‘”I knew I’d be here, but I didn’t know how much I would participate,” Kelly said. “The only part for me (that’s hard) to do a lot of is talking. My upper jaw is completely covered in stitches. But I’ve been hit after games and I was a lot sorer. It’s all good.”‘
Archives for June 2018
The Art of a Deal
‘It was just about two o’clock in the afternoon on Halloween, two hours before the NFL trade deadline. Bills’ general manager Brandon Beane’s phone rang. On the other end was Carolina Panthers’ GM Marty Hurney, who wanted to revisit a conversation the two were having just the day before.’
Buffalo Bills Top 20 Talents in 2018: No. 10 – LB Tremaine Edmunds
‘While Edmunds wasn’t the main draw of the 2018 NFL Draft for the Buffalo Bills, he might wind up being the most impactful first rounder for the totality of the 2018 season.’
Buffalo Bills Top 20 Talents in 2018: No. 11 – QB Josh Allen
‘The Bills have to bring incredible judgment to the table to decide when it is the right time to put Allen in the starting lineup.’
Buffalo Bills Top 20 Talents in 2018: No. 12 – DE Trent Murphy
‘The Bills took it slow with Trent Murphy in the spring and didn’t let him do any drills that had any potential for contact to make sure he’s all the way back from a torn ACL from last season. When they clear him for contact drills, Murphy will be inserted right into the starting lineup at the left defensive end — replacing former first-round pick Shaq Lawson.’
Why a super bowl champion always believed in Ray Ray McCloud III
‘“We’d stay in touch all through the time he was getting recruited, especially by USC and the other schools,” said Agholor. “I just took interest in him because I always thought he was a good player, and I was very close to him.”’
Bills need to surround Allen with weapons
‘Both CBS Sports and ESPN have ranked Buffalo’s wide receiving corps the worst in the league, and it’s hard to blame them. To general manager Brandon Beane’s credit, he’s tried to address the unit — but even that has been besieged by some bad luck.’
Bills Position Preview: Defensive ends
‘What to expect: Competition. Hughes looks relatively secure as one starter, but Murphy could push Lawson for the job opposite him.’
Bills DE player spotlight: Eddie Yarbrough
‘“Knowing the plays, having a year in the books of repping these plays, and also just having a year of confidence – knowing that you played on Sunday, played under the lights,” he said. “It’s about having that confidence and trying to breed that consistency.”’
Jim Kelly active at his football camp despite follow-up surgery
‘”I knew I’d be here, but I didn’t know how much I would participate,” Kelly said of the 31st annual camp. “The only part for me (that’s hard) to do a lot of is talking. My upper jaw is completely covered in stitches. But I’ve been hit after games and I was a lot sorer. It’s all good.”‘
Bills Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly in good spirits during 31st annual football camp
‘Kelly was in good spirits at his annual camp on Monday, just days after having follow-up surgery on his jaw. He said he’s scheduled for another surgery in September where he’ll get permanent dentures.’
Jim Kelly All Smiles at Football Camp For Kids
‘“I do it because my heart’s in it,” said Kelly. “I love kids, I have two daughters who I love dearly. I wish they played football. I’m just kidding,” Kelly joked.’
Kelly ready for next fight, next win
‘”I’ve got a lot of things on my plate that I want to do and I can’t do them when I’m in this shape,” Kelly said. “I keep working. The good Lord is the only one that knows what the outcome is going to be for what I’m about to do, what I’m about to go through. I want to be feeling good again. I know it’s just a matter of time.”‘
Bills Roundtable: 4 opinions on the top individual seasons in team history
‘Who knew Doug Flutie would help to rescue the season and make the Pro Bowl. The Bills would finish the season 10-6 and qualify as a Wild Card. Even though they lost a heartbreaker in Miami, seeing the Bills become just the third team in league history to start the season 0-3 and still make the playoffs was a fun season to cover. Not to mention the budding quarterback controversy always provided something to report on from One Bills Drive.’
Bills Position Preview: Offensive Line
‘Between Wood and Incognito, the Bills lost a combined 21 years of experience in the middle of their line, plus another six at left tackle after trading Glenn to Cincinnati. Replacing it is a massive chore, as evidenced by all of the tinkering they did – especially with their interior offensive line – through organized team activity and minicamp workouts.’