‘For Taylor, Rivers will turn 38 before the end of the 2019 season. The hits add up over the years and who’s to say Rivers, who’s been an iron man over the course of his arguable Hall of Fame career, makes it through the whole season?’
Archives for March 2019
Bills to meet with Ziggy Ansah after signing 7 free agents
‘Ansah established himself as an effective pass rusher during his first six NFL seasons with Detroit, where he had 48 sacks in 80 games. His production dwindled last season when injuries led to him playing seven games before being placed on the season-ending injured-reserve list because of a shoulder problem in December.’
Bills announce the signings of seven free agents
‘Nsekhe appeared in 14 games last season, starting five of those games for the Washington Redskins. Feliciano started four games in relief for the Oakland Raiders. Both players will provide depth and competition for the Bills’ offensive line.’
Report: Bills set to sign All-Pro returner Andre Roberts
‘Roberts led the NFL in total kick return yards last season with 1174 and in punt return average with 14.1 per return. He is eighth amongst all active players averaging 24.9 yards per kick return. Roberts was selected to the Pro Bowl last season and also named a First Team All-Pro. He had an outstanding games against the Bills, first returning five kicks for 132 yards (26.4 average) in a November game at the Meadowlands, then returning five kicks for 176 yards (35.20 average) in a December game in Orchard Park.’
Capaccio: What each new free agent signing means for the Bills
‘Morse should immediately start at center. He’s athletic, can move and pull, and is known as a terrific pass-blocker. The question now is what happens with Russell Bodine, who has one year left in his contract and is coming off a broken leg? He’s definitely a candidate to be released before the season (the Bills would save $2.3 million in cap space), but may also be good insurance as a backup to Morse, who has missed 16 games over the past two seasons.’
Report: Buffalo Bills to sign Pro Bowl returner Andre Roberts
‘Roberts, 31, spent the 2018 season as a member of the New York Jets where he was named to the league’s season-ending all-star game for his work as both a kick and punt returner. On kickoffs, Roberts averaged 29.4 yards per return and brought one for a touchdown, too. On punts, Roberts averaged a career high 14.1 yards per return and also had a touchdown. In all his opportunities, Roberts wound up with 10 returns out of 63 that went for 40 yards or more.’
Bills Make Signings Official
‘General Manager Brandon Beane entered free agency needing to improve Josh Allen’s receiving corp and that’s where they focused a large amount of the financial resources they’ve spent so far.’
Buffalo Bills season tickets now available
‘Prices for tickets start at $350.’
Elementary Students help the Buffalo Bills make a big announcement
‘The kids were jumping, throwing balls and taking part in a profootball themed obstacle course. Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott and Linebacker Lorenzo Alexander helping them through their workout.’
Bills sign All-Pro kick returner
‘The concern with Roberts is that he is 31 years old and last season seems more anamoly than trend. He’s only had one other season in the top ten for return average as either a punt or kick returner (2016-punt retuns).’
Offense dominates Bills initial wave of 2019 free agent additions
‘The clear focus in the early going was to provide Buffalo’s passing game with some proven weapons and bolster their offensive line.’
What they’re saying: NFL analysts offer these grades for the Bills free agent moves
‘I love this move. Morse is an athletic player who can stabilize the middle of the Bills offense. Buffalo also signed Spencer Long, who has played center, but it looks like he will play guard.’
Bills Today: Frank Gore on the role LeSean McCoy played in his recruitment to Buffalo
‘Gore is motivated to keep playing because he feels he can still do it at a high level. When he trains he says he still “feels good” and last season was “balling.” If he played more early on the season, Gore thinks he would have finished with over 1,000 yards. Gore doesn’t have an exact number of how many more years he will play in the league and prefers to take it one year at a time. Gore currently is fourth on the all-time rushing leaders for a career. Gore is only 500 yards away from third place.’
Additions of Cole Beasley, John Brown drastically reshapes Bills’ outlook at receiver
‘Just like that, the Bills added two proven, veteran receivers for second-year quarterback Josh Allen. Brown’s signing comes a year after the Bills first expressed interest in him. The 28-year-old (he turns 29 next month) opted to take a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens last offseason, but the Bills’ interest apparently never dissipated.’
Analysis: Mitch Morse’s great feet give the Bills athleticism O-line was lacking
‘Morse’s footspeed gives the Bills a center who can get to the second level in run blocking and make quick adjustments in protecting the interior of the line in pass blocking.’