‘When people ask how the Bills will fare this year, my stock answer is: “Depends on Josh Allen.” I realize I’m not being profound, but it’s true. The second-year quarterback from Wyoming showed some encouraging signs last season, especially with his legs, his moxie and an arm that can launch a football from Chili to Cheektowaga. Now, with a year under his belt, and with a better supporting cast on offense, we’ll see if he can deliver more accurate passes from the pocket and be less reliant on his legs.’
Archives for May 2019
David Sills, who committed to USC at 13, signs with Bills as an undrafted free agent
‘Sills received national attention as far back as 2007, when he was a 10-year-old kid from Delaware working with quarterback coach Steve Clarkson, whose clients have included former USC star Matt Leinart and current Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger.’
AP Source: Bills Decline To Pick Up Lawson’s 5th-Year Option
‘Injuries led to Lawson making an inconsistent impact during his first three seasons. He missed the first six games of his rookie year after having surgery for a shoulder injury. He was limited to playing 11 games in 2017 after sustaining a season-ending ankle injury.’
Source: Bills won’t pick up DE Lawson’s option
‘If the Bills had exercised Lawson’s option for the 2020 season, he would have remained under contract at the average salary of the third- through 25th-highest paid players at his position.’
Could The Buffalo Bills Be On The Threshold Of A New Golden Age?
‘Of course, nobody is making the leap to compare these Bills to the pre-K-Gun days, but the script is starting to look vaguely familiar because the Bills in the early-1980s were where the Bills are now, struggling to win games, but starting to accumulate talent at the most impactful positions — pass rusher, tackle, cornerback, running back and receiver.’
Report: Bills decline fifth-year option on Shaq Lawson
‘Lawson is entering the fourth year of his rookie deal, which means he’ll now be in the last year of his contract. But just because the option wasn’t picked up, doesn’t mean the Bills can’t retain Lawson. They would still have the option of placing the franchise or transition tag on him, or even work out an extension.’
For Bills, McDermott is the key man
‘Yes, if Allen is bad then the Bills probably will be bad. If Allen is good though, he’ll need one other man to elevate the Bills from good to great. That man is Sean McDermott.’
Bills introduce Tailgate Village and new bus lot policy
‘“We’re working closely with Tailgate Guys, which is a Bills partner, who have the expertise in fan tailgating and group tailgating. They do this across the country at many of the largest colleges in the nation and they do it very successfully…So, we’re excited to move forward with them, and we think they’re going to do a great job with this.” said Andy Major.’
Bills bus lot Q & A
‘If you’re not tailgating, nothing really changes from last year… you need to purchase your permit in advance. It’s still $100, but there’s no redeposit required.’
Tailgating at your bus or limo bus no longer allowed at Bills games
‘The new policy states fans will not be allowed to tailgate at their bus or limo bus, instead they will have the ability to opt into one of several tailgating options available in what they say will be the “new, safe and fun tailgate atmosphere called ‘Tailgate Village.'”‘
Bills decline 5th year option on Shaq Lawson’s contract
‘Lawson was the Bills first round pick (19th overall) in the 2016 NFL draft, and is the last remaining draft pick from that year still on the team.’
Bills make major changes to tailgating policies
‘The centerpiece to all of this? The new fan area known as “Tailgate Village.” It was described by the Bills as a “new, safe and fun tailgate atmosphere.”‘
Report: Bills decline Lawson option
‘If the Bills had picked up the option, Lawson would have been dua a little more than $9 million dollars in 2020. The team could have released him before the start of the 2020 league and avoided the option, but that rarely happens.’
Bills promote Asil Mulbah, hire RJ Webb in Player Personnel department
‘Mulbah joined Buffalo’s personnel department last year after serving as director of recruiting operations at Syracuse for two years. He had previous NFL experience as a scouting intern with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mulbah also worked at Wake Forest and Bowling Green.’
Bills revamped 2019 Bus and Limo Parking Lot policy includes new fan area “Tailgate Village”
‘This new location, housed within the Bus and Limo Parking Lot, offers fans multiple tailgate packages to take advantage of. Based on fan feedback, the Bills worked closely with the Limousine Bus Taxi Operators of Upstate New York, Tailgate Guys and local law enforcement to create Tailgate Village.’