‘Though the free-agent additions of end Mario Addison and end/tackle Quinton Jefferson could be viewed as responses to the free agent losses of end Shaq Lawson and tackle Jordan Phillips, the moves could also have implications for Murphy. So could the selection of former Iowa standout A.J. Epenesa in the second round.’
Archives for August 15, 2020
6 observations from Bills coordinators: Tough decisions loom
‘“That’s exactly the dilemma we’ve been talking about all along, being able to properly evaluate this roster,” Frazier said. “Then you consider the fact you’re down from 90 to 80 guys, so the rep count situation really makes a difference. You can’t take the approach we’ve taken when we were up at St. John Fisher especially, because the numbers are a lot different. It’s a little bit of a dilemma, but it’s something we have to be able to figure out because there’s so many factors that go into having your backups properly prepared.”’
Joe Gibbs tells Buffalo Bills to embrace the moment in COVID year
‘The topic: How did he and his staff negotiate the strike-shortened 1982 season and ultimately lead the Redskins to the championship. Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier revealed that nugget of information Friday during a Zoom call with reporters.’
5 things we learned from Bills DC Leslie Frazier on Friday before padded practices begin
‘“We wanted to get a feel from him what it was like, the preparation, all the time apart as a staff from your players,” Frazier said. “And then once you come back together what’s the message to the guys. He did a really good job of just impressing upon all of us just to embrace this moment and look at it as an opportunity. Because you know some teams aren’t gonna prepare as well as other teams. We want to be one of those teams who’s best prepared.”’
Yes, Dog The Bounty Hunter is a Buffalo Bills fan
‘“Correct,” Chapman said of being a fan of the Bills and Allen. “Josh Allen is one of my favorite football players and I want the Bills to win… I think the Bills this year have a shot.”’
Sullivan: New deal should raise McDermott expectations
‘McDermott is 25-23 in three seasons, 25-25 if you count two distressing playoff losses. He inherited a difficult situation, but it’s his show now. It’s no longer good enough to not be Rex Ryan, Doug Marrone or Chan Gailey. He needs to win, and win in a big way.’
Josh Allen Has No Excuse For Failure After Buffalo Bills Extend Dion Dawkins
‘It is clear that surrounding Allen with the pieces to enjoy an ascension in the coming years has been a priority for the Bills this offseason. They traded their 2020 first-round pick to the Minnesota Vikings for Stefon Diggs who, as one of the league’s premier downfield weapons, should theoretically mesh well with the cannon-armed Allen.’
Bills get advice from ex-Washington coach Joe Gibbs on finding success during an unprecedented season
‘What’s interesting is that the 1982 and the 1987 seasons were both full of uncertainty — and Gibbs was able to win a Lombardi Trophy both times. In 1982, the team (then known as the Redskins) went 8-1 and placekicker Mark Moseley won the MVP award — making him the only kicker to ever be honored in that way. The 1987 season was much more interesting, as another strike occurred, but the league tried to move forward with replacement players and conducted a 15-game season. Washington trounced the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXII, 42-10, as former USFL signal-caller Doug Williams became the first Black starting quarterback to win a Super Bowl.’
Bills’ Coordinators making the most of shortened training camp
‘”The players are going to have to do a great job of going out there day by day and laying it on the line,” offensive coordinator Brian Daboll said. “You’re always going to have to mix and match linemen because you never know when you’re going to need one to play another spot.”‘
Bills cornerback competition about to heat up as pads ready to come on
‘“With the experience that Josh brings to the table that really sets him apart in a lot of ways. But he’s coming in with a chip on his shoulder, things didn’t end the way he wanted them to end in Washington so hopefully that will bode well for us,” defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier said on a zoom call with reporters.’
Daboll Adjusting to Limited Practices
‘“Worrying about what you missed out on isn’t going to do anybody any good,” Brian Daboll told reporters on Zoom. “We have the time that we have just like everyone else does.”’
Bills coaches will be playing catch-up once padded practices start
‘“We’ve made the most of every opportunity that we possibly could. We try to go ahead and get creative with the scheduling and how you’re going to do things to get as many reps as you can,” says offensive coordinator Brian Daboll. “That’s really where our focus lies, dominating the things that we can control, taking it day-by-day, and treating every day like it’s a game day almost.”’
Why Bills AJ Klein is so important in 2020
‘But Klein isn’t totally new. Certainly not to head coach Sean McDermott. The two were together in Carolina (imagine that?) and that has helped the linebacker get on his feet despite the restrictions of the Covid-19 practices.’
6 things we learned from DC Leslie Frazier and OC Brian Daboll about Bills training camp
‘”As far as his growth, we’re looking forward to him being able to build on that, what happened during the second half of his first season,” Frazier explained. “There’s been a lot of growth throughout this offseason, probably more from a maturity standpoint as a person. Really can’t say athletically because we haven’t had a way to quantify that yet, but we’ll see that in the days to come. I can sense that maturity, as a man, and that’s going to be good for us and good for our organization.”‘