‘Murray is coming off one of his best statistical seasons in several years, having rushed for 703 yards and five touchdowns in 12 games with Denver last season. He led the team in rushing yards, with more than double the total of runner-up Melvin Gordon III (318 yards).’
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Bills sign running back Latavius Murray to one-year contract
‘The 33-year-old has played 10 seasons in the NFL, making 75 starts in 135 career games and earning one Pro Bowl nod in 2015 with the Oakland Raiders. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards that season.’
Buffalo Bills sign veteran running back Latavius Murray
‘Over the course of his career, Murray has rushed for 6,252 yards, 55 touchdowns and has averaged 4.2 yards per carry.’
Bills sign CNY native Latavius Murray
‘Despite spending a decade in the NFL, Murray has never played a game in his home state. He’ll get that chance with the Bills.’
Bills sign RB Latavius Murray
‘Murray, 33, split last season between the Denver Broncos and New Orleans Saints appearing in 13 games rushing for 760 yards and six touchdowns. He also had 27 receptions.’
Bills RB Latavius Murray is ready to compete for a team close to home
‘Once you’ve been in the NFL for 10 seasons, you’re bound to have connections with almost every NFL team. Murray has those in Buffalo, but it goes even beyond that. The RB grew up just outside of Syracuse, NY, which is less than two and a half hours away from Buffalo.’
What should we make from Bills’ draft selections?
‘The controversy involved Kincaid, arguably the best tight end in the draft but seemingly not playing a position of need with starter Dawson Knox having been signed to a $52 million extension.
Ryan O’Halloran: After margin-working receiver adds, door remains wide open for Gabe Davis to be No. 2
‘But before the Bills could pick at No. 27 or even position themselves to move up a few spots, the receiver run started. Jaxon Smith-Njigba 20th to Seattle, joining D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. Quentin Johnston 21st to the Chargers, joining Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. Zay Flowers 22nd to Baltimore, joining Odell Beckham Jr. and Rashod Bateman. And Jordan Addison 23rd to Minnesota, joining Justin Jefferson.’
Bills’ draft grades from Buffalo News writers show hits and misses
‘The Bills spun first-round tight end Dalton Kincaid as a slot player and matchup problem so the onus will be on offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey to create said matchups when defenses make in-game adjustments. I don’t care if Kincaid isn’t an NFL-ready blocker – he’s here to catch passes. Period.’
Explainer: What accountability is attached to Buffalo Bills’ $100M community benefits promise?
‘The documents describe what the money will be spent on in broad terms, stating that it will go to community benefits “without limitation” that could include anti-violence, mental health, food access and higher education initiatives, as well as youth programming and recycling efforts. It also calls for the money to support efforts to improve “the upward mobility of impoverished and low-income neighborhoods.”‘
Brandon Beane reveals how Josh Allen reacted to Buffalo Bills drafting Dalton Kincaid
‘Allen had his phone nearby as Beane told Bills fans at a post-draft event on Sunday that the quarterback “blew his phone up” with excitement over the move.’
Bills had ‘good feeling’ Cowboys would take Dalton Kincaid, but Buffalo GM thought different team was taking TE
‘As it turns out, there was another team that Beane felt would take Kincaid before he ever had the chance. Buffalo released an exclusive look into the Bills’ war room on night one of the draft. In the video, attached below, Beane said he figured that Kincaid would not make it past the Los Angeles Chargers at pick 21. After the Chargers selected Quentin Johnston, Beane saw his opening. Following a run on receivers and the Giants taking CB Deonte Banks, Beane was able to work out a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars.’
Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin inspires, educates Erie audience on benefits of learning CPR
‘“I encourage people to learn it and save lives,” Hamlin said. “What happened to me is proof ― living proof ― that you never know when it’s going to be your opportunity to save a life.”’
What the analysts are saying about the Bills’ draft class
‘“They took tight end Dalton Kincaid in the first, which will help the passing game. He is a move tight end who will make things easier in the middle of the field. He’s not a great blocker. Torrence will be a brute if his knees hold up. Fifth-round receiver Justin Shorter is a taller receiver who can run.”’
Carucci Take 2: If nothing else, the Bills get high marks for selecting O’Cyrus Torrence
‘Everything about Torrence screams first-round value. He has a massive physique, larger than typical interior offensive linemen, yet also has fluid movement and athleticism that belies his size.’