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Archives for January 2020

Bills’ Sean McDermott has ‘even stronger’ relationship with Andy Reid, the mentor who once fired him

‘This is what McDermott, who recently completed his third season as head coach of the Buffalo Bills, had to say about Reid in a conversation with The Buffalo News this week: “This relationship and the way it’s developed, I would say, is even stronger now than it was years ago. It’s developed, in part, because he and I have shared conversations about those days. Andy always had my best interests in mind. I don’t think it was one of the things that he wanted to do, but he knew he had to. And at the end of the day, I think God had a plan for my career and I’m happy to say, also, that it looks like God had a plan for Andy. And I’m happy for him and his family as to where they’ve ended up.”‘

Jim Kelly receives Pat Summerall Award at Super Bowl

‘“Legendary broadcaster Pat Summerall had a long-standing relationship with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and we are honored to carry on his purpose and legacy through this celebration of others who do great work,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., president and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Tonight we honor the great Jim Kelly, not only because of his accomplishments both on and off the field, but because of the character and purpose he embodies as an inspiration to people around the world and to all of the patients and families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.”’

Buffalo Bills should sign TE Greg Olsen after Panthers let him go

‘Outside of Knox the Bills didn’t get much production from the tight end position. Buffalo added veteran Tyler Kroft in free agency last year but he fought through two injuries to get on the field and was underwhelming in just 11 games. The Bills can get out of the last two years of his deal with little cap ramifications.’

Goodell talks Bills stadium during annual State of the NFL address

‘”I expect it will continue to be a collaborative process between the public sector and the Bills,” Goodell said. “We all want the Buffalo Bills to continue to be in Buffalo and to be successful [with> a stadium that is going to be competitive with other teams around the league. I think everyone’s committed to that.”‘

Buffalo Bills legend Bennett coming to Hornell Sports Night

‘After nearly coming to a close this year due to lack of involvement on the committee, the 47th ever event will bring in a Buffalo Bills legend. Cornelius Bennett, a five-time NFL Pro Bowler will be a special guest speaker on Saturday, May 9th at The Main Place in Hornell.’

Sammy Watkins says trade from Bills ‘revived my whole career’

‘“I think it helped me a lot. It left me scarred by just not trusting coaches in general, but I think it revived my whole career,” Watkins said of being traded. “Go to the playoffs my first year with the Rams and now to be in this situation, last year one game away from the Super Bowl and to be in the Super Bowl this year is blessings. … It was definitely needed for my career, my confidence, everything. It’s just been up since I left Buffalo.”’

NFL seems fine with ‘significant renovation’ of New Era Field

‘”A stadium that is going to be competitive with other stadiums around the league is going to be important in that context and I think everyone’s committed to that, whether it’s a new significant renovation or whether it’s a completely new facility in a new location,” Goodell said, when asked about the status of the Bills’ stadium situation.’

Buffalo Bills trading Sammy Watkins in 2017 left receiver ‘scarred’

‘“With the draft picks (the Bills also traded cornerback Ronald Darby for Jordan Matthews and a third round pick that turned into defensive tackle Harrison Phillips), as we talk about short term and long term, that’s a big part of with planning for the future,” McDermott said. “We believe that you build through the draft and in order to get us into a situation where we can achieve success and sustain it, building through the draft is the way to go.”’