‘“2011 is my only experience with no offseason, so if that were to happen and those are some of the conversations that Sean and I had one-on-one, and with our respective staffs of what that was like, in 2011,” Beane said. “We were signing free agents in August to go start training camp. I mean it was something I’ve never seen so it did take us time to get that rolling, and so I think that will help us.”’
Archives for April 2020
Stephon Gilmore seems to think covering new Bills WR Stefon Diggs will be ‘light work’
‘Will Diggs really be that difficult for the Defensive Player of the Year to handle? It’s tough to say, but Diggs put up some impressive numbers with the Minnesota Vikings before being traded to the Bills.’
Bills’ Josh Allen: ‘I understand how big of a year it is’
‘“Even just going against our guys in practice, it’s going to make the guys on defense that much better as well,” the quarterback said. “But the fact that he’s one of the best route runners in the league, he makes these unbelievable contested catches, the run after catch ability that he has when he’s got the ball in his hands, I mean, it’s pretty remarkable. To have a weapon like that, it makes me super happy and it should make our other guys super happy, too, just because that attention’s going to have to be elsewhere.”‘
Sabres, Bills relax payment deadlines for season ticket holders
‘The Bills said they also are willing to relax payment deadlines for season ticket holders. The Bills offer four-month and 10-month plans with monthly payments being automatically charged to credit cards.’
NFL draft preview: Running backs won’t go early, but they’ll go often
‘”Devin’s our No. 1 as it stands, and if something happened to him, T.J. has carried the load in Jacksonville and he’s proven it, and so we look forward to bringing him back.”‘
Bills QB Josh Allen on entering his third season: ‘I understand how big of a year it is’
‘“I think what we’ve got going on in Buffalo is a special thing and I’m super excited and I’m fortunate to be part of it,” Allen said Friday during a Zoom video conference with reporters. “Now we need to see results and I understand how big of a year it is.”’
Pollock: Bills’ Beane adjusting to virus’ effect
‘“Everyone would love to get back to normal, but right now, this crisis and the health of our country and our world is No. 1. My focus right now is what’s in front of me and that’s the draft. When we get done with that, maybe I’ll dig in a little deeper and see where things are on May 1 … then June 1, but we’re going to be ready for all scenarios.”’
Bills’ Josh Allen: what Stefon Diggs can do on football field makes him ‘quarterback’s best friend’
‘“He’s one of the best route runners in the league; he makes these unbelievable contested catches,” Allen said. “The run after the catch ability that he has when he’s got the ball in his hands – it’s pretty remarkable.”’
Stefon Diggs ‘super pumped to be part of Bills Mafia,’ says Josh Allen
‘“From what I’ve talked to him about and what I’ve seen him tweet, he’s super pumped to be a part of Bills Mafia,” said Allen. “He’s excited to get to Western New York and he understands the type of fans that we have and the type of passion that goes into this city. He understands and he’s talked to players too. They have only great things to say about Western New York and the city of Buffalo. I’m excited for him to get out here and start working with him as soon as possible.”’
Josh Allen making an effort to lead on and off the field during an uncertain time
‘”We’re free to call our teammates, as much as possible,” said Allen in a conference call with WNY media Friday. “We’re not really talking football right now but just checking in with them and make sure that their families are okay and just trying to see each other on FaceTime and go about it that way because I care about my guys. They care about me too. So, just trying to stay in touch that way.”‘
Brandon Beane explains how the Stefon Diggs deal came together
‘That conversation happened in the afternoon of March 16. Beane then went about talking to agents of some other pending free agent wide receivers, but told the Vikings he would circle back to them. Sensing some urgency on Minnesota’s part when he called back, a deal came together in short order.’
Brandon Beane, Bills dealing with new reality
‘Brandon Beane’s new reality is seeing much more of his family than he has in a long time. “I haven’t had as many lunches and dinners with my wife and two boys since they’ve been born,” the Buffalo Bills general manager said Thursday.’
Brandon Beane didn’t see Tom Brady’s AFC East exit coming
‘“It’s one of those things, all sorts of rumors and speculation,” he said. “Obviously, I’m on the outside looking in, but what a pro. What a legend he is. I’ll miss us playing against him. I go back and forth. You always want to take down the best and, you know, that’s probably the disappointing thing as I sit here was, in my time we didn’t beat Tom Brady. So we’ll have to find another way to play Tampa, to be able to maybe beat him before he hangs them up.”’
NFL draft preview: Look for run on interior OL in third, fourth rounds
‘The Bills’ return their starting guards and center in Quinton Spain, Jon Feliciano and Mitch Morse. The Bills this month showed they value the versatility of veteran Spencer Long by picking up the option on his contract. Long, who has started 44 NFL games, can back up at both center and guard. Ike Boettger, who spent last season on the 53-man roster, is back for his third pro season. Ryan Bates is a backup tackle, but he can play guard, too. Tackle is much more of a need for the Bills.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane: Stefon Diggs’is not a diva’; Patriots are still team to beat
‘“I know this guy knows ball, he will be able to understand the verbiage once he learns our system quicker than (a draft pick),” said Beane. “A lot of the stuff in college is all signaled in. A lot of these guys aren’t in huddles. So, the biggest transition for these receivers, beyond the routes, the physical stuff, is just hearing these long play calls in the huddle and processing it in their head. The mental part is so hard. And that’s why I think so many receivers, we talk about it all the time, probably one of the higher bust rates across the league. I think it’s more mental than physical.”’