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‘We did feel that where our offense, we needed a guy opposite of John Brown that we didn’t have. That’s why we explored the trade market last season. The more and more we looked at it, we felt like trading for Stefon Diggs was the right move for us.’

‘Don’t forget about trade calls either. Can teams discuss trades on the phone, work it out virtually with their own team without consistent interruptions, and then report the agreement or come to a pick of their own in time?’

‘#3 seed: Buffalo Bills.’

‘The NFL is currently offering their Game Pass package free of charge to everyone. Included in Game Pass are full replays of every NFL game going all the way back to the 2009 season. That means Bills fans can watch some of their favorite games over the past eleven seasons, or just pass the time with other random Bills or other games from around the league.’

‘“Stefon was one that we had looked into at that point, along with some other guys, and Minnesota was not willing to part with him at that point. But we checked back in and it didn’t seem like a definitive 100% ‘no.’ They just said, ‘listen, we’re not shopping him. We just agreed to a contract a little over a year ago.’ “’

‘Belichick can certainly elevate the personnel he has, but it would be naive to say he can win with anything and anyone. This 2020 roster just doesn’t look like one that can carry the load without a proven QB like Brady, and win a division title.’

‘One idea Beane and head coach Sean McDermott will likely consider is bringing in an edge rusher with a high ceiling. Addison and Jerry Hughes are locked in as the two starting defensive ends, but the veterans will be 33 and 32 years old when the regular season would normally kickoff.’

‘”I always wanted to be back, no matter who came, no matter how many recivers they drafted,” McKenzie told a contingent of local media via a video conference call on Tuesday from his home in Miami, Florida. “I felt like I had a role there, and I just want to build off what I did there and stay there and not be hopping around and things like that. I feel comfortable about it. Even though we got Stefon Diggs, that’s even better. I like the competition in the room.”‘

‘Despite both defensive end Shaq Lawson and defensive tackle Jordan Phillips skipping town, the defensive line is primed to be vastly improved in 2020. It is truly a testament to how well general manager Brandon Beane has done with this roster over the course of the free agency period. It isn’t easy to replace two players entering their primes coming off the best seasons of their careers. That is 16 combined sacks from last season walking out the door, heading to the Miami Dolphins and the Arizona Cardinals respectively.’

‘Counting Norman, so far through this free agency period, the Bills have acquired ten new players. Nine were signed, albeit some not officially yet, and one – wide receiver Stefon Diggs – was acquired via a trade. On the other side the ledger, eleven players have either already shuffled out of Buffalo or remained unsigned by the Bills or any other team. That includes linebacker Lorenzo Alexander, who retired.’

‘For the first time in my adult life, uttering those words aren’t for the retweets or for the sake of scorching hot takes. Which means we’re going to have a serious conversation about the Bills entering the 2020 season with similar or better Super Bowls odds than the Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles.’

‘When healthy, Gaines is a terrific fit for Sean McDermott’s and Leslie Frazier’s defense. He’s very good in zone coverage, something the Bills play a lot of, understanding angles and help. He’s also an excellent tackler, which McDermott values immensely in his cornerbacks. They were a much better defense and overall team when he was actually on the field in 2017, McDermott and Frazier’s first year in Buffalo as coaches.’

‘Williams tore his right MCL and dislocated his kneecap during training camp in 2018, but came back to start in the regular season opener. He injured his right knee again late in that game and was placed on injured reserve the following week, missing the rest of the season.’

‘Here are the details of what each team gave up and where the Bills stand now, as far as 2020 draft picks…’.

‘There’s a growing sense of worry – and even pessimism – among fans, reporters, and others that the 2020 season could be in jeopardy. Even in a best-case scenario, with “stay-at-home” orders in place in some states (including New York), the entire country (supposed to be) using social distancing, and really no timeline as to when we’ll all be able to see friends, family, and co-workers as we’re used to, it’s looking more and more like OTAs and minicamps won’t be held this May and June, as usual.’