‘The Bills will make an appearance on national television in the third week of the preseason when they host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3 of the preseason. That game will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 26 and air on FOX. Buffalo hasn’t faced the Bengals in the preseason since 2010. The two teams have been closely linked going back to the end of the 2017 season, when the Bengals’ last-minute win over the Ravens clinched a Buffalo playoff spot.’
Archives for April 12, 2018
NFLPA: Incognito ‘informed us that he plans to retire’
‘The NFL Players Association Tuesday night posted on its Twitter account that Richie Incognito contacted the organization to inform it that he planned to retire.’
Fred Jackson eyes one-day contract to officially retire a Buffalo Bill
‘”Have it in the works now,” Jackson said Wednesday while discussing his post-career plans, which include attending the NFL’s Broadcast Boot Camp this week at Bowling Green State University. “That’s the plan, to come back and show Buffalo that my career in Buffalo was the most important thing to me in my football career and I would love to retire as a Buffalo Bill.”‘
Guess how many pre-McDermott players the Bills have left
‘After scratching Richie Incognito, Eric Wood, Tyrod Taylor, Cordy Glenn and others off the roster this offseason, the Bills are now down to just 15 players who were with the team at the end of the 2016 season.’
Report: Bills hosting USC pass rusher Uchenna Nwosu on pre-draft visit
‘Nwosu, 6-foot-3 and 251 pounds, had 9.5 sacks in 2017 in his second season as a starter. He’s projected as a third- or fourth-round pick by nfl.com. He played outside linebacker for the Trojans, but projects as a designated pass rusher in the NFL.’
Three UB football players invited to Bills’ workout for local prospects
‘Defensive end Demone Harris, a Bishop Timon-St. Jude graduate who recently worked out for the Seahawks. He had a career-high five sacks as a senior and finished his college career with 9.5 sacks, 59 tackles and five forced fumbles.’
NFL Network’s Brooks says Darnold, Allen fit Bills’ culture
‘”Sam Darnold is a guy who is an ultimate competitor but when you’re around him, he is humble, he kind of goes about his business,” Brooks said. “He just goes to work. I get the same sense when I’m around Josh Allen. I’ve compared him to Cam Newton in terms of his talent is Cam Newton but you don’t get the extra stuff that may come along with Cam.”‘
Jim Kelly takes next step in cancer surgery recovery
‘”The TRACH is out,” his wife, Jill Kelly, posted on Instagram. “… Your love and prayers have sustained, encouraged, and helped our family more than you will ever know.”‘
‘The John Murphy Show’ becomes ‘One Bills Live’ with Tasker as co-host
‘“Steve is the perfect fit,” said Mark Preisler, Pegula Sports and Entertainment’s Executive Vice President of Media & Content. “He’s a Bills legend. He’s heavily connected to the NFL and its story lines through his work with CBS. He relates to our players and coaching staff, and he’s embedded in the Western New York community. He will no doubt provide our fans with great insight.”’
Bills draft preview: Opinions vary on QB Josh Allen, who may be boom or bust
‘“Some people are always going to say, ‘I’ll never take the quarterback under 60 percent (completion percentage)’ just like some people say, ‘I’ll never take a quarterback under 6-foot-2,’” said ESPN’s Mel Kiper, who believes the Browns should and will take Allen No. 1. “Josh Allen’s got physical, athletic skills that nobody else has at the quarterback position.”’
Jim Kelly’s next goal in cancer recovery could be eating
‘”I suspect he’s still receiving at least some of his nutrition through a feeding tube,” said Dr. Matthew Miller, an ear, nose and throat surgeon at the Wilmot Cancer Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center who specializes in head and neck cancers.’
Buffalo Bills 2018 preseason schedule: Opponents,locations announced
‘But maybe the most interesting of these games will be the third game against the Bengals. Not only are two former Bills, Preston Brown and Cordy Glenn, now in Cincinnati, but the Bengals and quarterback Andy Dalton became the heroes for the Bills last season. When Dalton threw a last-minute touchdown against the Ravens in Week 17, the Bills clinched a playoff spot. Bills fans then donated thousands of dollars to Dalton’s foundation as a thank you. Oh, and Bills quarterback AJ McCarron and center Russell Bodine both spent the early part of their careers with the Bengals.’
Buffalo Bills to host Arizona State RB Kalen Ballage on pre-draft visit
‘Ballage can contribute as more than a back in the NFL. Early in his career, Ballage could also be used on kick returns. He had 1,059 yards on 48 kick returns in college.’
Buffalo Bills host USC EDGE Uchenna Nwosu on pre-draft visit
‘Nwosu is coming off of a 2017 season in which he recorded 75 total tackles (11.5 TFL), 9.5 sacks, one interception and 13 passes defensed. In his four years with the Trojans, Nwosu has 169 total tackles (20.5 TFL), 12.5 sacks and 19 passes defensed.’
Buffalo Bills to host Miami DT RJ McIntosh on pre-draft visit (report)
‘Athletic defensive tackle with the speed and quickness to make impact plays, but the lack of core strength to give up big plays against the run. McIntosh has developmental potential to work with and should take a big step forward once he learns to work his hands as a pass rusher. While he has disruptive potential, he has to get his play strength to a functional level in order to hold up as an every-down player. While teams will likely view him as a defensive tackle, McIntosh could fit as a base 4-3 end with the ability to reduce inside on passing downs.’