Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

‘This will be Gaines’ third stint with the team, though his second time around in 2019 never panned out because he suffered a groin injury in training camp and was released with an injury settlement.’

‘Williams, a fourth-round draft pick of the Panthers in 2015, will likely provide depth at both tackle and guard, though he could challenge for a starting job at either guard spot, or right tackle.’

‘Stratton authored one of the most famous plays in team history during the 1964 AFL Championship Game. It was called “the hit heard ’round the world”, his picture-perfect tackle of San Diego running back Keith Lincoln which not only broke a couple of Lincoln’s ribs and knocked him out of the game, but turned the tide that day at War Memorial Stadium.’

‘Last year, McKenzie started eight of 15 games, catching 27 passes for 254 yards and running eight times for 49 yards. In reality, it felt like he had more rushes than that because several of his “receptions” were essentially handoffs in the backfield as he came across the formation on jet sweeps and caught little push passes from Josh Allen.’

‘Unless T.J. Yeldon is the alternative, the Bills need to consider signing a veteran to pair with Devin Singletary. Frank Gore had that job last season and Yeldon was in dry dock most of the year. Jones was not signed to be that player — he’s going to be a core special teamer.’

‘It wasn’t the pick-pocket job Arizona did on Houston to obtain De’Andre Hopkins. But it was a fair-value game-changer, allowing the Bills to enter April’s draft in position to address depth at any position they wish with Beane’s hand still holding seven draft cards.’

‘The window of opportunity is wide open for the Bills, and with quarterback Josh Allen still on his rookie contract for two more years, general manager Brandon Beane is taking full advantage of the roster maneuverability that allows.’

‘In his first three years with Buffalo, Poyer has started 47 of 48 games, made at least 85 tackles each season and has 11 interceptions.’

‘Butler’s deal is two years for $16 million, Jefferson’s is for two years but the monetary amount is unknown at this time.’

‘These are tough times in which to conjure smiles, but when Brady announced Tuesday morning that he will be leaving the Patriots and entering the NFL free agent market when it opens Wednesday, a nation of football fans outside the New England region surely managed a brief moment of revelry.’

‘In a wave of activity that took place between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m., reports came flying across Twitter that the Bills were trading for Minnesota wide receiver Stefon Diggs and signing free agent outside linebacker A.J. Klein and free agent defensive end Mario Addison.’

‘“It never changed,” Spain said Monday via a conference call with reporters. “I’m a man of my word. I said I wanted to come back and if they could get it done before free agency, and I like it and they like it, then I’ll sign the deal.”’

‘The Bills have to improve on the edges, and they need to get younger in the process. What they shouldn’t do is pay the enormous sum it would take to get someone like Jadeveon Clowney.’

‘The owners got their much-wanted 17th regular-season game which they can institute any time between 2021 and 2023, thus increasing the schedule from 256 games to 272. And starting in 2020, the playoffs will be expanded to 14 teams with four division winners and three wild-card entrants in each conference.’

‘In addition, Alexander became a driving force in the locker room helping to set the culture when McDermott and Beane took over the team. His retirement following 2019 will be difficult for the Bills to overcome.’