Archives for May 10, 2019

‘“I could do anything you want me to do. As far as physically, I feel like I can handle whatever blocking assignment I need to do. And then, as far as the mental part of the game, I’m seven years in now. I’ve seen a lot of stuff playing against a lot of guys, and I feel like I can digest the playbook well and I have a good understanding of what’s going on. So that kind of helps me play faster than, I guess, someone who doesn’t know the playbook as well without that experience.”’

‘As for why he decided to retire, Beane chose to let Anderson disclose that, but did say “he knows that it takes a certain amount to get himself ready, a commitment, and I told him ‘if you’re not all in, that’s not good for you or for us. Think about it.’ You don’t ever want to talk somebody out of retirement. If they’re kind of leaning … that way, that’s the best decision for them, which means it’s also the best decision for us.”‘

‘The lone member not to sign so far is Ole Miss tight end Dawson Knox, the team’s second third-round draft pick. All of the rookie contracts are for four years, with the Bills holding a team option for a fifth on Oliver’s deal. Rookie contracts are slotted based on draft positioning, with Oliver’s deal as the ninth overall draft pick paying him just under $20 million, according to a report from Houston Chronicle reporter Aaron Wilson.’

‘Erie County legislators originally wanted pieces of the turf to be given away to interested youth and community sports organizations. But there’s red tape involved in giving away taxpayer-bought county assets.’