‘I’m not here to stress you out about what’s to come in the next few weeks; I’m here to guide your thoughts about the type of quarterback the Bills should target if they’re prepared to go “all in.”’
WGR
Report: Bills trading OT Cordy Glenn to Cincinnati
‘Glenn, 28, dealt with a lingering foot injury over the past two seasons, playing in only 17 games in those two years. Glenn has had both of those seasons end on injured reserve.’
Capaccio: Bills continue to make it clear they’re going big-game QB hunting at draft
‘Because if there’s one thing the Bills’ GM has made abundantly clear to everyone now, it’s that he will do whatever it takes to get where he wants to be in late April.’
The next journey
‘What separates Taylor from the rest, is that he might have been good enough to build around a little more. Instead, he was almost always viewed as a short-term answer. Taylor’s 2015 was as promising a season that a Bills quarterback had from start to finish since…. who knows when.’
Well done Brandon Beane
‘I can’t tell you how happy I am with what Beane did here. He got an asset back for Taylor whom the Bills wanted to move on from. He cleared out over $10 million in cap space which will come in handy when the free agent signing period opens on Wednesday. Most important, Beane has more draft capital with two picks in each of the first three rounds for a total of six picks in the top 100. Hello trade up for a quarterback!!!’
Dear Browns Fans……
‘But here’s what’s going to happen and why I want you to remember how much you love each other and are all on the same team: Tyrod Taylor will make you think, re-think, overthink, talk in circles and fight over just how good he is, and isn’t.’
Multiple Reports: Bills trade Tyrod Taylor to the Browns
‘Taylor finishes his career in Buffalo being carried off the field in a playoff game in Jacksonville. In 42 starts, his record was 22-20. He also compiled over 10,000 total yards, 65 touchdowns, 16 interceptions, and a playoff appearance. Nathan Peterman now stands as the only quarterback on the Bills roster.’
Capaccio: Bills got more than expected for Taylor given the circumstances
‘He also did it without having to pay that $6 million, and at the same time clearing over $10 million in salary cap space for 2018.’
Bills sign DE Owa Odighizuwa
‘Unlike Davis and even Ivory, Odighizuwa will likely be brought in mostly for depth purposes behind defensive end starters Jerry Hughes and Shaq Lawson, as well as backups Eddie Yarbrough, Ryan Davis and Cap Capi.’
Capaccio: Five offensive free agents who could fit the Bills
‘Richardson is exactly what the Bills lack in their offense – a down-the-field threat. He’s also been very good at contested catches. Only 26 years old in a few weeks, injuries hampered Richardson early in his career. But he’s missed only one game the last two seasons and really took a big step last year in Seattle, catching 44 passes for 703 yards for a whopping 16 yards per reception (9th in the NFL).’
Bills agree to terms with Ivory
‘In 2015, Ivory was selected to the Pro Bowl after a season where he ran for 1,070 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games played, 14 of which he started for the Jets. The following offseason, he signed a three-year deal with the Jaguars, but was released by the team on February 23.’
Ivory: Bills’ staff is what “caught my attention the most”
‘Well, what caught my attention the most was the staff. [They are a] great staff, a playoff team. [I’m] just looking forward to building with these guys.’
Capaccio: Ranking the Bills’ five biggest needs heading into free agency
‘Middle linebacker Preston Brown is a free agent. The Bills have said publicly they want him back, but indications are that they aren’t going to spend too much money to make sure that happens and are willing to let him go if he gets better offers elsewhere, which he most likely will.’
Bills met with Jackson; will meet with Mayfield
‘Jackson was the headliner of the day in Indianapolis. A report says multiple teams asked him to work out as a wide receiver. Jackson said today “I’m strictly a quarterback… Whoever likes me as a quarterback, that’s where I’m going.” He also dismissed possibilities of playing wildcat.’
Capaccio: Combine is fun theater, but what’s really important?
‘So, when they leave Indianapolis and start setting up visits at their team facilities and getting ready to attend pro days, that’s when the real work begins for teams.’