‘“I always wanted to be back, no matter who came, no matter how many receivers they drafted. I felt like I had a role there and I just want to build off what I did there and stay and not be hopping around. I felt comfortable about it. Even though we got Stefon Diggs, that’s even better. I like competition in the room.”’
Archives for April 1, 2020
NFL draft preview: Good year for Bills to have no TE need
‘Buffalo has six tight ends on the roster, and it would be a surprise if they picked one in the draft. The top four from the 53-man roster return in Knox, Tyler Kroft, Lee Smith and Sweeney. Jason Croom will be back in training camp after spending a year on injured reserve. Nate Becker is back from the practice squad. The good-case scenario for the Bills is Knox and Sweeney continue to develop and this position remains a low priority for the near future.’
Re-signed WR Isaiah McKenzie on the 2020 season: ‘It’ll be the Bills time to take over’
‘“What we did last year, we have to build off that. This year we’ve got some great guys coming in. I feel like we’ll have a chance to win the whole thing, if you ask me. We can’t be complacent, and when it’s time to roll, it’s time to roll. I hope everyone is doing their job in the offseason so when the season comes and we get this train rolling.”’
It’s too early for Bills to be named champs
‘Still, it’s worth noting that since Sean McDermott took over as Buffalo coach in 2017, while the Bills are 0-6 against New England, Brady was hardly the executioner. In those six games he’s thrown four touchdowns and been intercepted five times with a passer rating of 80.2 … profoundly pedestrian. Buffalo has lost those games because it hasn’t scored against the Patriots, averaging under 11 points in those meetings with a high of 17.’
Buffalo Bills WR Isaiah McKenzie explains how team is handling COVID-19 pandemic
‘“I feel like everybody (just needs to) communicate and try to be there for one another the best way you can,” said McKenzie, who’s usual quirky personality was on full display as he appeared on the call wearing a sleeveless blue and red team T-shirt and a Mickey Mouse Disney sombrero. “Communication is the big key for everything right now for coaches, players to families and things like that.”’
2020 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills hold FaceTime meeting with SIU S Jeremy Chinn
‘Chinn stole the show at the 2020 NFL Combine when he ran a 4.45 40-yard dash, displayed a 41 inch vertical leap and put up 20 reps of 225 pounds.’
2020 NFL Draft: Todd McShay has Buffalo Bills adding big WR for Josh Allen in two-round mock
‘Claypool brings size to a wide receiver group already flush with downfield threats in Stefon Diggs and John Brown. Now Josh Allen has a tall target to find in the red zone, too. Claypool has the hands and strength to make contested catches look easy.’
Buffalo Bills’ 2020 New Era draft caps now available for purchase
‘New Era gave every cap a Las Vegas feel with a neon design. In addition to the Buffalo Bills’ logo on the front of the cap, the word Billieve is featured on the side of the cap.’
Bills O-lineman Dion Dawkins is Buffalo’s big, fun adopted son
‘”He’s so energetic, the way he talks to people. I envy that,” Bills right guard Jon Feliciano laughed. “I don’t have the energy for that, how does he do it? Kids love Dion … everyone’s kids I see on the team just run to Dion. He is so good at talking.”‘
Kyle Allen, Sam Darnold, Josh Allen benefit from joint workouts
‘The three quarterbacks lift together in a friend’s 40-square-foot garage. Allen said they make sure to practice social distancing as much as possible.’
With Tom Brady gone, Isaiah McKenzie believes it’s the Bills’ time to ‘take over’ in the AFC East
‘While they have only recorded one double-digit win season in the past 20 years, Buffalo has a chance to make it two in a row in 2020. Out of any team poised to take over for the Patriots in the AFC East, it appears to be the Bills.’
McKenzie: ‘I always wanted to be back’ with the Bills
‘”I always wanted to be back, no matter who came, no matter how many recivers they drafted,” McKenzie told a contingent of local media via a video conference call on Tuesday from his home in Miami, Florida. “I felt like I had a role there, and I just want to build off what I did there and stay there and not be hopping around and things like that. I feel comfortable about it. Even though we got Stefon Diggs, that’s even better. I like the competition in the room.”‘
Don’t sleep on the Bills’ defensive line
‘Despite both defensive end Shaq Lawson and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips skipping town, the defensive line is primed to be vastly improved in 2020. It is truly a testament to how well general manager Brandon Beane has done with this roster over the course of the free agency period. It isn’t easy to replace two players entering their primes coming off the best seasons of their careers. That is 16 combined sacks from last season walking out the door, heading to the Miami Dolphins and the Arizona Cardinals respectively.’
Isaiah McKenzie says Bills have a good shot at Super Bowl
‘“What we did last year, we have to build off that. This year we’ve got some great guys coming in. I feel like we’ll have a chance to win the whole thing if you ask me. We can’t be complacent, and when it’s time to roll, it’s time to roll. I hope everyone is doing their job in the offseason so when the season comes and we get this train rolling.” said McKenzie.’
Bills legend Thurman Thomas gives 1,000 meals to local charities
‘Thomas and his family purchased 1,000 meals through StockThe Freezer.com sending some nourishment to those in need in Buffalo’s inner-city. The meals will be distributed by local restaurateur Nick Pitillo, Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown and a group of volunteers from Back to Basics Outreach Ministries on Tuesday, March 31, at 1:00 p.m. at Osteria 166.’