‘In Sean McDermott’s 4-3 defense, Lawson has been used primarily as an edge rusher, and he simply hasn’t given the Bills enough production.’
Archives for May 2019
Why Sean McDermott was meant to coach Ed Oliver and how he’ll transform Bills defense
‘“The closer you got, the more you felt the quickness, the more you felt the power, the more you felt the juice; and really more than anything the competitive nature of this young man,” McDermott said. “He wants it and that hunger is a critical piece that we look for.”’
Buffalo Bills’ move up for Cody Ford a top-10 2019 NFL Draft trade, says CBS Sports
‘This overpay wasn’t nearly as bad as the ones for D.K. Metcalf and Greedy Williams, and considering the Cody Ford fills a big need for the Bills on the offensive line and that he should have also been a first-round pick, it’s worth paying a little more than they should have to go get him. If you want to rank any of the last three trades higher despite the pick value not being there, I wouldn’t mind at all.’
Post-NFL Draft Buffalo Bills game-by-game predictions | Playoffs on line in Week 17?
‘The Bills and Jets will be battling for one Wild Card spot in Week 17. Buffalo makes up for their Week 1 loss by defeating the Jets at New Era Field and claiming a playoff spot in the AFC. The celebration lasts well into the night at New Era Field.’
Bills hope new ‘Tailgate Village’ stops fans from destroying tables
‘“We know we have great fans. We know the vast majority of our fans, they do behave well. They’re passionate, they’re loyal and they’re not causing issues, but there are a few who make a big stink out there — a few knuckleheads who wreck it,” Major said.’
Buffalo Bills look to address ‘knuckleheads’ among fans with specialized tailgate policy
‘“This whole thing evolved from feedback,” Major said. “We heard from the bus and limo companies, ‘Hey, I don’t know if I want to bring a bus here again.’”’
Bills play easy slate of quarterbacks in 2019
‘Sean McDermott’s defense could see as many as eight first or second-year quarterbacks this season. The veterans they’ll play aren’t much to look at either.’
Joe B: Buffalo Bills post-draft breakdown — Defense
‘Hughes is the poster child for the argument of sacks being an entirely overrated measure of just how effective and impactful a defensive end can be. Hughes had a total of seven sacks in 16 games in 2018, but for the second straight season, Hughes was one of my top-graded players on the roster.’
Bills Today: Why Buffalo, New York and Miami all drafted defensive linemen
‘The trio of talented defensive tackles added to the division in the 2019 Draft collectively averaged a tackle for loss per game across a combined 121 games played in college. It could be coincidence but the stylistic similarities in the Bills, Jets and Dolphins 2019 first round picks send a clear message to Tom Brady and the Patriots in that they want to wreck the line of scrimmage, get into the backfield and apply heat in the face of Tom Brady.’
Bills won’t pick up fifth-year option on DE Shaq Lawson
‘Lawson’s career has been far below the lofty expectations that former General Manager Doug Whaley and coach Rex Ryan had for him when they decided to make him the first of three consecutive defensive picks in ’16. In three seasons, he has had 76 tackles and 10 sacks, while making only 17 starts.’
Jay Skurski’s way-too-early Bills 53-man roster projection
‘Dating back to the start of unrestricted free agency and continuing through last weekend’s NFL draft, Beane has acquired a whopping 26 players. Most, but not all, have a good chance to make the team.’
Bills hope new tailgate policy in bus lot will help to curb unruly behavior
‘”It’s dangerous behavior, not just negative fan behavior. It’s dangerous to security, the sheriffs and staff who are trying to police things.”’
Buffalo Bills will not exercise Shaq Lawson’s fifth-year contract option (report)
‘Entering what could be his final season in Buffalo, Lawson will again compete with Murphy for the team’s starting defensive end job barring a free-agent signing. Buffalo showed interest in Ziggy Ansah during free agency and Brandon Beane said the team was still in on acquiring the defensive end.’
Brandon Beane on why Senior Bowl is important to Buffalo Bills
‘“The year before we had drafted four or five guys from the Senior Bowl,” said Beane. “I love the Senior Bowl. I think, you know, people for a while were more leaning toward underclassmen going for the upside, but there’s something to be said for guys who have played four or five years. Maturity; they’re just older. Maybe they haven’t been the guy that’s always been most sought after and they’ve had the chip or whatever you want to call it on their shoulder. And a lot of these guys…If you look, they succeed. They want it more than a guy who’s maybe had their butt kissed a little bit. And you know I really like those guys.’
Buffalo Bills fans have mixed reactions to Tailgate Village
‘How did the announcement go over with Bills fans? Take a look.’