‘”We never try to put too big of timelines on it, but some of these guys will be in those red (noncontact) jerseys in the spring, when you see them in May (for offseason workouts),” Beane said between South and North squad college all-star team practices at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. “But the way we have it planned now, as long as nobody has a setback, everybody that I’m aware of would be at camp ready to roll. Again, barring a setback or anything like that.”‘
Archives for January 22, 2020
NFL grants special draft eligibility to 99 college underclassmen
‘To be granted special eligibility, players must be out of high school for three years and submit a written application in which they renounce their remaining college football eligibility. The deadline for submissions this year was Friday.’
Mary Wilson: Ralph’s greatest gift is foundation that’s ‘making a difference’
‘”The idea that we are able to spur economic development and to play a role in the renaissance and job growth in this region is very important to our board and staff,” said Mary Wilson, the widow of Ralph Wilson, the founder and owner of the Buffalo Bills at the time of his death in 2014.’
‘The Mad Bomber’ likes what he’s seen of Bills quarterback Josh Allen
‘“He’s got the arm strength and he sticks his nose in there and does whatever it takes,” Lamonica says. “I think he’s going to get better and better.”’
Brandon Beane, Bills begin evaluations and interviews at Senior Bowl
‘The Bills are here en masse with Beane, head coach Sean McDermott, coordinators Leslie Frazier and Brian Daboll, the top personnel men in the organization like Dan Morgan and Joe Schoen, and several assistant coaches, all keyed in on the three practices and, even more important, the interactions they get to have with whichever players they want.’
Buffalo Bills DT settles lawsuit against trainer over suspension
‘Liuget, 29, was seeking at least $15 million in damages from Ian Danney over his four-game suspension in 2018. According to Liuget, Danney injected him with a prescription medication when he was only supposed to use an “over the counter anti-inflammatory” for a foot injury. Liuget failed a drug test two days later and said that Danney later admitted that he had injected the defensive tackle with a banned substance under the league’s PED policy.’
Bills Mafia FA favorite Yannick Ngakoue sends cryptic tweet after GM’s comments on potential deal
‘Bills Mafia has been recruiting Ngakoue on social media for months with its team in such a strong situation as relates to cap space this offseason. Ngakoue had eight sacks in 2019, a number which would have led all Buffalo Bills edge rushers.’
Senior Bowl 2020: 10 players the Buffalo Bills could target in NFL Draft
‘There are four receivers highlighted below, along with some pass rushers and offensive linemen. The Bills hold nine selections in the 2020 NFL Draft and conventional wisdom suggests that the Senior Bowl will feature at least a few future Bills.’
NFL Mock Draft 2020: Buffalo Bills take playmaking wide receiver at No. 22 in expert’s mock
‘Jeremiah has the Bills selecting Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins with the 22nd overall selection in his mock draft. In this excercise, Higgins is the fourth wide receiver off the board after Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb goes to the Vegas Raiders, Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy goes to the Denver Broncos, and Alabama’s Henry Ruggs goes to the Philadelphia Eagles.’
Courageous Jim Kelly boosts spirts, remains bullish on Bills QB Josh Allen
‘“I credit Hunter and I credit (former Bills coach) Marv (Levy) and my teammates for inspiring me to never quit, no matter how bad things get,’’ said Kelly, who will be signing autographs before Friday evening’s Rochester Americans game at the Blue Cross Arena. “I never questioned that Bruce (Smith) and Thurman (Thomas) and Steve (Tasker) and Andre (Reed) and myself would be ready physically to give it another shot after our second and third Super Bowl losses. But I wondered if we all would have what it takes mentally. Well, we did. After just one training camp practice following those defeats, I knew we were mentally tough enough to go for it again. And we didn’t care what people were saying about us, how they didn’t want the Buffalo Bills back again. We kind of made that our motto. We were going back just to tick off our critics.”’
Bills DT Corey Liuget settles lawsuit vs. former trainer Ian Danney
‘Liuget was suspended four games by the league in 2018 for violating its policy on performance-enhancing drugs. According to the original lawsuit, Liuget said his ex-trainer, Ian Danney, lied about using an over-the-counter anti-inflammatory to treat the then-Los Angeles Charger’s foot pain.’
Andre Roberts named to Pro Bowl
‘As the Bills primary kick returner this season, Roberts finished third in the NFL and second in the AFC in total kickoff return yards.’
Beane addresses Bills pending free agents, Senior Bowl process
‘The GM didn’t want to get into any specifics on any player, but said “We’ve said all along we want to draft, develop, and sign, and that clock has finally started.” He said there’s no rush to sign them right now and the team needs to go through their process of pending free agents first.’
Buffalo Bills wide receiver and kickoff returner Andre Roberts named to Pro Bowl
‘According to the Bills, Roberts ranked second in the AFC in total kickoff return yards. Roberts will play in his second consecutive Pro Bowl.’
Roberts headed to Pro Bowl
‘This is Roberts second Pro Bowl trip. He played in last year’s Pro Bowl as a member of the New York jets.’