‘The Bills draft Hodgins out of Oregon State and along with Gabriel Davis (4th round) out of Central Florida, gives the Bills needed size among a relatively small group of receivers.’
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Are you ready for some football? The Bills’ 2020 schedule is out
‘The game against the Steelers will be featured on Channel 2’s Sunday Night Football.’
Will Bills fans pack New Era Field this fall? Hochul: ‘To be determined’
‘Dr. Russo added, “I think that if they were going to have fans attend the games, that the larger number of fans, greater the risk or conversely stated, if you spread the fans out, then that would decrease the risk.”‘
Micah Hyde charity softball game postponed due to COVID-19
‘Since no on-field training can take place until NFL facilities reopen, no players are available to play the game.’
In terms of on the field, McDermott’s biggest concern for the Bills is the timing of the passing game
‘”When you look at Stefon’s production over the course of his career that speaks for itself. He’s played in big games, he’s had big roles in those games,” said McDermott. “We believe its been shown and proven that people are able to come to Buffalo and become the best version of themselves. And he’s certainly been awfully good to this point. Its an opportunity for him to grow and its an opportunity for us to get a good football player that will help us win. It would be a lot easier to get to know one another if we were together but the communication to this point has been top notch.”‘
Cuomo on Bills camp: “Ask me at the end of June”
‘Sports Business Journal reports that one of the options involves a mid-October that, with bye weeks eliminated, still allows for a 16-game season with the Super Bowl pushed back until February 28th.’
Bills take wide receiver in 4th round, quarterback in 5th
‘He’s 6 feet, 3 inches tall and weighs 212 pounds. He was second team All-ACC in 2018 and first team as a senior. He adds depth to the Bills wide receiver room, which was given a huge boost with the acquisition of Stefon Diggs earlier this offseason.’
Bills add Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm in 5th round
‘During the draft broadcast on ESPN, Chris Mortenson said that Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane texted him and said the Bills weren’t planning on taking a quarterback in this draft, but that Fromm’s value was simply too good to pass up.’
Bills use limited number of picks to address secondary needs
‘With Buffalo’s final five picks on Saturday, he turned his attention to adding competition at various positions. The most notable selections were drafting Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm in the fifth round and then selecting Georgia Southern kicker Tyler Bass in the sixth.’
Bills take Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa with 2nd-round pick
‘At 6 feet, 5 inches and 280 pounds, he has the ideal size to play defensive end in the Bills’ 4-3 scheme.’
Bills take Utah running back Zack Moss in 3rd round
‘Moss averaged nearly 100 rushing yards per game his senior season. He had 15 touchdowns.’
Bills Beane happy after two Friday draft picks
‘No doubt Beane felt better after taking Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenensa with the Bills first pick of the night. Many had Epenensa going higher but Beane was certainly glad he fell to the Bills with the 54th overall pick. Under Beane and head coach Sean McDermott the Bills are big on having players able to play multiple positions. “I really like his versatility. I see him as a left defensive end and then sometimes as a sub rusher. He’s just a good football player.”‘
Idle on opening night, Bills look ahead to Day 2 of NFL draft
‘Beane said that he considers “Diggs our first-round pick this year.” The Bills’ GM used a good portion of his draft capital in the trade with the Vikings.’
Report: Bills exercise 5th-year option for Tre’Davious White
‘The move is likely the first step toward a new mega deal for White.’
Bills’ Hughes, Pegula COVID-19 Fund donate meals to first responders
‘She said she was happy to have Hughes, who is a fan of the burgers at the restaurant, think of her businesses to help make this event happen. She also said she was happy to have the money to support her business, which has been hit hard by recent events.’