‘“Right now I have him as my No. 1 quarterback,” NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said. “The reason I do is I think he’s got plus size, plus arm strength, an outstanding athlete, and I really liked the way he extends plays inside and outside the pocket. When he scrambles or moves it’s with the intent of getting the ball down the field. His eyes are always up. He is a gunslinger, and he will put the ball up for grabs at times, but he can play in all 32 cities.”’
Archives for April 2018
Buffalo Bills to host LSU CB Donte Jackson on pre-draft visit (report)
‘Jackson is among the fastest cornerbacks in the draft. At the NFL Combine, the LSU product ran a 4.32 40-yard dash. Heading into the draft, Jackson is being projected as a late 1st-early 2nd round pick.’
Buffalo Bills to host Ohio State CB Denzel Ward on pre-draft visit
‘Ward is drawing plenty of interest with teams selecting high in the draft. He’s already met with the Chicago Bears (No. 8 overall) 49ers (No. 9) and has pre-draft visits set up with the Browns (No. 1 and No. 4) and Miami Dolphins (No. 11).’
Buffalo Bills to thank for Miami Dolphins’ roster changes
‘What led to Landry, Suh and some other Dolphins heading out of Miami? According to Dolphins head coach Adam Gase, a loss to the Buffalo Bills led to the coach overhauling the roster.’
Rob Rang 2018 NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Baker Mayfield falls to Buffalo Bills
‘The Bills’ trade of starting left tackle Cordy Glenn to the Bengals is a thinly veiled plan to be in better position to take advantage of the talent in this year’s quarterback class with another trade into the top five possible, if not likely. After working with Tyrod Taylor and Cam Newton, defensive-minded head coach Sean McDermott might be more comfortable than most with a dual-threat quarterback like Mayfield operating the offense. Despite signing AJ McCarron in the offseason, the Bills have shown plenty of interest in this year’s top quarterbacks, including Mayfield, who was scheduled for a two-day visit April 9-10 at the team facility.’
Report: More centers needed? Buffalo Bills to host prospect Frank Ragnow on pre-draft visit
‘But with Groy and Bodine in town, it’s possible that Ragnow could be viewed as a guard by the Bills. Left guard Richie Incognito restructured his contract to stay with Buffalo in 2018, but he’s aging at 34-years-old. At right guard, the Bills have had a rotation between John Miller and Vlad Ducasse. Perhaps Ragnow could cement himself there.’
Report: QB Mason Rudolph will have pre-draft visit with Buffalo Bills
‘But with the prior mentioned six picks in the top 100, if Rudolph was drafted by Buffalo the team would address another of other holes in their roster. The Bills could use a starting linebacker and wide receiver out of the 2018 draft.’
Report: First-round projected cornerback Denzel Ward to have pre-draft visit with Buffalo Bills
‘Ward, a junior, is coming off his best season with the Buckeyes, notching 37 total tackles with 15 passes defended and two interceptions in 2017.’
NFL.com names Buffalo Bills as “best fit” for QB prospect Sam Darnold
‘Darnold does have a couple of advantages over Taylor, the first of which is his height. There had always been talk that Taylor’s (lack of) height prevented him from seeing the middle of the field. At 6-foot-3, Darnold has few such concerns. The other advantage is Darnold’s fearlessness. It’s a trait that borders on recklessness at times but is quite unlike Taylor’s apparent fear of going deep, something that irked Bills fans to no end. If Tyrod could make this offense productive last season, Darnold should be able to do that and a little more.’
Jim Kelly update: Bills HOF QB leaves intensive care, walks unassisted
‘According to ESPN, Dr. Mark Urken, head and neck surgeon at Mount Sinai West, said Kelly is progressing well following surgery to remove oral cancer.’
Bills CB Davis: No limitations after surgery
‘”Everything is good, man,” Davis told the newspaper. “I’m making tremendous strides, tremendous progress. I’m on schedule to go, we’re going into OTAs next week. There’s no limitation, I’m able to do everything.”‘
Bills great Kelly out of intensive care
‘Kelly’s wife, Jill, said in a statement: “Dr. Urken and his team continue to provide excellent care and support for Jim and our family. “As we navigate through this next phase of healing we will continue to trust God … one day at a time, one prayer at a time. We would appreciate your continued prayer support.”‘
Hall of Fame Bills QB Jim Kelly Leaves ICU After Cancer Surgery
‘”Mr. Kelly continues to make solid progress in his recovery from extensive surgery for his oral cancer,” said Dr. Mark Urken, a surgeon at Mount Sinai West, according to the NFL Network. “He has been moved out of the intensive care unit and made that transition by walking, on his own, from the unit to the inpatient floor where he will continue the next phase of care. He is still several days away from resuming swallowing and taking nutrition by mouth.”‘
Jim Kelly moves out of ICU after surgery
‘Jill Kelly posted along with the video, “Blessing upon blessing. Last day in the ICU. First day in his new room…with a bathroom. Praise God! More and more walking. And first day TALKING using his trach…The power of God and prayer at work. Amazing! #KellyTough”‘
Report: Bills to meet with Oklahoma State QB Mason Rudolph
‘At 6′-5″, Rudolph has all the physical traits a team would hope for in identifying a potential franchise quarterback. He’s accurate with the football, showed an ability to adequately move through his progressions and displayed good pocket awareness. He’s also a decent enough athlete can he can keep plays alive and get out of trouble, if needed.’