‘Sunday’s Super Bowl LVIII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers will be a showcase of two premier tight ends in Kelce and Kittle. Tight end is a position that’s evolved over the years, and it’s a position that the Bills have invested in heavily. As the league continues to tinker with how tight ends are used, the Super Bowl will be closer to the ceiling for the position’s usage, and an example of where the Bills aim to push Dawson Knox and Dalton Kincaid.’
Archives for February 8, 2024
Bills name new QB, CB coaches, part ways with John Butler
‘Meanwhile, Butler will leave as part of the coaching shakeup on the defensive side of the ball. Butler served under McDermott the past six seasons, the past two as defensive backs/defensive passing game coordinator.’
Who is Ronald Curry? Bills hire ex-NFL player and basketball star as QB coach from Saints
‘Curry, who is popular with his players, interviewed for the Saints’ vacant offensive coordinator position in January but New Orleans plans to sign Klint Kubiak for the role. Kubiak is one of Kyle Shanahan’s top assistants with the San Francisco 49ers and will join New Orleans after the Super Bowl.’
Buffalo Bills, DBs coach mutually agree to part ways; team hires new QB and CB coaches
‘Butler served as the Bills defensive backs coach since coming to Buffalo from Houston back in 2018. He was promoted to the defense’s passing game coordinator in February of 2022. He called plays for the defense in Buffalo’s preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers but was passed over for the defensive coordinator job by linebackers coach Bobby Babich, whon was the assistant safeties coach back in 2018.’
New Buffalo Bills quarterbacks coach has past with OC Joe Brady (5 things to know)
‘During his time in New Orleans, Curry coached with Joe Brady from 2017-2018. Both served as offensive assistants in 2017. Brady remained in that role in 2018 while Curry moved to wide receivers coach. A reunion with Brady likely swayed Curry to come to Buffalo.’
Bills banking on continued growth from young talent to offset free-agent losses
‘The Buffalo Bills had a lot of players who have more years behind them than had left last season. They were the sixth-oldest playoff team this season. Four players over 30 when the season began started at least 10 games, while three more played at least 30% of the snaps when healthy.’
Bills add three to coaching staff, hire Ronald Curry as quarterbacks coach
‘Additionally, the Bills added Jahmile Addae as the cornerbacks coach, leaving the University of Miami, where he coached the secondary for the last two seasons. The 39-year-old has coached exclusively in college since 2007, with stops at Arizona, Cincinnati, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Minnesota and West Virginia.’
Saints lose another top offensive assistant as QBs coach Ronald Curry leaves for new job
‘Curry’s exit comes after the 44-year-old was bypassed for the Saints’ offensive coordinator job. New Orleans instead plans to hire San Francisco 49ers pass game coordinator Klint Kubiak for the role, and Kubiak will likely bring other hires with him.’
Miami Hurricanes secondary coach Jahmile Addae leaving Canes for NFL’s Buffalo Bills
‘The Hurricanes were ranked 24th in total defense (321.6 yards allowed a game) this past season, 36th in passes intercepted (12) and 55th in passing yards allowed (216 a game).’
Hurricanes secondary coach Jahmile Addae headed to the Buffalo Bills
‘Addae’s unit showed progression from 2022 to 2023. In his first year at UM, the Hurricanes finished 79th in the nation, surrendering 233.1 yards per game. After sending two cornerbacks, Tyrique Stevenson and DJ Ivey, to the NFL, Miami improved to 55th in the nation, allowing 216 passing yards per game.’
Bills hire ex-Saints assistant Ronald Curry to coach QBs as part of offseason staff shuffle
‘Curry has overseen a revolving door of players during his three seasons as quarterbacks coach in taking over the job in 2021, a year following Drew Brees’ retirement. In that time, New Orleans’ starters have included Carr, Jameis Winston, Trevor Siemian, Andy Dalton and even converted tight end Taysom Hill.’
‘Trying to get back to myself’: Hamlin’s comeback quest goes on
‘”What happened to me, it was [so] random, and it was any moment,” Hamlin said during training camp when asked about taking hits. “But that feeling, you know, it’ll never go away. First day, last day, when I retire — it’ll never go away. But like I said, man, my faith is stronger than … that fear that’s in there. And when I hit that field, I’m not thinking twice. … But those feelings will be in there forever, and I’m not afraid to say that.”‘
Bills add three coaches to Sean McDermott’s staff
‘Also, Christian Taylor joins the Bills as a defensive quality control coach after being the offensive coordinator and running backs coach for William and Mary’s for the past four seasons.’
Opinion: What should Bills look to add this offseason?
‘The Bills have one of the best offenses in the NFL thanks to the man who pulls the trigger, Josh Allen. However, it needs to be better. It needs to be more dangerous, and it needs to be more explosive. Which is why Beane has to address wide receiver early in the draft. Preferably on Day 1, but no later than Day 2.’
Buffalo Bills add new quarterbacks and cornerbacks coaches
‘Robert Curry has been hired as the Bills new quarterbacks coach. The job was held by Joe Brady last season prior to taking over as offensive coordinator. Curry and Brady previously worked together with the Saints. According to multiple reports, Curry could have stayed in New Orleans but felt Buffalo was a better opportunity.’