‘The Bills have the ammunition to move anywhere that they need to, including at pick 4. But the Bills would be allowed to exercise patience with both Mayfield and Rosen being available as of pick 4. The best part of this trade up? It’s only 5 spots, which would allow the Bills to keep pick 22 in the first round. Buffalo would give up 12 (1st), 53 and 56 (2nd) and 65 (3rd) in this deal.’
Archives for April 2018
Bills sue company behind huge stadium clocks
‘The team is suing the watch company for nearly $1 million, claiming it has not delivered on payments as part of a two-year sponsorship deal that ran from February 2015 through December of last year. The lawsuit was filed in State Supreme Court and first reported by The Buffalo News.’
How the AFC East has changed after free agency
‘A handful of former Pats, who were instrumental in New England’s back-to-back trips to the Super Bowl in 2017 and 2018, found new homes in this year’s free agency. Still, the team managed to swing some deals to counter the loss of talent.’
Bills Today: Long snapper Reid Ferguson looks to make a difference on Capitol Hill
‘ “The ADA set up some different meetings,” said Ferguson. “They had a bunch of groups going around to a lot of the state senator’s offices and having meetings with either the senators themselves or their personal staffers, and basically we were just meeting with them for 15-20 minutes each and trying to more or less persuade them to get some more funding for diabetes research and the national diabetes prevention program.”’
Bills begin offseason workouts April 16
‘Their organized team activity (OTA) sessions, which are also voluntary, are scheduled for May 22-24, May 29-31 and June 4-7.’
How the Cordy Glenn trade to the Bengals happened
‘As the front office looked at the salary numbers, given Glenn’s contract, the coaches looked at the film and determined Glenn could be effective when healthy and would be a good addition to their locker room. Glenn has several friends on the Bengals.’
Bills LB coach Bob Babich to present Brian Urlacher for HOF induction
‘“I am so humbled by the offer that Brian gave me to present him,” Babich, who is entering his second season on Sean McDermott’s coaching staff, said in a comment distributed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “He is such a good guy and was such a good player, but even more so than that, he was a great person to be around.”’
Guest column: Bills’ Reid Ferguson on amazing impact of trip inside Angola federal prison
‘We joined about 800 inmates for a church service Tuesday night. It just felt so special when we walked in and took our seats, because I believe our Christian faith is the true equalizer – we all seek redemption and forgiveness through the blood of Christ, no matter how great our transgressions. We enjoyed the worship music in which you could hear inmates’ deeply heartfelt singing and praise. It was truly amazing. After the music stopped, Bossier brought up a player panel to interview them on their daily lives. One of the players was Steve Smith, the former wide receiver for the Ravens and Panthers who was the most popular with the inmates. Many of them grew up watching him play in the league and were very fond of him and what he represents.’
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane reportedly ‘trying like hell’ to trade up for QB
‘The tricky part for the Bills is still the fact that the Giants likely won’t want to move all the way back to 12, where the Bills are first picking. Thus the idea of the Bills making two trades to get into the top two. As Beane pointed out at the NFL owners meetings, however, that can be complicated.’
Jim Kelly recovering, can’t speak, using white board to communicate after surgery
‘He is expected to remain in a New York hospital for at least two weeks and is using a feeding tube.’
2018 NFL Draft: 10 linebackers Buffalo Bills fans should know
‘There may be some question over whether Roquan Smith fits best as a weak-side linebacker or a MIKE linebacker in a 4-3 defense, but either way, the former Bulldog would prove Buffalo’s linebacker depth chart with much-needed athleticism. Smith hast the range to play sideline-to-sideline in the Bills’ defense while showing off the cover skills to stay on the field all three downs. There’s a reason Smith is considered by many to be the top linebacker in this class, and it’s because he has the leadership and work ethic to match his well-rounded on-field skill set.’
2018 NFL Mock Draft 3.0: Buffalo Bills wheel and deal for franchise QB, LB
‘After seeing Sam Darnold, Josh Allen and Josh Rosen go off the board, the Bills make a trade with the Colts for Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield. Buffalo has done plenty of due diligence on Mayfield. His competitiveness, accuracy, mobility, and arm strength makes him a good fit in Buffalo. The Bills will hold an open competition for the starting quarterback job so the Mayfield Era could begin as early as Week 1.’
Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp poke fun at Buffalo Bills fans with Folding Table Appreciation Night
‘The class Double-A affiliate of the Miami Marlins will be hosting a Folding Table Appreciation Night during the game. In their description of the event, the Jumbo Shrimp poke fun at Bills fans. Folding tables will be given away, games on tables will be held and an exclusive interview will be held with a folding table that survived a Bills fan jumping on it.’
NFL GMs tell CBS Sports Bills GM Brandon Beane is “trying like hell” to get up and get a QB
‘“Several general managers I spoke to believe there is still ample opportunity for the Giants and Bills to make a move – Bills general manager Brandon Beane worked under Gettleman in Carolina for a spell – and no one is convinced that the Bills are done wheeling and dealing,” La Canfora wrote.’
Running back prospect Sony Michel says he looks up to Bills’ LeSean McCoy
‘“I would just have to [say], guys that I look up to like LeSean McCoy. Guys that make guys miss in the open space and make big plays. Those guys is who I try to emulate my game after,” Michel said.’