‘The Bills probably won’t have a chance to get Steven Means, but the team should still submit a claim for the defensive end. Means was let go in Philadelphia due to the team’s depth at the position, but the former UB product has shown some pass rushing ability in his career. Buffalo isn’t the only team looking to improve their pass rush and Means may be the best player available on waivers at defensive end.’
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Buffalo Bills’ 2019 draft picks following AJ McCarron trade | How many selections do they have?
‘In their deal with the Raiders, the Bills received a fifth round pick. Considering that Oakland sent a conditional 2020 5th round pick to the Bears in the Khalil Mack trade, it’s safe to assume that Buffalo’s pick is in the 2019 draft. Considering that McCarron would have started the season as the Bills’ No. 3 quarterback, Beane received a decent return for the veteran QB.’
Sunday’s Oakland Coverage
Raiders trade for AJ McCarron, release Martavis Bryant (East Bay Times)
Raiders acquire Bills QB AJ McCarron for draft pick (Las Vegas Review Journal)
Report: Raiders trade for QB AJ McCarron; release Connor Cook (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Raiders acquire quarterback AJ McCarron (Raiders.com)
Sunday’s Cleveland Coverage
Bills cut Corey Coleman less than a month after trade with Browns (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Corey Coleman’s flameout with Bills reflects on Sashi Brown’s talent-evaluating skills (Willoughby News Herald)
AJ and Katherine McCarron head to Oakland, where Brent Musburger is play-by-play announcer
‘Will McCarron and Musburger in Oakland be awkward? Maybe not.’
Buffalo Bills trade AJ McCarron
‘Buffalo traded its quarterback of the previous three seasons, Tyrod Taylor, to the Cleveland Browns in the offseason, then signed McCarron and used the seventh pick in the 2018 NFL Draft on Wyoming quarterback Josh Allen, bringing in two players to compete with their 2017 backup, Nathan Peterman, for the starting job this season.’
Raiders land QB AJ McCarron in trade with Bills
‘McCarron, 27, signed a two-year deal with the Bills in March and was expected to be a leading contender for the starting job as the team looked to replace Tyrod Taylor. Buffalo now will decide between rookie Josh Allen and second-year player Nathan Peterman for the role.’
Phoebe Schecter’s rapid rise continues with Buffalo Bills coaching post
‘The 5ft 4in linebacker, who rise in the sport was originally reported in The Sunday Times in May, becomes only the third woman to secure a coaching position in the NFL and intends to do the job while continuing her own playing career.’
Bills trade QB McCarron to Raiders
‘McCarron was initially considered the front-runner to land the starting job after signing a two-year contract in March, but struggled with inconsistent play. He also suffered a right shoulder injury in Buffalo’s second preseason game against Cleveland, which hindered his pursuit of the starting job.’
Bills trade QB McCarron to Raiders
‘The Bills have yet to announce their starter. Their choice will come between Nathan Peterman or rookie Josh Allen.’
Bills release WR Coleman
‘Coleman, 24, has battled inconsistencies and dealt with injuries since entering the league. The Bills needed help at the position since they did not have a wide receiver with more than 27 catches last season.’
Bills trade AJ McCarron to Raiders for fifth-round pick
‘The Raiders, who will owe McCarron his fully guaranteed $900,000 base salary this season, also released quarterback Connor Cook on Saturday, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.’
Bills release WR Corey Coleman
‘Coleman, 24, was a first-round pick of the Browns in 2016. The Bills will owe Coleman the $3.5 million that was guaranteed as part of his rookie contract inherited from Cleveland.’
Raiders add AJ McCarron from Bills in trade hours after sending Khalil Mack to Bears
‘But McCarron is an upgrade for Oakland, which previously had Connor Cook and EJ Manuel behind Derek Carr on the depth chart. Cook was cut by the Raiders on Saturday, according to Schefter.’
Raiders Trade For Bills QB AJ McCarron
‘McCarron was rumored to be on the Bills’ bubble ahead of the NFL roster cut deadline. He sat behind Nathan Peterman and first-round draft pick Josh Allen on the possible depth chart.’