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Archives for March 10, 2023

Stefon Diggs on ‘The Shop’ says Vikings sent him to Bills for things ‘not to go well’

‘“I can tell you like, that was probably one of my most darkest times, like, my real dark times. People don’t really understand that,” Diggs said. “Like my last two years – because you don’t know what it’s like to go into a hostile environment. Or go to work and not feel comfortable. Not feel like it’s a safe haven, not feel like it’s just a workspace.”‘

Free agency preview: Pool of veteran wide receivers on market isn’t deep

‘In house: The Bills need to find a slot receiver whom Josh Allen is more willing to target than Isaiah McKenzie. Backup slot man Jamison Crowder, who missed most of last season with a broken ankle, is a free agent. He could be brought back at a low cost as depth insurance. If the Bills want to find an upgrade for No. 2 receiver Gabe Davis, it will take a big investment in resources (either in free-agent money or, more likely, in a prime draft pick). Jake Kumerow, recovering from successful back surgery, also is a free agent.’

With depth behind Dawson Knox in question, Bills look at tight ends at combine

‘The Bills tried and failed to develop a two-tight-end set as an option last March when they signed free agent O.J. Howard. He didn’t make the team. As a result, the Bills played two tight ends only 4.1% last season (according to Buffalo News charting), down from 7.8% in 2021 and well less than the league average of about 20%. Keep in mind, the three-receiver set always is going to be the Bills’ main mode of travel. Buffalo used it 70% last season.’

Buffalo Bills assistant coaches make most of NFL scouting combine

‘But two of the Bills’ new coaches also found ways to get involved. Joe Danna and Adam Henry spent time on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium to get an up-close look at players from their respective position groups: Danna with safeties and Henry with wide receivers.’

Stefon Diggs worried he was ‘messed up’ for reaction to Damar Hamlin incident

‘“… It’s hard to describe because it’s inconsistent on how to feel,” Diggs said after explaining how he witnessed his late father flatline in the hospital. “… Guys crying and in that moment, I couldn’t do anything but other than — if I know Damar Hamlin personally, which I do like a little bro — get your guys ready to go. Rally your guys behind him because if you didn’t have something to play for, you got something to play for now.”’

Bills’ Stefon Diggs recalls feeling torn in reaction to Damar Hamlin’s on-field collapse

‘”But, in that moment, if we had to go back out there, I know Damar would’ve wanted us to play … because when he came to finally, his first words were, ‘Did we win?’ I was a little iffy. I was like ‘Damn, am I messed up for wanting to get guys to play?’ Obviously, some guys couldn’t. But then when he woke up and said ‘Did we win,’ it was reassuring that I know he has a winning spirit. I knew my little bro would’ve wanted me to go bump with them, not go and leave.”‘

Opinion: 2023 State of the Bills: Defensive end

‘Basham, the team’s second-round pick in 2021, looked like he was starting to figure things out as last season went on. It wasn’t incredibly consistent, but Basham had flashes where he made impactful plays. He finished the regular season with a pair of sacks and 19 total tackles, while playing 37% of the defensive snaps.’