‘Q: What is the [Cole] Beasley and [Mitch] Morse situation? A: They went through the core muscle deal with the groin area, went to Philadelphia and saw Doctor Myers and had the procedure this off season. They are working back, they are hard at work and our training staff has done a nice job with them. They’ve worked hard and we will get them back as soon as we can here.’
Archives for May 2019
Eric Wood to replace Mark Kelso on Bills’ radio broadcasts
‘During his playing days, Wood had a regular segment on WGR. He also was considered by the media as one of the go-to players in the locker room after games. Since retiring, he has been a columnist for The Athletic.’
Jerry Hughes doesn’t have big sack numbers, but he’s still an elite pass rusher
‘“You never want to take credit away from where credit is due,” McDermott said when asked if he considered sacks an overrated measuring tool. “You look at the great sack artists over the years, (Mark) Gastineau, (Lawrence) Taylor, all these guys that had the numbers. I’d never take anything away from them, but just when you study the game of how you win games, you have to affect the quarterback.”’
Good thing season opener is 3 1/2 months away because Bills already have key injuries
‘Also, wide receiver Cole Beasley and center Mitch Morse each underwent recent surgery to correct core muscle injuries, and running back Frank Gore is still working back from foot and ankle injuries that slowed him last season in Miami.’
Buffalo Bills give out O.J. Simpson’s No. 32 jersey for first time in more than 40 years
‘”I know the situation. I know that greatness comes with that number, playing in Buffalo. But I’m willing to take anything that comes my way. I’m going into my sixth year, and I know what it takes to get in this league and stay here. With that number on my back, I know I’m doing well for my family.”‘
Jerry Hughes agrees to 2-year contract extension with Buffalo Bills (report)
‘According to Pro Football Focus, Hughes’ 19.7 pressure rate was the top mark in the NFL in 2018. Basically Hughes is getting a pressure on the quarterback one in every five times he rushes. PFF graded Hughes out at 88.8 for the entire 2018 season, the ninth-highest grade in the league at his position. His 91.0 pass rushing grade was the No. 2 overall.’
5 reasons the Buffalo Bills were wise to extend Jerry Hughes before 2019 season
‘Jerry Hughes hasn’t had a double-digit sack season since 2014, but that doesn’t mean that he hasn’t been successful coming off the edge. In fact, Hughes is one of the best defensive ends in the league when it comes to applying pressure to opposing offenses.’
Buffalo Bills OTAs 2019: 10 things we learned about Josh Allen, Ed Oliver and more from Week 1
‘There were plenty of other names missing in action at practice but some of the marquee names showed off their stuff. Second-year quarterback Josh Allen was slinging it and rookie defensive tackle ran through team drills with NFL talent for the first time in front of the media.’
Old Takes Exposed: Best Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts fan reactions following Jerry Hughes/Kelvin Sheppard swap
‘Sheppard lasted one season in Indianapolis and has since played with the Miami Dolphins, New York Giants and Detroit Lions.’
Buffalo Bills TE Tyler Kroft breaks same foot that he broke a season ago; RB Gore, WR Beasley and C Morse also on the mend
‘The injury will force Kroft to miss almost all of the preseason while his injury also brings about the possibility of him beginning the 2019-2020 campaign on the physically unable to perform list. Kroft had surgery on Tuesday.’
Eric Wood set to replace Mark Kelso as color commentator on Buffalo Bills radio broadcasts
‘Wood will join John Murphy on the Bills game broadcasts on WGR Sports Radio 550 and Entercom’s Bills Radio Network, replacing longtime Bills color man Mark Kelso, who has decided to step away from broadcasting in order to focus more on his role with NASCAR’s JTG Daugherty Racing.’
O.J. Simpson’s No. 32 given to Bills player for first time in 42 years
‘Senorise Perry doesn’t figure to get on the field very often this season for the Bills, but even on the sidelines, he’ll draw attention from Buffalo fans.’
Bills give away O.J. Simpson’s 32 jersey to Senorise Perry
‘“Of course he still wants his number retired,” Perry said, per The Athletic. “Anybody would want that, no matter what level you played. You can’t take away anything he’s earned on the field.”’
Former Bengals tight end Tyler Kroft, now with Buffalo Bills, suffers broken foot
‘Kroft was a third-round selection of the Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft. Earlier this month, the Bills released Jake Fisher – the Bengals’ second-round pick in the same draft – who had signed with Buffalo as a free agent and converted from tackle to tight end after playing his first four NFL seasons in Cincinnati.’
Eric Wood, Elder HS grad, named Buffalo Bills’ new radio color analyst
‘After Wood retired as a player in January of 2018 with a career-ending neck injury, Bills fans and others donated to the Eric Wood Fund at The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation – many in increments of $70 in honor of Wood’s No. 70.’