‘Both realize it’s entirely possible the team will take a step back in 2018 before showing the kind of progress that will last. As McDermott mentioned at last February’s NFL Scouting Combine at Indianapolis, “We’re not maybe as far along as some people think we are. We’ve got a lot of work to do.” He offered a similar message when asked about managing expectations at last March’s NFL meetings in Orlando, Fla.’
Archives for July 26, 2018
Bills sign first-round pick Josh Allen
‘No details of the agreement were revealed by the club, although it is likely worth a little more than the four-year, $20-million deal the Los Angeles Chargers gave last year’s seventh overall pick, wide receiver Mike Williams.’
Bills place Zay Jones on non-football injury list; Palepoi released
‘At the end of the Bills’ mandatory minicamp last month, coach Sean McDermott, responding to a question about Jones’ recovery from knee surgery, said, “He’s going through that rehab process and attacking it aggressively.” Asked if he expected Jones to be ready for the start of camp, the coach said, “Yes, I have no reason not to believe that at this time.” But McDermott also said he could not offer any guarantees.’
Bills Training Camp Preview: Leslie Frazier’s magic act in 2017 bodes well for defense
‘The results of Year One of the McDermott regime bode well for the defense in 2018. The Bills have more defensive talent than last year.’
AJ McCarron says he’s just a ‘normal,’ hard-working guy
‘“We’re just normal Southern people,” he said. “Everybody knows us at Cracker Barrel. Everybody knows us at Dreamland (his favorite barbecue restaurant). We try to treat everybody the way we would want to be treated and don’t do anything that’s different than anybody else at all.”’
How Zay Jones made 12-year-old Bills fan’s day after his mother died
‘”I figured it had something to do with Syracuse Lacrosse. I never thought it would be anything from Zay,” Hannah said in a Twitter direct message. “When he opened it, a huge smile came on his face, I wish I would have gotten it on tape, As soon as I realized what it was, I started to cry. It’s just what he needed. … Dylan is such a humble and grateful kid; he totally deserves this.’
Jim Kelly’s latest scans show ‘no evidence of cancer,’ Jill Kelly says
‘During his football camp at St. John Fisher College last week, Kelly said Wednesday’s examination was prompted after “something came up,” although he did not offer specifics. The checkup, according to Kelly, was scheduled for the second week in August.’
Buffalo Bills training camp: Get ready to rock at St. John Fisher
‘No more Curse of Doug Flutie. Rochester and Fisher were in the win column.’
Josh Allen signs rookie contract with Buffalo Bills, will be at camp
‘Allen was among the final four first-round picks to sign. Still unsigned are No. 3 overall pick Sam Darnold of the Jets, No. 4 pick Denzel Ward of the Browns, and No. 8 choice Roquan Smith of the Bears. The Bears have been in camp a week, the Jets reported Tuesday without their prized rookie, and the Browns report Wednesday.’
Bills place receiver Zay Jones on active/non-football injury list on eve of camp
‘He was arrested for felony vandalism but not charged in a bizarre incident in March in the hallway of a residential building in Los Angeles. He also had surgeries to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder and to fix a bothersome knee issue.’
A position by position breakdown of the Buffalo Bills roster as training camp begins
‘The Bills say they have a plan for Allen, but it’s anybody’s guess what it may be.’
Buffalo Bills training camp guide to parking and shuttles
‘Fans can park at four lots and take a shuttle to campus. There will be a $1.00 charge to ride the shuttle buses for passengers ages 12-62.’
Jim Kelly’s scans show no evidence of cancer
‘“I want to make sure everything that is going on, is going on for the right reasons,” he said. “Just like anybody, if you break your leg or anything, you’re going to have to have checkups.”‘
Buffalo Bills sign rookie Josh Allen to 4-year deal
‘Baker Mayfield, who was drafted first overall by the Cleveland Browns (Allen was taken seventh overall by the Bills), inked his rookie contract late Tuesday night. That deal was reported to also be for four years. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport tweeted the contract was worth $32.68 million with a $21.85 million signing bonus.’
The next Darrelle Revis? Tre’Davious White gets nod from Good Morning Football host
‘”There’s a guy who really showed me a lot last year and that’s Tre’Davious White on the Bills,” Brandt said. “I love what he does. Everybody talked about how Gronk hit him from behind. It was an ugly incident. The reason Gronk hit him from behind like that is because Gronk was frustrated as hell because White was all over him. He opens up this year, we’re going to see him guard Michael Crabtree and Keenan Allen. Two really good veterans who know routes, who can get off coverage. Tre White, keep your eye on him. I like him on Buffalo.”‘