‘McGovern was a four-star high school recruit, but a late riser. He was a three-year starter at Penn State, but wasn’t drafted until the third round. And he left Dallas as a starter, but not until his fourth year. Impressed by his 15-game body of work last year, the Bills prioritized McGovern when the negotiating window opened on March 13 to replace veteran Rodger Saffold.’
Archives for March 22, 2023
Bills running back Damien Harris: ‘I know that I’m here for a reason’
‘“I know that everything that I get in this organization, I’m going to have to earn,” Harris said. “From right now until the end. I’m going to have to earn everything I get. I’m going to have to earn every carry that I get. I’m going to have to earn every opportunity to step on the field and show the world that I can do my job and play for this organization.”’
Source: Buffalo Bills agree to terms with David Quessenberry on one-year deal
‘Quessenberry, 32, appeared in every game last season for Buffalo and started three: two at right tackle, one at left tackle. He added depth on both sides of the line as starters Spencer Brown and Dion Dawkins worked through injuries. Across the season, he played 37% of snaps on offense. The bulk of that was at either right or left tackle, but he played 38 snaps at right guard, as well, per Pro Football Focus.’
A closer look at the contract details for new Bills receiver Trent Sherfield
‘Trent Sherfield’s new contract with the Buffalo Bills gives him the possibility to make up to $1.77 million for the 2023 season.’
Former Bills receiver Isaiah McKenzie signs with Indianapolis Colts
‘He was due a $250,000 roster bonus and and the Bills signed Deonte Hardy, making McKenzie’s release seem likely.’
Bills lose one running back to Texans, but quickly sign former Patriot to replace him
‘And while the 5-foot-11, 213-pounder should provide Buffalo with a little more physicality at the position, the best thing about this signing for the Bills is that Harris – at least in 2023 – will be playing for them and not against them.’
Bills RB Damien Harris ‘is about to score so many TDs for Buffalo’ (Media reactions)
‘Following the announcement of Harris’ signing, here is what was being said in the media about the back joining Buffalo.’
Bills lose RB Singletary in free agency, sign former Patriots RB Harris to one-year deal Team loses Singletary to Texans, signs former Patriot Harris
‘Harris, 26, started nine games for the Patriots last season, missing time due to injury before Rhamondre Stevenson took over as New England’s lead back. He finished the year with 462 rushing yards on 106 attempts (4.6 yards per carry), including three touchdowns. In 2021, Harris started 15 games for New England, recording 202 carries which he took for 929 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. The former third-round pick will turn 27 on Feb. 11 and had spent his first four professional seasons with the Patriots, amassing over 2,000 rushing yards with 20 touchdowns.’
Bills beef up backfield with ex-Patriots running back Damien Harris
‘“I know what this organization is about,” Harris said, “I know what this what this offense is about and I know what I can also bring to this offense, or I can bring to this team, not only as a player, but as a competitor and as somebody that just has a desire to win and just do whatever it takes to help this organization be successful.”’
Sabato: Bills are smart not to succumb to temptations of free agent spending sprees
‘Spending gobs of money in free agency has also proven to be fool’s gold. It might net a playoff appearance immediately, but the drop is quick. The Jaguars ranked in the top-10 in free agent spending from 2016-2022 and accumulated two playoff berths.’
Bills Sign Former Pats Running Back Damien Harris
‘His best season came in 2021, when Harris finished with 929 yards rushing and scored 15 times, the second-most rushing TDs in a single season in team history. Three of his eight career 100-yard rushing games have come against Buffalo, including a career-best three-touchdown outing in a 33-21 loss on Dec. 26, 2021.’
2023 NFL free agency: Bills add former Patriots RB Damien Harris after losing Devin Singletary, per report
‘A third-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Harris enjoyed a productive four-year run with the Patriots. He ran for 691 yards and two touchdowns in 2020 while averaging five yards-per-carry. In 2021, Harris set career-highs with 929 yards and 15 rushing touchdowns in 15 games while helping the Patriots clinch a playoff berth.’
Bills sign running back Damien Harris to one-year deal
‘The Richmond, Kentucky native’s best pro season came in 2021 when he recorded 929 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns, including a memorable 64-yard touchdown run on “Monday Night Football” in Buffalo against the Bills.’
Report: Bills re-sign tackle David Quessenberry
‘The 32-year-old started three games for the Bills this past season, where he took 398 total snaps on offense.’
New Bills RB Damien Harris excited to be in Buffalo
‘“I always said that playing against the Bills, I felt like brought out the best in me as a competitor and as a player,” said Harris. “From the outside looking in as an opponent, if I felt that way, I knew that if I was able to join this organization, I feel like you can just take it to a new height. So I truly believe that now that I’m a part of Buffalo Bills, I think that it’ll just take that to a whole new level.”’