‘“The biggest thing is, it’s hard to defend Josh Allen because he’s mobile, he’s got a great arm,” Morrow said last week in an introductory video conference call with members of the Buffalo media after signing a one-year deal with the Bills. “You can’t really treat him like a quarterback in space because he can run you over, he can jump over you, he can run by you. That dimension made it tough, and then you’ve got good receivers on the outside with (Stefon) Diggs and good O-linemen. So, it was a tough matchup for us. It’s a really good offense and I’m excited to get started.”’
Archives for March 20, 2024
Bills, Sabres hire Pete Guelli as new chief operating officer
‘“It was hard not to be impressed with the experience and overall business acumen of Pete Guelli,” Pegula said in a statement. “With the upcoming changes on the way in both team’s venues, we are happy to have Pete to help lead our teams.”’
Casey Toohill, edge rusher coming off career year, signs contract with Bills
‘Toohill was a seventh-round pick of the Eagles in 2020 but while he made the team, he played in only one game before being waived and signed by the Commanders. With Washington, Toohill saw limited duty on a defensive line that included star edge rushers Chase Young and Montez Sweat, but he did get into 57 games and started 14.’
Buffalo Bills sign DE coming off of career-year with Commanders (4 things to know)
‘Toohill played a career-high 495 defensive snaps (45%) with Washington last season. During his time on the field, Toohill recorded five sacks and seven quarterback hits. Considering he had just two quarterback sacks before 2023, Toohill shattered his career-high in that area in 2023.’
NFL Draft 2024: Mel Kiper Jr. makes head-scratching pick for Buffalo Bills in mock 3.0
‘In his first mock draft, Texas receiver Adonai Mitchel was the selection while Brian Thomas Jr. landed in Buffalo in his mock 2.0. Wide receiver is still very much in play for the Bills despite the team signing Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins in free agency. In such a deep and talented draft, Buffalo could be looking for a true No. 2 receiver that could develop into Stefon Diggs’ heir apparent down the road.’
Rochester native Guelli named COO of Bills and Sabres
‘Guelli, 59, spent the previous five years with the New York Giants as their Chief Business Officer. Before his stint with the Giants, Guelli, an Aquinas High School alumnus, served as the COO of the Charlotte Hornets, leading the name change from the Bobcats to the Hornets back in 2014, among many other responsibilities. He also was the President of the Hornets Foundation in his time there.’
The Bills have re-signed their own free agents, but still have work to do filling the roster
‘Seven of Buffalo’s 12 signings during free agency have been re-signings. They also gave Pro Bowl tackle Dion Dawkins a three-year extension to free up cap space, while giving All-Pro cornerback Taron Johnson a three-year, $31 million extension Monday that should create more than $4 million in salary cap space. Meanwhile, two key players with a year left on their contracts are now signed through 2027.’
Bills add pass-rushing depth by signing ex-Commanders DE Casey Toohill to a 1-year contract
‘He has seven sacks and three fumble recoveries in 57 career games, including 14 starts.’
Pete Guelli hired as chief operating officer of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills and NHL’s Sabres
‘The 59-year-old Guelli will oversee the business operations of both franchises at a time the NFL’s Bills are building a new stadium and the NHL’s Sabres are launching renovations to their home arena. He’s from nearby Rochester, New York, and previously spent 10 years working his way up the Bills’ ranks to become their senior vice president of business operations in 2008 under late owner Ralph Wilson.’
Pete Guelli named COO of Buffalo Bills, Sabres
‘Guelli, who will start in mid-April, comes from his role as chief business officer of the New York Giants. Prior to his five years there, the 59-year-old served as the COO of the Charlotte Hornets. A Rochester, New York, native, Guelli has previously worked with the Bills as the team’s SVP of business ventures for over a decade (1998-2009).’
Bills sign defensive end Casey Toohill
‘Toohill spent the last three-plus seasons with the Washington Commanders after entering the NFL as a seventh-round draft choice of the Philadelphia Eagles in 2020.’
Bills re-sign running back Ty Johnson to one-year deal
‘The Bills announced the signing of Johnson on Tuesday after ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler originally reported the signing last week.’
Pete Guelli named new COO for Bills, Sabres
‘Guelli returns to Buffalo after a five-year tenure as the Chief Business Officer of the New York Giants. He joined the Giants in 2019, and was recruited to modernize the team’s business model and operations.’
Pete Guelli hired as Chief Operating Officer of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres
‘In his role as COO, Guelli will oversee the business operations of the Bills and Sabres. He takes over for Josh Dziurlikowski who was serving as the interim COO of the Bills and Rob Minter who was serving as the interim COO of the Sabres.’
Bills, Sabres hire Pete Guelli as chief operating officer
‘Josh Dziurlikowski, who had been serving as interim COO of the Bills since the October firing of John Roth, will move into a senior vice president of finance and business operations role, while Sabres interim COO Rob Minter was named vice president of business operations.’