‘“Premier talent and depth at the defensive line position, inside, outside, it’s outstanding, and it carries deep into the draft,” NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah said.’
Archives for April 2019
Shelby Waddle makes HUGE donation in honor of Bills Mafia
‘The effort was led by the wife of one of the newest members of the team – LaAdrian Waddle. As News 4’s Chris Horvatits reports, for her, the cause is personal and very important.’
Where’s the best value for wide receivers in the 2019 NFL Draft?
‘“I think that wide receiver-wise, you have two that I believe will go in the first round,” Jeremiah said. “Even with the foot injury I think Marquise Brown will still go in the first round. D.K. Metcalf is going to go in the first round. After that it’s become kind of a flavor thing.’
Potential first-round target Rashan Gary has visit planned to Bills
‘Gary suffered a shoulder injury the week of Michigan’s season opener and said in November he played through it the for the first five games. He missed the next three games, then returned for four games. He had 3.5 sacks in nine games in 2018 and six sacks in 13 games in 2017. Kiper has referred to him as an “enigma.”‘
NFL draft preview: Interior O-line prospects offer solid Day 2 candidates
‘Among the top players at both positions are Oklahoma guard Cody Ford, who also could play tackle, and Alabama center Ross Pierschbacher.’
2019 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills among teams showing most interest in FSU DE Brian Burns
‘Burns enters the draft following a season in which he recorded 10 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss. In three seasons at Florida State, Burns registered 23 sacks and 38.5 tackles for loss.’
Adam Schein: Josh Allen going to be ‘absolute star;’ Bills will be 2019 breakout team
‘“I’m obsessed with the Bills. I love the coach; I love the GM; I love the potential of the young quarterback. I think he’s going to be great and I’m not throwing that word around. I think Josh Allen’s gonna be an absolute star,” Schein said this week on the One Bills Live radio show.’
Patrick Mahomes gave number Josh Allen needs to hit to win throwing contest
‘“Josh is a great dude but no one that I’ve known has been able to throw a ball farther than me,” Mahomes said. “I’ve never seen Josh throw in person but maybe next offseason we can set something up (to see who can throw further). Hopefully I can get him to come down to Kansas City, and we can do something for charity. It’s going to take at least 85 yards to win (the throw-off).”’
2019 NFL Mock Draft No. 1
‘DT – Ed Oliver [Houston].’
Two names starting to appear a lot in Bills mock drafts
‘Here are the latest mock draft projections for the Bills’ first round pick from various writers and websites…’.
Quinton Spain welcomes competition, and Bills’ O-line has a load of it
‘“When I met with Bobby, he told me it’s great competition; nobody’s job is safe here but the center,” Spain said, referring to Morse, the big-ticket signee from Kansas City. “And I said I respect that. Because I told him I’ve been in competition my whole NFL career.”‘
NFL draft preview: Jawaan Taylor tops good crop of tackles
‘There likely will be three tackles taken in the top 20 picks and 10 in the first three rounds, depending on how teams project the prospects at tackle vs. guard. Last year, there were two in the top 20, and in 2017, there was one. The 2016 and 2017 classes were thinner at tackle, with only a combined 12 going in the first three rounds.’
Buffalo Bills reportedly have no interest in re-signing Richie Incognito
‘The news comes shortly after Incognito told Eric Wood of his interest in returning to the NFL in 2019 while appearing on the “What’s Next with Eric Wood” podcast. Via ESPN, Incognito told Wood he felt he could play a few more seasons in the league.’
NFL Executive: ‘I don’t see a plan’ for Buffalo Bills following free-agency
‘“Buffalo is getting a lot of love, but I don’t see a plan,” the executive told Sando. “You are going to have Josh Allen drop back to pass, and it seems like he will need seven-step drops to give all these little guys time to get open down the field, but you don’t have the line to handle it because you are paying Ty Nsekhe $5 million a year.”’
2019 NFL Draft: Stevie Johnson, Eric Wood to announce Buffalo Bills selections
‘The NFL announced that 64 current or former NFL players would be announcing day two selections in the 2019 NFL Draft.’