Archives for April 2019

‘If they were hooked up to a lie detector machine, it would be revealed that McDermott and Beane — given the salary cap hell the Bills were in which limited their ability to improve the team — hated much of what took place last year, but they also expected most of it.’

‘“Whatever they want me to play, I’ll be up to the challenge to go out there and do what I can to help the team win,” Joseph said. “I’m somebody who’s going to come in and compete at every level, try to give my all and contribute to the team in any way I can. They’re getting someone who really loves the game and wants to be exceptional in everything he does on and off the field.”’

‘“Johnson plays quick and decisive and covers a lot of ground, accounting for 14 turnovers in 29 starts. He is an eager run defender with the toughness required for downhill work, although his overaggressive appetite and lack of length lead to mistakes. Overall, Johnson is the type of tone-setter who affects the game with his passion and intangibles, but his lack of ideal size and speed will create limitations in the pro game, projecting as a special teamer and back-up safety.”’

‘Johnson will get a chance to prove his ability as a pass rusher as he had 19 career sacks and 41 tackles for loss, but more likely, he seems like a special teams candidate or perhaps a practice squad player.’

‘Sweeney played four years for Boston College, starting 47 of 50 games in a pro-style offense, lined up mostly tight and used as a blocker.’

‘Jackson towers at 6-foot-7, almost a whole foot taller than No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray. But the track record for quarterbacks 6-foot-7 or taller who have recently appeared at the NFL Combine – Ryan Mallett, Mike Glennon, Paxton Lynch and Brock Osweiler – isn’t exactly stellar.’

‘”Rochester has a proud history and an even brighter future,” Warren said. “For the NFL to come here to highlight the Jeffersons and announce a Buffalo Bills draft pick is exciting for our city, and it highlights the great things we have going on here.”‘

‘After watching the movie with his son early Friday, McCoy went to social media and Tweeted that this was the “worst day ever” because of events in the eagerly awaited superhero finale. He then proceeded to tell just what happened. (To be clear, we will not reveal spoilers here.)’