‘Harold figures to compete with Eddie Yarbrough for a spot behind Jerry Hughes, Shaq Lawson and Trent Murphy at defensive end.’
Archives for April 2019
NFL draft preview: Another Josh Allen promises to be top pick at outside linebacker
‘“The depth is outstanding, but I don’t know that you would say the guys you’re going to get there would have been top-10 players because we’ve had depth at other positions in those previous drafts,” NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah said. “But I do think you’re going to get solid value-type guys in the 20s, just really, really good football players, and I don’t think that’s – I don’t think you’re getting some top-10 type player, but you’re going to be able to find a really, really solid football player.”‘
Cuomo won’t tip his hand on Bills stadium options
‘But as to whether he prefers the more costly option of building a stadium or the lower-priced alternative of renovating New Era Field, he wasn’t saying.’
Three things to know about Buffalo Bills free agent signing Eli Harold
‘Bills fans will love this. In a 2018 game for Detroit, he sacked Brady twice in the Lions upset victory, and he also recorded three solo tackles that day. It was just the second multi-sack game of his career.’
’Jonah Williams is somebody to watch’ for Buffalo Bills at No. 9, says Daniel Jeremiah
‘Williams would bring more versatility to Buffalo’s offensive line. People around the league have told Williams that they feel he could play any position along the offensive line. While that speaks to Williams’ talent, the Alabama product hasn’t been shy about letting people know he feels that he is the best tackle in the draft class.’
Can Christian Wade make it in the NFL? The case for and against
‘Looking at the Bills’ current roster, LeSean McCoy and Gore look certain to be their first and second choice running backs, and if Wade can’t impress as a kick returner in the preseason his best shot will be to spend the year on the practice squad and continue to learn the game.’
Buffalo Bills sign defensive end Harold to 1-year contract
‘He spent his first three seasons with San Francisco after being selected by the 49ers in the third round of the 2015 draft. Harold had five sacks and a forced fumble in 48 games, including 25 starts with San Francisco.’
Bills sign ex-Lions LB Harold to one-year deal
‘Harold, who turned 25 in January, opened up last season for the first time about the mental health issues he dealt with in college following the death of his mother from pancreatic cancer.’
Bills sign DE Eli Harold
‘Harold has played outside in a 3-4 system or the strong side in a 4-3. The Bills listed him as a defensive end in their press release about the signing, which may indicate they plan on using him in a pass-rushing role, something Harold excelled in at Virginia, where he totaled 15.5 sacks over his final two years.’
Capaccio: Is No. 9 too high for the Bills to draft a TE?
‘The two best tight ends in this year’s draft class are both from Iowa. T.J. Hockenson and Noah Fant. Both are considered elite-level prospects who many have being selected near the top ten of the draft. The Bills hold the No. 9 overall selection. There’s a lot of debate on which one of the two is better and why, and you can talk yourself in circles trying to figure that out, but the question for the Bills is, “is ninth overall too high to draft a tight end?”’
Bills add free agent pass rusher Eli Harold
‘Harold, 25, played last season for the Detroit Lions at outside linebacker and a situational pass rusher after he was acquired via trade from the San Francisco 49ers last August.’
Bills Today: ESPN’s Mel Kiper makes this three-round draft prediction for the Bills
‘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.’
Todd McShay doesn’t see Ed Oliver as a risky pick for Bills
‘“If he’s developed properly, he’s got a chance to be one of the two or three best players in this draft class,” McShay said on a conference call Tuesday. “Anywhere past pick three or four I don’t think it’s a reach at all for Ed Oliver.”’
Bills sign Eddie Yarbrough to one-year contract
‘Yarbrough joined the Bills as a free agent in 2017. The Denver Broncos made him an undrafted free agent from Wyoming in 2016, but released him before the season and he was out of football until the Bills signed him.’
Bills’ preseason schedule set
‘The Bills announced their preseason opponents Tuesday. The Bills visit the Carolina Panthers in Week 2, travel to the Detroit Lions in Week 3 for a CBS game on Aug. 23 and host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4 on Aug. 29. Week 1 is Aug. 8-12 and Week 2 is Aug. 15-19. Specific dates in those weeks are to be announced.’