‘The first four picks — Ed Oliver, Cody Ford, Devin Singletary and Dawson Knox — made significant contributions to Buffalo’s 10-6, playoff-qualifying season. The last three, all taken in the sixth or seventh round — Jaquan Johnson, Darryl Johnson and Tommy Sweeney — played a combined 35 games in a variety of backup and special teams roles.’
Archives for January 2020
Buffalo Bills’ Tre’Davious White selected to PFWA’s 2019 All-NFL Team
‘Perhaps the most impressive stat that backs up White’s tremendous year is that he did not allow a single touchdown despite playing 599 coverage snaps this season.’
Keep an eye on this Bills front office member as a possible ‘prime candidate’ for Redskins GM
‘Schoen, who is Buffalo’s assistant GM, has never directly worked with Rivera — though he was a scout for the Panthers early on in his career. However, Rivera and Brandon Beane have (they overlapped from 2011 to 2016 in Carolina), and Beane is currently the Bills’ GM as well as Schoen’s boss. So, Rivera should have a very clear idea of what Schoen’s about and what his potential is, considering Rivera’s connection with the man Schoen reports to.’
State of the Bills: Running Back
‘If it wasn’t for an injury in week two which kept him out three games, Singletary would have most likely been in the Rookie of the Year conversation at the end of the season. As it was, he put up some terrific numbers in his first year as a pro, averaging 5.1 yards per carry, good for most in the entire NFL for any back with at least 150 carries, and 5th overall amongst all players. He also became the team’s featured back as the season went on, due to his impressive performances and Frank Gore’s ineffectiveness. There’s no reason Singletary won’t be the clear-cut number one back on the team headed into next season, and at only 22 years old and three years still remaining on his rookie contract, the future looks bright for both the player and position for the Bills. However, you need more than one running back in the NFL to have a fully formed offense, and the question will now become, “who joins Singleterry in the Bills backfield as the complimentary piece next season?”’
Tre’Davious White selected to All-NFL Team by PFWA
‘It’s the first such honor for White, who tied for the league lead with six interceptions this season with New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (also chosen All-NFL and All-AFC) and the Vikings’ safety Anthony Harris (selected All-NFC).’
Bills Today | Bleacher Report gives the Bills 2019 draft class this grade
‘Ed Oliver displayed his pass-rushing prowess with five sacks on the interior. He started slow but came on strong in Weeks 11 to 13, recording four sacks. The Houston product plays in a rotational role, yet he’s shown the ability to line up on all three downs.’
Bills offense didn’t beat itself in 2019 but has loads of room to grow
‘“Sometimes it might not be flashy,” Daboll said. “Other times it might be more up-tempo. But there’s a rhyme and a reason for us, and it starts with Sean. He does a really good job of seeing a game through a big-picture leans. I think it trickles down to us in trying to play complementary football.”’
Potential NFL draft prospects for the Buffalo Bills in LSU-Clemson title game
‘The quarterbacks have grabbed many of the headlines but for Buffalo Bills fans it’s the supporting cast that will draw the most eyeballs.’
Bills’ blueprint helps eliminate Ravens, Lamar Jackson; Did Titans give Bills, Josh Allen one in return?
‘A simple look at the way the Bills and Titans ran their offense would suggest the Bills need to address their secondary running back position this offseason and rely on the run game more in 2020. If Allen can take the necessary steps to become a more efficient passer, especially if he’s asked to throw less, then there’s no reason the Bills and their top-ranked defense can’t be in a similar position in 2020.’
Sullivan: Bills, Allen face same questions as Jackson, Ravens
‘It’s understandable if Bills fans are tired of waiting. I’m sure they noticed that three of the four QBs in the AFC divisional round — Jackson, Houston’s Deshaun Watson and Mahomes — were guys the Bills passed over in the draft.’
Sal’s State of the Bills: Quarterback
‘Barkley’s value is two-fold. He’s a veteran who they believe can get them through a few games if he needs to start, but has also been a good mentor and example for Allen. At the end of 2018, Barkley and Derek Anderson were both set to be a part of the team headed into training camp, surrounding Allen with two veterans he could continue to watch and learn from. But with Anderson’s retirement, that role fell squarely on Barkley, and he embraced it, while also being ready to play if needed. But Barkley will now enter the final year of his two-year contract, and the further Allen goes on his career the less he needs that veteran backup behind him. Barkley will be on the roster when the team reports to training camp, and should be the No. 2, but he’s also scheduled to make $2 million next season.’
What Bills fans need to know about the Bills roster heading into the 2020 offseason
‘The Bills unrestricted free agents are: RB Frank Gore, RB Senorise Perry, LG Quinton Spain, T LaAdrian Waddle, DE Shaq Lawson, DT Jordan Phillips, LB Lorenzo Alexander, LB Maurice Alexander, LB Julian Stanford, S Kurt Coleman, CB Kevin Johnson, DB Dean Marlowe.’
Bills’ final report card shows progress but many areas to improve
‘Colleague Mark Gaughan summarized Josh Allen’s second season neatly when he wrote: “The bottom line on Allen’s season: He got better in almost every measurable way over his rookie season.” Better, but still not good enough.’
Bills Mailbag: What was the biggest talent wasted during the drought years?
‘If we’re talking longtime service to the Bills coupled with talent, the choices are running back Fred Jackson and punter Brian Moorman. I’m not including defensive tackle Kyle Williams or wide receiver Eric Moulds, since they made the postseason.’
She went to a Bills game and left without 53 years of memories
‘“Imagine sitting in your seat at a Bills game, with thousands of other people, and suddenly, with no warning, this happens to you. Someone falls on you, you get struck in the head, and all your memories from before that day are gone,” O’Brien told The Buffalo News. “It’s horrific.”’