‘Oliver, the ninth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, had a strong rookie season and is poised to be a key contributor to one of the best defenses in the league. According to a report from NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero, Oliver is expected to take part in the Bills’ virtual offseason program despite the arrest. However, he could later be subject to suspension or other discipline under the league’s personal conduct policy.’
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Jim Kelly raises expectations for Bills, calling them the AFC East ‘team to beat’ in 2020
‘”If they don’t (win the AFC East), then something’s wrong,” Kelly said to Zach Gelb on CBS Sports Radio over the weekend. “Tom Brady is not there to block you anymore. That to me is huge. … Now that Brady’s out, I do believe the Bills are the team to beat even though the Jets are getting better, Miami with Tua (Tagovailoa) coming in — I think they’ll be better. Belichick will have New England ready to play.’
NFL.com metric ranks Stefon Diggs as third best pass-catcher in league in 2019
‘Diggs wound up No. 3 overall on the last, behind only the Saints’ Michael Thomas and the Seahawks’ Tyler Lockett.’
Jim Kelly Says Bills Are Favorites to Win AFC East
‘Even with Brady in New England, the Bills were on the cusp of dethroning the Patriots in the AFC East in 2019. Granted, the Patriots still beat the Bills in both of their matchups in 2019, but lost by a touchdown or less in both games. The Patriots held on to win the AFC East for the 11th consecutive season in 2019, but the Bills won 10 games and one of the two AFC Wild Card slots. They did lose to the Houston Texans in the Wild Card Round, but the 16-0 lead that the Bills had in the third quarter left you intrigued about the team’s potential moving forward.’
From A-to-Z: A guide through the Bills’ 2020 offseason
‘A: Allen, Josh: It’s fitting we start here because the 2020 Bills could very well be defined by how well Josh Allen plays.’
Cam Lewis is ready and waiting
‘“It’s a better opportunity to understand the playbook,” Cam Lewis said. “The coaches are taking the time to install, we talk about it a lot, it gets all the questions out, so everyone understands the scheme and what we’re trying to do. I think it’s been effective so far.”’
Former Bills defensive end Ben Williams passes away
‘“Gentle Ben” certainly did not play gentle. Williams led Buffalo’s defensive line in tackles for five of his last six seasons, and was a member of the 1982 Pro Bowl. His 150 career games as a Bill ranked third all time in team history when he retired prior to the 1986 season.’
Former Bills lineman Ben Williams passes away
‘Hall of Famer Bruce Smith has often said how Williams helped him with his technique in his rookie season. When Williams retired he was the Bills all time sack leader with 45.5.’
Will Ed Oliver face a suspension?
‘At the moment, Oliver is only charged with driving while intoxicated. What if he pleads the charge down to something lesser? It may not matter.’
Report: Ed Oliver continues virtual offseason program after arrest
‘As Tom Pelissero tweeted, it looks as though the “team will let the legal process play out with the former No. 9 overall pick.”‘
Jim Kelly: “something’s wrong” if the Bills don’t win AFC East
‘”I definitely do think the Bills are the team to beat, even though you look at the Jets, they’re getting better. Miami with Tua (Tagovailoa) coming in, I think they’re going to be better. And of course, (Bill) Belichick will have his team ready to play. So we’ll see what happens at the quarterback position in New England,” said Kelly in his interview.’
5 predictions for the 2020 Bills
‘Bills finish 10-6 and win AFC East.’
What no NFL fans means for stadium revenue and the Bills
‘Now the good news for Buffalo is the Bills have the fourth lowest loss of revenue among NFL teams.’
Gov. Andrew Cuomo encourages the return of Bills football
‘”Personal disclosure, I want to watch the Buffalo Bills,” Cuomo joked.’
Former Bills defensive end Ben Williams passes away
‘On the field, Williams was a mainstay on Buffalo’s defensive line for 10 seasons. A Bills third-round pick out of Ole Miss in 1976, Williams was the first African American to be drafted out of the University of Mississippi.’