‘Trubisky is playing on a one-year contract in Buffalo. The Bills surely would like to keep Fromm in the fold as a potential No. 2 for next season.’
Archives for August 30, 2021
Bills final 53-man roster projection: Defensive line puzzle difficult to sort out at final cuts
‘Last year, the Bills released veteran receiver Andre Roberts and safety Dean Marlowe, but as vested veterans, they did not need to clear waivers, and the team had handshake agreements with both of them to bring them back the next day after some other roster moves. It’s possible the Bills could do that again this year, with running back Taiwan Jones and tight end Jacob Hollister being logical candidates.’
Jim Kubiak: How can the Bills excel on offense? Creative use of empty formation
‘The empty formation limits what defenses can do and helps Allen decipher the defensive structure. We did not see any predetermined Allen runs against the Packers, but you will see quarterback runs designed by Daboll from the empty formation as the season progresses.’
Cutting the Bills’ Super Bowl-worthy roster down to 53 is a daunting task
‘Remember, the injured reserve rules from 2020 are still in effect: Unlimited players are eligible to return to play after being out a minimum three weeks. If McKenzie isn’t healthy, the Bills can put him on IR and bring him back as soon as the Week 4 game against Houston. At that point, then they’ll have a tough call if they demote Stevenson to the practice squad and risk losing him.’
Bills make point in blanking the Pack’s reserves
‘In short, the impressive performance put on by the Bills’ offense, particularly quarterback Josh Allen, was accomplished against the Packers’ second- and third-string.’
Buffalo Bills final 53-man roster projection following preseason win over Packers
‘If we are being technical here, I have the Bills cutting Taiwan Jones so that they can get Harrison Phillips on their initial 53-man roster. After the team moves Phillips to the injured reserve, Jones gets re-signed by the team. It’s the type of handshake deal that Buffalo made one year ago with Andre Roberts and Dean Marlowe.’
What’s next? Tough decisions loom for McBeane
‘”When it comes to the talent on the roster it’s become more difficult because Brandon [Beane] has done such a great job. So you never like to see good players leave but we’re going to be in that situation in some of the positions.”‘
Tough decisions are on the horizon as Bills prepare for final roster cuts
‘”We’ll watch the film either tonight or first thing in the morning,” Beane told Steve Tasker and Andrew Catalon during Saturday’s game. “Then I’ll get with Sean, the offensive side, then the defensive side, and we’ll go through it. We’ll talk through who did well and who didn’t. Obviously, the medical report, from Nate Breske and his staff and then we’ll just go through it and start paring it down.”‘