‘“Stay ready, so I won’t have to get ready,” Williams said of how he approached not playing for so long. “Don’t get discouraged. Continue to work and when the opportunity presents itself, be ready. The coaches always preach to me, ‘stay ready – you don’t know when your number is going to get called.’ My number got called and I just performed, showed them that I was available.”’
Archives for January 17, 2020
Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds earns first Pro Bowl nod
‘Edmunds led the Bills with 115 tackles in 2019. He also had nine passes defensed, 1.5 sacks and one interception. Edmunds, 21, had 121 tackles as a rookie in 2018. He’s the first player in NFL history with two seasons of 100-plus tackles by the age of 21.’
Bills reportedly deny Giants permission to interview Brian Daboll
‘Because the job would be a lateral move, the Bills are able to deny permission. Daboll previously interviewed for the Cleveland Browns’ head coaching job but the Browns hired Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski.’
Buffalo Bills’ Tremaine Edmunds named to Pro Bowl, replacing Patriots’ Dont’a Hightower
‘The Bills traded up to the 16th pick in the 2018 NFL draft to select Edmunds, who became Buffalo’s middle linebacker at just 20 years of age. In his second season, Edmunds, now 21, started all 16 games for the Bills and led the team in tackles with 115 and had nine passes defenses, which ranked second on the team behind All Pro cornerback Tre’Davious White, who will also play in the Pro Bowl.’
Buffalo Bills denied New York Giants permission to interview OC Brian Daboll (report)
‘According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, Judge had Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll high on his list of candidates for the job. Judge, 38, was familiar with Buffalo’s offensive coordinator from their time together with the New England Patriots. Judge and Daboll were on the Patriots’ coaching staff together from 2013-2016. His familiarity with Daboll, as well as the job Buffalo’s offensive coordinator has done with Josh Allen, likely landed Daboll near the top of his list of candidates. Judge is looking for someone who can help Daniel Jones’ development in the hopes of turning him into a franchise QB for the Giants.’
Tremaine Edmunds named to the Pro Bowl
‘One of the youngest starters in the entire league, Edmunds turned 21-years-old last May. He was selected 16th overall in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft after the Bills had seletced Josh Allen with the seventh overall pick that year.’
Bills LB Tremaine Edmunds is heading to the Pro Bowl
‘Edmunds is a star in the making and this is the first of many Pro Bowls he’ll play in as a member of the Buffalo Bills.’
Edmunds named to Pro Bowl
‘Edmunds led the Bills with 115 tackles, added 10 tackles for loss, and at 22-years-old has developed into one of the best young linebackers in the NFL.’
Balitmore radio host who blasted Buffalo thanks Bills Mafia for donations despite harsh comments
‘“I did call the teams losers. I didn’t mean the people of the city. I meant the sports teams…There were some very nasty things that have been sent my way, but still, this is overwhelming, and they raised $7,000 for Alzheimer’s. This won’t save my mom’s life, but hopefully it saves futures generations to come and we can end this terrible disease.”’
Bills legend Thomas inspires at Chamber of Commerce event
‘Strong teamwork, commitment, and drive are what made the Bills successful for Thomas.’
Tremaine Edmunds named to first Pro Bowl
‘Edmunds will join teammate CB Tre’Davious White as Pro Bowl participants. Both were instrumental in helping Buffalo repeat as a top three defense in 2019. White led the league in interceptions with New England’s Stephon Gilmore, and Edmunds led the Bills in tackles with 115 and was tied for second in tackles for loss and pass breakups.’
Thurman Thomas sees major production potential in Devin Singletary
‘”The signs that I saw from him reminded me of when I was a junior and Barry Sanders was a freshman coming in (at Oklahoma State),” said Thomas.’
Bills Today | Bills fans get an early look at 2020 opponents during conference championships
‘The Bills 2020 opponents include the Patriots (2x), Dolphins (2x), Jets (2x), Chiefs, Chargers, Seahawks, Steelers, Rams, Cardinals, Broncos, Raiders , 49ers, and Titans. Combined their records were 134-123-1 for a .525 winning percentage. This weekend Bills fans will be able to watch three of those teams compete for a trip to the Super Bowl in the conference championships.’