‘”Sean and I aren’t going to sit here and say, ‘Oh, it was the COVID year. We didn’t make the playoffs, so be it,'” says General Manager Brandon Beane.’
Archives for August 2020
Bills sign CB Akeem King and DT Niles Scott
‘Scott joined the NFL signed as an undrafted free agent in 2018 with the San Francisco 49ers. In addition to San Francisco, Scott has spent time with the Broncos and the Bengals. The Frostburg State product was signed to the Bengals active roster in November 2018 and played in six games posting four tackles. Scott did not play in 2019 due to a foot injury.’
4 things we learned about the Bills as training camp begins
‘”I think at defensive tackle and really at the right guard position we have options right now,” said McDermott. “It’s rare that even before you step on the field you lose one or two players and that’s unfortunate. We certainly respect Star’s decision and support him and his family through this. And it’s unfortunate with Jon’s situation, but that said this is why you bring players in and you try to build with depth because things like this do happen.”‘
Bills Today | Despite COVID obstacles, the Bills’ standard remains high
‘”I’m not lowering my standards, and I don’t expect anyone in this building to be lowering their standards,” McDermott told media during a Zoom call. “What I’ve seen so far honestly is an unbelievable display of a standard in our building with the effort that’s been put in by our ops staff. From leadership on down we’ve done a great job, they’ve done a great job of getting our building ready. I’ve been very impressed with the standard that I’ve seen to this point, and I expect us to carry that through.”‘
Stefon Diggs, veterans enter Bills’ facility; no more players on Covid-19 list
‘Several Bills posted photos or videos of themselves in their uniforms.’
Bills rookie Trey Adams wants to be known for more than injuries, viral combine answer
‘“Whether you’re a first rounder or undrafted, the biggest part is the opportunity,” he said. “I think if you don’t look at it that way, you’re just out for money or whatever else. But it’s the opportunity, and I’ll continue to say that for the rest of my life.”’
Bills Mailbag: Who should replace injured right guard Jon Feliciano?
‘I’m in the minority on this, but I’d leave Ford at tackle. Among Spencer Long, Ike Boettger, Daryl Williams and Evan Boehm, the Bills should be able to find a capable replacement for Feliciano. Bates would be an option, too, although he has seen more time at tackle since joining the Bills and told The News in June that his favorite position is center.’
A new gig for John Murphy, Ch. 7’s Dish trouble and Ch. 2’s smart ‘Ellen’ move
‘John Murphy, the radio voice of the Bills who recently the left the “One Bills Live” afternoon show on WGR, has become an “at-large ambassador” for Sullivan’s Brewing Company and will work on sales and marketing, promotion and brand awareness.’
10 Buffalo Bills under-the-radar players: No. 8, LB Vosean Joseph
‘“He’s a quick player to react, what we call ‘pull the trigger’ in terms of how he keys and diagnoses things and finds the ball,” McDermott said. “That’s what stood out probably the most in Florida. I would say he plays a free style of football that’s rugged, it’s physical, it’s nasty. That’s to me what jumps off the tape. He pulls the trigger and then plays a physical brand of football.”’
Bills guard Jon Feliciano has surgery; possible replacements
‘The recovery time for such an injury is usually three to four months.’
Bills entertain a pair of free agents; have no new additons to Covid-19 list
‘King also could help on special teams, where he played about a third of the snaps in each of the last two seasons.’
Bills may have lost starting RG Jon Feliciano for the season due to torn pectoral
‘They do have some veteran depth after signing free agents Evan Boehm and Darryl Williams, while 2019 free agent pickup Spencer Long is still with the team, though he’s really not starter material.’
Buffalo Bills OL Jon Feliciano undergoes surgery to repair torn pectoral muscle
‘Feliciano has been mentioned numerous times this offseason for the leadership he brought to the team last year. Bills coach Sean McDermott specifically mentioned Feliciano in June when talking about leaders who stepped up during the virtual offseason.’
5 options for Buffalo Bills to replace Jon Feliciano at right guard
‘Realistically, Daryl Williams may be the best option to replace Feliciano.’
Bills right guard Feliciano out with torn pectoral muscle
‘Feliciano is a fifth-year NFL player entering his second season in Buffalo. He started 16 games last year and was part of an offensive line that returned all five starters entering training camp.’