‘McCarron’s college center, William Vlachos, is an offensive assistant on the Bills’ coaching staff, so he helped with that recon. So, too, did offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who spent last year in the same role with the Crimson Tide, giving him a pipeline to some of the people who know McCarron best. There also were conversations with Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson, who was the Bengals’ offensive coordinator through McCarron’s first two seasons in Cincinnati. And with Browns quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese, who was the Bengals’ quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator while McCarron was with the Bengals.’
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Signing of Keenan Robinson gives Bills more veteran LB depth
‘The Bills now have 10 linebackers on the roster, with Matt Milano the entrenched weak-side starter and Lorenzo Alexander the strong-side starter. The competition for backup jobs will be wide open, and Robinson’s credentials put him firmly in the mix to win a job. Ramon Humber, a 10th-year veteran, was the backup to Milano by the end of last season. The Bills signed sixth-year veteran Julian Stanford in free agency. He’s primarily a middle linebacker, and he’s a strong candidate to win a job, too.’
Your guide to all 90 players on the Bills’ training camp roster
‘Nathan Peterman: Don’t underestimate him. Odds to be Day 1 starting QB: 40 percent.’
Bills training camp: Schedule, parking, concessions, frequently asked questions
‘The players will sign one item per person for children 14 and under in the autograph tent following practice sessions. Lines for autographs will be limited to the number of children that can be reasonably accommodated. Players may also sign unannounced along fenced areas after practice. Start time of the autograph tent is flexible each day based on the end time of practice. There will be no organized autograph sessions following night practices.’
Richie Incognito says NFL ‘chapter has closed’
‘”The last 14, 23 years this is who you’ve seen. Richard Incognito reporting for duty,” he said. “Now that the NFL chapter has closed, it’s behind me. Now we’ve got Boo2Bullying. Locked and loaded, buddy, let’s go. I’m bringing all my passion straight from the NFL.”‘
Jim Kelly donates custom-made motorcycle to Pro Football Hall of Fame
‘“This is a donation unlike anything the Hall of Fame has ever received. It is fitting considering that Jim Kelly is one-of-a-kind,” Hall of Fame President David Baker said in a news release. “There is nothing ordinary about Jim from the way he played the game to the manner in which he has battled his bouts with cancer. We hope fans are inspired by seeing the motorcycle and knowing it reflects the character of one of the greatest Hall of Famers ever, Jim Kelly.”’
Five things to know about new Buffalo Bills linebacker Keenan Robinson
‘While Robinson will initially be relied upon for depth in the linebacking corps, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him compete for heavy playing time. Edmunds will most likely have the middle linebacker spot locked up, but Robinson has started 30 of his 58 career games at both inside and outside backer. With the departure of the team’s leading tackler Preston Brown to the Cincinnati Bengals, there is room for Robinson to make a lasting impact.’
‘Skinny little safety who was tougher than nails’ returns home to run Bills offense
‘“Great institution, academics were important to my family,” Daboll said of UR. “I had a couple other (offers), but at the end of the day I felt like it was a good fit. John Snell is the coach that recruited me, coach (Chris) Battaglia was the defensive coordinator, and coach Parrinello, just all good people.”’
Buffalo Bills training camp: Here are four position battles to keep an eye on
‘Then rookie Zay Jones and the now departed Deonte Thompson led the receivers in 2017 with 27 receptions each. In other words, about as many catches as guys like A.J. Green, Antonio Brown and Julio Jones make in the span of three games. Kelvin Benjamin would have topped the chart had he been in Buffalo all season. In fact, he probably would have led by years’ end even though he didn’t arrive via trade from Carolina until Halloween. But he hurt his knee almost immediately, missed time and was never at full strength.’
Jim Kelly donates custom chopper to Pro Football Hall of Fame
‘The chopper was delivered to Kelly in 2008 at that year’s annual Jim Kelly Celebrity Golf Classic, an annual benefit for Kelly for Kids and Hunter’s Hope Foundation. Kelly enjoyed riding the 710-pound custom cycle with his former Bills teammates in the past.’
Buffalo Bills add veteran linebacker Keenan Robinson before camp
‘Robinson has played five seasons in the NFL and adds middle linebacker depth behind rookie first-round draft pick Tremaine Edmunds and second-year player Tanner Vallejo.’
8 things to know about new Buffalo Bills LB Keenan Robinson
‘Robinson spent the last two seasons with the New York Giants, but he started his career in Washington (2012-2015). The former fourth round pick will see a few familiar faces from his time in Washington when hits the field at St. John Fisher College. He was teammates with outside linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (2012) and defensive end Trent Murphy (2014-2015).’
Statesville’s Borders reporting to Buffalo Bills camp with eyes on roster spot
‘“At this point, I’m not a rookie,” said Borders, who starred in the secondary at Statesville High and Duke. “I know what it takes. I know what I’ve got to do. It’s just a matter of going out there and doing it. I’ve got to stay focused. I’ve got to get the job done. Simple as that.”’
Buffalo Bills sign free agent linebacker Keenan Robinson
‘Robinson signed on Tuesday and has five seasons of NFL experience, including the past two with the New York Giants. He was limited to playing six games last year before sustaining a season-ending quadriceps injury.’
Kelly donates custom-made chopper to Hall of Fame
‘”This is a donation unlike anything the Hall of Fame has ever received. It is fitting considering that Jim Kelly is one-of-a-kind,” Hall of Fame President David Baker said of the 58-year-old Kelly, who was voted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2002.’