‘Milano’s future is somewhat tied to 2018 first round draft pick Tremaine Edmunds. The Bills have been very supportive of their middle linebacker, but that will be tested this spring. Edmunds 5th year option decision is due and a long term, substantial money contract is waiting for the 22 year old.’
Archives for February 2021
BillsMafia, Stefon Diggs feels the same way…
‘In his first season with the Bills it’s hard to have imagined it better for Diggs. The wide receiver had the best year of his career leading the league with 127 catches for 1,535 yards and eight touchdowns.’
NFL power rankings | Where the Bills sit heading into the 2021 offseason
‘The Bills are well situated to remain one of the top teams in the AFC in 2021, with their dynamic duo of Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs both under contract. Add in the potential for second year jumps from guys like receiver Gabriel Davis and running back Zack Moss, and this offense under Brian Daboll (whom they somehow retained) could be even better than the one we saw in 2020. Buffalo will have to make some decisions on the offensive line, with guard Jon Feliciano and tackle Daryl Williams heading toward free agency, but it’s in good shape to storm back in 2021.’
Bills Today | Jessie Pegula is set to appear in tonight’s Australian Open quarterfinal
‘”Even last year, when he wasn’t playing that well, I was like, ‘I like this kid.’ I loved his competitive spirit. He was a gamer. He just wanted to win. That’s something you love to see,” she said about Allen. “It’s definitely something I think I tried to take into my game a little bit, even watching the team getting that grit, that competitive attitude, having that mindset; in tennis, it’s like 90%, sometimes, of the matches. I think it’s been really cool to watch them and kind of channel that energy into how I’ve been doing.”’
Bills position series: Wide receiver is a strength – but one question looms
‘Beyond those top four, however, the Bills have some questions. Isaiah McKenzie and Andre Roberts are scheduled for free agency. McKenzie ran about a million miles, keeping defenses honest by going in motion so frequently. He finished with 30 catches for 282 yards and five touchdowns. That’s solid production for a No. 4 receiver. If McKenzie leaves, the Bills will be on the hunt for a jack-of-all-trades receiver to fill his role.’
NFL free agency rumors: J.J. Watt wants these 4 things from next team. How do Bills stack up?
‘Cap space may be the Bills’ biggest issue among the four things listed by Cabot. Adam Schefter recently reported that the NFL’s salary cap will be around $180-$181 million for the 2021 year. No official announcement has been made from the league, but if this total is correct the Bills will be at the cap ceiling before making any moves. Of course, there are moves that could be made. John Brown, Mario Addison and Vernon Butler alone could free up about $20 million in cap space. There are other players who could be released and contracts that could be restructured as well. Don’t let Buffalo’s current cap figure fool you. Space can be created for Watt and a few other moves.’
Jim and Jill Kelly host Hunter’s Day of Hope and Prayer
‘” With Hunter, you wonder why sometimes, but if we’re making a difference for kids right here in Western New York and now across the country I know why I was the chosen father, ” Jim said.’
Bills position series: Brandon Beane has a lot of balls in the air on O-line
‘However, two starters are set to become unrestricted free agents – right tackle Daryl Williams and right guard Jon Feliciano. A third starter, center Mitch Morse, has major salary cap concerns hanging over his head.’
Vic Carucci’s Bills Mailbag: No reason for regression concern from Josh Allen’s playoff struggles
‘I think it’s fair to say Sean McDermott and Brian Daboll have been taking a hard look at all that contributed to the offensive struggles in the postseason. Allen’s play, no doubt, is a large part of that review, but I strongly doubt there’s any internal concern of Allen regressing.’
J.J. Watt comments on Bills, other fan bases attempting to bribe him to sign with their teams via donations
‘It’s unknown exactly how many donations the Bills Mafia made as of this writing, but it was enough to capture J.J. Watt’s attention. On Saturday morning, Watt noted that a few fan bases were flooding the J.J. Watt Foundation with donations in an attempt to bribe him for his services.’
Opinion: 2021 State of the Bills: Specialists
‘Ferguson‘s salary cap number next year jumps to $1.14 million, good for seventh-highest amongst all NFL long snappers. But that’s not a steep price to pay at all for someone as good and consistent as he’s been since becoming their starter in 2017.’
Stefon Diggs shoots his shot at JJ Watt’s recruitment
‘It didn’t take long for NFL players to start recruiting the 31-year-old defensive end. Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who is just among one of those guys, tweeted to Watt, “just hear me out real quick big fella.”‘
2021 Mock Draft Watch 2.0
‘Since Brandon Beane was hired as general manager in 2017 the Bills have been one of the most aggressive teams in the first two rounds of the draft, targeting certain players and trading up to get them. Buffalo could upgrade the No. 2 cornerback spot on the depth chart, and Horn is a great fit for what the Bills covet at the position.’
Bills position series: Tight end remains potential over production
‘How big will the Bills go at tight end? There are a couple expensive tight ends available in free agency, such as the Chargers’ Hunter Henry and the Titans’ Jonnu Smith. (It’s debatable whether someone like Smith will give the Bills much more value than Knox, given Knox’s low salary the next two years?) There are more modestly priced veterans set to hit the market, such as the Rams’ Gerald Everett and the Saints’ Jared Cook. Then, of course, there’s the draft.’
J.J. Watt watch: Bills have expressed interest in free agent (report)
‘Buffalo struggled to get consistent pressure on the quarterback in 2020 despite spending a lot of money on their defensive line in the offseason. Head coach Sean McDermott stressed that the team had to improve in this area heading into 2021.’