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Archives for March 2024

Sean McDermott content with Bills receiver room despite loss of Gabe Davis, Stefon Diggs ‘news’

‘”Well I like the skill set of the guys in that room,” McDermott said at the NFL Annual Meetings Monday. “I like the addition of Curtis [Samuel], the speed element. The numbers of different guys we got in there, but you can certainly add [tight ends] Dalton [Kincaid] and Dawson [Knox] to that room with those guys. Them being able to block, being smart, being tough. Having the speed in there in addition to what Curtis brings to the table.”‘

Damien Harris retires at age 27: Former Patriots, Bills RB walks away from NFL after five seasons

‘Running back Damien Harris announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday at the age of 27. Harris spent last season with the Buffalo Bills, carrying 23 times for 94 yards and a touchdown before a neck injury suffered in the Week 6 matchup against the New York Giants prematurely ended his campaign. He was driven off the field in an ambulance after taking the big hit which led to his injury.’

McDermott: Tre’Davious White one of ‘best defensive backs to ever play in Buffalo’

‘White was the first-ever draft pick of head coach Sean McDermott’s tenure as head coach back in the 2017 NFL Draft with the 27th overall selection in Round 1. Almost immediately, the product of LSU made a huge impact on the Bills defense, recording four interceptions in 16 starts during his rookie campaign. He also helped Buffalo snap its 17-season playoff drought in his first season with the Bills.’

McDermott still won’t name defensive play-caller yet for 2024 season

‘”Bobby’s done a phenomenal job. He’s a go-getter, and that was part of the reason for the hire,” said McDermott on Monday with reporters gathered in Orlando, Florida at NFL league meetings. “I’m able to oversee it from a 10,000-foot view, but I’ll tell you what, he’s off to great start.”‘

‘A good addition’: Why wider receiver Curtis Samuel will be a Swiss Army knife for the Buffalo Bills

‘Beane likes Samuel’s chances of making an impact and thinks he will play a big role in what the Bills are trying to do moving forward. Beane was still in Carolina when the Panthers selected Samuel in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Samuel has lived up to the expectations since being a day two pick, with 317 catches, 3383 receiving yards, 715 rushing yards, and 29 touchdowns. Samuel is a Swiss Army knife and his familiarity with offensive coordinator Joe Brady played a big role in Beane’s decision to bring him to Buffalo.’

South Jersey High School Graduate Signing with the Buffalo Bills

‘Even though the Buffalo Bills had the fourth-best Scoring Defense in the NFL last year, they were average at stopping Offensive Rush Attacks. The Bills Defense had nine regular season games in 2023 where they had 127 Rushing Yards or more against them along with allowing 182 Rush Yards in their postseason loss against the Kansas City Chiefs.’

Bills hope new DE Casey Toohill is just scratching surface of potential

‘“I love that characterization,” Toohill said by phone from Virginia. “Honestly, in terms of my athletic career, ever since I was young, I’ve always kind of come on a little bit later. I think development has always been important for me. My best year in high school was my last year. My best year in college was my last year. I think, as I go forward in the NFL, I still feel great and I feel like I’ll keep improving.”‘

Future of hip-drop tackle to be discussed at NFL meetings

‘“We looked at 20,000 tackles and the hip-drop (injury rate) is 20-25 times as frequent as a typical tackle that led to time lost,” said Jeff Miller, the league’s executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy. “Frequently, they were major injuries compared to run-of-the-mill tackles.”’