Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

‘According to the analytics gurus at ProFootballFocus.com, the Bills graded out as the seventh-best offensive line in 2017, due in large part to Dawkins gaining experience through his rookie year, and players such as right guard Vlad Ducasse and right tackle Jordan Mills performing above low early-season expectations. Wood was his usual solid self, and Incognito graded out as the best player up front, particularly in the last nine games when he allowed no sacks or quarterback hits and just three QB pressures on his way to a third straight Pro Bowl invitation.’

‘Like his confidence, Rosen’s ability has rarely been questioned, and he’s had an abundance of both dating back to his storied high school career in California, where he went 16-0 as a starter and led St. John Bosco to a MaxPreps national championship. Where the lines have gotten blurred in the evaluation of Rosen is the way he has carried himself away from the field.’

‘“Right now I have him as my No. 1 quarterback,” NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said. “The reason I do is I think he’s got plus size, plus arm strength, an outstanding athlete, and I really liked the way he extends plays inside and outside the pocket. When he scrambles or moves it’s with the intent of getting the ball down the field. His eyes are always up. He is a gunslinger, and he will put the ball up for grabs at times, but he can play in all 32 cities.”’

‘He will have a follow-up cancer screening in three months.’

‘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.”’