‘Analysts also described the depth of Ole Miss’ wide receivers, noting Knox was usally the third or fourth target on most plays behind stars like AJ Brown and D.K. Metcalf.’
Archives for April 2019
Oliver: “I just want to come in and compete”
‘”I’ve been waiting since my freshman year, after my freshman year of college to just see,” said Oliver. “Everybody says I went to Houston and it’s not good talent. I just want to see was it true? Was the guys I was playing against not good? I want to see.”‘
Bills busy on Day 2 of NFL Draft with two trades
‘”We were not happy with our O-line play, it was inconsistent, it was good at times last year,” said Beane. “We believe in winning up front and there were frustrating times when in some of the games we didn’t win last year, I think it came to losing the battles up front and I said if nothing else, we’re going to fix that.”‘
Bills introduce new defensive lineman Ed Oliver
‘”I feel like I could have played in the league after my freshman year,” Oliver explained. “It just was another waiting game. I had to play two more years before I was able to come out. So, I’ve been waiting for this opportunity for two years to actually get a chance to step on an NFL field.”‘
5 things to know about offensive lineman Cody Ford
‘Given his 6-foot-4, 330-pound frame and elite athleticism, Ford could realistically play at either guard or tackle at the professional level. Fortunately for Buffalo, Ford has experience has both positions.’
5 things to know about running back Devin Singletary
‘Singletary was a touchdown machine despite only standing at 5-foot-7. In his career he finished with 66 rushing touchdowns. In 2017 he led the nation with 32 rushing TDs, tied for the most carries in the nation with 301 and ranked fourth in the country with 1,920 yards. His sophomore season culminated in a second-team AP All-American notice.’
5 things to know about tight end Dawson Knox
‘“I graduated in December and had my degree with a major and a minor,” Knox said. “I knew that I had enough on film to kind of show that I could compete against anybody; no matter who’s covering me, I can create separation. When they threw the ball to me, I caught it. I was able to get my blocking technique down to where I could move guys off the ball at any level, which was a big thing for me because coming in as a quarterback I had no idea how to actually move somebody.”’
5 things we learned from night two of the Bills 2019 Draft
‘“We had a very good grade on Cody and we even looked into late last night trying to get into the end of the first round, but it was a little rich for us,” said Beane. “We felt like we’d be giving up too many assets to do that. We made some calls and fortunately he was there for us to make that move with Oakland to pick him up.”’
What they’re saying: Draft experts impressed with Buffalo’s offensive additions on day two
‘When I talked to (Bills head coach) Sean McDermott at the combine, one of the things he said is we have to get better around Josh Allen, well, they did. This kid gets them really that much better. This is a heck of a tackle. Nice move by the Buffalo Bills.’
Why the Buffalo Bills will be the perfect NFL home for Ed Oliver
‘“He’s a competitor. He’s tough. He plays from the snap to the echo of the whistle,” said Brandon Beane. “He fits Buffalo, how we do things.”’
Bills’ patience pays off with Oliver
‘He added, “Ed Oliver is going to come in and earn everything he gets … he’s a good player that plays hard, brings his lunch pail and fits the way we play on the field. The thing that stands out is how quick he is at the line of scrimmage. You can feel his energy … his juice … his competitive nature, he wants it. That hunger is that critical piece we look for.”’
This time it paid for Bills to stand pat
‘“We knew it was going to be close,” Beane said, though, the Bills were optimistic that Oliver would fall to them. “The other thing you worry about is somebody trading up (past you). But we stayed patient. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t … but it worked this time”.’
Ed Oliver ‘not surprised one bit’ the Buffalo Bills made him first-round draft choice
‘”Instead of attacking a full man, with a guard coming down on you nine times out of 10, you attack a half a man,” Oliver said. “Most definitely, I like three-technique better than nose guard, but when you come in you have to go to work. I’m coming in humble as I know how. I want to learn the playbook and get to work.”‘
Analysis: Ed Oliver gives the Bills’ pass rush much-needed explosiveness
‘Oliver is quicker and more talented than Kyle Williams. He slides right into the 3-technique spot, opposite the outside shoulder of the guard, that Williams manned the last 13 years.’
5 things to know about new Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver
‘Oliver had Heisman Trophy hype heading into 2018, but a knee injury limited him to just eight games. He was still named a third-team All-American after finishing with 54 tackles, including 14.5 for loss, three sacks and two passes defensed.’