Archives for February 16, 2020

‘”That’s something that they’ve had to adjust to the last two years with two really prominent leaders in Kyle Williams and Lorenzo Alexander both retiring, and this year it’ll be the next guy’s chance to step up,” said Wood, now the Bills’ radio analyst. “We’ll see who that is. They have done really well drafting. They’ve drafted guys that were leaders on their college teams – guys like Tre’Davious White, who was a captain at LSU and wore No. 18 there, which is the most prominent honor within their team. Tremaine Edmunds was a captain last year at 21 years old. Josh Allen, super young, and he was a captain as well.”‘

‘Barkley has one year left on his contract. If he were to be released, the Bills would save $1.825 million against the salary cap, leaving behind just $200,000 in “dead money.” Barkley struggled in limited playing time in 2019, going 27 of 51 for 359 yards, zero touchdowns and three interceptions – a passer rating of 51.0. He does have a good relationship with Allen, but that alone isn’t a reason to keep him around if Beane can find an upgrade.’