‘“Immediately, Darnold and Allen are the two guys I think of from that perspective…,” said Mayock. “My gut tells me that, if you’re choosing between the two, Allen might have the higher ceiling… and I think at the end of the day it will be Sam Darnold, and he’s got a little Brett Favre in him.”’
Archives for April 2018
What are the Bills’ NFL Draft priorities other than quarterback?
‘With LeSean McCoy turning 30 in July and journeyman depth from Chris Ivory, the Bills could use an infusion of youth. This might be a spot to address in the middle or even late rounds, where solid talent should be available. The Bills and every other team will be searching for their versions of last year’s gems at the position found in the third round (Kansas City’s Kareem Hunt and New Orleans’ Alvin Kamara). The Bills had pre-draft visits with San Diego State’s Rashaad Penny and Arizona State’s Kallen Ballage; both should be selected on Day 2.’
Bucky Gleason: In 48-hour period this week, Buffalo sports could take dramatic upturn
‘On Thursday, the Bills will take two first-round picks into the NFL Draft, including No. 12, with hopes of finding the next No. 12. They have six picks in the first 100 and nine across seven rounds. On Saturday, the NHL will hold its draft lottery in Toronto. The Sabres have the best chance of nabbing the first pick.’
Buffalo Bills draft capsule
‘Bills might take step back before begin advancing after yet another offseason overhaul in bid to build through youth and shed high-priced contracts. Difficult to see how playoff stars will align perfectly for second consecutive year with questions at quarterback, offensive line and with McCoy set to turn 30 in July.’
Buffalo bound Baker?
‘As far as the potential negatives on the Mayfield resume, he doesn’t have the prototypical NFL height. Mayfield was measured at six foot 5/8 at the combine. Some might also wonder about his competitiveness which can be over the top at times, depending on your point of view. Mayfield’s flag planting at midfield after a win at Ohio State and a crotch grabbing incident during a game at Kansas might be pointed out by some as a lack of maturity.’
Capaccio: LB and WR options for the Bills at No. 12 if they don’t select QB
‘But what if they can’t trade up and there are no QBs general manager Brandon Beane deems worthy enough of selecting with the No. 12 overall pick Thursday night? In that case, if the Bills decide to go in a different direction and address QB later, here are two linebackers and two wide receivers, both needy positions, who could potentially land in Buffalo and how they would fit the Bills…’.
Who are the top defensive prospects for the NFL Draft
‘There have been too many times to count how much we’ve heard about the 2018 quarterback class and it has completely overshadowed the rest of the talent in this year’s NFL draft. To help provide a wider view on this year’s draft class, Buffalobills.com takes a closer look at the top handful of defensive prospects in the 2018 crop…’.
Bills fan “Pancho Billa” to attend 2018 NFL Draft as part of Buffalo’s “Inner Circle”
‘Commonly referred to as “Pancho Billa,” Ezra Castro, a lifelong Bills fan and President of the Dallas-Fort Worth Bills Backers chapter, has been courageously battling cancer since last fall. One of the most iconic and recognizable Bills fans, Castro, a Texas native, manages to travel to a handful of Bills games each season and in doing so has gained quite a following. After learning of his diagnosis, Bills faithful from around the country have taken to social media to offer their support, using #PanchoPower to inspire others to get involved.’
NFL Draft Preview: Top 10 quarterbacks
‘Sam Darnold*, USC. 6-3, 221. At the top largely because of improvisational playmaking and strong leadership, but turnovers can’t be ignored.’
Jay Skurski’s Bills Mailbag: Giants’ decision at No. 2 will have big impact on Buffalo
‘Let’s say the Giants love Southern California quarterback Sam Darnold. If the Browns take Wyoming’s Josh Allen at No. 1, then New York gets its potential quarterback at No. 2. If Cleveland takes Darnold, then maybe the Giants are comfortable trading down. Those two decisions will go a long way toward determining what happens with the Bills in their pursuit of a quarterback.’
Chad Reuter 2018 NFL Mock Draft 5.0: Buffalo Bills land USC QB Sam Darnold in trade
‘Buffalo gets a new quarterback in Darnold, who will try to show the Browns and Jets that they shouldn’t have passed on him.’
Editorial: Fred Jackson, WNY’s real sporting hero
‘In an era when pro athletes often are regarded as aloof prima donnas who are only in it for the fame and money, Jackson’s journey, his drive and his attitude offered a different sort of story, one fans and non-fans of all ages could embrace.’
‘Longshot’ Lingner was an elite long snapper
‘”I think he stayed around in the NFL for the first eight or nine years because he stayed in good shape and could play as a backup center. He wasn’t just a snapper in the beginning. But the true thing that kept him in the NFL was he was the best snapper in the league.”‘
Hurray!!! The Bills schedule came out
‘Cross your fingers and hope the Bills are no worse than 4-4 at that point. If they are, they could take advantage of the remainder of the schedule which includes five home games. My concern is a Bills team that has some big roster questions at this point will be 3-5 or even 2-6 midway through.’
6 observations from week one of the Bills 2018 offseason program
‘“This is a new team,” McDermott said this week, in an appearance on The John Murphy Show. “There’s new people on board. New personalities and a new culture. Certainly, we will carry forward some things, but we have to start over. We have to earn the right to get back to where we were and climb higher.”‘