‘”If there is anything that my 11 years in the league has taught me it is to always expect the unexpected. I never expected to become a Buffalo Bill and I never expected to fall in love with the city and the amazing fans,” McCoy wrote. “However, that is exactly what happened.”‘
Archives for September 2, 2019
Bills’ roster shaping up as Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott planned
‘Long gone are the days when the Bills’ acquisitions were largely made without rhyme or reason. There once was far more emphasis on splash — which resulted in the trade that brought McCoy to Buffalo and other players who are elsewhere — than substance. If a blueprint existed, it was pretty much indecipherable. The GM did his thing, the coach did his. Whatever was on the field was mainly filling out a lineup, hoping it would find a way to win rather than with a true sense of purpose of what must happen to get that done.’
Receiver Duke Williams, linebacker Eddie Yarbrough on Bills’ practice squad
‘Beane did not rule out bringing back quarterback Tyree Jackson, another UB product who was waived Saturday, although that seems unlikely.’
LeSean McCoy thanks Bills Mafia: ‘I never expected to fall in love with the city’
‘”I am going to miss the amazing atmosphere and wonderful #billsmafiafans the most!”‘
Buffalo Bills sign eight players to practice squad, including Christian Wade
‘Practice squad players are not allowed to participate in games but can be called up to the 53-man roster during the season. Teams usually use the squad to develop young players they believe have high upside.’
Taking a look at Bills’ roster with cut to 53
‘How many players remain from the Bills roster when coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane took over the roster in 2017? Give up? How about four … three defenders and a special teamer.’
Unpacking Buffalo Bills’ decision to cut RB LeSean McCoy. Is Devin Singletary ready?
‘Beane said part of the decision to release McCoy was the uncertainty around whether he’d accept a lesser role.’
Buffalo Bills GM: Why Isaiah McKenzie over Duke Williams? Cody Ford a RG or RT? Is team set at punter?
‘“Isaiah came in last year and brought some juice to our offense, some explosive plays. He’s a vertical threat but also an underneath threat. I thought he showed that he can run in this offense and fit in that mold again,” Beane said. “Preseason is hard because these guys are mixed in with different quarterbacks and different groups. I thought in his opportunities he did a nice job of showing he had that explosive element.”’
Buffalo Bills (almost) sign top free agent to address most pressing need
‘“Colquitt, 34, spent the past three years in Cleveland and punted for six years in Denver, where he won a Super Bowl with the Broncos in 2015. That team was coached by Gary Kubiak, the Vikings’ new assistant head coach. Sources said Colquitt was on his way to sign with the Bills before he was persuaded to reunite with Kubiak in Minnesota.”’
Ex-Bills RB LeSean McCoy says he’ll miss ‘Bills Mafia’ fans the most after signing with Chiefs
‘McCoy broke that silence Sunday night with a long thank you letter to the city of Buffalo and the Bills organization.’
Christian Wade’s Buffalo Bills omission is no surprise – it would have been a minor miracle if he made squad
‘Wade’s skillset and impressive rugby career put him on NFL team’s radars; however his main downside was always going to be his lack of what coaches call “Football IQ”.’
Bills Put TE Croom On IR, Plan To Re-Sign S Coleman
‘Croom has been dealing with a hamstring injury throughout training camp and the preseason. He played in 15 games for the Bills in 2018.’
Buffalo Bills Move On From LeSean McCoy
‘Singletary, an explosive and shifty runner in close spaces, has been impressive in the preseason. Beane said that by releasing McCoy, the Bills can give Singletary more opportunities to show what he can do.’
NFL places Bills’ Tyrel Dodson on Commissioner-Exempt List
‘According to NFL Media, the league will continue to investigate the alleged incident in which the rookie linebacker was arrested on charges of domestic violence in May.’
Jason Croom placed on IR, Kurt Coleman re-signed
‘Multiple reports also say the Bills are signing former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Nate Hall to their practice squad, although that has not been conformed by the club.’