‘Lamp knows that playing time in Buffalo is far from guaranteed. That message was conveyed by offensive line coach Bobby Johnson. Third-year veteran Cody Ford is expected to be ready for the start of training camp after finishing the 2020 season on injured reserve and figures to get the first crack at holding onto his starting job at left guard. Right guard Jon Feliciano also re-signed, as did Ike Boettger, who took over after Ford was hurt.’
Archives for April 17, 2021
NFL draft preview: Safety may finally be a need
‘At safety, it’s difficult to find a player who can both cover and hold up in run support. That explains why there is a good chance that for the second straight year, there will be no safeties drafted in the first round of the NFL draft.’
If either Kwity Paye or Azeez Ojulari falls to Bills, they should take the swing
‘But if the Bills have a chance at either Paye or Ojulari, it’s certainly worth taking a swing because not only do they have a need at the position, the cornerback class is much deeper and there will still be good value for general manager Brandon Beane picking one in the second round to address the other primary need on the roster.’
Mandatory vaccines for Buffalo Bills games a ‘possibility,’ Cuomo says
‘“That is a theoretical possibility.” Cuomo said of the idea that vaccines could allow the stadium to operate at 100% capacity. “Hopefully that is not only a possibility, but a probability.”’
What Bills’ Josh Allen did in 2017 at Manning Passing Academy that wowed Archie Manning
‘“I’m not sure when Josh Allen came here from Wyoming a lot of people knew who Josh Allen was and what he had done at Wyoming and how talented he was,” Manning said on a recent episode of the “Upon Further Review” podcast. “I can remember that particular year we were doing a competition one day, the college quarterbacks, and it started raining. We didn’t get them off the field because there wasn’t lightning – so we let them go. I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone throw a wet football like Josh Allen threw that day.”’
An all-star boycott that called for change long, long ago
‘The players gathered the next morning and discussed a boycott. Several white players, including Kemp and Ron Mix, the Hall of Fame offensive lineman from the Chargers, urged the Black players to stay and play. Another Bills All-Star, Butch Byrd, a rookie cornerback, would later recall to a reporter that Gilchrist was adamant about the boycott: “Like he did many times during games, he just took over, said what he had to say, and made it stick.”‘
Cuomo reacts to Poloncarz vaccine mandate for Bills & Sabres fans
‘“I think his recommendation is plausible,” remarked Governor Andrew Cuomo.’
What will it take for a full house at Highmark Stadium? Gov. Cuomo and Poloncarz at odds over who decides
‘Legally, whether it’s county property or city property, or private party, doesn’t matter. The state has to approve the regulation. But that’s neither here nor there. The question is what should the intelligent regulation be when the season reopens,” added Cuomo.’
Who could the Bills select at No. 30 in the NFL draft?
‘The Bills finished 20th in the league in yards per game, so they could be looking to draft another back since neither Devin Singletary nor Zack Moss broke 100 yards this past season.’
Bills projected 5th highest wins for 2021 season
‘Buffalo is projected to win 10.5 games which is tied for 5th highest with the LA Rams.’