‘“I consider myself extremely fortunate to have spent my entire NFL career with the Buffalo Bills,” the former Pro Bowl center said. “Buffalo’s community, fans and organization are incredibly special to me and I am very proud to begin my broadcasting career with the people who provided so much support for so many years.”’
Archives for May 2019
Bills Today: Why Senorise Perry wanted to be the first Bill to wear No. 32 in more than 40 years
‘Perry wants to wear the number to honor his uncle.’
Grading the Bills’ offseason: A position-by-position breakdown
‘Allen should benefit greatly from entering offseason workouts and beyond as the unquestioned starter. The big unknowns are how much Allen has done on his own to improve his throwing mechanics – particularly as they apply to his ability to be more accurate – and how quickly he can develop chemistry with as many as four new targets (not counting new running backs) and a revamped offensive line.’
8 biggest questions for Buffalo Bills entering OTAs
‘Jerry Hughes is entering the final season on his contract with the Bills. After recording back-to-back double-digit sack seasons in his first two seasons with the team, Hughes has been held to 22 sacks over the last four seasons. Although his sack totals have dropped, it’s no fault of Hughes. The defensive end is among the best in the league at creating pressure and hasn’t had much help in the pass-rush in recent years. That should change in 2019 with Ed Oliver creating pressure from the inside and it could lead to a big season for Hughes.’
Buffalo Bills OTAs 2019: Which position battles should you be tracking?
‘Beane signed free agent swing tackle Ty Nsekhe, who played four seasons in Washington, to a two-year deal worth $10 million ($6.2 million guaranteed). That’s the second-most guaranteed money of any offensive linemen on the team behind new franchise center Mitch Morse, who inked a four-year deal worth $44.5 million (with $26.175 guaranteed).’
Did Bills’ Brandon Beane have best offseason of any GM? One NFL analyst thinks so
‘It’s more than just the players they brought in. The haul (of players) itself is enough and it speaks on itself. When you start talking about guys like John Brown, who can extend the field for Josh Allen. You add Frank Gore, Mitch Morse – who’s considered one of the best centers in the league. And then the rookies Ed Oliver and Cody Ford, who are both considered Top 15 talents – they get both of them. But I like the attitude that Brandon Beane had this offseason.’
Clayton: Josh Allen “may take a similar path as Mitchell Trubisky”
‘”I don’t think they’re a playoff team, but this is the turnaround year in my opinion. They’ve gone about change in a very smart way.”‘
Bills Elvis to be second fan inducted into Fan Wall of Fame
‘Pancho Billa called Bills Elvis congratulating him on his induction a few weeks ago. “I am honored to be next to him on the Fan Wall of Fame. Viva Los Bills,” Pancho Billa said.’
“Bills Elvis” to be honored by BFLO Hall of Fame Experience
‘Following the 2018 induction of the late Ezra Castro, known to most western New Yorkers as “Pancho Billa,” “Bills Elvis” will join the Wall of Fame.’
Bigger and stronger: Wide receiver Zay Jones is primed to build his game this spring
‘“I have been focusing on how I can maximize my frame and my body to be the best I can this year,” Jones told Buffalobills.com. “I think it’ll help in many aspects. My blocking, my play strength, endurance, stamina, prevention of injury. Nothing is guaranteed. Getting bigger and stronger doesn’t guarantee anything, but it can only help you and give you a greater opportunity to be successful.”’
Bills Today: What’s the biggest question for Bills heading into OTAs?
‘Allen was thrown into the NFL with not much help as a rookie. He took snaps with the second-team for the majority of the offseason and wasn’t able to develop as much chemistry with the rest of the group. But, that also led to the connection that Allen and Robert Foster had in the latter half of the season.’
Bills begin OTAs, the final offseason phase before training camp
‘During Phase Three, each NFL team is allowed 10 OTA sessions before holding a three-day mandatory minicamp. For the Bills, those 10 sessions will be held over the next three weeks, with their mandatory minicamp taking place June 11-13. After that, players and coaches will break for a little over a month before reporting to training camp.’
Bills RB Devin Singletary participates in Panini Rookie Showcase
‘”I can do it all,” Singletary said. “I can run through you, I can run around you and I can make you miss. Whatever you need me to do, I can do that.”‘
Bills Today: Harrison Phillips delivers fan signatures to Pancho Billa
‘“It’s just really, really, really, really impressive what Ezra’s power was in this city and to this organization,” Phillips said. “I cannot wait to bring this to his girlfriend, Veronica, his kids, his brothers, his Mom & Dad and all his family and just let them know how much the city of Buffalo actually does care, to come out here and be here physically and write their names for him.”’
Bills receiver Cole Beasley used to proving critics wrong
‘“I feel like I’ll finally get the opportunities that I’ve earned by coming here,” he said. “There were a lot of things that I wanted to accomplish individually that I couldn’t accomplish with the Cowboys. Even if I don’t accomplish them here, at least there is not that unknown out there of what it could have been if I went somewhere else. So that’s kind of what this is for me. I’m excited to have that chance and that shot to prove that I’m worth what they gave me. I’m really excited about the challenge that lies ahead.”’