‘Pick 54: J.K. Dobbins, RB, Ohio State.’
Archives for March 2020
Brasky: Time is now for Bills to seize division, conference
‘That opportunity is directly in front of the Bills right now. It’s time to put up, or shut up.’
How Stefon Diggs tweeted his way from Vikings to Bills
‘By Monday night, the Vikings were asking for all the interested parties’ best offer. Few teams were left, especially when the Patriots pulled out after putting the franchise tag on left guard Joe Thuney.’
Addition of Stefon Diggs makes Bills a top contender in AFC | Commentary
‘Forget about the baggage Diggs might bring — the angry tweets and salty attitude. The city of Buffalo might end up getting that elusive Lombardi Trophy.’
Are the Bills finally getting respect from Vegas?
‘Free agency is far from over with big names still available and we’re still a month away from the draft (hopefully) so a lot can change until the start of the season but one thing is for sure… Las Vegas is finally starting to ‘Trust The Process.”
Bills Today | SI.com says Buffalo’s window is “right now”
‘”You were a playoff team a year ago, the one team ahead of you has weakened,” Benoit said. “Your window is right now.”‘
Versatile Quinton Jefferson is another chess piece for Bills’ defensive line
‘Versatility is the big asset the Buffalo Bills are getting in newly acquired defensive lineman Quinton Jefferson.’
Analyst: Bills have top wide receiver group in NFL – and here’s why
‘”The first thing is that I think the group was underrated last season because of dropped passes, which tended to come at critical times. John Brown and Cole Beasley combined for 10 drops all year, compared to 157 catchable targets (6.3%).’
Shaq Lawson’s Dolphins contract includes larger salary cap hit in first year
‘Lawson’s $30 million deal will include a cap hit of $10.3 million for 2020 with $6.4 million in salary, a $2.5 million roster bonus due March 26 and $1.3 million in the prorated portion of his $4 million signing bonus, according to the Miami Herald.’
Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen a free agency winner (and loser), says SI
‘“Here’s the other side of the coin for Allen, listed as both a winner and loser,” said Orr. “Should he flounder this season, it may be an indication that his time is coming to an end in Buffalo. I know that sounds drastic, but coaches are becoming less and less patient with draft picks. The stigma associated with moving on from high draft choices has largely dissipated thanks to the Cardinals and Josh Rosen. Allen now has a legitimately good coordinator and legitimately good surrounding pieces. The leap from year two to year three must be more significant than year one to year two.’
Sullivan: Bills primed to take the leash off Josh Allen
‘But there are no excuses now. The time for coddling Allen and coaching to his limitations is over. Beane has given him one of the best group of receiving weapons in the NFL. Allen needs to make full use of that offensive stable and take the passing game to another competitive level.’
Buffalo Bills fans named best in NFL according to Sunday Night Football poll
‘Bills mafia tore through the AFC, defeating fans of the New York Jets, New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs, and the Pittsburgh Steelers.’
Bills Today | How this Bills player is adjusting his workouts this offseason
‘”For me, our training facility where I go to, they closed that down and I’m down here in Florida and also you know a lot of stuff is closed down, down here. So you’re kind of doing stuff on your own,” Poyer said. “My brother’s down here with me. He’s training with me. I’m trying to get him right for a Canadian (CFL) workout he was supposed to have, so I’ve got him on the field every day and we’re doing our daily drills and doing everything that we’re supposed to be doing and just staying prepared.”‘
Inside the Bills: Tracking those who have traveled the Carolina-to-Buffalo pipeline
‘It’s not unusual for a new coach to surround himself with those he’s familiar with, but the way in which McDermott did that did not follow the typical script. The only coach to join McDermott in Buffalo who worked with him in Carolina was Jim Salgado, who was an intern with the Panthers and just recently was promoted to the Bills’ nickel coach.’
Bills Mailbag: How many prime-time games should we expect in 2020?
‘I’ll set the over/under at 1.5. If that’s the Vegas line, I’m taking the over. I’ll say they get two prime-time games – a Thursday (probably against the Jets) and a Sunday night spot. How about Sunday night against the defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs?’