‘Peters started all 16 games with the Eagles this season and will look to protect Nick Foles when Philadelphia takes on the Chicago Bears. If this is Peters’ final season, the left tackle put together a Hall of Fame career.’
Archives for January 2019
Ceravolo: Kyle Williams played with a Buffalo heart
‘The way Williams carried himself, that’s a dream come true for any organization. And then to produce the way he did come game day, it’s a rare combination.’
Fan Mailbag: How will the Bills fill roster holes in the offseason?
‘Knowing the Bills have three unrestricted free agents from their starting offensive line at season’s end, they will need to venture into free agency to address one or two of those positions.’
Pollock: Allen reflects on first year as Bills quarterback
‘“It’s pretty promising and exciting to think about what we could’ve done and what we can do and what’s in the future. I’m extremely excited to have the guys that we have. I’m looking forward to growing with these guys and going into next season with some momentum.”’
Jerry Hughes looks back at strong season and laments near sacks
‘The 30-year-old Hughes is the Bills’ lone true, edge-bending speed rusher, a threat who must be respected and accounted for by the offense. Take Hughes out of the Bills’ pass-rush mix, and all the other twist stunts, linebacker blitzes and power rushes coming from the other side don’t look nearly as threatening.’
Mementos of legendary Bills sportscaster Van Miller headed for auction
‘The items – filling two 14-foot truckloads – include some furnishings from the home of Miller and his wife, Gloria. A white wicker furniture set from the Miller sunroom, foyer table, French provincial chairs and lighted curio cabinet displaying Gloria Miller’s extensive Lenox collection will also be auctioned.’
DA calls video showing deputy’s violent arrest of Bills fan ‘troubling’
‘Flynn, at a Buffalo News Editorial Board meeting Friday, said prosecutors are looking into allegations that Achtyl assaulted Nicholas H. Belsito, as well as whether Achtyl and Deputy James W. Flowers made false statements in court documents involving Belsito’s arrest.’
Roth: 5 reasons why Josh Allen will make the Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame
‘Allen knows that with $90-million in cap space and 10 draft picks, GM Brandon Beane will be making over the roster like an episode of Flip or Flop. He hears everyone saying, “You need more talent around you.’’ But his response? “I love the guys we got. I care about all of our guys,’’ Allen said. He knows change is inevitable in the Not For Long league. But it’s nice when a guy doesn’t throw his teammates, even soon-to-be ex-teammates, under the bus. Leadership doesn’t take time off.’
How Bills’ Derek Anderson helped OC Brian Daboll develop Josh Allen
‘“You know, Derek was invaluable to what he brought,” Beane said this week. “(He was) Another set of eyes and ears that’s lived that position. There’s many coaches in this league that never played at this level between the white lines. There’s no replacement for a guy who has done it, seen it, and not only has Derek been great for Josh and for Matt (Barkley), but he’s also been great for Brian Daboll.”’
Buffalo Bills WR Robert Foster named to PFF’s All-Rookie Team
‘Although the Bills will likely look to add a No. 1 wide receiver this offseason, Foster’s emergence makes him the favorite to be Buffalo’s other outside wide receiver in 2019.’
Bring in Brown? Reasons for and against Buffalo Bills acquiring Antonio Brown
‘Sean McDermott has stressed culture since becoming Bills head coach. Based on the reports coming out of Pittsburgh, adding a player like Antonio Brown goes against everything Sean McDermott believes. Between Brown skipping a MRI examination, walk-throughs and meetings, he may not be the type of player that McDermott wants in his locker room.’
Allen: The 2018 season will ‘help me out in the long run’
‘”It was kind of a little blessing in disguise. I got to step back and see the game from a different perspective. The game was moving pretty fast before I got hurt. After I got hurt, it seemed like it slowed down just a little bit. I was seeing things a little better, and that’s when I was making better decisions, and just feeling better playing the game of football.”‘
Potential Buffalo Bills free agency targets to watch on Wild Card Sunday
‘With salary cap room that could be over $90 million, if they take advantage of cap savings with underperforming players, the Bills have plenty of flexibility in the upcoming free agency period in March. And without any concern that they’ll be undoing potential compensatory picks by signing so many free agents, general manager Brandon Beane will feel unencumbered to spend as he sees fit.’
How the Bills solidified the chemistry in their QB room plus 5 things you missed on One Bills Live
‘“One Hundred percent,” Beane said. “We knew coming in that Nathan (Peterman) was coming back. We had made the decision to trade Tyrod to Cleveland and so, you know, before the draft, we really had one legit quarterback here with Nate and then there were different guys out there in free agency. We thought A.J. (McCarron) was a guy that could come in and compete and potentially win that job.”’
Bills fire special teams coordinator Danny Crossman
‘”I mean, that’s part of our offseason evaluation, and that’s really just beginning,” he said. “We just finished up meeting with a number of players and getting their feedback on a number of things and then communicating with them what we want them to do or need to do as they have a productive offseason. That’s a part of it. There are times when we didn’t play well enough on special teams and we’ll dive deeper into that as we get into our evaluation in the next couple days here.”‘