‘Buffalo will definitely have a plan to use the defensive lineman in his first season. He is capable of having an impact based off of his versatility. The coaching staff has made it clear that Epenesa will be used on the inside and the outside, with his size being used as an advantage.’
Archives for July 2020
NFL brokers economic deal to allow training camp to start Tuesday
‘The deal approved Friday by the owners and players union finalized safety protocols and hammered out economic terms to account for the loss of revenue during the coronavirus pandemic.’
Bills training camp questions: How should Devin Singletary, Zack Moss split carries?
‘“If it was not for Kenny Davis, I probably would not have played as long as I did,” Thomas said. “Kenneth Davis was my backup for six years with the Bills, and for him to come in and get seven to 10 carries, or sometimes even more, that took a lot of pressure off me. So I do think at this point, even in Devin’s early career right now, having a second running back is important. And the running back that they got, Zack, from Utah, he’s going to open a lot of eyes.”’
Buffalo Bills training camp questions: No. 1, Can Josh Allen make a big third-year leap?
‘It’s not yet put up or shut up time for the No. 7 overall choice in the 2018 draft, but year three is the point when players need to make a definitive statement regarding which way their careers are headed. Obviously, given the importance of the position and the future monetary investment that is involved, the stakes are exponentially higher for quarterbacks.’
Buffalo Bills pre-training camp 53-man roster projection: WR, OL, DL among most intriguing competitions
‘The last spot comes down to Robert Foster, Isaiah McKenzie and Duke Williams. Versatility will likely come into play which all but eliminates Williams. McKenzie has been the Bills’ gadget player the last few years, but Robert Foster has the athleticism to take over that role and may bring more to the roster from a receiving standpoint. Foster will have to display some of the play-making ability from the second half of the 2018 season, however, if he hopes to claim the final spot.’
Bills Camp Preview: Linebackers
‘After the top three, the rest of the Bills roster doesn’t have even 300 snaps experience at linebacker. Keep in mind, 300 snaps is about four games.’
Camp Countdown 2020 | What are the deepest positions on the roster?
‘Knowing there’s up and coming young players like Mike Love and Darryl Johnson and reserve options like Jonathan Woodard and Bryan Cox Jr., defensive end for the Bills is loaded.’
Bills training camp questions: Who will be the darling of the summer?
‘It will be more difficult for an unheralded player to become a fan favorite this summer, but it won’t be impossible. Given the potential need for a deeper bench this year because of concerns about virus-related absences, the Bills (and the other 31 NFL teams) are going to want to give young players a long look during training camp.’
Bills tell season-ticket holders they can get refunds, keep status
‘Season-ticket holders have the option to apply any paid money toward their 2020 tickets as an account credit for 2021 or receive refunds.’
Bills’ quarterbacks, players dealing with injuries get Covid-19 tests
‘The 16 Bills rookies were tested Tuesday and are in isolation until they will be tested again Friday.’
Buffalo Bills season ticket holders can now defer 2020 games
‘“We are deferring all season ticket memberships for the 2020 season. All season ticket members will maintain their season ticket location and account seniority for the 2021 season. Season ticket members will have the option to apply any money paid towards their 2020 season tickets as an account credit or be refunded.”‘
Buffalo Bills training camp questions: No. 2, how big an impact will Stefon Diggs have?
‘“I said it at the end-of-season press conference (in January following the playoff loss to Houston), I blamed myself as much as anybody,” Beane said. “It’s my job and my personnel staff’s job to add weapons to help run Brian Daboll’s offense, help our quarterback, help Sean (McDermott). And so one of the things that I thought we still needed was finding somebody opposite John Brown to pair with Cole Beasley.”’
Maiorana’s Memories: Andre Reed caught 15 passes against the Packers in 1994
‘“When you have a duo like me and Andre who played together for so long, you’re going to have your times when you have good days and bad days,” Kelly recalled years later. “The thing about Andre is he just wanted to be the best, the top guy all the time. I knew he was my go-to guy, I knew where my bread was buttered, but there were times when he knew he wasn’t going to get the ball and he’d take a play or two off. And I was one who didn’t want anybody taking a play off.’’’
Buffalo Bills still planning for fans at games if allowed, update season ticket holders
‘With the state still in Phase 4 of reopening, it’s difficult to predict what will be allowed when the season does begin when it comes to fan attendance. The New York Jets and New York Giants announced this week that fans will not be permitted at games “until further notice,” but the Bills are still planning for some fans depending on how the situation evolves.’
Buffalo Bills training camp 2020 preview: Does Trent Murphy make final roster?
‘Murphy is not a lock to make the final roster, but his odds are better than many believe.’