‘Long, 28, spent the 2018 season with the New York Jets, with whom he started all 13 games in which he played at center and left guard. Last March, the Jets signed him to a four-year, $28 million contract. However, they decided to release Long on Feb. 5 after watching him struggle, thanks in part to a finger injury that impacted his snapping, and not wanting to pay a $3 million bonus he was owed three days after Super Bowl LIII.’
Archives for February 13, 2019
Kyle Williams will be TV analyst during NFL Scouting Combine coverage
‘Williams’ role will be similar to the one set for retired Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Joe Thomas. He will be joined by the NFL Network’s Shaun O’Hara in providing analysis of the on-field drills for offensive linemen on March 1.’
Bills begin offensive line overhaul by signing ex-Jet Spencer Long
‘In one memorable game against the Dolphins — who were then coached by Gase — Long flubbed several snaps, which caused former Jets coach Todd Bowles to pull him. Thereafter, he played guard the rest of the year.’
9 things to know about new Buffalo Bills OL Spencer Long
‘The tendon injury in Long’s right hand affected his play in 2018. Long struggled to snap the ball out of the shotgun formation with the Jets.’
Did Buffalo Bills improve offensive line by signing C/G Spencer Long?
‘As a center, Long hasn’t received rave reviews. He had six errant snaps to quarterback Sam Darnold in a 13-6 loss to Miami last November. He was pulled from that game and returned as a guard when James Carpenter was injured later in the season.’
Former Buffalo Bills DT Kyle Williams covering 2019 NFL Scouting Combine
‘Williams will likely be featured during the defensive linemen drills on Sunday, March 3.’
Bills’ Jerry Hughes takes issue with Tom Brady video; asks for explanation from NFL commish
‘On Tuesday Hughes tweeted a video of Brady arguing with a referee and took issue with the exchange because Brady wasn’t penalized by the league (the video is unavailable to watch because it has been blocked by the NFL for copyright reasons).’
Bills sign OL Long to 3-year contract week after cut by Jets
‘The 28-year-old Long has 44 starts in 53 career games over five seasons. He spent his first four seasons in Washington, which selected him in the third round of the 2014 draft out of Nebraska.’
Bills sign Spencer Long, who was released by Jets last week
‘Financial terms of Long’s contract with the Bills were not disclosed. Buffalo entered this offseason with about $80 million in salary-cap space and was expected to address their problematic offensive line. Starting right guard John Miller and right tackle Jordan Mills will both become unrestricted free agents in March, along with backup guard/center Ryan Groy.’
Bills sign an offensive lineman, extend Pitts
‘According to NFL insider Adam Caplan, Long’s deal is worth $13 million, but he has the possibility of earning $15 million overall.’
Buffalo Bills sign free agent OL Spencer Long
‘Considering Long’s experience as both a center and guard, it gives them a safety net for the way the offseason plays out. Teams will try as hard as they can to control the offseason, but letdowns of missing out on targets to help the roster are inevitable.’
Bills sign for Jets center Spencer Long to three-year contract
‘Long, who reunites with fellow Nebraska offensive lineman Jeremiah Sirles, spent last season with New York before being released.’
Bills sign center/guard Long
‘He battled leg and finger injuries during much of 2018 and missed three games. Long had trouble connecting on shotgun snaps at times, including a disastrous game in Miami where more than a half dozen snaps were off target. Sam Darnold threw four interceptions, including a game deciding pick six that followed one of Long’s poor snaps.’
Bills sign free agent C-G Spencer Long to three-year deal
‘With a new coaching staff in New York, Long, 28, was released in a cost-savings maneuver by the Bills division rival.’
Bills re-sign CB Lafayette Pitts’
The restricted free agent was a core special teamer for the Bills for the past two seasons, Pitts was second the team in special teams tackles with six during the 2018 campaign. Set to enter his fourth NFL season, Pitts also served as a reserve cornerback and made nine tackles last season in spot duty on defense.’