‘“I’m good with whatever the team needs,” Ford said in a recent interview with The Buffalo News. “I’ve never been a ‘me’ guy before, so I’m not going to be a ‘me’ guy now. If they need me to play inside, I’ll play inside. At the end of the day, they’re going to put the best five on the field and I’m not going to complain about what the decision is.”’
Archives for August 10, 2020
Brian Winters: Joining Bills ‘always’ was a fit
‘“Obviously, I’m proud to be here, I’m excited to be here, I’m excited for a new start,” said Winters, who turned 29 last month. “Right now, I’m just trying to do everything I can to concentrate on learning this playbook and being the best teammate that I can be. I’m going to do whatever I can to help this team. I’ve got to start with the playbook, start to learn all my teammates’ names and I’m going to work my way up.”’
Bills receiver Duke Williams activated from Covid-19 list
‘Williams’ activation mean the Bills have no players on the Covid-19 list, which is for those who test positive or come in close contact with someone who has.’
Bills hoping for seamless transition as Brian Winters fills in for Jon Feliciano
‘Like most players who change teams, Winters admitted that most of the play designs are recognizable. After all, a halfback rushing play through the 5-hole is standard across the league. But it’s the terminology that changes, and while it’s not as complicated as learning a second language, that’s the analogy in football terms. He’s been speaking Jets, now he has to speak Bills.’
Former Jets G Brian Winters on how family, Bills o-line coach influenced decision to sign with Buffalo
‘“I know it’s a hard-nosed, blue collared area and that’s the type of football I play,” Winters said on Sunday during his first virtual press conference with Buffalo reporters. “I just felt like it was fitting for me. I actually have a lot of family from the East Aurora area, which is just wild. It’s a fit and always has been.”’
Bills’ Josh Norman motivated by Tre’Davious White: ‘We’ve got best secondary in the league’
‘“We’ve got the best secondary in the league,” Norman proclaimed. “I think guys really sleep on Micah (Hyde) and Po (Jordan Poyer) back there because they really do a great job over the top. And then coming down in the box as well. They are (one) of the best (safety) tandems in the league I think – to me.”‘
Buffalo Bills activate WR Duke Williams off Reserve/COVID list, release recently signed CB
‘Williams, 27, was the only player remaining on Buffalo’s Reserve/COVID list. The wide receiver joined the Bills in 2019 after a productive season in the CFL with the Edmonton Eskimos that saw him lead the league with 1,579 receiving yards. Buffalo signed him in early January after the Eskimos released Williams to allow him to pursue NFL opportunities.’
Cutting the Bills
‘“They really made me feel like a brother,” said Wright. “They were very thankful that I was willing to travel to them. They don’t want anyone else cutting their hair right now. I can’t believe it, I’m still in shock a little bit.”’
Bills roster in-depth: Linebacker
‘Matakevich has made more special teams tackles than any player in the NFL over the past four seasons combined, with 37. He entered the league as a seventh round pick of the Steelers out of Temple in 2016 and was almost exclusively used in that role for them, playing in 63 out of a possible 64 games, picking up 77 combined tackles and a pass defended. The Bills have state they believe Matakevich can play a backup linebacker role for them, but he should be one of the main, core special teams players for the team in 2020.’
Bills looking for offensive line continuity in 2020
‘”You really have to take in the time you have in this building, whether it’s on the field or off the field, and make it as effective as possible,” Morse said. “But also, if a guy’s got to come in and get going and learn, you have to do that.”‘
Buffalo Bills alumni to donate 200 N95 masks
‘The Buffalo Bills Alumni Foundation will present masks to the Buffalo Peacemakers, and the Buffalo Fathers.’
Bills G Brian Winters WNY family ties helped make his decision to sign with Buffalo
‘“Great people, they know what they’re doing. They’re awesome, they’re great coaches, I’m excited to work with them. Bobby Johnson, he’s got a lot of respect in the league. He’s someone that helped me make my decision,” Winters said.’
Brian Winters prepares for first season with Buffalo Bills
‘”His body of work is very impressive,” Bills center Mitch Morse said. He’s put a lot of good games together. He’s started a lot of games, and I think he’s hungry to be the best teammate he can be and be a good football player. I think that’s apparent just one day in.”‘
WNY connections + the coaching staff drew Brian Winters to Buffalo
‘”When I got let go obviously it’s tough to feel out a team when you can’t even get in the building, so it was a new time, but I know what type of program (Buffalo) is,” said Winters, who signed a one-year contract with the Bills. “I know it’s a hard-nosed blue-collar area and that’s type of football I play. I’m excited for that and I just felt like it was a fit for me so I’m excited to be here now.”‘
Bills activate Duke Williams
‘The Bills activated wide receiver Duke Williams from the reserve/covid list on Sunday. In a corresponding move the team released cornerback Akeem King.’