‘Edmunds can be the poster child for what general manager Brandon Beane has always preached they want to do. Draft, develop, retain. Two of those three have happened. But it’s going to be tough to retain his services at that price, especially with the salary cap situation the team is in right now.’
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Free agency preview: If Tremaine Edmunds moves on, where to look at linebacker?
‘“It’s hard to say because we’re still trying to get a feel for their market, as I’m sure their camp is doing, too,” Beane said last week at the NFL scouting combine on Edmunds and Poyer. “So, I don’t have a great answer for you. We’re going to look at everything, we’ll keep an open mind. And in a perfect world, you keep them both. But it’s a business and they got to do what’s right for them as well, and so do we. But, you know, I feel like if we could work it out, both would want to be back, if we can make it fit.”’
Ryan O’Halloran: The Bills’ big swing? Trading for Jalen Ramsey or Justin Simmons
‘Trade Proposal No. 1: The Bills trade second-year cornerback Kaiir Elam and next month’s second-round pick (No. 59) to the Rams for Ramsey. Trade Proposal No. 2: The Bills trade defensive lineman Ed Oliver and next month’s first-round pick (No. 27) to the Broncos for Simmons.’
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‘The Bills would need a veteran to come right in and the 27-year-old Edwards, on the heels of a great season when he played 94% of Philadelphia’s snaps and was in on 159 tackles which was tied for seventh-most in the NFL would be a great idea.’
Do the Bills have a Stefon Diggs problem? Micah Hyde says team isn’t panicking about WR’s frustration
‘“He wants the rock and he’s a competitor. I feel like if he was not complaining and we lost that game and we all set out into the sunset and into the offseason, that would probably be a problem,” Hyde said. “As a locker room and as an organization, we understand Diggs. We know the type of person he is. Nobody’s panicking. Nobody’s worried about that. I know Diggs personally and I know he’s a competitor and we talk junk in practice every day. That’s just how he is.”’
Buffalo Bills among 11 teams present for Odell Beckham Jr.’s private workout on Friday
‘With 10 other teams in attendance at Beckham Jr.’s workout, it’s possible that Buffalo will find themselves unable to get into a bidding war for the receiver’s services. If his market does not heat up following the workout, however, the Bills could be in play for Beckham Jr.’
Salary Cap-Squeezed Bills Handcuffed Entering Free Agency
‘The Bills have to first start cutting players or restructuring salaries before they can even begin filling their numerous needs, which will include the likelihood of having to replace long-time defensive fixtures Edmunds and Poyer. Edmunds’ anticipated departure leaves a huge hole in the middle of Buffalo’s defense, while Poyer was part of a veteran defensive secondary that included starters Micah Hyde and Tre’Davious White.’
Sass Trades Goal Crease To Oversee Bills New Stadium Project
‘She previous worked for HLW Corporate Interior Workplace Design, where her job was designing workplace projects as large as 400,000 square feet. With the architectural firm Populous handling the schematics of the new stadium, Sass’ job is representing the Bills to make sure their needs are met.’
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‘That issue is that Oliver hasn’t had nearly the production they had hoped for, and the team can’t justify giving him an extension to lower the number, either.’
Buffalo Bills 2023 NFL Draft picks confirmed
‘The Bills were not awarded any compensatory draft picks this year. Those are given out by a formula that rewards teams with picks if they suffer significant losses in free agency.’
Report: Bills ‘expected to lose’ linebacker Tremaine Edmunds in free agency
‘“They’re also expected to lose Tremaine Edmunds in Buffalo, as well,” Schefter said during the end of a segment on “NFL Live” about the Bills not using the franchise tag on safety Jordan Poyer.’
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.’