‘In his first season, Jones struggled at times with consistency, and with four rookies on the roster at receiver, the Bills are going to look to Jones to take a significant step this season to help the offense.’
Archives for August 6, 2018
Buffalo Bills training camp day 9: Camp is hot but QBs are cold (observations)
‘It just wasn’t a good day for any of the quarterbacks, really. Nathan Peterman probably made the most positive throws, but even he had a few concerning misfires.’
Changes to kickoff rule should yield safer, more exciting results
‘The new rules are specifically designed to bring players closer together before the ball is kicked, similar to punts, in order to reduce the impact of hits. The league also outlawed running starts for the kicking team, wedges and formational overloads that lead to dangerous situations for players.’
Monday’s Cleveland Coverage
Browns trade Corey Coleman to the Bills for a late-round draft pick (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Corey Coleman latest first-rounder Browns fans must hope was actually a blown pick (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Corey Coleman could never escape the shadow of Carson Wentz and joins long list of first-round picks Browns failed to cash in (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns trade Corey Coleman to Buffalo for draft pick (Willoughby News Herald)
Cleveland Browns trade WR Corey Coleman to Buffalo Bills (WKYC-TV)
Browns trade former first-round pick Corey Coleman to the Bills (WEWS-TV)
Browns trade WR Corey Coleman to Bills (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Browns trade disappointing WR Coleman to Bills for pick
‘Coleman’s tenure with the Browns will be best remembered for his drop late in the fourth quarter in last season’s finale at Pittsburgh that sealed the Browns’ 0-16 finish.’
Bills’ Jones looks forward after tumultuous offseason
‘”I could’ve lost my life, so I’m grateful to just be here and be on this field, and to be with my teammates,” Jones said Sunday, in speaking to reporters for the first time this offseason. “I don’t think there’s any other word that describes it, but just thankful and grateful.”‘
McDermott unhappy with Benjamin criticizing Panthers, Newton
‘McDermott says “there’s a time and a place” to discuss those things, adding “this was not one of them.” McDermott says he’s informed Benjamin this is not how he wants his players to air their grievances.’
Bills acquire WR Coleman from Browns
‘Coleman, 24, was the 15th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft but has battled inconsistencies and dealt with injuries since entering the league. The Bills are hopeful a change of scenery can help Coleman bolster a team that did not have a wide receiver with more than 27 catches last season.’
WR Zay Jones back on practice field with Bills
‘The 23-year-old Jones, who could be in line to start opposite Kelvin Benjamin this season, had 27 receptions for 316 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games after being selected by the Bills in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft.
Bills WR Benjamin blasts Newton, Panthers
‘”If you would’ve put me with any other quarterback, let’s be real, you know what I’m saying? Any other accurate quarterback like (Aaron) Rodgers or Eli Manning or Big Ben (Roethlisberger) — anybody! — quarterbacks with knowledge, that know how to place a ball and give you a better chance to catch the ball. It just felt like I wasn’t in that position.”‘
Browns trade WR Corey Coleman to Bills for draft pick
‘Buffalo entered training camp with Kelvin Benjamin as its top receiver and questions down the rest of its depth chart.’
Sean McDermott says he has spoken with Kelvin Benjamin about Panthers comments
‘”There’s a time and a place — I’m not saying specific to what comments were made — there’s a time and place for things like that,” McDermott said. “This was not one of them. We have a lot of respect for our opponents, No. 1, and everyone in the league. I’ve spoken with Kelvin, and that’s not how I want us to handle things like that. So we’ll move forward as a team, and I’m hoping we’ve already done that.”‘
Browns trade former first-round pick Corey Coleman to the Bills
‘Coleman has struggled with both injuries and inconsistent play during his two years in the league. He has played in just 19 of a possible 36 games, missing time with several hand injuries. During his two seasons in Cleveland, he managed just 56 catches for 718 yards and five touchdowns.’
Cleveland Trades WR Corey Coleman to Buffalo for Future Draft Pick
‘Coleman was limited throughout portions of Saturday’s practice with the Browns due to hamstring soreness, but the injury did not hinder the trade.’
NFL trade news: Browns send former first-round pick Corey Coleman to Bills
‘Buffalo acquired Corey Coleman from the Browns, the teams announced Sunday. Cleveland will receive a future draft pick in the deal.’