‘According to Garafolo, the Bills are increasing Diggs’ 2020 compensation by $3.3 million (now $14.8 million). Buffalo is also reducing Diggs’ 2021 cash by $300,000, but increasing the guarantee by $7.7 million — making it a total of $11 million. Additionally, the Bills reduced Diggs’ 2022-23 cash from $25.55 million to $22.67 million.’
Archives for August 2020
Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are apparently trying to schedule a distance-throwing contest
‘”Yes, I’m game,” Allen said of competing against Mahomes. “We’re working on it. We had something in place actually, supposed to be going this summer, but obviously some COVID restrictions had that kind of shot down, but yes, I’m game.”‘
Tre’Davious White ‘still undecided’ about playing 2020 season
‘The 25-year-old will have until 4 p.m. on Thursday to notify the team and the league in writing if he does elect to opt out of the 2020 season.’
Losing Tre’Davious White would be monumental for the Bills
‘With that being said, losing White would be a monumental loss that could change what kind of contender the Bills are this season. There aren’t a lot of players that would have that kind of impact on a well-coached team with so many starting jobs filled with good to great players.’
Bills activate Neal and Brown from reserve/COVID-19 list
‘To make room for Neal and Brown on the roster, the Bills have released running back Antonio Williams and defensive end Jonathan Woodard.’
Tre’Davious White still unsure if he’ll play in 2020
‘”At the end of the day, like no matter what, my family is going to come first, no matter what’s going on and how big of a season, and what’s going on, I’ll always put my kids first,” White added. “Those are things that I think about each and every day and I’m just trying to see if I’m willing to go the distance, go four or five months doing the same thing, and having my kids stuck in the house. I don’t know if I’m willing to do that. I’m just going to pray about it and see how it is.”‘
Stefon Diggs not trying to reinvent the wheel in Buffalo
‘”I’m happy to be here, and I feel good,” Diggs said about joining the Bills. “I feel like a lot of good things are happening.”‘
Will Bills Mafia be allowed to tailgate this year?
‘Keem will not be giving out permits to commercial lots and encourages lot owners not to host tailgates.’
Bills CB Tre’Davious White says he is “undecided” about playing in 2020
‘If White did opt-out this would obviously be a huge blow to the Bills defense. He ended last season tied for the most interceptions in the league with six and has been a huge reason the Bills defense has been a top three unit the past two seasons. Going into his fourth year, is only expected to take his game to the next level if he does play.’
Bills WR Stefon Diggs: “It’s time for a new beginning was enough said”
‘“First thing I thought about was Josh Allen and I started thinking about the hell of a defense they have here so I didn’t really know too much but I went in with the mindset I was excited,” Diggs explained.’
Pats-hating ex-pat pushes to put Levy’s name on stadium
‘“The more I thought about it, the more sense it made. He’s the greatest coach in the team’s history. He’s 95 years old. Who knows how much longer they’re going to play in that stadium? Why not honor him in this way, the same way Curly Lambeau was honored in Green Bay (and Paul Brown in Cincinnati).”’
Local leaders to decide whether to allow tailgating on private lots
‘“The Governor said no tailgating allowed, so we’re following those orders,” said Orchard Park Town Supervisor Patrick Keem. “We just want to have it toned down this year, if we can, ask people not to come and tailgate. Most of the parking lot owners who’ve called me have said they haven’t had many calls, much interest, and they’re fine.”’
Bills star Tre’Davious White weighs opting out of 2020 season
‘“Obviously, they’ve been doing a great job, but the aspect of guys still testing positive, having false-negative tests, it’s those things that physiologically plays a part in my thinking,” White said.’
Tre White unsure if he’ll opt-out of 2020 NFL season
‘“I got until tomorrow, but I just wanted to come in and see how the season was going to go, moving around in the locker room, the day-to-day operation,” said White. “Talking it over with my lady and seeing what the best decision was going to be for my kids, too.”’
Diggin’ it: New Bills WR Stefon Diggs ‘super excited’ to be in Buffalo
‘“He’s a guys you can play for. He’s a guy you want to get behind. A guy that you can hang your hat on that he’s got you back,” Diggs said, while admitting he’s still trying to build a relationship with Sean McDermott. “Being around the guys, it seems like they love him and they’ll run through a wall for him.”’