‘From the Bills’ perspective, the decision to give Trubisky a one-year contract worth a reported $2.5 million to replace free agent Matt Barkley as Allen’s backup only makes sense for one reason: The Bills are certain, beyond all reasonable doubt, that they’re going to take the step that they failed to take two months ago and get to the Super Bowl.’
Archives for March 19, 2021
Five takeaways from Brandon Beane’s and Sean McDermott’s free agency news conference
‘“We’ve got a little bit of a veteran room, I would say, overall, with Diggs, Cole, Emmanuel, and then some of our younger guys have been in the league for a couple of years now,” McDermott said. “Whenever you have veterans in the room that are alike, the couple that I mentioned here, those guys are always counted on to help the younger guys. Not just by what they say, but, more importantly, by what they do and how they are on the field, as well as off the field.”’
Bills sign Bears castoff Mitchell Trubisky to back up Josh Allen
‘Trubisky took a beating in Chicago from media and fans, and much of it had to do with his inability to meet enormous expectations as the No. 2 overall pick and being chosen by the Bears ahead of Patrick Mahomes and DeShaun Watson, both of whom have gone to become superstars.’
Brandon Beane says the Josh Allen contract talks will heat up after draft
‘Beane was asked whether extension talks have begun during a Zoom call with reporters, and he joked, “Yeah, he said he was gonna give us a nice hometown discount, and hopefully we’ll get him done.”’
Bills sign former Bears QB Mitchell Trubisky to 1-year deal
‘Matt Barkley has served as the Bills’ backup quarterback for the past two-plus seasons, but became a free agent after the 2020 season ended. Bills general manager Brandon Beane said that he delayed the start of Thursday’s press conference to call Barkley to inform him that the team was moving in a different direction.’
Bills GM explains why he signed Mitchell Trubisky to backup Josh Allen
‘“We don’t expect him to be here long term,” Beane said. “This is a kind of a one year (deal), probably (was) not in his plans when he was drafted where he was. But we hope it’s a great reset for him.”’
Bills’ Mitch Trubisky left money on table to join team in free agency
‘Beane’s pitch certainly worked with Trubisky signing a one-year deal worth $2.5 million. Considering what some backups are signing for across the league, Trubisky was sold on the culture in Buffalo and what one year with the team could do for him long-term.’
Bills signing Mitch Trubisky shows ‘there isn’t a better run football organization in the NFL’ (Top reactions)
‘The signing of Mitch Trubisky is yet another illustration of the fact there isn’t a better run football organization in the NFL than the #Bills.’
NFL trade rumors: Bills won’t up offer for Eagles’ Zach Ertz
‘“Eagles have been trying to get Buffalo and the Chargers to up their offers, so far neither side has budged,” Allbright said.’
Mitch Trubisky signs one-year deal with Bills
‘It’s telling that Trubisky couldn’t land a starting job this offseason. His new home won’t offer that opportunity — quarterback Josh Allen earned a Pro Bowl nod last season — but it’s a soft landing spot nonetheless. He’ll learn under Allen and up-and-coming coordinator Brian Daboll, who is expected to be a head-coaching candidate next offseason, and hit the free-agent market again in a year.’
Bills giving Mitch Trubisky a ‘reset’ with NFL free agency deal
The No. 2-overall pick in 2017, Trubisky made 50 starts across four seasons in Chicago, completing 64 percent of his passes for 10,609 yards, 64 touchdowns and 37 interceptions. He also rushed 190 times for 1,057 yards and eight touchdowns, but fumbled 27 times.’
Bills Agree To Sign Trubisky As Backup To Josh Allen
‘The addition provides the championship-minded Bills valuable insurance in the event Allen gets injured in their quest to build on reaching the AFC championship game for the first time in 27 years. Trubisky gets the luxury of developing in Buffalo’s pass-first offense, and a fresh start after the Bears cooled on the North Carolina product they selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2017 draft.’
Buffalo Bills, Mitchell Trubisky agree to 1-year deal
‘”I don’t know what went on in Chicago, but he started 50 games,” Beane said of Trubisky. “… I think the label has been put on Mitchell from afar that maybe he doesn’t deserve it. This is a reset for him. We don’t expect him to be here long term.”‘
Bills signing ex-Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky to one-year deal to back up Josh Allen
‘A Pro Bowler in 2018, Trubisky went 29-21 in the regular season as the Bears’ starting quarterback. He was 0-2 in the playoffs, however, as Chicago never made it past the wild card round during Trubisky’s time in the Windy City. In 51 regular-season games (50 starts), Trubisky completed 64% of his throws for 10,609 yards with 64 touchdowns and 37 interceptions. He had a winning record in three of his four seasons in Chicago, including an 11-3 regular-season record in 2018. That season, Trubisky threw for a career-high 3,223 yards and 24 touchdowns.’
Buffalo Bills Add QB Mitch Trubisky As Backup To Josh Allen
‘The signing marks the end of the road for Matt Barkley in Buffalo and is a significant upgrade on the backup job given Allen’s playing style and injury potential.’