‘After Bills took developmental step back last year, expectations are rising with GM Brandon Beane using his wealth of salary cap space to address numerous needs. A nine-win finish is not out of question, though much depends on how quickly newcomers jell, and so long as Allen continues showing progress given how much team invested in offensive upgrades.’
Archives for July 2019
Would Bills cut LeSean McCoy? Here’s why Shady may be done, and how the crowded RB situation could play out
‘”The Bills’ RB position is fascinating,” Brinson said. “Do you think those four guys are complementary enough to work together, or do you see Yeldon, Gore, maybe even Shady get cut? Gore is pretty cheap ($1.25M base salary, $2M cap hit), Singletary’s on a rookie contract, cheap, and Yeldon’s on a two-year, $3.2M deal.’
Bills depth chart 2019: Buffalo’s Josh Allen project gets needed reinforcements
‘So the Bills, now equipped with a new QB coach in Ken Dorsey, need to get the ball out of Allen’s hands quicker. (The reinforcements at wide receiver should help in this regard; more on them later.) And Allen needs to develop more touch on his passes to match his notoriously strong arm. That, combined with less of a reliance on Allen’s running ability, should lead to the desired improvement.’
McDermott prefers keeping it at four preseason games
‘“I honestly think we’re at a good number right now,” McDermott said about each team playing four exhibition games. “I say that, part of it is probably habit. As long as I’ve been in the league it’s been four. I think somewhere in that three-to-four range, you should know what you’ve got and how you want to shape it coming out of those three-to-four games.”’
Frank Gore to begin Bills Training Camp on non-football injury list
‘Also not 100% are Tyler Kroft and Jeremiah Sirles who will begin Training Camp on the physically unable to perform list.’
Bills Positional Preview: Defensive Line
‘Oliver will saddle up next to Star Lotulelei who returns for his 2nd season. Star will never put up huge numbers but his ability to take on blockers and free up teammates, like Oliver, is crucial.’
Camp Countdown: No. 3 – Can Buffalo’s defense repeat as a top 5 unit?
‘“For most of us it’s our third year in the system,” said Jordan Poyer. “For Tremaine (Edmunds) it’s his second year in the system as our ‘mike’ linebacker. So there’s nothing new anymore for him. Last year we had the number one pass defense in the league and the number two total defense in the league. Our standard is to be number one.”’
Bills Today: What is the biggest reason for optimism heading into training camp?
‘Buffalo has a varied group of backs that will hopefully lead to Josh Allen not leading the team in rushing yards again. Last year, Allen had 89 carries for 631 yards.’
Brandon Beane took long view to Bills’ cap situation this offseason
‘“I want to try and be fiscally responsible,” Beane said. Team owners Terry and Kim Pegula “let us use what we need to use, but we just got out of cap jail, or whatever you want to call it. You don’t want to turn around and start heading there. Because you can get there fast trying to chase things.”’
Did Bills reveal plan for tackle Ty Nsekhe ahead of position battle in new Embedded?
‘“I like this guy. I think this guy could come in and start for you at right tackle,” Bills director of pro personnel Malik Boyd said.’
Why Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane was excited for team’s Thanksgiving Day matchup with Dallas Cowboys
‘“Ooh, Thanksgiving. Love it! Well you know what? The last time I spent Thanksgiving in Dallas we went to the Super Bowl.”’
Josh Allen finally reveals GIF he sent Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane following free agent signings
‘“The little kid with the Jeter hat,” said Allen. “Respect. I was pretty happy.”’
Patrick Mahomes: I would throw ball further than Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen
‘“Josh is a great dude but no one that I’ve known has been able to throw a ball farther than me,” Mahomes said. “I’ve never seen Josh throw in person but maybe next offseason we can set something up (to see who can throw further). Hopefully I can get him to come down to Kansas City, and we can do something for charity. It’s going to take at least 85 yards to win (the throw-off).”’
Sullivan: If Allen is for real, Bills should win 10 games
‘There will be a temptation to rationalize Allen’s performance if he falters in Year Two. But how high should expectations be set for the Bills’ gifted young quarterback? The evidence suggests that if he’s going to succeed, the bar this season should be set high.’
The 10 most important Bills
‘Allen brings the possibility of the playoffs if he takes a step or two forward.’