‘“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.”’
Archives for June 2018
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.’
Learning is a two-way street for Bills rookies at Buffalo school
‘”It helps them understand the magnitude of their influence,” said Marlon Kerner, Bills director of player engagement and alumni. “They’re a role model whether they choose to be one or not. So you get to come to a school and see small kids who look up to you, and it sinks in a little more. Hopefully they understand all the stuff we’re teaching them as they transition to being a professional athlete – make smart decisions because you never know who’s watching. And you can be that influence to kids.”‘
Richie Incognito in text statement: ‘So thankful to have so many great people in my life’
‘”I’m training my (expletive) off at EXOS back home in Phoenix,” Incognito wrote in a text message first sent to the Associated Press and then later The Buffalo News. “So thankful to have so many great people in my life.”‘
Did Buffalo Bills upgrade or downgrade this offseason? | Position-by-position analysis
‘Many Bills fans were ready to move on from Taylor and they got their wish this offseason. Buffalo received good value in dealing the quarterback, but it’s hard to envision McCarron, Allen or Nathan Peterman being better in 2018. Taylor had his faults, but also kept many drives and plays alive with his athleticism. It’s possible that one of the Bills’ three quarterbacks steps up this season, but for now the position is viewed as a downgrade due to the inexperience of the trio.’
What NFL executives said about the Buffalo Bills’ offseason
‘The Bills sent the 12th, 53rd and 56th picks to Tampa Bay in moving up five spots to select Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen with the seventh overall choice. The 12th choice had cost Buffalo left tackle Cordy Glenn and the 21st pick, among lesser considerations. The 56th pick had cost them No. 1 receiver Sammy Watkins, who had cost the team’s previous leadership a bounty back in 2015.’
Incognito tells AP he’s training 2 weeks after gym outburst
‘Incognito also thanked the Bills and team owners Terry and Kim Pegula for providing him an opportunity to resurrect his career. The Bills signed Incognito in January 2015 after he spent 18 months out of football following his role in the Miami Dolphins’ bullying scandal.’
Despite lofty praise, Edmunds staying grounded and learning every day
‘“You don’t have some of the concerns that you ordinarily would have with most rookies because of that,” Frazier continued about Edmunds. “They’re ability to be able to process information and then be able to handle it in game situations or practice situations at this point it’s pretty impressive. He’s been very impressive in that way; the way he’s handled the classroom, the things that he’s done on the field up to this point, and the way he has kind of meshed with his teammates as well. That’s the other intangible, when you come in, particularly when you’re a first round pick, the veterans are kind of looking at you just trying to get a feel for you. He’s done a great job of kind of blending in with his teammates as well.”’
Bills’ offensive coordinator Brian Daboll is bringing Josh Allen along slowly
‘Allen has not been practicing with the first or second units, but Daboll doesn’t think that’s a problem at all, “He’s had plenty of reps. He’s working with the threes right now, but he gets enough opportunity to keep on advancing and progressing in the system, continue in terms of scripting of giving him different plays, putting him in different situations. I think with any young guy, that’s what you need to do in terms of building him from ground level.”’
Richie Incognito back home after being taken to mental health facility
‘He tweeted on Wednesday afternoon…’.
Bills Today: White knows the Bills and Edmunds will be ready come kickoff
‘“Our team did a great job just believing in the coaching staff and believing in our guys upstairs in the duration that they have gone with the team,” said White. “You know, it paid off last year. So, this year is not going to be any different with the new quarterbacks we have coming in. Those guys have been competing at a high level. I feel like all the vets and all the guys we have here from the team last year, they’ve been doing a great job of just getting behind those guys, and just showing them the Bills way.”’
Wide-open competition raises more questions than answers at Bills’ receiver position
‘About the only thing that can be said with certainty is Kelvin Benjamin, acquired last season from the Carolina Panthers for a third-round draft pick, occupies the top spot. And he’s coming back from February knee surgery.’
WGR-550 producer follows through with promise to quit if Buffalo Bills drafted Josh Allen
‘It took some time, but Gates is now following through with his promise to step down from the two shows. Gates will stay with WGR-550 as a part-time contributor, but he told a listener he was joining the corporate world thanks to Allen.’
HS coaches get up-close look at Buffalo Bills OTA
‘“The value I took from the session was seeing the obvious planning and organization a professional team puts into its practice time,” Miller said. “There was not a wasted minute in the two-hour session. Additionally, I got to pick up a few drills that would be applicable at any level of football.”’
Brandon Beane on Gettleman’s Diagnosis: ”He’ll attack it head-on like he does everything else”
‘“I know he knows the Lord will watch after him. I have no doubt he’ll attack it head-on like he does everything else,” says Beane on Tuesday as his Bills are finishing up OTAs and heading into next week’s minicamp. “He faced adversity a year ago at this time. Some people might have thought that was the end of his NFL career and six months later he’s running the team that’s a natural fit for him.’