‘”They are contending each and every year. They are a fun team to join with the culture and the people starting from the top down.”‘
Archives for April 2023
4 things to know: Bills draft pick G O’Cyrus Torrence
‘Listed at 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds, Torrence didn’t allow a single sack in more than 1,500 snaps playing for Florida, and three previous seasons at Louisiana-Lafayette.’
4 things to know: Bills draft pick LB Dorian Williams
‘Starting all 14 games as a senior, Williams finished with 131 tackles (76 solo) and two forced fumbles. He made two interceptions and broke up eight passes in coverage. As a blitzer, Williams tallied 22 quarterback pressures, nine hurries, four hits, and led the Green Wave with five sacks.’
4 Observations: Bills add depth as division rivals load up on defense
‘The Bills had some very intriguing prospects left on the board at No. 59, including inside linebackers, wide receivers, and defensive tackles, but when the call came down, it was interior offensive line that they targeted. Torrence is a monster at 6-foot-5, 330 pounds, and will compete for a starting spot at guard.’
How draft analysts graded the Bills’ two Friday picks
‘Overall, draft analysts were fairly high on Buffalo’s two selections on Friday night, particularly on the Torrence pick.’
Bills draft offensive guard O’Cyrus Torrence in 2nd round
‘“It’s been a wild ride. It’s been very up and down … definitely something I’ll remember forever,” Torrence said. “That call, I didn’t know it was Buffalo at the time when I answered it. My heart started beating really fast.”’
Carucci Take 2: Bills underscore theme that draft is mainly about improving offense
‘The message from General Manager Brandon Beane is clear: Forget the notion that defense was what primarily caused the Bills to stumble out of the playoffs in each of the past four seasons. The Bills did add Tulane linebacker Dorian Williams in the third round (91st overall pick) on Friday night, though he figures to primarily contribute on special teams if he makes the squad.’
Bills address OL, LB needs on second night of NFL Draft
‘He is a blocker — a guy to protect Allen and open up holes for the backs.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane compares new addition Dalton Kincaid to Cole Beasley
‘He’s not Travis Kelce as a player yet but does play with that style.’
Kincaid ready for learning curve in Buffalo
‘”I still don’t know if it has set in,” Kincaid said. “For me, I was just more excited to get out here. I’m joining a great organization and just trying to find my way to help them.”‘
Top five things to know about new Buffalo Bills OL O’Cyrus Torrence
‘”Cybo has been with me since I was a kid; my mom used to call me ‘Cyborg’ from the Teen Titans because I was a big kid,” Torrence told The Buffalo News at the Senior Bowl, referring to the popular Cartoon Network series. “It kind of stuck. My brothers cut it to Cybo.”‘
Top five things to know about new Buffalo Bills LB Dorian Williams
‘In 49 games at Tulane, Williams tallied 194 solo tackles, 312 combined tackles, 28 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, two interceptions, and six QB hits. In 2022, Williams recorded 31 solo tackles, the third most in FBS. The LB led his team in tackles in 2020 and 2022, and he was second on the team in 2021 with 73 total tackles.’
‘I’m fired up’ | New Bills TE Dalton Kincaid points out versatile skill set, excited to develop rapport with Josh Allen
‘”I still don’t know if it has set in for me,” Kincaid said. “I was just more excited to get out here and it’s just — I’m joining a great organization and just trying to find my way to help them in any way.”‘
What were Bills thinking taking a tight end?
‘That the Bills would seemingly waste such an important pick on a player — even if they had a first-round grade on him — when having just extended a blossoming tight end in Dawson Knox, whose best is yet to come, is inexplicable and reckless.’
Bills trade up in first round, select Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid at No. 25 overall in NFL draft
‘”It’s awesome. Trading up to get me goes to show that they wanted me that much more,” Kincaid said late Thursday night on a video conference call. “So definitely just going to go in and be the best rookie I can and just do whatever I can to help the team.”‘