‘The NFL informed its 32 teams Monday that the 2020 draft, which is scheduled to be held April 23-25, will be a fully virtual event. Beane’s staff, as is the same for the rest of the league, likewise will work from their respective homes, communicating via phone and internet.’
Archives for April 7, 2020
Gronk, Mack, 4 ex-Bills make 2010 NFL All-Decade team
‘LeSean McCoy was among four players who spent time with the Buffalo Bills who made the 55-member team, picked by the 48 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee. Besides McCoy, running backs Marshawn Lynch and Frank Gore, and tackle Jason Peters were the ex-Bills honored.’
NFL draft preview: Auburn’s Derrick Brown tops another solid crop of DTs
‘Buffalo does not need another defensive tackle after signing big Vernon Butler as a free agent from Carolina to fill Jordan Phillips’ spot as the backup to Ed Oliver. Harrison Phillips returns from injury to be the backup to Star Lotulelei. The Bills also added 291-pound hybrid Quinton Jefferson, who figures to see some snaps at defensive tackle in pass-rush situations.’
Buffalo Bills fans who donate to coronavirus fund could win draft-related prizes, tours
‘”I’m grateful for individuals in Buffalo and across the country that are on the frontlines – doctors, nurses, first responders, grocery store workers, pharmacists, all the people that are trying to help others and are putting their own health at risk for this big cause,” Beane. “There’s no way to really thank them, but hopefully this is a good way for the rest of the community to help.”‘
Buffalo Bills GM donates $20k to COVID-19 relief efforts; launches fun contest for Bills Mafia
‘So what is up for grabs for Bills Mafia if any member is one of the seven winners selected? Here’s the rundown on the contest, which runs through Friday, April 17 and will award seven “Bills-themed experiences or prizes:”‘
Buffalo Bills’ trade for Stefon Diggs among 10 worst moves of offseason, says CBS Sports
‘For the first-, fourth- and fifth-rounders the Bills essentially gave up here, they could’ve easily dipped into this year’s deep WR class, gotten a younger, bigger target and built more around their ground game.’
Beane: Trading for Diggs was the right move for us
‘We did feel that where our offense, we needed a guy opposite of John Brown that we didn’t have. That’s why we explored the trade market last season. The more and more we looked at it, we felt like trading for Stefon Diggs was the right move for us.’
How will a virtual setup affect the NFL Draft?
‘Don’t forget about trade calls either. Can teams discuss trades on the phone, work it out virtually with their own team without consistent interruptions, and then report the agreement or come to a pick of their own in time?’
Bills’ GM Brandon Beane to donate $20,000 to WNY COVID-19 relief efforts; offering prizes
‘Being on the phone with GM Beane when the Bills make their first draft pick on Wednesday, April 24th.’
Beane creates unique COVID-19 relief donation with United Way
‘To make a donation to the WNY COVID-19 Community Response Fund or to find out how to enter the sweepstakes, please visit www.wnyresponds.org.’
Beane donation to Covid-19 relief includes interactive prizes for Bills fans
‘“I argue all the time about how great our fans and community are, about how strong we are,” said Beane. “The Bills are deeply rooted in the region – our players, our coaches, our staff, our whole building. We’re a community that’s blue-collar. We’re going to all work together and get through this. While we’re facing a worldwide pandemic, we must start relief efforts in our area first. What better way to get our fans involved? We’ve seen how passionate they are from their work with other charitable groups.”’
Brandon Beane joins COVID-19 relief efforts by creating unique donation opportunity with United Way
‘ “I’m grateful for individuals in Buffalo and across the country that are on the frontlines – doctors, nurses, first responders, grocery store workers, pharmacists, all the people that are trying to help others and are putting their own health at risk for this big cause,” said Beane. “There’s no way to really thank them, but hopefully this is a good way for the rest of the community to help.”‘
Bills Today: How the Bills are overcoming absence of pre-draft visits
‘”We’re just doing it different,” said Beane. “(Our staff) is very busy. We’re doing a lot of zoom calls with our coaches and trying to connect with these college players whatever way possible and try to fill in as many holes as we can.”‘