‘While testifying before the House on Wednesday morning, Cohen told them that while attempting to buy the Buffalo Bills, Trump inflated his total assets.’
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Cohen says Trump inflated financials when trying to buy Buffalo Bills
‘The form from 2011 shows the President’s total net worth at nearly $4.6 billion. But, less than two years later, a financial statement from 2013 shows the president’s net worth had nearly doubled to more than $8.6 billion.’
Quick Hits: Sean McDermott sheds light on new coaching staff additions
‘“He has a history of developing a young quarterback in Cam Newton in Carolina,” said McDermott of Dorsey. “Dorsey also played the position at a high level in college and then had a stint in the pros as well. The other added piece to Ken is the element of being able to evaluate having spent time in the scouting department in Carolina. That will aid Ken and the way he’ll help us in Buffalo.”‘
How Sean McDermott and his staff plan to better connect with their players
‘“We spent time as a staff this offseason learning how to relate better to millennials and how to relate more to what millennials deal with on a day in and day out basis,” said McDermott.’
5 things to know about the players at the 2019 NFL combine
‘Knowing the Bills are in the market for offensive line upgrades, their needs match up well with a draft class that will present them with options well into the middle rounds.’
Bills Today: Sean McDermott looks for these traits in coaches and wide receivers
‘“One of the biggest things I think that gets overlooked is continuity and having the opportunity to bring players back that already understand our culture,” McDermott said. “Also, coaches and staff that are you understand our culture, what we’re all about how we want to do things. The more you’re around the more the more continuity you have, the more familiarity you have obviously the more aligned, you become over the years when you go through the battles, the ups and downs and so over the course of time that usually works to your benefit.”’
How do QBs at scouting combine compare to Josh Allen and 2018 class?
‘“In terms of grades, now this is the grade I had on them coming out, not what they’ve done. I have (Sam) Darnold with the highest grade. Then it was (Josh) Rosen, then it was (Baker) Mayfield, and then I gave the same grade to Josh Allen as my fourth quarterback last year as I gave to Kyler Murray this year,” Jeremiah said. “So they would be tied for my fourth, and then I would have Haskins behind them and then Lamar Jackson would be behind him. So that would be the order I have stacking those guys in with last year’s class based purely off the grade.”’
Bills beef up analytics department
‘A team spokesman confirmed Tuesday that the organization has hired Dr. Dennis Lock as the team’s director of football research and strategy. Lock previously worked as the Miami Dolphins’ director of analytics since 2015, building that department from the ground up.’
Three Pegula Sports and Entertainment executives out after latest shakeup
‘”Obviously, it feels like there’s a bit of instability there,” said Tim Maynes, an assistant professor of organization and human resources at the University at Buffalo.’
So many players, so many needs: Bills go into NFL Scouting Combine with eyes wide open
‘What the combine provides coaches such as Sean McDermott and general managers such as Brandon Beane is the chance to gauge and compare the players in a similar environment. Everything is the same in Indianapolis — same watches timing the 40-yard dash and the cone shuttle, same 225-pound bar on the bench press rack, same benign indoor conditions for the quarterbacks to throw and receivers to run routes and catch, and, most importantly, it’s the same, unbiased medical experts examining the players.’
Bengals shopping John Ross: 8 reasons Buffalo Bills should pull off trade for WR
‘Wide receiver is among the Bills’ biggest needs heading into the offseason. Robert Foster and Zay Jones are the only two receivers on the roster that seem like sure bets to make the team in 2019. Buffalo can address one of their biggest areas of weakness before free agency or the draft.’
2019 NFL Draft: 10 potential outcomes for the Buffalo Bills at No. 9
‘Let’s look at 10 potential outcomes involving 10 players the Bills could target and how they can get them.’
Parent company of Bills, Sabres shakes up executive staff
‘CEO and President Kim Pegula says the changes come after she had been “continuously evaluating our organizations” since assuming her current title in May. Pegula says the positions will be filled as deemed necessary.’
Pegula Sports and Entertainment let go of three executives
‘Departing are COO Bruce Popko, EVP and Sabres CAO Brent Rossi, and EVP Erica Muhleman.’
Joe B: 5 Buffalo Bills thoughts heading into the NFL Combine
‘If you polled Bills fans that paid close attention during the 2018 season, the response to ‘biggest need position on the roster’ would garner quite a few votes for wide receiver.’