‘The linebacker position is not deep in top talent in 2019. There may only be five or six off-the-ball linebackers taken in the first three rounds. Last year 13 went in the first three rounds.’
Archives for April 2019
Bills announce preseason opponents: Colts, Panthers, Lions, Vikings
‘The preseason schedule will be finalized in the coming weeks, and the actual release of the regular-season schedule is also due, perhaps later this week. The NFL never gives much lead notice when they finish the schedule, but when it is completed, it will be part of a live NFL Network broadcast.’
Bills’ Cole Beasley: Buffalo better than Dallas from player’s perspective
‘“Sounds like people need to do some research,” Beasley tweeted. “We are doing big things over here in Buffalo. The Pegulas have it right.”’
Buffalo Bills 2019 preseason schedule: opponents, locations announced
‘The schedule isn’t necessarily a favorable one for Bills season ticket holders, who will get the opener and the last preseason game, which usually feature the least amount of playing time for the starters.’
Bills’ Micah Hyde defends Aaron Rodgers: He’s ‘one of the best teammates I ever had’
‘“Where Jermichael Finley, a Packers tight end from 2008 to 2013, sees a self-entitled quarterback and bad leader, Grant thinks it’s idiotic for anyone to complain about such a transcendent talent. Where Greg Jennings, a Packers receiver from 2006 to 2012, sees Rodgers as an ultrasensitive source of toxicity, others lambast McCarthy for wasting a gift from the football gods.”’
Buffalo Bills depth chart: A look at the roster before 2019 NFL Draft
‘With the draft quickly approaching, it’s time to look at Buffalo’s current roster. NYUP will project the Bills’ current starting lineup and depth while also discussing needs at every position.’
2019 NFL Draft: Todd McShay unveils Buffalo Bills’ best-case 3-round mock
‘When it comes to the Buffalo Bills, McShay believes that involves getting help in the trenches and adding a pass-catching weapon for Josh Allen. According to McShay, a best-case scenario for Buffalo involves adding Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver, Texas A&M interior offensive lineman Erik McCoy and San Diego State tight end Kahale Warring.’
2019 NFL Draft: Should Buffalo Bills take Ed Oliver? Pros, cons and fit
‘There might not be a better fit for the Bills in this draft class than Oliver. Sure, EDGE rusher Nick Bosa is probably the most ideal prospect to add to this defensive line but he’ll be long gone by the time the Bills are drafting at No. 9.’
2019 Draft Needs: Buffalo Bills
‘A big target with a wide catch radius (i.e. what they hoped to get but never did in Kelvin Benjamin two years ago) would best fit Josh Allen, who has abundant arm strength but spotty accuracy.’
Eddie Yarbrough re-signs with the Bills
‘The draft could impact whether Yarbrough makes the team in 2019. With Jerry Hughes, Trent Murphy, and Shaq Lawson under contract, a selection of a young pass rusher would make for some competition at defensive end when training camp rolls around.’
Bills release 2019 preseason schedule
‘This is the second straight year the Bills will not close out the preseason with the Lions. The Bills trip to Detroit in Week 3 of the preseason is the only one that has a set date and time at this point.’
2019 Buffalo Bills preseason schedule announced
‘Official dates and times, outside of the nationally televised games, have yet to be unveiled.’
Buffalo is number one … when it comes to sports misery
‘The Bills came in at number one among football fans being most miserable. The sports network highlighted the fact Buffalo has missed the playoffs 18 of the last 19 years. And if you thought ESPN couldn’t stick the knife any deeper, they bring up Tom Brady and the success of the New England Patriots over the years.’
Bills release preseason schedule
‘A date for the opener has not been set but could be played between August 8-12.’
Bills preseason opponents announced
‘The trip to Detroit renews a preseason rivalry that was absent in 2018. The Bills and Lions had closed out the preseason every year from 2002 until 2017 before not meeting last season.’