‘“Personally, I want to be better taking care of the football, making better decisions–especially on early downs–and not putting ourselves in situations where it’s third-and-long,” Allen told the media.’
Archives for August 2020
Buffalo Bills’ Jordan Poyer describes ‘night and day’ differences at team facility
‘“We have to come into the building and take a test in the morning on our iPhones. A questionnaire test–basically a COVID test if you want to call it– saying, ‘If you’ve been near somebody within six feet…’ It’s just being able to adapt and it’s a lot different though.”’
Bills’ Jordan Poyer gives early Josh Norman impression: Virginia workouts ‘huge for our defense’
‘“I met Josh I want to say two or three years ago. He let me come to one of his celebrity basketball tournaments in South Carolina,” Poyer said Monday on a media conference call. “I remember him making the decision to come to Buffalo. I talked to him for about an hour. Just told him about the culture and what we’ve been building. And it seems like that had a lot to do with his decision to come to Buffalo. He wants to win.”’
Buffalo Bills sign former Jets guard Brian Winters just 1 day after he was released (Report)
‘Winters is a former third-round pick who’s been the Jets’ primary starter at the right guard spot his entire career (he started 18 games in his first two seasons at left guard). The Jets signed several free agent linemen in the offseason and save $7.3 million in cap space by cutting Winters lose.’
4 things to know about new Buffalo Bills G Brian Winters
‘Health is a concern when it comes to Winter’s game. The guard has only appeared in all 16 games three times in seven seasons (2013, 2015, 2018).’
3 Buffalo Bills who benefit most from E.J. Gaines opting out
‘Jackson has the ability to play outside or in the slot, but the number of open roster spots were not working in his favor before the Gaines news.’
Buffalo Bills practice squad 2020: New rules, protected players & upside during coronavirus
‘Teams can now have six players (of the 16) on their practice squad with no restrictions when it comes to eligibility. Players in the past needed less than two years of accrued NFL experience to qualify for the practice squad. Now up to six players could be anyone in the league with any amount of experience.’
Should Buffalo Bills re-name stadium after Marv Levy? Fans have started petition
‘Here’s a statement written via an open letter signed by all the fans: “There is no better person to bestow this honor upon than Hall of Fame Coach Marv Levy, the man who led the Bills to four consecutive AFC Championships. Throughout his career, Marv Levy’s decency, resilience, and intellectual curiosity were unparalleled. Indeed, they still are today. Renaming the stadium in his honor would be a fitting tribute to this great man and a worthy capstone on his football career.”’
Bills lose Feliciano to torn pectoral, sign ex-Jets guard Winters
‘“Some freak accident just working out and everything just tore,” said Feliciano in a video posted to his Instagram over the weekend. “Thankfully this happened early on in the season and I won’t miss too many games. I’ll be back.”’
Defensive back Gaines is second Bills’ player to opt-out
‘“He has some family things, which, you know, we totally respect and understand.,” said Bills’ general manager Brandon Beane.’
Guard Brian Winters joins Buffalo Bills on one-year deal after Jets release, source says
‘Winters suffered a shoulder injury last training camp but started the regular season in his familiar right guard position and lasted the nine games before succumbing to the pain. He underwent surgery and was placed on injured reserve.’
Former Jets right guard Brian Winters has agreed to terms with the Bills, per report
‘Despite his reputation within the organization, the Jets decided to released Winters on Monday, saving themselves about $7.3 million in cash and cap space. Winters didn’t stay unemployed for long, however, as he is reportedly staying in the AFC East by signing with the Bills, a team that recently lost Jon Feliciano, the team’s starting right guard in 2019, to a torn pectoral injury. Before signing Winters, Bills general manager Brandon Beane alluded to the possibility of second-year lineman Cody Ford, the team’s starting right tackle last season, moving into the inside to help fill the void left by Feliciano’s injury. Daryl Williams, Spencer Long, Ike Boettger, Evan Boehm and Ty Nsekhe will also vie to receive more snaps on the interior of Buffalo’s offensive line.’
Bills begin ‘acclimation period’ of training camp
‘According to an NFL Players’ Association email sent to players and obtained and published online on July 25 by NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, Aug. 3-11 will be referred to as the “acclimation period” and consist of a maximum of two hours of strength and conditioning, with one hour devoted to the weight room and the other hour to on-field conditioning. Only strength and conditioning coaches are allowed to be with players while they are participating in these two hour strength and conditioning periods.’
Report: Bills sign right guard Brian Winters
‘Winters has started 79 games over the course of seven years played for the Jets. He has had injury issues, being placed on injured reserves four times, including last season when he missed seven games. In nine games, Winters had a 64.6 grade from Pro Football Focus, had just one sack allowed, and two penalties.’
Bills roster in-depth: Offensive line
‘Ford is one of those internal options to replace Feliciano at right guard, if the organization wants to move him from right tackle, where he played all of his rookie season last year. In fact, Ford and Nsekhe rotated at right tackle every couple series all season until Nsekhe was injured Week 11 against the Miami Dolphins and missed the next five games. In that time, Ford manned the right tackle position by himself. The second round rookie was inconsistent, but got better as the season progressed. He had trouble with speed rushers on the outside. Head coach Sean McDermott told WGR on Monday that during training camp, they’ll have Ford take reps at both tackle and guard, a position he played plenty in college and many projected him to play in the NFL.’