J.D. McKissic was headed to Buffalo, but ‘unfinished business’ kept him in Washington (Washington Post)
McKissic: ‘Unfinished business’ led back to Commanders (Washington Times)
J.D. McKissic flipped back to Washington Commanders for ‘unfinished business’ (ESPN)
McKissic pivoted back to Washington for ‘unfinished business’ (NBC Sports Washington)
J.D. McKissic has ‘unfinished business’ in Washington (Commanders.com)
Archives for March 2022
Bills Stand To Lose Bates After OL Signs Bears’ Offer Sheet
‘Buffalo has very limited space under its salary cap, which already counts Bates’ contract, and the team would have to free up additional space to match the Bears’ offer.’
Chicago Bears sign Buffalo Bills OG Ryan Bates to offer sheet
‘While injuries led to him taking the field, Bates maintained the starting job for the end of the season and playoff run due to his performance alongside left tackle Dion Dawkins. For the season, Bates had a 93% pass block win rate at guard, which hovers around league average, and a 59% run block win rate, according to ESPN Stats & Information research.’
Report: Bills re-signing special teamer Taiwan Jones
‘Jones doesn’t see the field much as a running back, but he has been a core special teams player for the Bills for four of the past five seasons, spending 2019 with the Houston Texans.’
Report: Ryan Bates signs offer sheet with Bears
‘It is not yet known exactly what the details are of the deal. No matter what they are, the Bills will now have five days to match the offer or lose Bates to Chicago.’
Report: Bills re-sign special teamer Taiwan Jones
‘According to reports [including a tweet from Doug Hendrickson, Jones’ agent], the Bills have re-signed Taiwan Jones, who’s also listed as a running back.’
New Bills DT Daquan Jones thrilled to be close to hometown
‘”I have a lot of family that never really been to all my games,” Jones said. “Just being in Tennessee last year, a lot of people that you know come and see me. So it’s one of those teams up to home. And at the same time, you look at that roster and see what you got there last year. I definitely want to be a part of it.”‘
New free agents explain how Buffalo became their home for 2022
‘”… Growing up in Binghamton, it’s like three and a half hours away, I was surrounded by Buffalo fans. My first ever game was actually a Buffalo Bills game. Been here a couple of times. To me, it gives me a very home feeling. It feels very much like home. I can’t wait to get down there again to really explore it better.”‘
Mark Gaughan: Dolphins’ trade for Tyreek Hill should tip Bills’ draft scales
‘The Bills have one elite talent at cornerback in Tre’Davious White. It would be nice to match the AFC’s explosive offenses with a high-end athlete on the other side of the field. Levi Wallace gave the Bills outstanding play the past four years. But Wallace has 4.63 speed. He’s best as a zone corner. There are limitations on how much you want to leave him exposed against people such as Hill (as evidenced on the 64-yard catch-and-run touchdown by Hill in the AFC divisional playoff game).’
Bills DC Leslie Frazier: Von Miller will bring excitement in helping Buffalo reach goals
‘“Oh, you talk about excitement? Brandon Beane and Sean (McDermott) did a terrific job,” Frazier said. “He’s a Hall of Famer as a pass rusher, and he’s done a terrific job throughout his career. And now, for him to be able to come to Buffalo and help us to reach our goals as a team, it’s exciting, very exciting.”’
After two-year tour through AFC East, Shaq Lawson happy to be back with Bills
‘It’s understandable why Lawson left. The three-year contract the Miami Dolphins gave him was valued at up to $30 million — life-changing money. Lawson found out, however, that while the money was greener, the grass was not.’
Poloncarz foresees ‘a pretty good deal’ ensuring Bills’ future in WNY
‘”My goal has always been to get a long-term lease for this community so the Buffalo Bills stay the Buffalo Bills throughout the rest of my lifetime, and it’s a fair deal for the people of Erie County,” Poloncarz said.’
With Tyreek Hill traded to Dolphins, the Bills void at cornerback is more problematic
‘Hill has been a tremendous thorn in the side of the Bills the past few years as he teamed with Patrick Mahomes to torture Buffalo’s defense, especially in the two playoff games. In five games total, Hill has 37 catches for 446 yards and one touchdown against a Buffalo pass defense that has been one of the best in the NFL for five years running.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs reacts to Tyreek Hill trade to Dolphins: ‘The hell going on’
‘Diggs has two years left on the five-year, $72 million deal he signed when he was on the Minnesota Vikings. He’ll make just a shade under $14 million over the next two seasons. When Diggs came to Buffalo, it changed everything for quarterback Josh Allen, who’s turned into one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. He’s given Diggs a lot of credit for his success.’
Dolphins aren’t losing to Bills this year following Tyreek Hill trade, says former NFL WR
‘With so much talent on offense and an offensive minded coach in Mike McDaniel, at least one former wide receiver believes the Dolphins are ready to unseat the Buffalo Bills as the kings of the AFC East. Chad Johnson took to Twitter and made a bold prediction. Miami would sweep the AFC East.’