‘In one way he was ahead of his time … way more guarded than his peers. Now it’s the norm.’
Archives for May 15, 2018
Five Bills who need to make a jump in 2018
‘It might not be fair to include a player who wasn’t on the team in 2018, but McCarron has a huge opportunity to establish himself as a starting quarterback in the NFL. The Bills say they’ll hold an open competition for the starting job, but it’s not hard to imagine them taking it slow with prized rookie Josh Allen by starting him on the bench. If that is the plan, McCarron needs only to beat out Nathan Peterman to start.’
Ray-Ray McCloud loves game-changing chances on punt returns
‘”It’s the excitement in open spaces, making people miss and being able to change the game,” McCloud said.’
Bills sign FB Zach Olstad after minicamp tryout
‘He played a hybrid role as fullback/tight end/linebacker. As a senior, he had five catches for 44 yards and a rushing touchdown. As a junior, his numbers were nine catches for 64 yards and a receiving touchdown. He missed the 2015 season with a torn labrum.’
Josh Allen: ‘I’m going to play football how I know to play football’
‘His goals are simple and straightforward: “I’m going out there and I’m going to play football how I know to play football. I’m still working on a lot of things. Coach Daboll’s going to help me out. Through this whole draft process, I felt like I’ve made a lot of strides. … As we progress through this rookie minicamp, and through the rookie developmental period, I plan to improve every day.”‘
Bills safety Micah Hyde makes list of NFL’s Top 100 players
‘Hyde is the first Bills player to make this year’s list, although LeSean McCoy seems likely to come. Last year, McCoy was listed at No. 27 and linebacker Lorenzo Alexander was No. 91.’
Jerry Sullivan: Bills coach Chuck Knox’s voice continues to resonate
‘”He had more sayings than Buddha,” Nixon said Monday morning. “And we liked those. I always liked hearing his six P’s: ‘Perfect practice prevents piss poor performance.’ He had a tremendous ability to make us feel like it was just us against the world.’
Zach Olstad signs with Buffalo Bills after tryout at rookie camp
‘Olstad plays a fullback/tight end hybrid role but was listed as a fullback on the Bills’ rookie camp roster. He got a chance to work with Josh Allen during team drills on Friday and caught a pass from the Bills’ first-round pick.’
Former Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson taking part in American Flag Football League
‘The 37-year old running back may not suit up in a Bills jersey again, but Jackson isn’t hanging up his cleats just yet. In fact, the Bills’ No. 3 all-time leading rusher will be playing in front of a national audience in the near future. Jackson is just one of many former NFL players taking part in the American Flag Football League (AFFL).’
Olstad signs contract with Buffalo Bills
‘”It was kind of surreal being in the OTA’s today,” Olstad said by phone Monday night from New York. “There are just so many players out there who do things right, and so many good players.”‘
Allen already embracing Daboll’s coaching: “I love it”
‘That one-on-one coaching and communication is something Allen said he not only loves to get, but wants to continue even after rookie minicamp, when the veterans show up, too.’
Bills sign fullback Olstad after tryout
‘Olstad joins Patrick DiMarco as the only fullbacks on the team’s roster.’
WNY Native and CBS Evening News Anchor Jeff Glor Excited About Bills Rookies
‘”I watched the the press conference, and I was impressed. I thought I thought he said all the right things and I think that he is right now saying what he needs to say, and he clearly has the ability the physical tools to do this he just needs to get to work every day.”‘
Bills sign tryout player Zach Olstad
‘Olstad played his college football at Winona State where the 5-11, 245-pound fullback made 28 receptions for 218 yards and a touchdown in his career. He rarely carried the ball as he served primarily in a blocking role.’
Bills Today: Mortensen sees the potential in Josh Allen
‘“When you see a guy who is as fluid as he is, and when I say fluid I mean he’s fluid in his drops, and when the ball comes off somebody’s hands and it’s just different,” said Mortensen. “You go, ‘That’s different.’ And there were no accuracy issues.”’