‘“The commissioner will be making the picks remotely,” said Mark Quenzel, NFL Network senior vice president. “In addition to that, we have 58 prospects spread out all over the country that will be joining us via Wifi signals. We also have the various clubs, GMs, coaches. We also have a number of shoutouts and tributes to first responders and medical responders.”‘
Archives for April 2020
Wrestling background not only selling point to Bills for Clemson guard John Simpson
‘The Bills have done their homework on Simpson. Offensive line coach Bobby Johnson was part of a big Buffalo presence on the field during Clemson’s pro day, leading the offensive line workout, so it’s safe to say the team’s interest extends beyond the wrestling mat. A 6-foot-4-inch, 321-pounder, Simpson was a second-team All-American in 2019. That’s impressive considering he played through an ankle injury.’
WGR-AM to air Bills’ ‘The Comeback Game’ as part of classic games series
‘The games will air at 8 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays through May 25, with Super Bowl I between Green Bay and Kansas City as the final episode.’
Pegula Sports and Entertainment turns to pay cuts, layoffs, furloughs to cut costs
‘The Bills, meanwhile, will operate at “normal levels,” according to a news release, because the start of the National Football League’s season has not been affected by the coronavirus.’
Zubaz: The chic ‘90s trend Buffalo claimed as a defining fashion
‘There was a time when even outside of Bills tailgate parties, Zubaz pants were considered high fashion, and the act of wearing them did not make the wearer more likely to try to divebomb a folding table.’
4 things to know about new Buffalo Bills OL Evan Boehm
‘Boehm played his college ball at Missouri. During his time with the Tigers, Boehm was a team captain and talked about as being the vocal leader in the locker room among the offense.’
NFL Draft 2020: 4 reasons Buffalo Bills should draft Wisconsin RB Jonathan Taylor, 2 reasons to pass
‘The general consensus is that there are four elite backs in this draft: Taylor, Ohio State’s J.K. Dobbins, LSU’s Clyde Edwards-Helaire, and Georgia’s D’Andre Swift. Depending on which big board you land on you could find any one of those names in the top running back spot. Taylor’s speed, versatility, and proven ability to make plays make him a serious contender at 54 if he’s there.’
NFL Draft 2020: 10 realistic targets for Buffalo Bills in 5th round
‘Although the Bills’ roster is deep and talented, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Beane and McDermott find another gem or two who could play a bigger role than expected as a rookie.’
NFL Draft 2020: ESPN’s Mel Kiper gives Buffalo Bills pass rusher in mock draft 4.0
‘Kiper gave the Bills pass rushing edge Julian Okwara from Notre Dame and here’s his explanation for the decision…’.
Offensive lineman Evan Boehm tweets that he’s signed with Bills
‘Boehm comes to the Bills after starting eight games last season for the Miami Dolphins. Prior to that, he had played for the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals, who originally selected him in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Missouri.’
Bills add veteran OL Evan Boehm
‘”So pumped for this next coming season,” Boehm posted on his Instagram. “Heading to Buffalo to be apart of a great team and great organization! Can’t wait to get to up there and get to work.”‘
Furloughs, layoffs, pay reductions coming to some Pegula Sports & Entertainment employees
‘Salaried workers paid at lower levels will not receive a reduction. The Buffalo Bills continue to operate at normal levels with no current change to the start of the NFL season.’
Ferguson brothers hope to reunite in the NFL
‘Reid and Blake played together at LSU when Reid was a senior and Blake was his backup as a redshirt freshman.While Blake took over the starting role after his brother graduated, Reid signed with the Bills as an undrafted free agent in May of 2016. He was cut before the season started that year and out of a job for almost two months before getting a call from the Bills again in November when they signed him to the practice squad. That opened the door for Reid’s future in Buffalo and the next season was promoted to the active roster and has been there ever since.’
Pegula Sports & Entertainment announces 21 layoffs, 104 furloughs and temporary pay cuts due to COVID
‘As for the Bills, the organization will continue to operate at normal levels as there is currently no change to the start of the NFL’s regular season.’
Pegula Sports and Entertainment Issues Furloughs, Layoffs
‘The Buffalo Bills continue to operate at normal levels as there is currently no change to the start of the National Football League’s regular season.’