‘Bills fans wondering what might have been if those 13 seconds against Kansas City didn’t happen could plug Buffalo in every sentence that the former Bengals wide receiver said about what it would mean to Cincinnati to win the city’s first major championship since 1991 when baseball’s Reds won the World Series.’
Archives for February 2022
The Bills spent a ton on D-line, but lack a top edge rusher. Could these players help?
‘The most sacks any lineman has had under McDermott was 9.5 by tackle Jordan Phillips in 2019, and that total was a little fluky. Beyond that, it was seven by edge rushers Jerry Hughes (2018) and Mario Addison (2021).’
NFL Draft 2022: Buffalo Bills land draft’s best WR in 5-round mock draft
‘After suffering a torn ACL in the College Football Playoff National Championship, Williams is expected to fall in this year’s draft class. Pre-injury, Williams was being discussed as the top receiver off the board. If he’s there for Buffalo late in Round 1, this pick simply makes too much sense.’
How Tyler Bass impressed teammates, coaches & front office with clutch kicks in the wild Buffalo weather
‘”I don’t know if you can ever get completely used to it,” Bass shared. “But you do what you can to keep building that experience and you can get a better feel for it. But sometimes you can’t control it, you can never get 100 percent grip on it. You just got to do what you can and take it for what it is and do your best job.”‘
Defense review: Long list of Bills superlatives went up in smoke in final minutes in KC
‘The ability to prevent big-play scores has been a hallmark of Sean McDermott’s team and Leslie Frazier’s defense and a testament to the brilliance of the safety tandem Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer. The Bills have allowed the fewest passes of both 20-plus and 40-plus yards over the past five seasons. This year’s total of 31 20-plus passes was the lowest yet for a Frazier defense in Buffalo, bettering the total of 34 in 2019. Yet the Chiefs again were the Bills’ kryptonite. Hill’s long TD came with Levi Wallace in man coverage underneath, and Poyer couldn’t catch Hill despite dropping 27 yards back in two-deep coverage.’
Bills bringing Aaron Kromer back as new offensive line coach
‘The last remaining vacancy on the offensive coaching staff is at assistant quarterbacks coach. Shea Tierney, who previously held that position, left to become the Giants’ quarterbacks coach. The Bills hired former Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady to replace Dorsey as quarterbacks coach.’
Can the Buffalo Bills afford to keep Cole Beasley? Tough calls to be made at wide receiver
‘Sanders (who turns 35 in March) and McKenzie (27 in April) are unrestricted free agents, as is No. 6 receiver and core special teamer Jake Kumerow. The Bills ranked ninth in wide receiver cap spending last year with $21.1 million allocated to the position and those three accounted for $6.5 million, most of it Sanders’ $4.6 million.’
NFL Draft 2022: Virginia Tech OL says Buffalo Bills have done their homework on him, hopes it means something
‘Ike Boettger and Bobby Hart are set to become free agents, Ryan Bates is a restricted free agent and the team could part ways with Daryl Williams to create cap space. Free agency is one option as the team should always be looking to protect their franchise quarterback with the best talent possible, but the 2022 NFL Draft is another option. With nine picks, Buffalo could select 1-2 offensive linemen to add talent and depth to the unit.’
Sullivan: Pressure will be on new Bills OC Ken Dorsey from the jump
‘That’s what makes the promotion of Ken Dorsey to offensive coordinator so critical. Daboll wanted to bring Dorsey to the Giants to be his OC, but apparently the thought of sticking with a superstar quarterback was more appealing than coaching a mediocrity like Daniel Jones.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs, Cowboys’ Trevon Diggs enjoy ‘priceless’ back and forth during 2022 Pro Bowl
‘The brothers took advantage of their opportunity to square off on Sunday afternoon. They were, arguably, the prime draw of an otherwise dull exhibition.’
Bills hire Aaron Kromer as offensive line coach
‘The 54-year-old Kromer went on to become the offensive line coach and the eventual run game coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams from 2017-2020, which included a Super Bowl appearance in 2018.’
Bills re-sign Eli Ankou to Reserve/Future contract
‘Ankou had two different stints with the Bills in 2021, signing with them in June, released during training camp, then re-signing again in November to their practice squad. In between, he also spent time with the Atlanta Falcons’, Pittsburgh Steelers’ and Tennessee Titans’ rosters.’
Bills hire Aaron Kromer as new OL coach
‘While with the Bills, Kromer was suspended six games for allegedly punching a teenager who was on his property in the summer of 2015. The charges were later dropped.’
Aaron Kromer returns as Bills offensive line coach
‘Kromer was the Bills offensive line coach in 2015 and 2016 before he went to the Los Angeles Rams for three seasons in the same job, eventually being promoted to the Rams run game coordinator, as well.’
Bills hire Aaron Kromer as offensive line coach
‘The 21-year coaching vet was helping lead a Bills offense that was atop the league in rushing yards a game with 152.’