‘In a perfect world with unlimited cap space, you’d love to see Carolina free agent Curtis Samuel, a 24-year-old, 4.31 speedster in a Bills uniform. But for one year and $6 million, Sanders, who officially signed on Wednesday, is a darn good alternative.’
Archives for March 18, 2021
Bills tender contract offer to restricted free agent guard Ike Boettger
‘The 26-year-old started a career-high seven games for Buffalo in 2020 while appearing in 12 overall. He also started in all three of the Bills’ postseason games. With Cody Ford expected back after knee surgery and Jon Feliciano being re-signed, the Bills are shaping up to have some competition on the interior of the offensive line. At worst, Boettger figures to provide quality depth.’
Bills agree to terms on contract with cornerback Levi Wallace
‘Wallace, who joined the Bills in 2018 as an undrafted free agent from Alabama, started all 12 of the games in which he played last season. He had two interceptions and eight pass defenses.’
Report: Former Bills receiver John Brown joining Raiders
‘Brown, who the Bills released last week after he spent two seasons with them, played in only nine games while dealing with injuries last season. He had 33 catches for 458 yards and three touchdowns. In 2019, Brown caught 72 passes for 1,060 yards and five TDs.’
Report: Bills trading tight end Lee Smith to Falcons
‘Primarily used as a blocker, Smith had four receptions in each of the past two seasons for 66 yards and three touchdowns. Two of his scores came last season. He played in 16 games in 2019, starting five, and 10 last season, with two starts.’
Notebook: Bills name Mark Carrier their new player engagement director
‘Carrier takes over a position that was previously filled by Marlon Kerner. A former Bills cornerback, Kerner was not retained by the team following the 2020 season.’
Where the Bills’ roster stands with official free agency about to begin
‘The rumors continue to fly that the Bills are the team to watch in any trade for Eagles tight end Zach Ertz, so we’ll see how that plays out in the days to come. Cameron Brate of the Buccaneers may be another potential trade target for Beane.’
Levi Wallace returns to Bills, plans to win Super Bowl with team
‘Early in his career with Buffalo, Wallace found a way to win the No. 2 cornerback job over veterans that the team brought in during free agency. With 35 starts and three seasons under his belt, Wallace is now one of the veterans in Buffalo’s cornerback room and this year his role could be reversed. Instead of looking to hold off a veteran for the starting job opposite Tre’Davious White, Wallace will attempt to beat out second-year cornerback Dane Jackson for the job.’
Former Buffalo Bills LB Mark Maddox encourages readers with book donation at W-C
‘“The kids are excited to have the new books, but also to hear the personal message from Maddox encouraging them to ‘exercise’ their minds and keep their brains healthy,” said Mrs. Webster. “Kids listen to and get excited when notable personalities invest in them. Anything we can do to encourage reading and their growth is a good thing!” ‘
Buffalo Bills retain cornerback Levi Wallace
‘Although Wallace entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie and started his pro career on the Bills’ practice squad, he has started all 38 games that he has played for Buffalo in the past three seasons.’
Bills Agree To Sign Receiver Sanders; Retain OL Boettger
‘Sanders went on social media to hint at his pending arrival in Buffalo on Tuesday. He used three muscle-flexing emojis in retweeting a post noting he and Beasley were college teammates at SMU. And he wrote, “Bills mafia… let’s goooooooo!” in retweeting a report he had agreed to sign with Buffalo.’
Buffalo Bills Add Elite Receiver In Emmanuel Sanders With One-Year, $6 Million Deal
‘What a change from even three years ago when you consider that, in 2018, the Bills’ starting receivers were Zay Jones, Robert Foster and Kelvin Benjamin. That was Josh Allen’s rookie season, when he had a dismal 52.8% completion rate and raised doubts about whether he would ever turn into a franchise QB.’
Bills re-sign cornerback Levi Wallace
‘Wallace has been the object of a lot of criticism over the last couple of years for giving up too many plays, but when you play opposite Tre’Davious White, you’re going to be targeted a lot and that can happen. He’s certainly had his inconsistencies, but he’s also made some plays, and has given the team a very good value over his first three years since being signed as an undrafted free agent in 2018.’
NFL new league year begins, Bills tender Boettger
‘For the Buffalo Bills, thirteen players who were on the roster at the end of the 2020 season became unrestricted free agents and are now eligible to sign with other clubs. That includes two players who were restricted free agents but not given minimum qualifying offers, cornerback Levi Wallace, and punter Corey Bojorquez.’
Opinion: After Emmanuel Sanders signing, Bills are one step closer to building a super team
‘And the free agent party should only just be getting started. Blessed with a franchise quarterback still on his rookie deal, otherwise known as the NFL’s holy grail, the Bills are in prime position to keep adding.’