‘Beyond those starting three, the Bills have a very uncertain depth situation. Deon Lacey, Julian Stanford, and Corey Thompson have experience and can be short-term fill-ins, but if the team needs someone to step in for several games, they may need to upgrade.’
Archives for March 2019
Bills GM to ESPN: team has ‘moved on’ from possible Antonio Brown deal
‘Brown overnight Friday deleted a comment on an Instagram post by the NFL which said “Fake news alert.”‘
Why TE Maxx Williams makes sense for the Buffalo Bills
‘In the case of Williams, after battling for his roster life in the summer of 2018, he went on to show some promising signs in both major areas of playing tight end in the NFL. The odds were stacked against him, too, after falling behind the depth chart to Nick Boyle and then watching the Ravens draft two players at his position in the 2018 NFL Draft.’
Antonio Brown will not go to Buffalo Bills
‘Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane said “We inquired about Antonio Brown on Tuesday and kept talks open with the Steelers. 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.”’
Sources: Bills trade for WR Antonio Brown
‘Later in the season, Brown took to Twitter about being traded after harsh critcism of quarterback Ben Roethisberger. He would later request a formal trade in mid-February and it now appears his wish has been granted.’
Free Agents the Bills Should Target
‘The Bills need a significant upgrade at several spots along the offensive line and center would be a good place to begin. The team missed Eric Wood greatly last season when he unexpectedly retired. Centers are the conductor of the offensive line orchestra and Paradis would be a great band leader. The 29-year-old will have plenty of suitors which will drive his price up but he would give Josh Allen a more reliable battery mate. Paradis suffered fractured fibula last season but has been healthy and dependable for the majority of his career.’
Bills trade for Antonio Brown is dead
‘Rapoport, however, doubled down on his story early Friday. He reported the trade was still close and implied that Brown’s willingness to come to Buffalo was the only possible obstacle.’
Statement from Brandon Beane on Antonio Brown
‘“We inquired about Antonio Brown on Tuesday, and kept talks open with the Steelers. 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.”’
Top 5 Bills free agent classes in team history
‘1989 – G John Davis, RB Kenny Davis, G Mitch Frerotte, QB Gale Gilbert, RB Larry Kinnebrew, LS Adam Lingner, WR James Lofton.’
Bills Today: Micah Hyde was “ecstatic” to sign with Bills
‘“My agent was talking to people at the combine and they were interested but wanted to see what was going to happen with me,” Hyde said. “They were interested but not interested. As soon as Buffalo came along, they were interested. Everybody there welcomed me with open arms, and I was ecstatic to be there.”’
Report: Bills to host CB Kevin Johnson on free-agent visit
‘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.’
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.’