‘What an incredible year it was for the 35-year-old Lorenzo Alexander.’
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‘“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.”‘
Charles Clay’s tenure could serve as cautionary tale for Bills GM Brandon Beane
‘Clay has a year to go on the five-year, $38 million contract he signed in 2015. His cap hit again will be $9 million, which ranks sixth among tight ends in 2019. Presuming he gets released, he will cost $4.5 million against the cap in 2019, and the Bills will save $4.5 million in both real cash and cap space.’
First-year referees were unkind to Bills
‘Officiating crews assessed 3,447 penalties in 2018, the most ever. First-year referees Shawn Hochuli and Shawn Smith called the most penalties, with Hochuli’s crew handing out an NFL-record 253 and Smith’s crew assessing 228. For comparison, Bill Vinovich’s crew called the fewest penalties at 169.’
Bills’ Kyle Williams named to sixth and final Pro Bowl
‘Kyle Williams gets to play one more game in the NFL after all.’
Bills reach into Canada hoping Duke Williams can upgrade WR corps
‘Williams, who goes by Duke, is a 6-foot-3, 225-pounder who does not have great speed; he did the bulk of his damage for the Edmonton Eskimos on short and intermediate routes. However, he certainly was productive as he led the CFL in 2018 with 1,579 receiving yards and tied for the league lead with 11 touchdowns on 88 catches. He was a CFL all-star, and twice was named the top performer of the month in the league.’
Kyle Williams added to Pro Bowl as injury replacement
‘Williams is just the ninth Buffalo player to earn six or more Pro Bowl nods. He is the Bills’ career leader in games played (183) and sacks (48.5) by a defensive tackle.’
Who is Duke Williams? 9 things to know about new Buffalo Bills wide receiver
‘That witness also said Williams then threw multiple punches at security guards, who eventually forced him out the door. Once outside, Williams punched the unidentified patron, the witness said.’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins learned lesson in 2018: vows to never get comfortable again
‘As for Dawkins, who by most accounts was the Bills’ best player on the o-line this season despite his perceived struggles, the key in maintaining his focus so that he can be at his best every play.’
LeSean McCoy wants Buffalo Bills to draft Alabama offensive linemen
‘One way to fix the problem going forward? Add one of the Crimson Tide’s massive offensive linemen. In a since-deleted tweet, McCoy made it known that he’d love for the Bills to draft a lineman from Alabama.’
Buffalo Bills DT Kyle Williams officially named to NFL Pro Bowl
‘It was another outstanding season for Williams on the field. The 13-year veteran finished with five sacks, 35 tackles and 14 quarterback hits for the Bills, who finished 6-10 on the season.’
Buffalo Bills 2019 offseason: who should stay and who should go?
‘Here’s a position-by-position breakdown of where the Bills’ roster stands heading into the offseason.’
Former LSU defensive tackle Kyle Williams added to Pro Bowl roster
‘While at LSU, Williams played on the 2003 national championship team. With the Bills, he became a starter six games into his rookie season and has started each of the 178 games he’s played since then. Williams ends his career 48-1/2 career sacks and 610 total tackles.’
Buffalo Bills sign CFL-leading receiver Duke Williams
‘Williams had a troubled college career at Auburn. He was kicked off the team after breaking teammate Xavier Dampeer’s jaw during an altercation in October 2015. Some 10 months earlier, Williams was suspended from playing in the Outback Bowl for breaking team rules.’