‘If the Bills are going to add a tight end, the decision on who it would be will hinge on what traits they’re looking for. Do they want someone who can run routes and make plays in the passing game similar to Knox, or do they want someone who can serve as a sixth offensive lineman in the run game?’
Archives for March 2023
Could electric RB like Bijan Robinson fit in Bills’ Josh Allen-centric offense? Sean McDermott weighs in
‘McDermott admitted that he has yet to fully dive into Robinson’s film but said this is the time when he “ramps up” his exposure to players in the draft.’
7 draft prospects that must be on Buffalo Bills fans’ radar during NFL scouting combine week
‘The challenge for Beane is that the Bills currently have to shed salary cap dollars to get under the team limit and will have to make several moves just to have the room to make roster additions. The draft has to yield impact players for the Bills, who are paying quarterback Josh Allen north of $250 million over the life of his contract.’
NFLPA releases team report cards. How do Buffalo Bills stack up with free agency looming?
‘Overall, the Bills fared very well in the survey compared to the rest of the league.’
Josh Allen and girlfriend Brittany Williams kiss during offseason getaway
‘Although it’s unclear where exactly the romantic getaway is taking place, Allen and Williams posed near an infinity pool and palm trees.’
Buffalo Bills player Jordan Poyer is the latest to slam New York taxes and says he’d ‘love to go to a state that doesn’t take half my money’
‘By playing in Florida, he didn’t have to worry about state and local taxes. And that’s putting nearly $3 million additional dollars in his pocket each year, calculates Jared Walczak, vice president of state projects at the Tax Foundation.’
Buffalo Bills ranked #9 overall among NFL teams in first-ever NFLPA report cards
‘A total of 1,300 NFL players provided information about their current club to identify areas that could use improvement and raise standards across the league.’
Carucci Take 2: Bills’ GM says Gabe Davis hurt by ‘unrealistic expectations’
‘Though his 48 catches for 836 yards and seven TDs were career bests, they showed that the Bills had no one else in their pass-catching corps to challenge opposing defenses. They also did nothing to build on the excitement Davis sparked for his future with the team by catching four touchdown passes in the Bills’ divisional-round playoff loss at Kansas City after the 2021 season.’
Brandon Beane & Sean McDermott express support for Pegula family following Jessica Pegula’s Players’ Tribune letter
‘”I texted (Jessica), I was like, you know, for that to be your mother and to be able to put those words, I thought she crushed it,” Beane said. “And I know it was much needed for the community of people that we care about and the Pegula family. And so she did a great job.”‘
Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier to take year off from coaching
‘Beane said he had no knowledge of a health issue for Frazier and did not think that was a factor in the decision. Beane did not get into specifics, saying it was “more of a personal thing.”‘
Ryan O’Halloran: Sean McDermott’s easiest offseason decision? Name himself defensive play-caller
‘The Bills didn’t seem organized against Miami or Cincinnati, having to burn timeouts because the defense wasn’t lined up correctly. Inexcusable at any level of playoff football, but especially the NFL. This had to enrage McDermott.’
Combine observations: Buffalo Bills’ coaching changes not limited to Leslie Frazier’s departure
‘The team also made official the additions of Al Holcomb (senior defensive assistant), Adam Henry (wide receivers), Kyle Shurmur (offensive quality control) and Austin Gund (offensive assistant/offensive line) to McDermott’s staff. That follows the hiring of Joe Danna as safeties coach that was made official Feb. 2.’
Chad Hall’s departure from Buffalo Bills to Jaguars remains a bit of a mystery
‘“Chad was kind of a free agent and I actually got a chance to coach him when I was in Philadelphia as an assistant (under Andy Reid),” Pederson said inside the Indianapolis Convention Center. “He played the position, he knows it. He has a great mindset, he’s energetic and he’s a great teacher and those are all the traits I look for in assistant coaches. I just love his work ethic. He’s coached some great players, like Stefon Diggs, so we’re excited. When he became available, he was definitely the top guy on my list and the guy I wanted to get.”’
Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier to take year off from coaching
‘“So last week was kind of a week that we gave everyone off in the office, coaches were away, and so during that time Leslie reached out and just talked through some things,” general manager Brandon Beane said at the NFL Scouting Combine. “Ultimately, he didn’t want to retire. He’s not there in his mind but he just wanted to take a step back. The way we left it is he’s gonna take 2023 off, but talking to him, he has full plans to return to coaching in 2024.”’
Buffalo Bills news, notes: Stefon Diggs’ attitude is no worry, Hamlin’s return unknown
‘Here’s the thing about Davis: After not facing elite competition in college playing for Central Florida, he came to Buffalo and did a nice job assimilating to the NFL in his first two seasons, especially in a secondary role amid a veteran receiving corps that at various times included Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley, John Brown and Emmanuel Sanders.’