‘Watt, soon-to-be 32, can now decide where he will play next. Pittsburgh and Green Bay are among the early favorites for Watt’s services. The Steelers already have Watt’s brothers, Derek and T.J., on their roster while the Packers would be a return home for the former Wisconsin star. Both could ultimately end up being Watt’s home, but national NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah believes the Buffalo Bills are the best fit for the star player.’
Archives for February 2021
How do the Bills stack up among potential suitors for J.J. Watt?
‘The good news is there are plenty of cut candidates whose salaries, if they’re taken off the books, can help create space. On the defensive line alone, Mario Addison, Quinton Jefferson, and Vernon Butler – if released – would create north of $18 million in space. Watt was set to make $17.5 million in the final year of his deal in Houston, but he’ll likely not command that much per season heading into year 11.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs to J.J. Watt: ‘Hear me out real quick big fella’
‘Bills Mafia is the most famous fan base in sports and every new player that comes to Buffalo usually talks about their connection to the fans. If Diggs is able to explain that relationship to Watt, if he doesn’t already get it, that could help if the Bills try and sign him.’
Stefon Diggs tweets at J.J. Watt to join Bills after defensive star parted ways with Texans
‘The Bills are one of a few possible landing spots for Watt, who will turn 32 next month and likely desires to go play for a title contender in 2021. Buffalo fits that bill, after coming within a game of Super Bowl 55.’
Opinion: 2021 State of the Bills: Cornerback
‘There’s one big question looming at this position for 2021: who starts opposite Tre’Davious White?’
Opinion: 2021 State of the Bills: Safety
‘This may actually be the easiest position to write about considering it’s been so consistent, as far as personnel, over the last few seasons, and looks to remain that way heading into 2021. It’s pretty incredible to think how much Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde have played since arriving in 2017 together as free agents, as opposed to anyone else at all.’
Can the Bills afford free agent defensive end J.J. Watt?
‘From a statistical standpoint, Watt’s production slipped a bit in 2020 but that doesn’t mean he’s not still a very valuable player. It sounds like Watt’s looking to join a team that can contend for a Super Bowl, which puts the Bills right into the conversation.’
Bar-Bill Tavern recruiting former Texans defensive end JJ Watt with ‘offer’ of wings
‘Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen said in a Twitch live stream last week that his favorite spot for wings in Western New York is Bar-Bill Tavern.’
Bills should make a play for JJ
‘Buffalo has some salary cap issues so Beane will have work to do. But this franchise has changed internally and externally. Players, like Stefon Diggs, want to play in Buffalo and they are recruiting on the team’s behalf.’
Bookmakers tab Bills NFL’s third-best team
‘As for Super Bowl LVI, the Chiefs, despite their loss to the Bucs, are favored to win it at 5-1, followed by Tampa Bay (9-1), Buffalo and the Rams, both 12-1, San Francisco (14-1) and Baltimore (16-1). No other team is below 20-1, the odds for both the Browns and Seattle.’
Bills position series: Are in-house options enough to fix running game?
‘Devin Singletary regressed from his rookie year. Despite playing four more games than he did in 2019 (16 to 12), Singletary’s rushing production dipped by 88 yards (775 to 687), as did his yards per carry (5.1 to 4.4). He averaged less than 10 carries per game (9.8) and produced just 42.9 yards per game on those attempts. Singletary seemed to lack the explosiveness and change of direction that made his rookie season so enticing.’
Should the Bills exercise the fifth-year option on linebacker Tremaine Edmunds?
‘The fifth-year option applies only to first-round draft picks and it allows teams the ability to lock up a player, albeit at a big price, for an extra season beyond the standard four-year rookie contract all draft choices sign. The decision on that must happen following the player’s third season which, for Allen and Edmunds, is upon us. The deadline is May 3.’
Bills’ Jon Feliciano: ‘I don’t see myself going anywhere’ despite being free agent
‘“Honestly, I don’t see myself going anywhere,” Feliciano told Graham and Matthew Fairburn. “I love Buffalo and I know how they feel about me. I’m going to stay optimistic and I don’t like change. Honestly, when I think of next season, I see myself as a Bill. We’ll see what happens, but I think both sides want the same thing so it’s just a matter of time, I think.”’
NFL Mock Draft 2021: Dane Brugler has Bills trade up to no. 21 for CB
‘Analysis: There is no real problem with Brugler’s aggression in trading up, but the position he chose to target seems like a miss. The Bills need to add talent at the cornerback position and the physical nature of Horn’s game could help bolster that entire unit. The pick could be a home run and Bills coach Sean McDermott has had success drafting corners in the first round (see 2017′s first-round pick Tre’Davious White).’
Bills running back Devin Singletary unveils West Mountain Tuber Bowl event
‘The all-star running back, who rushed for 687 yards this past season, helped unveil the event’s promotional poster and posed for a few photos before making his exit.’