‘Williams was a Pro Bowl alternate and said upon announcing his retirement two weeks ago that he would welcome the opportunity to compete if invited.’
Archives for January 2019
Kyle Williams named to sixth and final career Pro Bowl
‘This will mark Williams’ first Pro Bowl selection since the 2016 season, and sixth overall (2010, 2012-14, 2016, 2018). His final season in the National Football League ended with five sacks, 35 tackles and 14 hits of the quarterback.
Capaccio: A look at each of the Bills’ 2019 UFAs
‘That last sentence I just wrote about Miller also applies to Mills, who has been with the Bills for the better part of four seasons after two years with the Bears, as well as the Cowboys and Lions practice squads. Like Miller, Mills’ tenure on the right side of the Bills’ line was uneven. The organization felt he played well enough in 2015 and 2016 to receive a two-year contract extension, but the last two years have been too inconsistent for the team to feel they need to bring him back. They should look to upgrade at the spot, but not close the door on Mills returning on a veteran-minimum type of deal for depth purposes.’
Buffalo Bills’ Kyle Williams officially added to NFL Pro Bowl
‘The team announced on Monday that Williams, the 13-year veteran of the franchise, has officially been added to the NFL Pro Bowl. The defensive tackle takes the place of Tennessee’s Jurrell Casey, and will take part in the sixth Pro Bowl of his career.’
2018 Buffalo Bills All-22 in Review: Offensive Tackles
‘Of all the team’s second-year players, starting left tackle Dion Dawkins had the biggest sophomore slump in 2018.’
Kyle Williams to play final Pro Bowl
‘Williams received the call to appear in the Jan. 27 game after Tennessee Titans’ Pro Bowl DT Jurrell Casey was injured.’
Why Bills veterans see all the signs for Tremaine Edmunds to emerge into a defensive force in the NFL
‘“I’ve definitely had challenges along the way,” said Edmunds. “I’m a rookie in this league, I’m a young guy. It’s definitely going to bring different things each week. I’ve been trying to just get better each week, just focus on things that I can. I know it hasn’t been perfect. My whole goal for myself is just improve each week.”’
Bills sign CFL’s leading receiver Duke Williams
‘Williams, 25, is a 6-3, 225-pound wideout, who took the CFL by storm this past season. In 18 games for Edmonton, Williams posted 88 receptions for almost 1,600 yards (1,579) and 11 touchdowns.’
Kyle Williams to play once more in Pro Bowl
‘“The opportunity to go represent the organization one more time, I’d definitely jump at that,” he said late last month.’
Bills Today: Former NFL QB: Josh Allen’s ceiling the highest of rookie QBs
‘“I think a better way for me to answer might be, if we’re to look back in six years, I think you’re going to look back and say, ‘Man, Sam Darnold and Josh Allen are probably the two best in the class,’” Palmer said during a recent appearance on CBS Sports’ ‘Boomer and Gio’. “Probably with Josh Allen, I think Josh Allen has the highest ceiling, which probably everybody thinks because of the size and the speed and the arm strength.”‘
Bills reportedly sign top CFL receiver Duke Williams
‘In two CFL seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos, the 25-year-old Williams has 2,294 yards on 135 catches with 15 touchdowns in 31 games. Last season, he led the league with 1,579 receiving yards and tied for the CFL lead in receiving touchdowns with 11. He also had 88 receptions, including 11 for more than 30 yards, on 152 targets.’
Opinions vary on where Josh Allen’s game is headed for Bills
‘“I think he surprised me and I’m sure a lot of other people, including defensive coordinators, with his ability to run the ball for big, big plays,” former NFL quarterback and current CBS NFL game analyst Rich Gannon said. “The kid’s got the swagger to him, which I like, too. I think the players respect him and I think they feel like they’ve got a quarterback that they could build around. Now it’s just a question of, how much improvement can he make from Year One to Year Two? Typically, this is where we see a big jump with quarterbacks.’
Buffalo Bills sign CFL’s leading wide receiver (report)
‘At one time, Williams was the No. 1 junior college prospect after recording 118 receptions for 2,028 yards and 26 touchdowns at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He’d go on to join Auburn, but was dismissed by the school after he reportedly punched four people at an Auburn bar.’
Sources: Buffalo Bills interested in Denver Broncos OL coach Sean Kugler
‘Adding Kugler to the coaching staff could give the Bills an inside track at signing free agent center Matt Paradis. The Broncos center is considered to be one of the top free agents in 2019.’
Duke Williams leaves Edmonton Eskimos to join Buffalo Bills
‘Williams has signed a reserve/futures contract with the Bills, who finished with a 6-10 record this season, missing the NFL playoffs.’