‘About a month after he released his first mock draft came his second which predicts IOL O’Cyrus Torrence from Florida to become a Buffalo Bill with their 27th overall pick. Torrence strikes Jeremiah as a plug-and-play type of player and a solid starter.’
Archives for February 2023
The Journey Continues
‘The new renderings showcase the design team’s goal of creating a fan-focused, football-first facility that will deliver a vibrant gameday atmosphere unlike any other in the NFL. With thoughtful modern design elements inspired by the architecture and culture of Buffalo, the stadium will harness the pride and energy of the fans to propel the Buffalo Bills forward into an exciting new future.’
Bills offseason question: Does uncertainty at safety make cornerback Christian Benford an option?
‘The only Bills safeties under contract are Micah Hyde (didn’t play after neck injury in Week 2), Damar Hamlin (whose Jan. 2 cardiac arrest makes his status unclear), Jared Payton and Zayne Anderson. Scheduled for free agency next month are Jordan Poyer, Dean Marlowe and Jaquan Johnson.’
NFL scouting combine tweaks schedule to help prospects
‘Prospects were annoyed last year over having to compete on the field in sprints and drills until 11 p.m. to accommodate the television broadcast, despite the fact their day began early in the morning with individual team interviews and other off-field testing. The NFL responded. The schedule, with television and on-field starting times…’.
The NFL Scouting Combine is this week: Here are some positions the Bills need to address
‘Ideally, the Bills need to find a true No. 2 starter opposite Stefon Diggs and return Davis to the role of No. 3 man on the depth chart. And forget about free agency because that type of player will cost too much.’
Hamlin, Pegula show how sudden cardiac arrest can upend lives
‘As for Kim’s long-term prognosis and whether or not she’ll ever be able to resume the vibrant, active professional life she once had, Jessica writes that the family is realistic. “Now we come to the realization that all of that is most likely gone. That she won’t be able to be that person anymore. My mom is working hard in her recovery, she is improving, but where she ends up is still unknown.”’
Bills safety Jordan Poyer interested in joining Miami Dolphins in free agency
‘While he plans to evaluate his options, Poyer alluded that he wants to play in a state that won’t severely impact his bottom line. “Taxes play a big part in all of our lives,” Poyer said. “Especially at the level that we play at. You look at some of your checks and some places you go take half of your check away. You are wondering where is that money even going. What are they doing with that money?’
NFL free agent Jordan Poyer isn’t fan of states that ‘take half my money’
‘In New York state, Poyer is in the tax bracket where he makes between $5,000,001 to $25,000,000 annually. So, that means he’s paying $450,500 plus 10.3% of the amount over $5,000,000 at the end of the day in taxes.’
Jordan Poyer Says He’d Love Next Team to Be in State ‘That Doesn’t Take Half My Money’
‘New York had the highest tax burden in the United States in 2022, per CNBC.’
Opinion: 2023 State of the Bills: Quarterback
‘Barkley has a great relationship with Allen, offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey, and the organization. He’ll have a chance to fight for a roster spot, or at the very least, once again be a veteran presence on the practice squad and in meeting rooms.’
Bills offseason questions: Can Khalil Shakir take the leap to becoming one of Bills’ top-three receivers?
‘Shakir is coming off a rookie season in which he finished with 10 catches for 161 yards and one touchdown in 14 games in the regular season, two of which he started. He played 275 offensive snaps, 25% of the team total. In the playoffs, Shakir finished with five catches for 91 yards in two games, a sign that his workload from the regular season was trending up.’
Bills mailbag: Von Miller in hindsight, offseason needs and public art
‘I feel the drop-off in pass-rush production once Miller’s season ended is a clear reflection of his importance. There are intangibles, too, and I believe those really do matter, but there’s also the very concrete shift in how effective the pass rush was with Miller, and how that group performed without him. Other players are better when he’s on the field.’
Buffalo Bills’ Jordan Poyer to make pitch to Dolphins, says it would be crazy to stay in AFC East
‘Poyer joined the Bills in 2017 and quickly established himself as one of the league’s best safeties. He was named an All-Pro in 2021 and made his first Pro Bowl in 2022. Poyer will turn 32 in April, but he has not shown any signs of slowing down. After a tremendous stint with the Bills, Poyer has earned the chance to get a big payday in Buffalo or elsewhere.’
Carucci Take 2: Bills’ Scouting Combine is the next big step toward crucial draft
‘The main and somewhat stunning conclusion after that game was the Bills, for all the Super Bowl-or-bust hype they generated last offseason, need to significantly address no fewer than five positions this offseason. And with their payroll in need of roughly $16 million in slashing to get below the NFL’s $240 million salary cap, the best, if not only, way they’ll be able to fix the roster is with exceptional drafting. For a team in such a bind, the more rookie contracts, the better.’
Where Josh Allen lands on QB ranking lists from the 2022 season
‘”Allen deserves a month alone in the forest to rest and reflect on a season that felt draining from afar. Toiling through the pain of a partially torn UCL, stuck playing in Detroit for two straight weeks due to a Buffalo snow explosion and wading through the emotional toll of Damar Hamlin’s on-field collapse and eventual resuscitation, Allen faced it all. The elbow injury impacted his passing for weeks on end (just ask Tony Romo), while the Hamlin drama took an immeasurable toll on the entire roster. Allen too often dipped into his early-career basket of head-scratching throws and gaffes — especially in the red zone — but also doubled as one of the game’s most unstoppable forces and physical wonders. His greatest spells lie ahead.”‘