Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

‘He also thanked fans who have reached out to him, adding, “the outreach of love has been overwhelmingly great. thank you for all the birthday wishes and for those who have supported me through everything.”‘

‘Gaines appeared in 41 games and started 16 during his time in Kansas City. He recorded a career-high 44 tackles in 2016.’

‘Clay has spent time with the Bills (2017), Carolina Panthers (2017), Baltimore Ravens (2016), Detroit Lions (2015) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2015).’

‘This will be Pegula’s fourth draft as owner of the Bills and he’s learned how the game is played. When in the presence of reporters, throw out smoke canisters and keep the opposition guessing.’

‘Beane’s patience in the quarterback market was criticized by some who felt he should have gone big for someone like Kirk Cousins, Sam Bradford, or Case Keenum, but you didn’t hear any of that from my little slice of the media sphere.’

‘I have been around Jones since the NFL Scouting Combine in 2017 (when I said — two months before the 2017 draft — that the Bills should draft him not only because of his on-field production but his personality and demeanor) and he would rank at the very bottom of my list of players on the team who I would ever expect to find themselves in this type of incident.’

‘The Browns are still getting roasted for trading out of the No. 2 spot in 2016, which allowed the Eagles to draft Carson Wentz. For a team that is 1-31 the last two years, it would be suicidal for GM John Dorsey to trade the pick and not take one of the quarterbacks, no matter how rich the package is.’

‘“We’re very low on money,” Beane said the other day, though he did add that the salary cap situation would not preclude the Bills from making some “lower level” moves. However, neither Newhouse nor Bodine falls into that category as they have combined for 134 NFL starts between them and could prove to be interesting additions to the team.’

‘“I never say I’m comfortable,” Beane said. “I can walk out with a Pro Bowl roster and I’m not comfortable, I’m always looking for ways to get better, all 12 months. Call me in July, I may be on vacation, but I’m never comfortable.”’

‘Both players showed promise in their brief time on the field as competent runners, but also players that could catch the ball out of the backfield.’

‘“Whether they’re going to draft somebody or not, I just think it’s a great opportunity to be able to compete and really showcase, day in and day out, what you’re able to do,” McCarron said. “I try not to waste any mental thought on it. It’s something I can’t control, so there’s no reason for me to put any thought into it. It creates mental clutter for my process day in and day out to be the best player I need to be.”’

‘“I had an opportunity to play with some great players in Carolina, so to come here and be a part of this defensive line, it’s exciting for me,” he said. “Kyle Williams, I’ve been a big fan, so I can come in here and learn from him. I know he’s a heck of a player, he’s got great versatility, he’s got great athleticism. From what I hear he’s a great leader, great locker room presence, everything you’d want out of one of your veteran leaders.”’

‘McCarron has four career starts, including one in the 2015 playoffs, when Dalton was injured. He won two national championships at Alabama.’

‘Murphy and Lotulelei will be expected to come in and start on the Bills’ front line, while Bush and Stanford figure to serve in backup roles and contribute on special teams.’

‘So, if you’re counting at home, that’s five free agents in the fold, all on the defensive side of the ball. That’s what happens when you rank 29th in run defense, and 31st in sacks, a double whammy that illuminated Buffalo’s difficulty in stopping teams in 2017.’