‘The 31-year-old Coleman joined the Saints in March 2018 on a three-year deal, but lasted one season before the Saints released him in February. While he appeared in all 16 regular-season games, Coleman played on just 359 defensive snaps (34.9 percent) and totaled 32 tackles as Marcus Williams and Vonn Bell became entrenched at the safety positions.’
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Buffalo Bills Sign Safety Coleman After Rafael Bush Retires
‘Coleman has nine seasons of NFL experience and had nine starts in 16 games with New Orleans last year. He also spent three seasons with Carolina, where his tenure overlapped with Bills coach Sean McDermott, who served as Panthers defensive coordinator.’
Grading The Buffalo Bills Going Into 2019 NFL Season
‘Give general manager Brandon Beane an A for his off-season moves. He shrewdly overturned the roster through free agency and the draft, adding quality at wide receiver, the offensive line, running back, tight end and on the defensive line. It’s hard to think he could have done more, although some may quibble that he didn’t add a true No. 1 wide receiver in the draft.’
NFL free agency news: Bills add veteran safety Kurt Coleman as Rafael Bush retires
‘Coleman is entering his 10th NFL season after spending just one year with the Saints, who signed him to a three-year, $16.5 million contract last offseason before deciding to release him after a lackluster 2018.’
Rafael Bush retires; Bills sign safety Kurt Coleman
‘Coleman got his career started with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2010 when he was selected in the seventh round (244th overall) out of Ohio St. University. In four seasons with the Eagles, Coleman appeared in 59 games while making 207 combined tackles, forcing two fumbles and making seven interceptions. In his first year with the Eagles, Coleman got the chance to play under the direction of current Bills head coach Sean McDermott when he was the defensive coordinator and secondary coach in Philadelphia.’
Marino: Robert Foster could have “a great individual season”
‘”He is the most complete receiver in terms of upside and areas of the field he can attack. John Brown can lift coverage vertically, and that will leave routes open underneath that I know Foster can run well.”‘
Bills safety Rafael Bush retires, team signs safety Kurt Coleman
‘Bush spent nine seasons in the league, playing for five different teams including the Bills. Last season he played in 15 games, making seven starts, and finished seventh on the team with 44 tackles.’
Bills add Coleman, Bush retires
‘No reason was given by the Bills for Bush’s retirement, with the announcement coming just 6 days before the start of training camp.’
It’s Still All About Allen
‘How close are the Bills to becoming a legit threat? I’m not talking about within the division, which would be a good starting point. I’m talking about actually making the playoffs, winning games and being a team that nobody wants to play.’
Training Camp Preview: Linebacker
‘Julian Stanford, Deon Lacey, and rookie Vosean Joseph will compete for backup jobs.’
Bills sign veteran safety Kurt Coleman; Rafael Bush decides to retire
‘Buffalo was the fifth NFL club that Bush played for in his career. He also lined up for Atlanta, Denver, Detroit and New Orleans. It was an impressive nine-year run for a player who went undrafted back in 2010.’
Camp Countdown: No. 6 – Who are the training camp sleepers?
‘Ike Boettger, offensive lineman: The second-year lineman was on the practice squad for the first half of the year, was signed off waivers by Kansas City midseason, and fortunately was released so the Bills could get him back. On the 53-man roster for the last half of the season, Boettger appeared in four games and will provide solid competition for the veteran free agent signees at the guard and center positions.’
Sean McDermott faces tall task of getting so many new players up to speed
‘“You look at the teams that have won and sustained winning and they have a number of years being around each other systematically, personnel wise,” McDermott said. “Changeover is part of the modern-day NFL landscape, but building the continuity is important.”’
Bills to host Kids Day Game at preseason opener vs. Colts
‘The events begin at 3 p.m. with a Kids Day tailgate party in Lot 6, featuring activities, including mini golf, inflatables, a mechanical Bills helmet ride, airbrush tattoos, Bills-themed haircuts, DJ Milk and a performance by the Stampede. The tailgate party includes food trucks and other concessions as well as the opportunity to purchase merchandise.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott built a bond rooted in respect
‘“If we can keep the direct line of communication open, I think, although hard, that’s the healthiest way to go about it,” said Beane. “At the end of the day I know that Sean is trying to do what’s best for the Bills and it’s not a personal agenda. Hopefully he realizes the same (about me).”’