‘“Quarterback is probably the most valuable position in sports, definitely in football and we invested in Jake in a fifth-round [pick]. Unfortunately no offseason for him, he didn’t get any reps in May and June and now you come in to a condensed preseason with no games. Matt Barkley, Davis Webb and him, none of those guys got the reps that they would normally get even in a training camp much less zero reps in the spring,” GM Brandon Beane said on a zoom call with reporters.’
Archives for September 8, 2020
Draft, develop, re-sign; GM Brandon Beane has brought model of sustaining success to Bills
‘The tough thing is there are going to be good players, players they really value that they aren’t going to be able to keep.’
4 Notable Quotes: Brandon Beane
‘Harrison(Phillips) is still a young guy so his leadership is very important and there’s value in that. A lot of times people get caught up this number(salary) and these are the stats but Trent does a lot of things, a lot of dirty work so it’s not all about the stats versus the salary for us. We’re looking forward to year three being an even better year for Trent.’
Tre’Davious White’s next goals: Enshrinement in Bills Wall of Fame, Super Bowl win for Buffalo
‘”Now as I go into practice, I look around [the stadium] and I don’t see a number twenty-seven on the Wall of Fame, so, why not? Why not be the first twenty-seven to be up there? Why can’t I be that guy?” He asked.’
Bills GM: ‘Until we win the AFC East I won’t feel like we’re on track’
‘The Bills have been the targeted favorite in the AFC East going into this season now that QB Tom Brady is out of the division.’
Bills remain hopeful to have fans in the stands this season
‘If fans are allowed, the next Bills home game is their Thursday Night game against the Kansas City Chiefs on October 15.’
Bills advance to final round of FOX Sports ‘Best Fan Base in NFL’ poll
‘This year, Bills fans defeated the San Francisco 49ers fans, Miami Dolphins fans, and Pittsburgh Steelers fans to make it to the finals again.’
Tre White emotional after signing record-breaking, life-changing contract extension
‘“[On Saturday] I said ‘Dad, I never for once just sat down and thought and looked at all of the things that I’ve been able to accomplish, with the help of so many people from the start,’” says White.’
Bills ready to contend with high expectations, especially their own
‘“Just because we’re talented on paper, I feel like there’s an onus for us to make sure that we don’t buy into the hype,” Morse said.’
Tre White opens up about emotions of signing new contract
‘”I’m still in shock,” said White. “I can’t put it into words. I have a lot of people and a lot of family that I can change their lives. That’s what I plan to do.”‘
“Night and day difference,” for Knox heading into second season
‘With a much better grasp of the offense, Knox says he’ll be able to, “play faster.”‘
Sean McDermott prepares Bills for season opener Sunday
‘”We’ll be ready to go,” continued McDermott, “that’s our goal, I’m not into those…however you labeled it.”‘
Beane talks Bills expectations heading into 2020 season
‘With Dion Dawkins, Sean McDermott and White all receiving new deals this offseason, many fans are hoping Matt Milano is next. Beane ‘hopes’ that is the case but with COVID and future salary cap, the Bills GM couldn’t make any promises. “We love Matt Milano. He’s definitely in our plans,” said Beane. “We hope to keep him long term.”‘
Tre’Davious White on $82.1M contract extension
‘”It was a whole load that was lifted off my shoulders because I knew that I could retire my parents, and they’ll never have to worry about anything,” White said. “So that’s the emotion I’m feeling, man. I can’t put it to words… because I have a lot of people and a lot of family members that… I could change their lives and that’s what I plan to do.”‘
Buffalo Bills hoping to have fans in the stadium this season
‘During a press conference Monday, General Manager Brandon Beane said fans in the stadium would create revenue for the team.’