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Archives for March 20, 2021

Emmanuel Sanders’ first impression of Buffalo: ‘I already love this city’

‘”I used to sit on my off days, on a Tuesday, I’d grab my iPad and I would watch the Buffalo Bills’ offense, the coaches’ film,” Sanders said during a web call with reporters Friday, the day after the Bills officially announced his signing. “Just watching the routes they’re running, seeing Josh run around and throw the ball 60 yards down the field, 50 yards down the field. It was just exciting to watch. It’s the reason why everybody’s starting to talk about them. They’re gaining traction.”‘

Bills may not be able to add to defensive line given salary cap constraints

‘Factoring in the approximately $4 million they will need to sign their 2021 draft picks, and whatever Josh Allen’s new cap figure is going to be once his massive contract extension – which Beane said is likely coming in the next few months – the Bills simply can’t do much more in free agency.’

Buffalo Bills sign TE Jacob Hollister to 1-year deal

‘Hollister, 27, has played the last seasons for the Seattle Seahawks after starting his career with the New England Patriots. He went undrafted in 2017 after playing his college ball at Wyoming and caught passes from current Bills quarterback Josh Allen with the Cowboys.’

Bills reunite Jacob Hollister with Josh Allen: 4 things to know about new TE

‘Before entering the NFL, Hollister played his college ball at Wyoming from 2014-2016. For two seasons (2015-2016), he called Josh Allen a teammate. The two did not play together much in 2015, but in 2016 the duo connected quite a bit on the field and Hollister put together his best season with the Cowboys finishing with 32 receptions for 515 yards and seven touchdowns.’

5 thoughts and a grade on Buffalo Bills signing QB Mitch Trubisky

‘Here’s the thing, though. The Bills have had to take plays out of their play book the past two seasons when Allen has been out of the game. His mobility is a big part of how offensive coordinator Brian Daboll has devised his scheme, and with Barkley the Bills just couldn’t do certain things that Daboll could call with Allen in the game. Trubisky changes all of that. He has a strong arm and, like Allen, uses his legs to escape the pocket to try and extend plays and even run with it. That’s where the similarities end, though. Trubisky’s inability to consistently push the ball down the field has limited his development. Working with Allen and the team of coaches in place could help.’

Former Seattle Seahawk, Oregon prep star Jacob Hollister signs with the Buffalo Bills: Report

‘Hollister, the former prep star at Mountain View High School in Bend, may have known his days could be numbered in Seattle after the Seahawks signed free agent tight end Gerald Everett on Wednesday. The addition of Everett increased the number of tight ends on the roster to three – Everett, Will Dissly, Colby Parkinson – with Hollister an unrestricted free agent.’

Buzz Over Bills’ Offense Lured Sanders To Sign With Buffalo

‘“You’re seeing Josh run around and rip the ball 60 yards down the field, it was just exciting to watch,” the 11th-year player said. “It’s a reason why everybody is starting to talk about the Bills because they’re gaining traction.”’

Bills Agree To Sign Allen’s College Teammate, TE Hollister

‘The 27-year-old combined for 66 catches for 558 yards and six touchdowns in 27 games over his past two seasons in Seattle. He broke into the NFL in 2017 as a rookie free agent with New England, where he was used in a limited role over two years.’

Bills sign tight end Jacob Hollister

‘Trying to find playing time in a crowded Seahawks tight end room with Greg Olsen and Will Dissly, Hollister had 66 receptions for 558 yards and six touchdowns in 27 games. Hollister’s production came playing just 35.1% of offensive snaps in 2020 and 46.3% of offensive snaps in 2019.’