‘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.’
Archives for February 2019
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.’
Bills Today: NFL.com offers this grade for the Bills 2018 draft class
‘Shook called Phillips an “excellent grab in the third round” expecting him to overtake Kyle Williams’ role next season while Johnson has “plenty of upside” as a cornerback opposite of Tre’Davious White. Edmunds looks to be a “mainstay” of Buffalo’s defense for years to come.’
How Josh Allen’s rookie year compared to final college season
‘“Yes, he did improve as the season went on this year, which tells me he is working on these things,” said Kubiak, who also analyzes the Bills’ quarterbacks for The News. “If he understands the footwork, placement and the technique he is striving for he can definitely achieve better consistency and accuracy.”‘
Former Bills lineman Mike Jasper finds path in coaching
‘”In this profession, not a lot of coaches get that opportunity,” Jasper said. “I’m blessed and look forward to it. I have a phenomenal staff. … The administration is 100 percent behind me. I’m comfortable and eager to get to the season because I feel like I can’t fail.”‘
Capaccio: 10 free agent wide receivers and how they might or might not fit the Bills
‘Here are 10 wide receivers whose contracts are set to expire who may be targets for the Bills, and my feelings on each…’.
Bills Today: PFF: Jerry Hughes one of best pass rushers in NFL
‘Hughes finished with a 19.7 percent pressure rate. Hughes had his lowest tackle output in his Bills career but finished with more quarterback hits than he’s had since 2014. Hughes’ final stat line included 37 tackles, three forced fumbles, seven sacks, 13 tackles for a loss and 18 quarterback hits.’
Analysis: Josh Allen has more short completions for the taking
‘There are many reasons the Bills’ short passing game was poor in 2018. And there’s no doubt Allen has plenty of improvement to make in his accuracy.’
Bills Today: Who are the top pass catchers in the 2019 NFL Draft according to Sports Illustrated
‘Part of fixing the Bills’ 31st ranked passing attack in the NFL last season not only includes the further development of Josh Allen but includes getting him more weapons to throw to. While this year’s NFL draft does not boast any projected Top-10 talents according to draft analysts there is still talent to be found. Here’s a summary of what Sam Brief from Sports Illustrated wrote about the top receiving talent in this year’s draft.’
Jay Skurski’s Bills Mailbag: Is Buffalo going to Carolina’s well too often?
‘So my long answer to a short question is I’m not overly concerned about the number of players or coaches with ties to Carolina.’
One-on-One Coverage: Bill Polian on starting new league, direction of Bills and Josh Allen
‘There’s no question that this executive and coaching team have a plan, it’s sound, they know what they’re doing. Sean McDermott is unbelievable. I mean, to get six wins out of the personnel group that they were effectively forced to inherit is amazing. And there’s still a lot of work to be done. I saw Brandon Beane say that the other day; he’s clearly cognizant of that. But it’s the right plan with the right people executing it. It’s just a matter of time before they put it all together. The fact that they made the playoffs a year ago and the fact that they got six wins out of a team that probably shouldn’t have been counted on for any more than three is witness to the fact that the coach coaches the living daylights out of them. He’s tremendous. So stay with it. Good days are ahead.”‘
Fan Mailbag: An added role for Tremaine Edmunds?
‘I think the comparison to Khalil Mack might be a bit strong, but there’s no question that Tremaine Edmunds can serve Buffalo’s defense as a blitzer. In the Bills scheme, Edmunds and Matt Milano are frequently positioned in the ‘A’ gaps prior to the snap to show blitz in certain down and distances.’
Vic Carucci: Bills continue to keep a lid on expectations
‘Translation: Cool your jets on thinking the Bills will be cherry-picking other rosters for game-breaking wide receivers, dominant offensive linemen, a reliable tight end, a top-level running back, a transformative edge rusher, and a cornerback who can play as well as the one whose interception sealed the New England Patriots’ Super Bowl victory last Sunday – yup, that former Bill named Stephon Gilmore.’
Roth: When son said ‘Go Bills,’ father knew The Drought was history
‘And then came the text: “Go Bills.’’’