‘I’m tempted to say running back LeSean McCoy. I could build a pretty strong case for it, too, starting with the fact the Bills would save more than $6 million in cap space by moving McCoy, either via his release or a trade. Simply put, McCoy isn’t worth the $9 million he’ll count against the cap. Few running backs are, especially those who are 31 at the start of the season and coming off the worst season of their career.’
Archives for May 2019
Andy Dalton revels in Bills fans’ support in receiving Call to Courage Award
‘“The whole story is crazy,” Dalton said after receiving the Call to Courage Award. “Just the ovation that I got here, the ovation I got before the preseason game last year, the generosity of so many Bills fans all over to give so much to our foundation — Buffalo holds a special place in our life.”’
10 players who will help the Buffalo Bills exceed expectations in 2019
‘By the time McDermott got here and installed this defense, DT Kyle Williams was in the homestretch of his career, and as good as he was at his advanced age, he did not have the speed and strength package that Oliver will bring to the field.’
8 players to watch when Bills OTAs begin on Monday
‘Two different targets to keep an eye on here. Going into his sixth NFL season, the Bills know what to expect from John Brown. They’re hoping to get a glimpse of a bona-fide number one NFL receiving target, similar to what Brown showed in the first half of 2018, catching passes from Joe Flacco. Buffalo’s Josh Allen has Flacco-like deep pass capability and the two may pair up for some big plays during OTAs.’
Buffalo Bills will win AFC East in 2020; contend for Wild Card this season, says Pete Prisco
‘“Josh Allen is significantly better than the perception of him out there. And, yeah, he had some bad throws last year, but he had the most drops of any guy in the league. His offensive line was a disaster. As soon as he put his foot in the ground, he took off and ran. I think the improvements on the offensive line, the improvements around him in the pass catching game… Look, their offensive line will be much better. Their pass-catchers will be much better. They should run the ball better and he will be better.”’
Demos: Rest in peace, Ezra Castro
‘But in the sports world, it’s almost like we can tune out all of those things and come together as one. So once the Bills honor Pancho one final time during the home opener against the Cincinnati Bengals (Sept. 22, so you can mark the calendars), I hope we can come together as a community once again and honor a man that embodied just what the Buffalo spirit is all about.’
Prisco: Bills will contend for playoffs in 2019, win AFC East in 2020
‘ “Josh Allen is significant better than the perception of him out there. Yeah, he had some bad throws last year, but he had the most drops of any guy in the league. His offensive line was a disaster. As soon as he out his foot in the ground, he took off and ran. Granted, he showed a lot more athletic ability than most people thought, and especially what I thought. I didn’t know he could run like that. I thought he could move, I didn’t know he could run like that. That’s got to stop. He’s got to start playing in the pocket.”‘
Joe B: A way too early Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection
‘Jackson is a talented but raw prospect that needs developing, which sounds like a prime candidate for the practice squad.’
Vigil: Pancho Billa’s life honored at New Era Field
‘More than 100 of the Bills faithful came out to New Era Field for a vigil to pay their respects to the late Bills superfan, Pancho Billa. In attendance was Bills Defensive Tackle , Harrison Phillips, who shared a special bond with Billa.’
Top of Buffalo City Hall to be lit in Bills colors for Pancho Billa, “Huddle for 100” campaign
‘The Bills’ “Huddle for 100” campaign encourages fans to volunteer for 100 minutes in their community in honor of the NFL’s 100th anniversary and the Bills’ 60th.’
Why David Sills V is ready to finish plays instead of starting them
‘“A year ago there was some talk when we were in the quarterback market that (West Virginia QB) Will Grier might come out,” Beane said. “So I went to watch West Virginia play twice, watching Grier, but in both of those games Sills made a lot of big plays in that game. This past year I saw him twice because I was watching him and Gary Jennings and a couple of other guys. He continued to make a lot of plays downfield, contested balls. He plays outside, has height and length and you just saw production from him. A smart kid and a savvy route runner.”
WR background makes Bills rookie Juwan Foggie different kind of LB prospect
‘Foggie ranked second in the NCAA in 2018 with six interceptions, including an NCAA-best two returned for touchdowns. His six pickoffs were the most in the nation by a linebacker.’
‘He’s smiling so big’: Bills plan ceremony for Pancho Billa at home opener
‘They will hold a celebration of life in his memory on Sept. 22 at New Era Field – as part of the team’s home opener against the Cincinnati Bengals.’
Bills team up with Buffalo police to provide sports equipment for patrol cars
‘The duffel bag project was inspired in part by a cellphone video of a Buffalo police officer catching a football thrown by a teenager on Shirley Avenue that went viral two years ago, said Doug Rifenburg, president of Victory Sports Global Outreach, which provide sporting goods to children in neighborhoods.’
’Anything less than a playoff appearance will count as a disappointment’ for Buffalo Bills, says Gil Brandt
‘All of Buffalo’s moves, combined with rebuilding projects going on with the Dolphins and Jets, mean anything less than a playoff appearance will count as a disappointment.’