‘In preseason action, Groy saw time at center, left guard and right guard and McDermott said that the decision to move him around was based mostly around Groy’s versatility. He also stated that the Groy was unlikely to see any time at guard barring an injury to either of the Bills’ starters at those positions.’
Archives for September 2018
Bills add OL and DT to practice squad
‘Thomas, 27, was most recently with the New York Giants where he appeared in 23 games over the last two seasons. He was released during final cuts over the weekend.’
Bills Today: Bills hold stockpile of 2019 draft picks
‘The Bills have 10 draft picks slated for the 2019 draft, and the team kept all but one of their 2018 draft picks on the final roster following cut day on Saturday. The only member of the 2018 class who did not make the cut was seventh-round wide receiver Austin Proehl. For the 2019 NFL draft, the Bills still own the rights to their own picks in rounds one through seven, and they currently hold three additional picks.’
Bills waive P Colton Schmidt; claim P Corey Bojorquez, CB Ryan Lewis off waivers from Patriots
‘Bojorquez, signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent from New Mexico, did not have a single punt during the preseason. It was an odd summer for the rookie, because according to media reports, he displayed a strong leg on punts during training-camp practices, yet never got to show it off during any of the Pats’ four exhibition games.’
Dan Fouts: Josh Allen’s ability to conquer wind a good place to start
‘”So the fans are going to be fans and the ownership’s going to demand the kid plays, and (some) fans are going to clamor for it, so it’s tough. I was lucky to be a third-round pick (from Oregon) where nobody was expecting me to play at all (as a rookie), and we also had picked up Johnny Unitas and he was the guy that was going to play. Well, at 40 years old, he couldn’t do it and so I got pushed in there and struggled like crazy, man. It was horrible. That’s the way it is for most rookie quarterbacks.’
Buffalo Bills claim New England Patriots’ CB Ryan Lewis, P Corey Bojorquez off waivers
‘Bojorquez is an interesting addition. The Patriots did not have Bojorquez punt at all in the preseason. Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal believes that New England was attempting to stash the punter.’
Buffalo Bills 2018 practice squad tracker: Signings, reports, rules, more
‘Up to four players can make the practice squad with two accrued seasons.’
AJ McCarron’s wife says goodbye to the Bills
‘“Oh..life comes at you fast! We have loved being here in beautiful Buffalo, NY!! Excited for @ajmccarron and his new adventure with the Oakland Raiders. We will miss this fan base and organization ? Thank y’all for having us!” Webb, 29, captioned a snap of McCarron holding their 2-year-old son, Tripp.’
Bills claim ex-Patriots Bojorquez, Lewis off waivers
‘Lewis was an undrafted rookie free agent out of Pittsburgh last year, and spent the season on the Patriots’ practice squad.’
Bills sign 8 to practice squad, claim 2, and release P Schmidt
‘Schmidt had been with the Bills since 2014. He had played in 64 games in a Bills’ uniform and recorded 322 punts, fifth most in team history. He ranks second in franchise history with a net average of 44.1 yards per punt.’
A look at the Bills roster after final cuts
‘In fact, after trading quarterback A.J. McCarron to the Oakland Raiders and releasing 34 others, the team now has 52 players and an open roster spot.’
Bills make more moves on Sunday following active roster deadline
‘In place of Schmidt, the Bills claimed punter Corey Bojorquez off waivers. He didn’t play at all this preseason for the New England Patriots but had a great career at New Mexico where he had an average punt of nearly 47 yards.’
Bills add 8 players to practice
‘However, team’s are also allowed to sign 10 players to their practice squad. Here is the list of players Buffalo added.’
5 Questions: Taron Johnson
‘”It’s a dream come true. I’ve been playing Madden ever since I was little. I’m just trying to get my rating up and be the dude.”‘
Bills Preseason All-Stars
‘Marcus Murphy, RB.’