‘Johnson, a 2015 first-round draft pick of the Texans, has dealt with injuries over the last three years, appearing in just 19 games and making eight starts in that time. He has played in all 16 games just once in his career, as a rookie in 2015. Johnson was released Tuesday by Houston, which elected not to pay his fifth-year option salary of $9.069 million. That was guaranteed for injury only, meaning Johnson has been medically cleared, or else he could not be cut. Looking at Johnson is a sign the Bills are interested in adding competition for Levi Wallace as the starter opposite Tre’Davious White.’
Archives for March 7, 2019
A big move on O-line will require big spending by Bills
‘The Bills will look to improve at right tackle, where Jordan Mills started the past three seasons. His contract is up. So is the contract of starting right guard John Miller. Left tackle Dion Dawkins has two starting seasons under his belt. But the position the Bills target for him in 2019 likely will depend on who they add to the roster in free agency and the draft.’
Mock drafts: ESPN’s Todd McShay jumps on D.K. Metcalf-to-Buffalo bandwagon
‘McShay projects Buffalo will take Metcalf with the ninth overall pick in his latest mock draft, released Wednesday.’
Wide receiver? Tight end? Offensive line? Experts predict where Bills will go in NFL draft
‘The Buffalo Bills have pressing needs at offensive line, wide receiver, tight end and edge rusher. Here’s a look at some of the players national publications think the Bills could choose in the first round of the NFL draft in April.’
Buffalo Bills to pursue OT Daryl Williams in free agency (report)
‘Williams, 26, only appeared in one regular season game in 2018. The offensive tackle was carted off the field in the preseason after dislocating his right patella and tearing the MCL in his right knee. He would reinjure the knee in the team’s Week 1 contest and land on the injured reserve. In his four-year career, Williams has appeared in 40 games making 29 starts.’
2019 NFL Draft: What 18 players said at NFL Combine that could interest Buffalo Bills
‘[“You try and get a feel for their DNA,” McDermott said. “What are they all about? And usually you try and study the history off the field. Kind of what are they looking for? What drives them? What gets them out of bed in the morning? The good teams I’ve been around are filled with guys that are selfless and put the team first and work.”‘
Ex-Texans corner Kevin Johnson visiting Bills
‘Johnson played for Bills secondary coach John Butler for three of his four NFL seasons.’
AP source: Cornerback Kevin Johnson visits Bills
‘Johnson was a first-round draft pick in 2015 but never played to expectations in a career plagued by injuries. He was limited to playing in only the Texans’ season opener last year and placed on injured reserve after sustaining his second concussion of the summer. A broken foot and a sprained knee limited him to playing a combined 18 games from 2016-17.’
Why C Matt Paradis makes sense for the Buffalo Bills
‘By adding Matt Paradis, the Bills would be giving themselves a definitive answer to what they view as their most crucial need in the offseason. The performance of the center position during the 2018 season, to put it bluntly, was horrific.’
Bills Today: McShay loves idea of DK Metcalf and Josh Allen
‘“He’s an absolute monster at 6-foot-3 with ridiculous strength and 4.33 40 speed. Metcalf specializes in running the nine route, and Josh Allen has the big arm to get him the ball. It has been a while since Buffalo had a real receiving talent like Metcalf,” McShay wrote about the receiver.’