‘Williams, 20, was a big-play machine at Alabama last season. He finished the year with 79 catches for 1,572 yards (19.9/catch) and 15 touchdowns. No receiver in the country averaged more yards per catch with as many receptions as Williams had last season.’
Archives for March 2022
Bills Mafia reacts to Ohio State prospect referring to Buffalo as only NY team: ‘One of us!’
‘The response from Ruckert, a promising prospect who has been compared to Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth and Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz, had the Bills Mafia talking.’
Editorial: Don’t sack taxpayers on Bills stadium deal
‘Remember, the owners of the team are billionaires. Most New York taxpayers are not.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane proposes unique solution to improving NFL overtime after Buffalo’s painful playoff loss
‘”Ours is going to be more instead of one possession and then you get the other possession, is a time, similar to in basketball, you play five minutes,” Beane said, via the Associated Press. “Baseball, both teams get the top half and the bottom half (of an inning). So a time limit, and I’m talking about postseason only. That way, both teams will definitely have a chance and maybe even more than one possession.”‘
NFL free agency 2022: Bills interested in signing Rob Gronkowski to pair with Josh Allen, per report
‘It should be noted that the 32-year-old said that he would be taking some time before ultimately deciding on his future in the NFL back in late January. With free agency set to open up in roughly two weeks, it would appear like rubber is set to meet the road in a decision from Gronkowski.’
NFL combine 2022: Jameson Williams says he would ‘love’ to play with Bills’ Josh Allen
‘Williams said that he hopes to stay in contact with the Bills, who may be looking to beef up their receiving corps with Emmanuel Sanders expected to hit free agency. Williams also offered an update on his physical status as he is six weeks removed from surgery after suffering a torn ACL injury during the National Championship Game. He said that he has been walking for the past two weeks and has primarily been doing pool workouts.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane explains Buffalo’s proposed NFL overtime rule change
‘What does the Bills’ proposed overtime format look like? Beane didn’t go into too much detail about it, but he explained a couple of key elements of the proposal. Notably, he wants the extra period to be timed as opposed to being sudden death.’
Opinion: Capaccio: 2022 State of the Bills – Cornerback
‘The most pressing short-term issue at this position is what happens with Levi Wallace. The most important longer-term issue is the recovery of Tre’Davious White from his torn ACL, suffered in November.’
Opinion: Capaccio: 2022 State of the Bills – Safety
‘What more can you say or write about a position that has two All Pros, both who’ve been with the organization for five years, are leaders of the number-one ranked defense in the NFL last year, and both still under contract for one and two more years?’
Bills prepare for life without backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky
‘”You know, Mitch came in with open arms and eyes, he learned our system with Ken Dorsey, Brian Daboll, and Josh. He was a great caddy, and was ready if his number was called. I have nothing but positive things for him, but I feel good he will be able to compete for a starting job this year,” Beane said.’
ESPN draft analyst picks this prospect to watch for the Bills
‘Gordon could be the No. 2 cornerback opposite Tre’Davious White. He checks a lot of the boxes the Bills have looked for in the past, and he could be available late in Round 1.’
Sean McDermott extolls ‘big-time’ hire of O-line coach Aaron Kromer
‘“I feel so good about Aaron in terms of the level that he’s coached at as an offensive line coach,” McDermott said at the NFL Scouting Combine. “You know, a big, big emphasis for us is protecting our quarterback. And you guys know why. I don’t need to tell you why. So making a big-time hire at that position was important for me this offseason, so that those players are developing the right way. And I know Aaron’s had a track record of developing players at that position. And I expect that he’ll do a good job for us.”’
Combine Observations: Sean McDermott, Brian Daboll downplay any talk of a rift
‘“Great four years at Buffalo with Sean, Brandon (Beane) and the support staff,” he said. “A very special place to me. Obviously, I grew up there and I’m very grateful for the opportunity that those guys gave me. I loved my time in Buffalo and appreciated Brandon and being around all those people and, obviously, this was a head coaching opportunity, so it was something I’ve strived for for the past 25 years.”’
McDermott: ‘Unrealistic’ for Bills to be able to keep Mitch Trubisky
‘”It’s unrealistic to think we could have him back,” McDermott said, “but I want him to go on and do great things for him and his family.”‘
Buffalo Bills to submit proposal to change NFL overtime rules in playoffs
‘The Bills plan to submit a proposal that would impact only postseason games, while the Colts will present a solution which they want applied to the regular season, too.’