‘Brown quickly shot down the report referring to it as “fake news” on his Instagram account. Bills receiver Isaiah McKenzie also shot down the report, terming it a “false alarm,” but later deleted the post.’
Archives for March 8, 2019
Importance of pass rushers dries up free-agent pool along defensive line
‘Still, with an open roster spot after Williams’ retirement, a defensive tackle could be on Beane’s free-agent shopping list.’
NFL free agency: 8 offensive linemen the Buffalo Bills may consider signing
‘The overhaul up front is the most important activity the Bills will undertake between now and the start of training camp. Quarterback Josh Allen needs to be better protected, and if McCoy is still on the team on opening day, he needs linemen who can open holes because he has lost some of his burst and elusiveness.’
NFL free agents 2019: Who could Jordan Phillips be recruiting to Buffalo Bills? | Daryl Williams, Ja’Wuan James, more
‘If the Bills miss out on Williams, Ja’Wuan James could be a nice consolation prize at right tackle. Phillips was teammates with James on the Dolphins from 2015-2018. In five seasons, James has started in 62 games. James would be a significant upgrade over Jordan Mills, Buffalo’s previous right tackle.’
Antonio Brown traded to the Bills? Twitter reacts to conflicting reports
‘After the initial report ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted that his source claimed talks died between the Bills and Steelers on Wednesday and that no trade was imminent. The Associated Press’s John Wawrow further added that a deal is not in the works.’
Reports differ on possible Antonio Brown-to-Bills deal
‘Other reports overnight, however, indicated otherwise, saying a deal between the two teams was “unlikely.”’
Report: Steelers ‘closing in’ on sending Antonio Brown to Buffalo
‘Brown labeled the report “fake news” in a since-deleted comment on Instagram.’
Tim Benz: Basking in mockery of Antonio Brown reportedly going to Bills
‘Because it really would be hilarious if, after all of Brown’s leveraging to get to a better situation, the Steelers sent him to one of the worst situations in the NFL.’
‘Arrow’ pointing up for former Central Valley star WR Robert Foster
‘“He didn’t even leave town on the bye week because he was so focused on earning that opportunity, and we brought him back up. … From there, he just took off.”’
Antonio Brown sweepstakes is really starting to heat up
‘Rapoport also said in an on-air interview that the deal isn’t finalized, adding that Brown, who has three years left on his contract, has said in the past he would like a longer-term deal with whatever new team he joined.’
Just what do the Bills think they’re going to do with Antonio Brown?
‘Whether or not the deal goes through, Buffalo is a surprise entrant in the chase for Brown, one of the league’s very best receivers with one of the nation’s very worst mustaches. Washington, Oakland and Tennessee were the loudest suitors for Brown; the Jets had been rumored and inferred to be in the hunt, but ducked out of proceedings earlier this week.’
Bills are either ‘closing in’ on or ‘nowhere close’ to trade for Antonio Brown from Steelers
‘However, if the Bills did land Brown, he would provide an immediate boost to the NFL’s second-worst passing attack last season. Entering his second season, quarterback Josh Allen currently has a markedly inexperienced and unproven group of pass-catchers, led by wide receivers Zay Jones and Robert Foster.’
Antonio Brown headed to Buffalo Bills in trade with Pittsburgh Steelers, per report
‘The deal would also come well in advance of a March 17 deadline when the Steelers would have had to pay Brown a $2.5 million roster bonus.’
Buffalo Bills like direction of wide receiver Robert Foster’s ‘arrow’
‘“The drive that he showed — he didn’t even leave town on the bye week because he was so focused on earning an opportunity,” Beane said. “We brought him back up, and the very first play of the first game against the Jets, he makes a long one, and from there he just took off. And we got (quarterback) Josh (Allen) back, and those two really formed a nice partnership.”’
Bills GM shoots down reported trade for Antonio Brown, says team has ‘moved on’
‘”We inquired about Antonio Brown on Tuesday, and kept talks open with the Steelers,” Beane told ESPN. “We had positive discussions, but ultimately it didn’t make sense for either side. As great a player as Antonio Brown is, we have moved on and our focus is on free agency.”‘