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Bills Wide Receivers Battle For Roster Spots

‘”It’s awesome. Just to have a Bills helmet on is a blessing,” he said. “I’m just cherishing it, trying to make plays every day. I’m just focusing on my job. If I don’t make plays, I don’t make the team. That’s what it comes down to each and every day.”‘

Bills Roundtable: 4 opinions on the top free agents in team history

‘But the 1995 addition of nose tackle Ted Washington ranks as the most underrated signing in franchise history. Washington went to three Pro Bowls in his six years in Buffalo. He had 130 tackles in 1996, and 124 the following season. “Big Ted” was the prototypical NFL nose tackle. As a former first round pick of the 49ers, the Bills knew they were getting a good player, but Washington exceeded everyone’s expectations almost immediately.’

Bills Today: Peterman proving he belongs

‘Peterman had a notable rough outing last season, which made him an afterthought this offseason for a lot of people. But he seems to not care who knows his name or not, because he had a solid OTAs, and minicamp. ESPN agrees.’

Can Nathan Peterman win the Bills’ starting quarterback job? Some buzz is building

‘But here’s why Peterman could win the job: His competition is very beatable. There’s McCarron, another former fifth-round pick who spent the first four years of his career backing up and filling in for Andy Dalton in Cincinnati. With the Bengals, McCarron seldom saw the field and he never wowed anyone when he did get the chance to play. Then there’s Allen, who features an arm as pure as Lannister gold, but is viewed more as more of a developmental prospect. He’s not expected to start immediately, which is why he’s third on the depth chart.’

Bills’ players, coaches get some time off

‘“We’ll take a few weeks off; the guys get a chance to get away and catch up with their families and do a bit of traveling, but also really just refresh their minds. That’s an important part of this, making sure that everything’s squared away and everything’s buttoned up before we head back to training camp.”’

Inside the Bills: With spring practices complete, a 53-man roster projection

‘Could Alexander be a surprise cut in training camp? He turned 35 last month, and there would be a cap savings of $1.75 million if he’s released. The Bills would miss his presence in the locker room, but it’s a possibility. If he does earn a spot, chances are his playing time will come mainly on special teams.’

Buffalo Bills WR Zay Jones will have to ‘earn his way’ into starting lineup, says Brandon Beane

‘”First, we’ll have to get him back in there. He’s missed a lot of reps this offseason unfortunately. The latest knee (injury) was really frustrating for him and, you know, for us too. But you have to deal with it. And I think he’s in a good mindset. I’ve talked to him several times since his most recent knee cleanup and he’s excited. He’s got new goals, new motives. And he’s really done a great job in the meeting room, but we know you still got to translate to the field. And he has missed these reps, but he’ll jump in…”‘

QBs Sam Darnold, Josh Allen learn from greatest at US Open

‘”It’s like what me and Sam would do as quarterbacks, evaluating the defense before we snap the ball and trying to get understanding of what they’re doing,” Allen said. “And that’s what they’re doing on the course. Before every shot, they’re trying to gauge the wind, trying to gauge the distance, and ultimately trying to have the right swing to put the ball where they want.”‘

QB Cam: Bills’ Allen draws comparison with big arm

‘”There have been moments along the way through Josh’s time as a Bill to this point where you think he’s a little bit further along in some areas,” said McDermott. “That said, he still has a lot of work to do.”‘

Bills take low-risk shot on high-end athlete Owa Odighizuwa

‘”It’s just the way the league works,” Odighizuwa said during Bills minicamp this week. “A lot of guys can attest to this. Sometimes you get drafted one place and it doesn’t go the way you envision it. You’re just looking for that second opportunity. You’ve got to be grateful when you get that second opportunity. Guys come from different walks of life, different challenges, some guys sit out longer than I have. You have to be grateful when you get the call.”‘