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‘Allen has two key areas in blatant need of improvement in Year 3 — downfield accuracy and getting overly antsy inside the pocket.’

‘”Competition is good to have,” McDermott said. “A competition at that position and competition across our roster. And I think Brandon and his staff have done a good job of providing that. So, we’ll just see how it plays out.”‘

‘”I talked to Tony Romo for a couple hours at the Super Bowl,” Allen said, via Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. “And I got to talking with him about mechanics and keeping your head on the same plane, same axis, and kind of rotating around it, keeping your left arm super tight, and finding a way to throw the same exact way out of any position, whether your feet are set or not. That’s really been paying off. It’s been a good thing for me, and it’s gonna continue to be something I’ll work on.”‘

‘Our rules here allow us to pick one head coach, one quarterback and three non-quarterback players.’

‘”Well, the first guy that comes to mind is just seeing Tremaine’s development in this offseason,” Frazier said, via NFL.com. “This virtual offseason. Just the way he has been kind of bringing players together and talking with them, calling them, reaching out to them, going past his own position, the linebackers position.”‘

‘”I am extremely sorry that I chose to use the words ‘elite white people’ in a text message conversation,” Fromm wrote in his statement. “Although I never meant to imply that I am an ‘elite white person,’ as stated later in the conversation, there’s no excuse for that word choice and sentiment. While it was poor, my heart is not. Now, more than ever, is the time for support and togetherness and I stand against racism 100%. I promise to commit myself to being a part of the solution in this country. I addressed my teammates and coaches in a team meeting today and I hope they see this incident is not representative of the person I am. Again, I’m truly sorry for my words and actions and humbly ask for forgiveness.”‘

‘”It’s wide open with 12 out of the division. It makes it wide open and that’s on us in order to take advantage of that,” Poyer told Giardi. “I’d say it is bittersweet having Tom out of the division just because I had never beaten Tom. I think I’m like 0-9 against Tom, so I definitely wanted to get a W in that column. But it’s a great opportunity for us to seize, and we have the pieces — just continue to work and trust the process.”‘

‘Projected record: 9-7, wild card spot.’

‘Oliver, the ninth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, had a strong rookie season and is poised to be a key contributor to one of the best defenses in the league. According to a report from NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero, Oliver is expected to take part in the Bills’ virtual offseason program despite the arrest. However, he could later be subject to suspension or other discipline under the league’s personal conduct policy.’

‘”If they don’t (win the AFC East), then something’s wrong,” Kelly said to Zach Gelb on CBS Sports Radio over the weekend. “Tom Brady is not there to block you anymore. That to me is huge. … Now that Brady’s out, I do believe the Bills are the team to beat even though the Jets are getting better, Miami with Tua (Tagovailoa) coming in — I think they’ll be better. Belichick will have New England ready to play.’

‘Oliver, the ninth overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, had a strong rookie season and is poised to be a key contributor to one of the best defenses in the league. However, he could now be subject to suspension or other discipline under the league’s personal conduct policy.’

‘There are a month and a half of games from November to the middle of December that will be challenging. The journey begins at home against the AFC East rival Patriots. It continues with games against the Seahawks and Cardinals before a Bye week allows them to catch their collective breath.’

‘With coverage-specialist linebackers Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmunds, Buffalo didn’t enter the 2020 draft with a major need at “big nickel,” but for a team that utilized the nickel package 76% of the time in 2019 per Sports Info Solutions, finding a defender with linebacker-like run-halting skills and safety-esque coverage ability to play next to Milano and Edmunds was a priority with the long-term future in mind.’

‘If that 50-yarder isn’t impressive enough, Bass can also connect on a 60-yard field goal with only one step towards the football. As the video evidence shows, Bass’ kicks make it through the uprights with ease and both had a few yards to spare.’

‘There’s technically not a “hole” at No. 2 cornerback, but the Bills must look for more talent at that position behind the trio currently set to battle for that starting gig this summer. On a specific level, Buffalo’s defensive scheme prioritizes toward instinctive, playmakers with awesome length and awareness over ultra-athletic, speedsters who excel in press man, although it’s important to note Sean McDermott’s coverage philosophy isn’t as zone-heavy as many think. Per Sports Info Solution, the Bills were in zone 57% of the time in 2019, the 15th-highest rate in the league.’