‘ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Monday listed the Bills as one of the top fits for the soon-to-be 31-year-old, three-time All-Pro wideout, adding, “the feeling among some in the league is that the Bills have been lurking here.’
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Dawson Knox and Dalton Kincaid see great potential for Buffalo Bills offense
‘”I just think defenses will have an extra level of trying to figure out what we’re going to do,” Knox added. “Sometimes when teams bring in two tight ends they know you’re going to run the ball but when you’ve got another passing threat like Dalton in the game we could easily lineup four-wide and go spread it out. Or put both of us in the slot and work some match-ups against linebackers or get some safeties, so it just kind of keeps the defense guessing.”‘
Bills linebacker situation midway through OTA’s
‘Nothing is guaranteed, and Williams still has competition brewing from players like Terrel Bernard, who is more familiar with the Bills’ defense. Bernard also seems to have the ‘juice’ making some splash plays on Tuesday.’
DK & DK: Dawson Knox excited to work with Dalton Kincaid
‘”They actually told me before the draft even happened that that was a possibility,” Knox said. “After hearing what we’re going to be focused on if that was the pick, I was super excited for it.”‘
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‘”We have to learn him and he is going to learn us in a lot of ways within the system and within what we can do,” Dorsey explained. “That really is to be determined and you won’t get a great feel of it as coaches until we really start getting into training camps and games and live actions and those types of things.”‘
Bills assistant Kelly Skipper says NFL seminar for minority head-coaching candidates was ‘great opportunity’
‘“A great opportunity,” Skipper said. “I’m very thankful to represent the organization. I thought it provided owners and executives the chance to build relationships and for (the coaches) to build connections.”’
Veteran right tackle Brandon Shell expected to sign with Bills, source says
‘Shell, 31, has 72 regular season starts in a career that began with the New York Jets in 2016. He played four years for the Jets (40 starts), two for Seattle (21 starts) and last season for Miami (11 starts).’
Who is Brandon Shell? Buffalo Bills signing OT following stint with AFC East rival (4 things to know)
‘In addition to his stint with Miami, Shell has played with the New York Jets (2016-2019) and Seattle Seahawks (2020-2021). The former fifth round pick of the Jets has made 72 starts in his career while appearing in 83 games in the league. Since 2017, Shell has made double-digit starts each season.’
NFL insider says his money is on Buffalo Bills or Chiefs to land DeAndre Hopkins
‘When DeAndre Hopkins could be had via trade, the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs were linked to the receiver more than any other teams in the league. It turns out that was for good reason. MMQB’s Albert Breer recently reported that Buffalo and Kansas City were the only two teams to have “substantiative trade talks” regarding the veteran receiver. He added that both teams talked directly with Hopkins.’
Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld ‘having fun’ as budding new couple
‘Steinfeld, 26, has starred in “True Grit,” “Pitch Perfect 3” and “Bumblebee”. She also has a voice role as Gwen Stacy in the animated “Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse,” which comes out later this week.’
Bills set for second week of OTAs
‘These OTAs are still voluntary. Players are not required to be there. However, there will be a mandatory minicamp held June 13-15 in which all players will be required to attend.’
Bills working to sign OT Brandon Shell
‘In Shell’s stint in Miami, he made 11 starts playing in a total of 13 games after initially starting on the practice squad.’
Ryan O’Halloran: Sean McDermott settling in handling dual role of head coach, defensive play-caller
‘“You kind of have to have two different brains – the head coach brain and the defensive coordinator brain,” he said. “I have tremendous help from the defensive staff, (special teams) coach (Matthew) Smiley and the offensive staff in terms of everyone understanding what I go through on a day-to-day basis.”’
Former Patriots running back Damien Harris enjoying warm welcome in Buffalo
‘“I feel like the stars just aligned,” Harris said of his free-agent journey to the Bills. “I say that with all the history I have here in Orchard Park, and just not having to go too far, staying in the division, it almost felt like the stars just aligned for me to be here.”‘
‘Whole package’: New Bills receivers coach Adam Henry stresses relationships before focusing on football
‘Henry, 51, brings 26 years of pro and college coaching experience to a Bills receiver room that will be on the spot this year. Stefon Diggs is the no-doubt No. 1, but Gabe Davis is in a contract season, Khalil Shakir is emerging but inexperienced and veterans Trent Sherfield and Deonte Harty are new to the system.’