‘In fairness, of Beane’s 23 draft choices from 2018-20, 19 remain on the roster. However, only seven – Allen, Knox, Singletary, Oliver, Edmunds, cornerback Taron Johnson and placekicker Tyler Bass – are starters.’
Archives for May 8, 2021
NFL reportedly reaches out to Bills GM Brandon Beane to clear air on status of vaccinated players
‘The league’s message to Beane during the call, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, is that a player can not be released solely because of his vaccination status.’
Bills receiver Stefon Diggs says he played through oblique injury last postseason
‘Diggs made mention of playing through his injury as part of a series of tweets that showed love for Beasley.’
NFL called Bills’ Brandon Beane over vaccine-related cuts talk
‘Currently, there is no official NFL rule or mandate on vaccinations.’
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane gets NFL call over hypothetical on cutting unvaccinated player, source says
‘The NFL has said it will not require players to be vaccinated but has directed its teams to educate all players and staff about vaccines and to encourage them to get vaccinated. The league has provided educational materials, developed in consultation with outside medical experts, about the vaccines and has told teams, “We strongly recommend that each club consider ways to further share and disseminate the information outlined in these educational programs.”‘
Bills’ Stefon Diggs played through insane injury during the 2021 NFL playoffs
‘Diggs led the NFL with 127 catches and 1,535 yards on the season in the Bills’ pass-happy offense. It was easily the best campaign of his career, and the All-Pro first teamer’s success continued into the playoffs. In three games for Buffalo during the postseason, Diggs posted 20 catches for 311 receiving yards and two touchdowns. His performance was certainly impressive, but it was even more impressive in the aftermath of a revelation Diggs made on Twitter on Wednesday night.’
Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane Would Considering Cutting A Lower-End, Unvaccinated Player To Get An Edge
‘Beane said this would be another way for the team to get an advantage because of where the NFL may be going in the 2021 season.’
Bills offseason program, minicamp dates announced
‘Voluntary offseason workouts, otherwise known as OTAs, for all Bills players will be held on May 24-25, May 27, June 1-2, June 4, June 7-8, and June 10-11. All incoming rookies, including tryout players, as well as any other players on the roster with less than one accrued season are eligible to participate.’
Report: NFL speaks with Bills GM Brandon Beane following comments on “One Bills Live”
‘On Wednesday, in an interview with Steve Tasker and Chris Brown, Beane was asked about theoretically cutting an unvaccinated player if it meant operations returning to normal at the team’s facility [no mask mandates, in-person meetings, etc]. This hypothetical situation was under the basis of one unvaccinated player being the difference between two different tiers of restrictions.’
Stefon Diggs reveals he played with a torn oblique in playoffs
‘The Bills top receiver didn’t tell everyone for sympathy, but because he was sticking up for his teammate Cole Beasley.’
Bills could be back at Fisher this summer
‘The Bills will present a proposal to the league for their plan to handle camp with any necessary Covid protocols. If approved expect the Bills to be back at Fisher in late July.’