‘“My dad taught us from a young age to get our hands on people, and then throwing them or getting off blocks,” Epenesa said at the NFL combine in February. “Since I was 9 or 10 years old is when I first started learning how to do moves.”’
Archives for April 2020
Bills sign free agent defensive end Bryan Cox Jr., son of former Bills’ enemy
‘The younger Cox wasn’t even born until 1994 and greeted questions about his dad with a smile on a virtual conference call with Buffalo reporters.’
5 things about new Bills defensive end Bryan Cox Jr.
‘Cox played high school at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, which has produced a whopping 37 players and 15 active players. Michael Irvin, Geno Atkins, Joey Bosa, Gio Bernard, Marcus Gilbert and LaMarcus Joyner are among the alumni.’
Bills’ Harrison Phillips donates meals to hospital staff
‘Phillips estimates that, since joining the Bills in 2017, he has made nearly 100 goodwill visits to patients at Western New York hospitals. In the process, he said he has gotten to know staff members and communicates with them regularly. Since the coronavirus pandemic became a life-changing force last March, Phillips’ appreciation has only grown for doctors and nurses, including his aunt in his native Omaha, Neb., on the front line.’
Bills sign DE Bryan Cox Jr., son of former Dolphins archenemy Bryan Cox Sr.
‘New Bills defensive line coach Eric Washington held that role previously in Carolina and probably had a say in the signing of Cox, who joins a defensive line competition that will be stacked.’
Reflections on the Bills’ latest draft
‘Finally, there’s his inaccuracy on the deep ball. It matters little whether Diggs, Brown, McKenzie, Foster, Davis and Hodgins can stretch the field if the ball doesn’t get to them. Despite Allen’s big arm, his struggles with accuracy are amplified when throwing long.’
Bills’ Bryan Cox Jr.’s dad was Bills Mafia enemy No. 1 in 90s – Here’s why
‘Not familiar with Cox Jr.’s dad from his days in Miami? To say he didn’t get along with Bills fans is putting it mildly.’
4 things to know about new Buffalo Bills DE Bryan Cox Jr.
‘Cox Jr. spent two-plus seasons in Carolina and appeared in 19 games. He recorded 18 tackles and four QB hits with the Panthers.’
Buffalo Bills way-too-early 53-man roster projection
‘I really liked the Jake Fromm pick from the standpoint of giving Matt Barkley some legitimate competition for the backup job. The downside to drafting Fromm is that the Bills will now likely have to keep three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster. It’s almost a guarantee that the offseason will be shortened which won’t give Fromm a chance to win the No. 2 job out of the gate and it’s doubtful that you can sneak him onto the practice squad.’
Andrew Cuomo on Buffalo Bills training camp amid coronavirus pandemic
‘The truth is that it’s impossible to predict how long shelter in place orders will be in place or when it’ll be safe again to congregate in public places. The NFL has been busy working out contingency plans for the 2020 NFL season should the start date be pushed due to the coronavirus. The Sports Business Journal reported on Monday that the NFL has discussed a schedule that would start on Oct. 15 without any bye weeks. It would conclude with the Super Bowl on Feb. 28, almost a month later than its usual scheduled date.’
Ritzel: NFL schedule release a welcomed respite, but excitement is tempered
‘In 2020, it’s impossible to avoid tempering excitement. Will I tune in to ESPN for reaction and read predictions online for how each team will fare? Of course. But there’ll be a skeptical voice in the back of my head pointing out a sad reality: The pandemic could wipe out any hope for a normal NFL season. And if that’s the case, what’s the point of getting excited about when the Buffalo Bills take on the New England Patriots for AFC East supremacy, or figuring out when I can take a trip to Lambeau Field to see my beloved Packers?’
In Buffalo, they’re still celebrating the Jake Fromm pick
‘Meanwhile, it has become increasingly rare for NFL teams to carry three quarterbacks on their 53-man rosters. So, it’s entirely possible that, once Fromm arrives in Buffalo, it could be a showdown between him and Barkley.’
Bills Sign Son Of Former Dolphins Linebacker Bryan Cox
‘“Honestly, that happened so long ago, it has nothing to do with me,” Cox said during a video conference call after signing a one-year contract with Buffalo on Wednesday. “I feel like if I come in and produce, none of that matters. I feel like I’ll be embraced if I come in and do my thing, just playing ball.”’
Bills sign defensive end Bryan Cox, Jr.
‘Cox comes to Buffalo after spending last season with the Cleveland Browns and Carolina Panthers. He had 0.5 sacks and 14 total tackles in seven games played. Cox entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of the University of Florida in 2017, signed by the Panthers, where he spent his first two seasons, collecting 16 tackles and one fumble recovery.’
Bills sign DE Bryan Cox Jr. to one-year deal
‘Cox Jr., 25, has played in 25 career games during his three-year NFL career, tallying 30 tackles and one fumble recovery. Cox Jr. spent the first two years of his career with the Carolina Panthers, where he signed as an undrafted free agent in 2017.’