‘“I’m interested to see what the Bills do, who we add because we had young guys play a lot for us this year and so you never know who can help a team out. So always getting an early intro to those guys, welcoming them to the team on social media or whatever it is I think is important,” Barkley said.’
Archives for April 2020
2020 Mock Draft Watch 8.0
‘No. 54 – WR Tee Higgins, Clemson.’
Bills’ DE Jerry Hughes ‘on track’ in rehab from groin, wrist surgeries
‘”I’ve been talking with my trainers and what they’ve been telling the guys here in Houston is that I’m on schedule,” Hughes said. “So I’m not sure what that means other than that I’m progressing fine and they see that everything seems fit, so I’ve just been still just following that rehab protocol of just going four days a week.”‘
Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes and wife donate $50,000 to Covid-19 relief fund
‘”My wife and I just wanted to help those first responders out, those men and women who are sacrificing their lives to help their fellow New Yorkers who are dealing with this virus,” Hughes said. “From the fire department down to the doctors and the nurses who are just spending that time, each sacrificing, we just felt like it was the least we could do was to donate some lunch. That way, while they’re working, there’s another meal that’s not on their mind that they have to stress about or think about.”‘
Amid quarantine and workouts, Bills QB Matt Barkley throws aid to homeless shelter
‘“That grant is going to go towards anything they need right now in this lockdown,” Barkley said, “whether it’s puzzles, games, arts and crafts, iPads, snacks or whatever to keep these kids entertained and to make this quarantine a little more enjoyable. Hopefully it puts some smiles on their faces.”’
NFL to conduct ‘mock draft’ communications stress test, ‘Draft-a-thon’ for Covid-19 relief
‘“Though the term ‘mock draft’ is being used, it’s potentially a little less sexy than that,” Peter O’Reilly, the NFL’s executive vice president of club business and league events, said on a conference call with reporters Friday. “It’s really a communications test, where everyone will be in their position and our folks on the player personnel side will make sure the communication is strong.”’
Notre Dame’s Chase Claypool could provide versatility that Bills covet in pass-catchers
‘Despite the acquisition of Diggs, the Bills might be inclined to add another weapon to help a passing game in dire need of improvement. Although they addressed tight end in free agency and the draft last year, having a player capable of alternating between that position and wide receiver could make Claypool a good fit.’
Roth: Hope springs eternal each NFL draft, especially this year
‘The league has shipped technology to 58 top prospects, led by LSU quarterback Joe Burrow and Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, so live player reactions and interviews will be plentiful. Who will be this year’s Thurman Thomas, caught dozing off? And with ABC, ESPN and NFL Network personalities plugged in, analysis will flow until the last eyelids are shut.’
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane on Antonio Brown, mock drafts and what Stefon Diggs brings to team
‘“Oh man, you gotta bring that one up,” Beane said. “That’s pretty good. You know what? Here’s one of the lines we have: Sometimes the best moves are the ones you don’t make. And that happens. And that’s so true. Sometimes you’ve had a guy and you almost got him and at the last minute you didn’t and then something happened. He got hurt the first week of OTAs or the first game of the season and you’re going, ‘Man that would have cost me $12 million on my cap,’ or something like that. I would say sometimes on this one the best moves are the ones you don’t make.”’
NFL.com releases GM power rankings: Where does Buffalo Bills GM land?
‘Beane wasn’t ranked in 2019 but he enters the list in 2020 just outside the Top 10. Here’s what Rosenthal wrote about why Beane was ranked at 12.’
Running back a popular pick for Bills in round two of recent mock drafts
‘Rookie running back Devin Singletary exploded onto the scene last season, but with veteran running back Frank Gore falling off a proverbial cliff during that time and depth RB TJ Yeldon sitting out almost all of last season, many believe Buffalo is in the market to select a running back in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Several recent mock drafts have the Bills taking a ball carrier with their pick in round two, but not just one, as various names have been linked to Buffalo at number 54.’
How the Bills can have the perfect 2020 NFL Draft: Five-step plan focuses on defense and depth
‘There’s technically not a “hole” at No. 2 cornerback, but the Bills must look for more talent at that position behind the trio currently set to battle for that starting gig this summer. On a specific level, Buffalo’s defensive scheme prioritizes toward instinctive, playmakers with awesome length and awareness over ultra-athletic, speedsters who excel in press man, although it’s important to note Sean McDermott’s coverage philosophy isn’t as zone-heavy as many think. Per Sports Info Solution, the Bills were in zone 57% of the time in 2019, the 15th-highest rate in the league.’
Ranking Buffalo Bills’ Second-Round Draft Picks Since 2000
‘Here’s a capsule look at how the Bills have fared picking in the second round going back to 2000 with those picks classified as good, average or bust.’
WGR Bills Offense Draft
‘With the start of the NFL Draft less than a week away and the sports world still on hiatus due to the coronavirus, the crew of Schopp and the Bulldog decided to take on the challenge of drafting a roster of the best offensive players in Buffalo Bills history!’
Hughes, Barkley donate to charities during COVID-19 crisis
‘“Knowing that they’re quarantined like everyone else, but that there’s 25 kids running around in this confined space, the moms are probably going crazy, I can’t even imagine,” Matt Barkley said. “Anything that we can do to help, whether it’s games for the games, puzzles, an iPad or two, anything to keep those kids busy, arts and crafts, anything that can go immediately towards this COVID-19 relief is what we wanted.”’