‘“You don’t see many guys his size that can run like that,” Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said after the the Bills drafted Spector. “Very athletic. Baylon is a true ‘Will’ (linebacker) that can really cover and play on the edge, but also can move in and play ‘Mike’ (middle linebacker. I think that he’s got outstanding Day 1 potential with his size, with his speed, with his experience, with his knowledge of the game, but also his ability to be a Day 1 starter on special teams on all core teams.”’
Archives for May 11, 2022
Odds of a Bills-Rams meeting in NFL kickoff game get even better
‘With the Broncos out of the equation, it would appear the best options to visit the Rams for the season-opening game are Buffalo, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Dallas. The other teams on the Rams’ home schedule are Arizona, Carolina, Atlanta and Seattle. It’s hard to see any of those having enough marquee power for the season opener.’
Josh Allen to be guest on ESPN alternate broadcast of PGA Championship
‘ESPN is running an alternate telecast of the event, similar to the alternate telecast for Monday Night Football games that is hosted by Peyton and Eli Manning.’
Reports: Jerry Hughes joining Mario Addison on Texans’ D-line
‘The Texans had a big need at defensive end and did not draft any players at the position, due to their many needs elsewhere. Before signing Hughes and Addison, their top defensive ends included: two-year veteran Jonathan Greenard, who had eight sacks last year; three-year veteran Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, who never has started an NFL game; six-year veteran Jordan Jenkins, who didn’t start for the Texans last year; and Rasheem Green, a one-year NFL starter with Seattle. Buffalo native Demone Harris also is a backup defensive end for Houston.’
Bills’ James Cook will be running back version of T.J. Watt, NFL analyst says
‘“Here’s my James Cook hot take: James Cook is going to be the running back version of T.J. Watt,” Brinson said on a recent episode of the Pick Six Podcast. “(Cook) fell in the draft and the only reason he went as high as he did was because people were like, ‘Man, he’s Dalvin Cook’s brother.’ He’s just gonna be good because he’s Dalvin Cook’s brother. He looks and plays like Dalvin Cook. Like, Dalvin Cook is incredible.”’
Buffalo Bills’ rookie class will make biggest impact in 2022, says NFL analyst
‘Kaiir Elam will have the opportunity to start out of the gate as the team’s No. 2 cornerback. His main competition will be Dane Jackson, a player who has shined when put on the field, but the team’s first round investment in Elam should get him on the field sooner rather than later.’
Bills Mafia thanks Jerry Hughes as 9-year run in Buffalo ends with DE off to Houston
‘Shortly after the news broke on Tuesday, Bills Mafia took to Twitter to share their thank yous for Hughes, who played in all seven of the Bills playoff games over the Sean McDermott era. He finished with seven sacks in those seven games.’
All signs point to Rams opening season at home against Buffalo Bills
‘By every indication, the NFL had zeroed in on either the Bills or Broncos playing at the Rams in the traditional Thursday night game that opens the season.’
Source: Longtime Buffalo Bills DE Jerry Hughes signs contract with Houston Texans
‘Hughes is the latest in the group of veteran defensive ends general manager Nick Caserio has added to bolster the Texans’ defensive line. On Tuesday, the Texans announced they signed Hughes’ former teammate with the Buffalo Bills, defensive end Mario Addison. Last week, Houston also added defensive end Rasheem Green.’
Report: Jerry Hughes signing with Texans
‘Hughes, who is originally from Sugar Land, Texas, just outside of Houston, leaves Buffalo with the fourth-most sacks in franchise history. His 53.0 sacks only sit behind Hall-of-Famer Bruce Smith, Aaron Schobel, and Phil Hansen.’
Former Bills DE Jerry Hughes finds new home with Texans
‘Hughes, 34, was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2010 and joined the Bills three seasons later. During his career with the Bills, Hughes finished with 298 total tackles, 53 sacks, and one interception.’
Reports: Bills DE Jerry Hughes to sign with Texans
‘Hughes had 52.5 sacks over the past nine seasons with Buffalo.’
What can WNY learn from developing Patriot Place? A destination in Foxborough about more than just football
‘Building a destination around an NFL stadium was a relatively new concept 20 years ago, which is when one of the prime examples, Patriot Place, in Foxborough, Massachusetts was just being thought up.’