875M cap hit, is 6th in NFL. Yes, this is with him not playing in 2018. The Bills are spending the most in the NFL for their centers, at 13.5M against the cap, that’s nearly 8% of their cap for Russell Bodine and Ryan Groy. A middle-tier NFL center grouping. The Bills are still left to decide with how to handle Eric Wood. If they cut him now, that same 10.391M would count against the cap today, even if they place a June 1st designation on him.’
Report: Bills release DE Davis
‘The Bills will save $1.225 million against their cap by releasing Davis, per overthecap.com. The 29-year-old was scheduled to make a base salary of $1.125 million in 2018.’