‘Former Bills wide receiver Stevie Johnson was invited by the league to announce Buffalo’s third round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, but he offered to spot to Ezra Castro, otherwise known as Pancho Billa, on Saturday night.’
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Stevie Johnson invites Pancho Billa back to NFL draft
‘“For him to be going through what he is and showing his strength and dedication to the squad…and for me to have that respect it is only right,” Johnson said in a phone interview Saturday. “This is what it is about: when athletes connect with the fans. The fans know that’s what I’ve always been about and connecting with them and showing them it’s real.”‘
Report: Bills to host Alabama DT Quinnen Williams on pre-draft visit
‘He’s thought to be a top-five talent — a recent mock draft from CBS Sports’ Pete Prisco has him going No. 1 overall — after a season in which he was named a first-team All-American. Williams made 15 starts for coach Nick Saban, finishing with 70 tackles, including a team-leading 18.5 for loss. He also had seven sacks and a safety.’
NFL draft preview: Safeties have become a top priority in recent years
‘It seems unlikely that there will be multiple safeties chosen in the first round this year, but that doesn’t mean it’s a down year for the position. As many as eight players at the position could be gone before the second round concludes Friday night.’
Pollock: Bills’ ‘new’ home should be ‘old’ New Era Field
‘Given Western New York’s eroding population and slipping economy, taking on the financial burden of a new facility – even with New York state, Erie County and the Pegulas combining resources – makes no sense.’
Source: Buffalo Bills held private workout with Iowa TE Noah Fant
‘Fant has been projected to be drafted behind teammate T.J. Hockenson in the 2019 NFL Draft, but it’s possible that Fant leapfrogs Hockenson.’
2019 NFL Draft: Mel Kiper shows how Buffalo Bills can earn A grade in three-round mock
‘The Bills’ offseason priority should be supporting Josh Allen. They’re never going to see him develop if he’s running for his life and throwing to subpar pass-catchers like he did in 2018. And with the additions of center Mitch Morse and receivers Cole Beasley and John Brown, you can see what GM Brandon Beane is doing. And since this is my “Grade: A” mock draft, I’m going a step further and getting Allen some more weapons. That means Hockenson, the best tight end in the class and a true upgrade as a blocker and pass-catcher, and that means Harry, a big target (6-foot-2) with great hands. Let’s see how Allen can progress in Year 2 with upgraded players around him.’
Former Bison head coach Babich ‘enjoying every minute’ of trip back to Fargo
‘Babich was back in the Fargodome on Friday, as he was slated to be the keynote speaker for NDSU’s annual football coaches clinic. While the event was canceled due to inclement weather, the Buffalo Bills linebackers coach still made his way to Fargo for a homecoming of sorts.’
Capaccio: The Bills’ top-five positional needs heading into the draft
‘Heading into the NFL Draft in less than two weeks, here are what I consider the Bills’ five biggest needs and why…’.
NFL draft preview: Want an elite cornerback? This might not be the year
‘If cornerback doesn’t prove to be top-heavy in this draft, it certainly looks to be fairly deep. That could be good news for teams such as the Buffalo Bills, who might not necessarily target a cornerback as a premier pick but would like to do everything possible to enhance the wide-open competition for the No. 2 cornerback job opposite Tre’Davious White. For now, that battle features incumbents Levi Wallace and Taron Johnson, and free-agent signees Kevin Johnson and E.J. Gaines.’
Buffalo Bills 2019 NFL Draft: Pros, cons for D.K. Metcalf at No. 9 – How does he fit?
‘So if we’re talking about how he fits in with this Bills offense he probably becomes a bigger, faster version of Robert Foster (from the second half of 2018). With the additions of Brown and Beasley and Foster and third-year receiver Zay Jones all in the mix, there won’t be a lot of pressure on Metcalf early on as he he develops.’
2019 NFL Draft: ‘It’s a three-horse race’ for Buffalo Bills’ first round pick (report)
‘After noting Buffalo’s interest in Williams, Pauline went on to say that the Bills had three players in mind for the No. 9 pick: Williams, Andre Dillard and Ed Oliver.’
Mattek: Bills taking T.J. Hockenson ninth would “not be a reach”
‘”Hockenson is one of the best blocking tight ends coming into the Draft that I’ve seen. He also looks like a wide receiver when he has the ball. I think [the Oakland Raiders] could take him, so I wouldn’t say that Bills selecting him would be a reach.”‘
Joe B: 2019 NFL Mock Draft No. 4
‘OT Andre Dillard, Washington State.’
Bills Today: How Harrison Phillips is supporting Buffalo area youth
‘“I just have a big love for the youth and obviously [an] understanding [for] all the things they’re going through,” said Phillips. “We went to the 12th floor which was pediatric cancer as well as epilepsy. So, knowing that those kids have lifelong struggles and…very big things to overcome, just to go in and be a little bit of a ray of sunlight… [is great]. Just to get their mind off what they’re going through for the 15-20 minutes that we could have with each kid [was my goal]. I’m sure I got more out of it than they did too.”’