‘”I think it’s just because of how close I feel they are to a championship,” Saffold said of coming to terms with Buffalo. “This is a real Super Bowl caliber team, as well as just a great situation for me to be with one of the coaches. I played in L.A., and we had an unbelievable O-line under Aaron Kromer.”‘
Archives for March 2022
Bills release offensive lineman Daryl Williams
‘Williams played two seasons in Buffalo appearing in 33 regular season games with 32 starts. He started five postseason games in the past two seasons also. In 2021, he started nine games at right tackle and eight at right guard.’
Loyalty drives Isaiah McKenzie to re-sign with Buffalo for the second straight season
‘”For me, I would say I love being here,” McKenzie said via Zoom. “For me and my life, it’s always been about loyalty. I’ve had the same trainer since ninth grade, I’ve had the same friends since five years old. For me, it’s about loyalty. And the Buffalo Bills have been loyal to me, and I want to stay loyal to them.”‘
What Bills fans need to know about free agency in 2022
‘Buffalo has a pair of restricted free agents in OL Ryan Bates and DT Justin Zimmer. The Bills can tender a qualifying offer to their RFAs to maintain the right of first refusal, which means if another NFL club signs them to an offer sheet, Buffalo has the right to match the offer to retain the player.’
Bills re-sign wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie to two-year contract ahead of free agency
‘McKenzie had an up-and-down 2021 season with the Bills. He won the kick- and punt-returner jobs coming out of training camp, but a costly fumble against Indianapolis on a kick return in a Week 11 loss led to him being benched for the next two games.’
Bills Mailbag: Should Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey be a Bills trade target?
‘I’m not in favor of a move for McCaffrey, at all. He can’t stay healthy, and any team acquiring him would be on the hook for a $12 million cap hit in each of the next three years. That’s way too rich for a running back.’
Isaiah McKenzie returning to Buffalo Bills on two-year deal
‘McKenzie originally joined the Bills from Denver in 2018 and began to get meaningful playing time in 2019. That year he caught 27 passes for 254 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed 8 times for 49 yards, prompting the Bills to sign him for 2020.’
Buffalo Bills in tricky spot as free agency begins and need to create salary cap space
Here’s a breakdown of what Beane and his personnel staff, with obvious input from coach Sean McDermott, are looking at this week, and what I think they should do.’
Bills re-sign Isaiah McKenzie: What does it mean for Cole Beasley, start of free agency?
‘Now that McKenzie is back, Beane likely has more work to do to open up room to add more players when free agency opens next week. The first order of business likely is dealing with veteran receiver Cole Beasley, who was given permission to seek earlier this month. The Bills could add $6.1 million in cap space if they straight up released Beasley, but it doesn’t hurt for Beane to search around for a team to take the 34-year-old on the final year of his deal.’
NFL rumors: Bills have checked in on Vikings pass-rusher Danielle Hunter
‘ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Saturday that multiple teams have inquired about Danielle Hunter. While Fowler’s report did not give any specific teams, Judd Zulgad, a former Vikings beat reporter for the Star-Tribune and current host of Mackey & Judd on SkorNorth.com, reported the Bills as a team in the mix for Hunter.’
What will Bills do in free agency? 8 ideas we like; 8 ideas we don’t (analysis)
‘The Bills can make enough cap space with more cuts and restructuring players currently under contract. Cole Beasley has been given permission to seek a trade, and if he’s dealt or cut, the Bills add north of $6 million in cap space. Right guard Daryl Williams ($6.3 million savings) and special teams ace Tyler Matakevich ($2.5 million savings) remain cut candidates, too.’
Bills’ Josh Allen didn’t believe Tom Brady was retiring for a second and he has the receipts to prove it
‘“On the note of Tom (Brady) retiring, I’ll believe it when we see it,” Allen told Salmon. “He is the ultimate competitor and I’m happy he made that decision for himself and for his family, but it wouldn’t surprise me one bit if we see him next year, the year after or the year after that.”’
Bills Re-Sign Versatile Receiver McKenzie To 2-Year Contract
‘McKenzie returns for a fifth season in Buffalo, where his speed and versatility allowed him to create a play-making niche in the Bills’ offense. He had completed a one-year contract and was eligible to become an unrestricted free agent.’
Bills Have Limited Salary Cap Space Entering Free Agency
‘GM Brandon Beane has a decision to weigh. Stick with the players he’s familiar with or plug the team’s needs in free agency, and with little room to maneuver under the salary cap.’
Buffalo Bills agree to terms with WR Isaiah McKenzie on 2-year deal
‘The Bills’ wide receiver room is expected to see change this offseason with the team approving Cole Beasley’s request to seek a trade earlier this month. He currently has a cap hit of $7.6 million in 2022 as Buffalo has been working to open up more cap space. If Beasley were to depart, McKenzie would be a natural candidate to slide into the slot receiver role.’