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Archives for July 2018

Nearing 80, Paul Maguire talks Bills, broadcasting and the time he hung up on Lou Saban

‘With a heavy dose of his typically salty language (for off-air purposes), Maguire tells story after story about his youth, his playing days at The Citadel military academy in South Carolina and the AFL, and one of the longest runs of providing national network TV analysis of NFL games for NBC and ESPN, as well as other sports for ESPN. Maguire treats every honor, along with the years spent on the field and in the broadcast booth, with the same appreciation that he has for those 18 years that people watched Bills games from the Paul Maguire Club.’

Paul Maguire wants Bills to reconsider separation from alumni foundation

‘”Let me tell you something, you’re not allowed to forget us,” he said. “We built it. The most insulting thing that ever happened to professional football, as far as I’m concerned, is when (the NFL Players Association) were going to eliminate the pre-’59 players from the pension. You know how absurd that is? They built the thing.’

How to watch former Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson in American Flag Football League

‘Jackson will be playing for Team Ocho in the American Flag Football League semifinals against the Roadrunners. Both teams are comprised of former collegiate and professional football players. A few track and field athletes and lacrosse players are also involved in the game. Team Ocho is led by Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson. Other players on Team Ocho include former Bills quarterback Dennis Dixon, Jerrod Johnson, Dion Bailey, Brandon Boykin, Duke Inhenacho, Clayton Parros, Jeremy Ross, Marvin Bracy and Lorenzo Taliaferro.’

What the Bills’ roster may look like this coming year

‘Keeping six receivers is pretty traditional for NFL teams, but this is another position I can see the Bills keeping an extra with. One, because as a whole, they really lack depth. Two, because I really think a young guy like Robert Foster, Brandon Reilly, or even Malachi Dupre could step up and impress in camp. McCloud appears like he could be the team’s punt returner and Proehl made a lot of nice plays during the spring, and if that continues, I can see both of the Bills’ late round draft picks sticking around. If not, I can see those young guys landing on the practice squad.’

Camp Countdown: No. 19 – Who will be the starting left guard?

‘“Competing for center right now, I like it, but the other part of that is once you know center you know the other positions and other assignments,” said Groy. “So, if I’ve got to move to guard I’ll be able to fill the spot easily because I know the call for him because I’m the center.”’

AFC East offseason update: With Darnold and young defense, Jets’ future is bright

‘With Darnold and a young and talented defense, this is a team with reason to believe it has a promising future well beyond this season. Although three second-round choices — including one next year — was a lot to move up three spots for Darnold, the Jets still have next year’s first-rounder. They also will have a good deal of salary cap space to add more talent.’

Bills fly flags at half-staff to honor state trooper who had tried out for team

‘Clark was invited to the Bills’ minicamp in 2012 after a stellar career as a linebacker at Alfred, where he was a two-time All-America honoree while earning Empire 8 All-Conference honors three times, the Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Year honor twice – the first in conference history to do so – and the Empire 8 Conference Merit Award.’

LeSean McCoy, Buffalo Bills backfield projected to fall out of top-10, says ESPN Insider

‘Believe it or not, Bills running backs have led the NFL with a 4.6 YPC over the past three seasons. The soon-to-be-30 McCoy’s efficiency dipped last season (4.0 YPC), but only Bell exceeded his 287 carries, and McCoy caught 59 passes, his most since 2010. Buffalo added near-replacement-level veteran Ivory as McCoy’s primary backup, while Cadet figures to chip in on passing downs after showing well in a small sample last season. I might be guilty of some veteran deference here, but McCoy’s elusiveness and workhorse role keep Buffalo near the top 10.’