‘“I mean, I understand what they’ve done to get me here,” he said. “I appreciate it and it means a lot to me, so I haven’t done anything but work since I got here, trying to fit in, trying to earn the right to play with these guys. They’re a real accomplished defense, especially coming off last year. They’ve got some top-notch players on their defense, so it means a lot to me to be able to come here and try to work to be a part of what they’ve got here.”‘
Archives for June 8, 2018
Bills increase price for bus lot, require permit in hopes of curbing unruly fan behavior
‘The team will raise the price in the bus lot from $60 to $100 per vehicle. Additionally, a permit will be required and must be obtained in advance, similar to the team’s RV lot.’
Josh Allen was seventh pick in NFL draft, but remains third string with Buffalo Bills
‘“It’s early in our process here; we have a plan and we have to stick with it,” McDermott said. “Doesn’t mean we don’t listen. We’ll keep our ear to the ground and our eyes peeled on what’s going on and adjust accordingly. That’s important, but the important part right now is to develop a good foundation and that’s what we’re doing.”’
7 observations from Week 3 of Buffalo Bills’ OTAs
‘”It’s early in our process here and we’ve got a plan, we’ve got to stick with it,: McDermott said. “Doesn’t mean we don’t listen and keep put ear to the ground and our eyes peeled for what’s going on and adjust according; that’s important. The important part right now is to develop a good foundation and that’s what we’re doing.”‘
MMQB predicts Buffalo Bills to be league’s worst team in 2018
‘A stacked box means the quarterback will look to take chances down the field, and that’s a problem with first-rounder Josh Allen. He was the least-accurate and most turnover-prone top quarterback in the draft. It all spells a big step back for the surprise playoff team from 2017.’
Buffalo Bills named potential trade partner for Saints LB A.J. Klein by CBS Sports
‘Wilson’s list is speculative so there’s no guarantee that the Saints will look to move Klein. That said, New Orleans signed Demario Davis in the offseason. Davis is the favorite to win the starting middle linebacker job according to NOLA.com. If Klein cannot win an outside linebacker job, it’s possible that the Saints could try to move him. In his first season with the Saints, Klein made 12 starts and recorded 54 total tackles, two sacks and four passes defensed.’
AJ McCarron ‘one heck of a teammate,’ Buffalo Bills coach says
‘”He’s done a good job. He really has,” McDermott said of McCarron’s performance in Buffalo’s offseason program. “With respect to very passionate about the game, very passionate about his approach, day in and day out, in terms of habits on and off the field.”‘
Bills’ McDermott wouldn’t commit to giving Allen first team reps before training camp
‘The coaches aren’t just working with Allen to make him a better passer. McDermott feels there’s a lot more to it, “In terms of communication, that’s a big part of playing quarterback and it can’t just be with the skill players, it has to be O-linemen, tight ends, they have to all be involved and as a leader, you’ve got to be a man of the people so to speak, so you can’t just be with the people at your position, it’s got to be across the entire team.”’
Bills OTAs: WR Reilly, DE Odighizuwa get plenty of looks with 1st team
‘Ramon Humber started at WLB in Milano’s place. The rest of the defense was unchanged from it’s usual self, at least at the very beginning, which included DTs Kyle Williams and Star Loutulelei, DEs Shaq Lawson and Jerry Hughes, SLB Lorenzo Alexander, MLB Tremaine Edmunds, CBs Tre’Davious White and Vontae Davis (outside), CB Phillip Gaines (slot), Safeties Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer.’
Who started and who backed up for the Bills at Thursday’s OTA?
‘Whether it’s an actual depth chart or what offensive coordinator Brian Daboll calls a “rep chart” for this time of year, here’s how the Bills lined up on the offensive line and across the entire defense Thursday for their OTA.’
Zach Olstad: Bus mechanic turned Buffalo Bills fullback
‘”Basically we wrench ’em up, sand ’em all down, paint ’em up, get on a creeper, and sandblast under ’em. It’s dirty work, but, it’s just kind of the roots I’ve been molded by,” he said. “Anything basically that you need to do to get a bus ready, we can do it.”‘
7 observations from 2018 Buffalo Bills OTAs, Week Three
‘And on Thursday, while Allen showed that he could zing in some passes, he also made an incorrect decision with the ball late in practice with a big underthrow that led to an interception. Perhaps the Bills give him a series or two with the first or second-team offense during mandatory minicamp, but the Bills aren’t tipping their hand on that just yet.’
McDermott talks level of competition, player development during OTAs
‘On the topic of quarterbacks, the coach said it is a fluid situation as to which team new addition Josh Allen will work out with.’
5 things we learned from Week 3 of OTAs
‘“I think there’s a good, healthy competition between the offense and defense on a daily basis,” McDermott said. “That is good to see at this time of year.”’
Bills Today: Who is the early choice for Bills MVP in 2018?
‘McCoy is the choice here because if LeSean McCoy has a LeSean McCoy season behind that offensive line, the man’s Canton credentials will receive a major boost. Shady was quietly as good as ever last season: His 1,586 yards from scrimmage represented a third of the Bills’ total offense during their run to the playoffs. They might ask even more of the soon-to-be 30-year-old as Buffalo attempts to get its quarterback position in order for 2018 and beyond.’