Archives for March 16, 2022

‘The optimistic view of the Bills’ offseason to this point is that it has been sensible. Operating within the confines of being tight up against the league’s salary cap, Beane’s first few moves have been logical, and predictable. He’s cut veterans Jon Feliciano, Daryl Williams and A.J. Klein for cap space – all justifiable moves given their salary and role on the team. Of the three, only Williams ended the year as a starter, and while it would have been nice to have him back, he was priced as a tackle and not a guard, which is where he ended the year.’

‘Wallace started all 19 games for the Bills last season, including both in the postseason. He finished with 58 tackles, 10 passes defensed, two interceptions and one fumble recovery in the regular season. He played a career-high 994 defensive snaps, and quarterbacks had a 72.6 passer rating throwing against him, completing 47-of-81 passes for 470 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Because he played opposite White, Wallace was at times overlooked by fans and targeted by opposing quarterbacks who were wary of throwing against the All-Pro on the other side. Although he’s not the biggest cornerback at 6-foot-0 and 179 pounds, Wallace never backed down from a challenge and was a willing tackler.’

‘McKissic, 28, can serve as a pass catcher in the Bills offense, which should see some new wrinkles under offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey. McKissic entered the league in 2016 with the Falcons, and also played for the Seahawks and Lions before his last two seasons with the Commanders.’

‘Settle will receive base salaries of $1.035 million in 2022 and $3.055 million in 2023, along with a $250,000 roster bonus payable on the fifth day of the 2023 league year. Additionally, he has per-game roster bonuses of up to $255,000 in each year of the deal ($15,000 per game), along with a workout bonus of $50,000 both years. He can also make up to $800,000 each season if he reaches incentives for sacks, although the trigger number to hit is not known.’

‘Shula will be reunited with McDermott and Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey in Buffalo. They all worked together in Carolina, with Shula serving as the Panthers’ quarterbacks coach in 2011-12 and then the offensive coordinator from 2013-17. Dorsey worked as Shula’s quarterbacks coach with the Panthers from 2013-17. During that time, Carolina quarterback Cam Newton was named to two Pro Bowls and won NFL MVP in 2015, the same year the Panthers advanced to the Super Bowl.’