Archives for April 29, 2023

‘”When I got the call, it just felt right,” Torrence said. “I didn’t know it was Buffalo at the time when I answered it, and they said it was Buffalo, and that’s when my heart started beating real fast, and I was like, ‘This is it.’ I’m officially gonna be a Bill, be part of Bills Mafia. And that’s when it started hitting for real. So I’m still soaking it in with my family right now.”‘

‘He’s a clean prospect. Here’s what analytics website Pro Football Focus had to say about Torrence on its scouting report under the “what he can improve” section: “Very little. Physical limitations are the biggest thing holding Torrence back at this point. There’s not much else on tape that I’d call a glaring issue.” In 698 offensive snaps with the Gators – all at right guard – Torrence went the entire season without allowing a quarterback sack or hit and was not penalized, according to PFF’s charting. Torrence led a Florida offensive line that allowed just 13 sacks all season.’

‘“You know, heart is racing, you’ve been waiting a long time for that call, man. It felt like you’re waiting forever,” Williams said late Friday on a video conference call after being selected. “It was an amazing feeling to see Buffalo Bills pop up on there. Amazing fan base, it’s an amazing feeling, man.”’

‘Williams had 316 total tackles in his college career, and he tallied a chunk of those recently. Williams had 131 total tackles, with 8.5 tackles for loss, during his senior season.’

‘“Probably not in that moment,” Kincaid smiled. “I just always enjoyed playing sports when I was younger and growing up. So for me it was just competing and being out there. But I mean getting to the next level and then a level higher than that, competition’s just more fun and more exciting. So I think that’s just like a thrill you chase, and just competing at that level is just a lot of fun.”’

‘Outlets around the country showed the video of a mulleted guest at Kincaid’s party frantically searching for the Bills hat on a table directly behind Kincaid. Eventually, after rifling through approximately 18 hats (per an unofficial count from The Buffalo News), “The Hat Guy” found Kincaid’s crown.’

‘Miller did not say why the ad for #FlipTheTurf was rejected. A spokesperson for the campaign did not respond to a request for comment.’

‘Lamping said the Jaguars have agreed to play as the visiting team against either the Bills or Titans as long as the game is the week before or week after the Jaguars’ annual “home” game in Wembley Stadium. The Titans could be reluctant to move an AFC South division game away from their home stadium, so it is considered more likely that a second Jaguars game in London would be against the Bills.’

‘Defensive line: The Bills bring back nine returning defensive linemen with significant experience. There may be room for one more if the right guy is on the board. Florida DT Gervon Dexter and Wisconsin DT Keeanu Benton both visited with the Bills. Both are in the 50 to 60 range on the board. At edge rusher, Auburn’s Derick Hall, Georgia Tech’s Keion White (a tweener who probably would play DT in Buffalo) and Notre Dame’s Isaiah Foskey all are rated in the 60 range. Hall reportedly visited the Bills. He’s a high-effort, high-character team captain.’

‘A prayer service and vigil for Pegula, who suffered brain injury after a cardiac arrest last June, will be held Saturday at the Eastern Hills Wesleyan Church in Clarence. Pegula’s parents, Marilyn and Ralph Kerr, will be representing the family at the service. In an interview this week with The Buffalo News, Ralph Kerr conveyed the family’s deep faith and his sense of optimism for Kim’s recovery.’