‘Crucial to the success of the team. Core pieces. Glue guys. This was the description of many former Buffalo Bills that enter the 2020 NFL free agency period perhaps without the same seen value and ability.’
Archives for March 2020
Will the Bills make a major move to address this position group?
‘Equating offensive line help with that of receiver might be somewhat unexpected, but one need only revisit the troubles Buffalo’s line experienced in 2018, when winning at the line of scrimmage proved to be an uphill battle every week. McDermott witnessed those struggles first-hand that entire season and knows all too well that the functionality of your offense hinges on competent, and preferably dominant, line play.’
Bills Today | Yahoo Sports likes this free agent fit for Buffalo
‘Lauded far more by advanced metrics than traditional counting stats, Jadeveon Clowney is going to find a big payday this March. Despite injuries and a low sack total, Clowney made his presence felt in big moments for Seattle. Pete Carroll and co. may well go hard to retain him but if he gets to the open market, someone will wave off the negatives with Clowney and fork over the cash.’
London or Mexico City would add to Bills’ already-daunting 2020 travel schedule
‘The Bills’ 2020 schedule could get more demanding, too, from a travel perspective. Two of Buffalo’s opponents are scheduled to host games as part of the NFL’s International Series. The Arizona Cardinals will play a home game in Mexico City, while Miami will play a home game in London. As part of being hosts of Super Bowl LIV, the Dolphins agreed to give up a home game.’
Bills Mailbag: What’s the best position for Cody Ford moving forward – guard or tackle?
‘The Bills have Ford on a cost-controlled contract for three more years. They just moved up in the second round of the draft to select him. If they move him now, then what? Ty Nsekhe will be 35 next season and is entering the final year of his contract. He’s best suited to be the swing tackle. That leaves a huge hole at starting right tackle.’
NFL Draft 2020: Internal love in Buffalo Bills organization for Clemson WR Tee Higgins (report)
‘Higgins met formally with the Bills at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. The Clemson wide receiver checks a lot of boxes in terms of what the Bills need. He has size (6-feet-4-inches), can play at every wide receiver spot on the field and does a good job of going up and getting contested passes. Throw in an impressive catch radius to haul in passes that may be slightly off the mark and Higgins could be a valuable addition to the Bills’ wide receiver room.’
NFL free agency 2020: Buffalo Bills interested in DT D.J. Reader (report)
‘Reader, 25, could be the next talented defensive tackle to join Buffalo’s ranks, but his contract is expected to be costly.’
NFL Free Agency 2020: Buffalo Bills named most logical fit for EDGE Jadeveon Clowney
‘The Bills used a platoon that included Jerry Hughes, Trent Murphy and pending free agent Shaq Lawson with some success in 2019, but the team was missing a consistent pass-rush presence. With Lawson possibly going elsewhere in free agency and Murphy entering the final year of his deal, Buffalo should not hesitate to sign a pass-rusher that will help them get over the hump in terms of winning the AFC East and advancing in the playoffs.’
Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox raffling off items to help Nashville tornado victims (Details)
‘The Buffalo Bills tight end announced on Twitter that he is raffling away signed items along with Tennessee Titans WR AJ Brown. To win, all you have to do is retweet Knox’s post and donate $10.’
Bills’ Harrison Phillips gets his Playmakers together for some fun
‘“I started working with Playmakers as a freshman in college- it was originally a program for at-risk youth,” Phillips explained. “When we got up to Buffalo, I just realized there was such a big need for this- I just felt like this was my calling, I learn so much from these kids.”’
Bills one of just two teams with designated game-management coach
‘Like most NFL head coaches, McDermott has been second-guessed for some game-day decisions during his tenure. He’s 3 of 12 on replay challenges the past three years. Most recently, there were questionable game-management decisions in the playoff loss at Houston in January.’
Buffalo Bills free agency 2020: 5 under-the-radar targets
‘The Bills have about $83 million in cap space but with the looming extensions of high-profile players like Tre’Davious White and Dion Dawkins, expect Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane to attack in the middle to low tiers in free agency.’
If Brady stays or goes: the impact each scenario will have on the Bills in 2020
‘So while there will definitely be many who see Brady’s return as more “Same Old Bills Losing to the Patriots” continuity, there will definitely be many who are no longer afraid to go into the TB12 Funhouse, and even welcome it and not want a change, since beating the Patriots with Brady under center would be so much more rewarding than with anyone else. And they believe now is the time that will finally happen.’
Bills Today | Bleacher Report offers these ‘offseason gifts’ for Josh Allen
‘The Bills have $82 million in cap space (per OverTheCap.com), a playoff-caliber roster and few other needs, so let’s do some serious shopping. Anderson is the best pure deep threat on the market, making him the perfect target for Allen’s dump-‘n’-chase deep balls. And with Anderson and John Brown keeping safeties 25 yards off the ball, the versatile Hooper could catch 110 passes roaming the open space in the middle of the field.’
Bills name defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier assistant head coach
‘“Upon taking the job in Buffalo, it was important to me to add a coach with previous head coaching experience like Leslie,” McDermott said in a statement released by the club. “His fingerprints are all over our operation, and I’m extremely grateful for all the years we have worked together. Leslie’s impact on our team is felt every day through his guidance, wisdom, and his genuine care for people.”‘