‘With his third professional season now in the books, the Bills face a decision on Lawson: Do they want to pick up the fifth-year option on his rookie contract? Doing so would come with a price tag of more than $9 million.’
Archives for January 9, 2019
With $90 million in cap money, Brandon Beane needs to cash in on free agent signings
‘It is unfair to judge Beane’s performance during the 2018 off-season because, unlike this year, he simply didn’t have the resources to sign impact players. Nonetheless, he brought in many players who wound up making the roster and contributing, either positively or negatively, to Buffalo’s 6-10 record.’
Bills had transition season we all expected
‘I think 2019 will be an overall different story. The Bills will have higher expectations — and moreover, it really won’t matter what theirs are. All that’s left is to contend and win. Whether you got on board with the built-in excuses about the need to fix the cap and the “culture”, none of that holds up going forward from now. Two years is about as long as pro sports ever gives anyone to prep a roster. Allen, in Year 2, isn’t going to be “too young” in a league where young quarterbacks are shining. Time’s up.’
2018 Buffalo Bills All-22 in Review: Linebackers
‘What an incredible year it was for the 35-year-old Lorenzo Alexander.’
Bills fans got an up-close chance at owning team history
‘All of this stuff is from the estate of the former voice of the Bills Van Miller.’
Bills Today: ‘Zo: We’re in a window to do something special
‘“They still have so much growth to go, and they have that ability,” Alexander said. “I’m really excited for those young men, [Josh and Tremaine] in particular. I think just our football team in general, because we do have a core of young guys that really developed last season. That’s probably another memory I’ll have, just the growth, because I really think this last year was a pivotal season as far as this organization going to where it wanted to go.”‘