‘And, can you imagine the mob scene at entrance gates before kickoff or the opening faceoff with fans – especially tailgaters at Bills games who wait until the last minute – frantic to have apps scanned, ticket holders who inevitably forget their phones or those who merely protest the vaccination policy and gum up the entry process?’
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NFL draft preview: Time could be right for Bills to add a cornerback early
‘To this point in the offseason, Beane has not signed a veteran free agent to compete for the starting cornerback job opposite Tre’Davious White – as he’s done the past three years. Perhaps that move is still to come, but if not, there should be options available to Beane – either at No. 30 overall in the first round, or on the draft’s second day – that come in ready to compete for a big role right away.’
Mel Kiper thinks Georgia’s Azeez Ojulari is stout enough for Bills
‘“I think when he played with his hand on the ground he was pretty effective,” Kiper said on a conference call with reporters Thursday. “He came on late in the year. He can play obviously standing up. He can cover. He’s a great talent. He’s going to keep getting better. He plays with great energy and enthusiasm for the game. You look at what he did over the final six games of the year, how he really came on. He tested well.”’
The Editorial Board: Proof of inoculation at sports venues will keep us safer, despite the doubters
‘Bills quarterback Josh Allen caused a stir this month when he said on a podcast he wasn’t sure about getting vaccinated, but he would study it because he’s “a big statistics and logical guy.” He has likely gotten a good education on the topic since then; there are plenty of statistics showing the safety and efficacy of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.’
If Bills are thinking about edge rushers, Tryon and Oweh could be second-round fits
‘With the exception of Michigan’s Kwity Paye – who may be the first edge rusher selected in the 2021 draft, well before the Bills are scheduled to pick at No. 30 in the first round – the other edge rushers considered first- and second-round material fall well short on experience.’
Buffalo Bills OT Trey Adams retires: ‘72 signing out’
‘Adams was once viewed as a potential day one or day two pick in the NFL draft after his sophomore season with the Washington Huskies. Injuries, however, took their toll on the prospect. Adams suffered an ACL tear as a junior that that cost him six games. He gained an extra year of eligibility following the ACL tear, but two bulging disks derailed his red shirt junior year (10 games missed).’
Former UW Huskies left tackle Trey Adams announces retirement from football
‘In large part due to those injuries, Adams was not selected in the 2020 NFL draft — but signed with Buffalo as an undrafted free agent. The former four-star recruit spent the 2020 season on the Bills’ practice squad.’
Bills offensive tackle Trey Adams announces retirement
‘Adams was signed by the Bills as an undrafted free agent last year, highly touted out of the University of Washington, where he had been thought of as an early-round draft pick before injuries hurt his college career. He spent last season on the Bills’ practice squad and was expected to compete for a backup role in 2021.’
ESPN’s Mel Kiper predicts the Bills first round pick
‘At 6-3 and 240 pounds Ojulari is known for his speed and power. The Georgia native had 8.5 sacks last season while he added three forced fumbles.’
Bills announce these jersey number changes for 2021
‘The Bills also announced the following number changes for veterans.’
Bills Today | Trey Adams announces his retirement from NFL
‘In college, he appeared in 47 games through five seasons with the Huskies and was named First-Team Pac-12 twice (2016, 2019). He battled through injuries during his college career, suffering a torn ACL in 2017 and a back injury in 2018. He showed resilience and came back stronger in his final year of eligibility, starting in all 12 games for Washington in 2019.’
NFL draft preview: Bills set at linebacker; Micah Parsons to Patriots at No. 15?
‘Milano’s new deal guaranteed $23.5 million at signing and made him one of the highest-paid players on the team, a testament to his impact on defense. But he’s missed 11 games with injuries in four seasons, which makes linebacker depth paramount.’
Cuomo: Erie County can’t demand Bills, Sabres fans be vaccinated to attend games
‘Poloncarz responded that no state approval is necessary.’
Miami edge rushers Phillips, Rousseau each have size, speed, but lack experience
‘If that’s true, and the Bills covet either player, it will likely take a trade up, probably into the late teens or early 20s, to procure their man. However, there are enough nitpicky things with each that could result in one or both falling into Buffalo’s range.’
Buffalo Bills most interesting man? Backup QB Davis Webb may take the cake
‘Webb, 26, the son of a high school coach who has long enjoyed a play sheet and film session just as much as throwing a touchdown pass, has found a way to be an invaluable piece for the Bills. He hasn’t given up on his dream to play quarterback in the NFL but he’s working while he waits.’