‘Former NBA stars Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady and former U.S. Soccer star Jozy Altidore were all in attendance at Highmark Stadium when the Buffalo Bills played a Monday night home game last month.’
BillsBeat - October 16, 2024
Alan Pergament: Buck, Aikman balance humor, strategy in crazy Bills win that will be even funnier in retrospect
‘When they weren’t refereeing whether officials got the calls right or finding humor in weird plays, Buck and Aikman were at their best addressing key plays in the game.’
Buffalo Bills trade for Amari Cooper: What we know
‘Essentially, he is what Stefon Diggs is in terms of age and experience, but obviously, he comes to Buffalo at a pittance in salary compared to what Diggs would have cost had he still been in Buffalo.’
Will Ray Davis cut into James Cook’s workload? 3 questions as Bills prepare for Titans
‘In 17 games last year, the Bills allowed 55 running plays of 10 yards or more which was 10th-most in the league, and they finished 28th in yards allowed per carry at 4.6. Obviously, those numbers were not great, but it has gotten much worse in 2024. Through six games they’ve already been gouged for 26 runs of at least 10 yards which is tied for second-most in the NFL, and their 5.3 yield per rush is dead last.’
An ugly win exactly what Bills needed
‘Remember those preseason odds from August that put the Jets a nose ahead of Buffalo to win the AFC East? New York entered the night with a chance to take first place and ended it in third. And the Bills, despite their discouraging losses to two current division leaders (Baltimore and Houston) sit mostly unchallenged, with two games in the win column and head-to-head road victories over both Miami and the Jets.’
Buffalo Bills trade for Cleveland Browns receiver Amari Cooper
‘The Browns have started 1-5 and have shifted into rebuild mode. Franchise quarterback Deshaun Watson has struggled again this season and he’s still on the books for 2025 and 2026 with cap hits north of $70 million.’
Amari Cooper reacts to joining Josh Allen and Buffalo Bills following trade with Browns
‘“(General manager) Andrew Berry called me and told me what was going on,” Cooper told Josina Anderson. “As far as playing with Josh (Allen) I’ve always been fan of his game. I’m sure to see it up close and personal and play alongside him, I’m sure it’s going to be great.” “I’ve been in this situation before, so that helps. I’m just excited to turn a new chapter and to be able to contribute.”’
Buffalo Bills acquiring Amari Cooper ‘feels like a heist’ (Media reactions to trade with Browns)
‘Following the trade, multiple media outlets reacted to Buffalo adding Cooper. Across the board, every media personality featured feels that Buffalo’s roster improved to the point where the Bills have one of the best teams in the league. Here’s a look at what media personalities said after the trade was announced.’
5 thoughts and a grade on the Bills trading for receiver Amari Cooper
‘Cooper brings a legitimate boundary target for Allen. The 30-year-old is averaging 2.7 yards of separation per route run and gives the Bills a threat when teams want to challenge their offense with man coverage. Cooper had 1,250 receiving yards and five touchdowns last season, playing with veteran Joe Flacco for most of the season. Allen is the best quarterback Cooper has ever played with, and he has gone from a 1-5 team to a Super Bowl contender.’
Bills acquire WR Cooper in trade with Browns
‘The Bills sent a 2025 third-round pick and a 2026 seventh-round selection to Cleveland in exchange for the veteran wide receiver and a 2025 sixth-round pick. Cooper, 30, had his base salary reduced to $1.21 million this season, allowing the Bills, who are pressed up against the salary cap, to make a move for the low-cost option.’
Thurman Thomas visits Batavia Downs
‘Thomas said he tends to talk to an older crowd, who likes to ask about the good old days of the ‘90s. He said people like to tell him the current Bills are good, but that the teams of the ‘90s were better.’
Bills trade for 5-time Pro Bowler Amari Cooper to bolster receiving corps
‘The 30-year-old Cooper has eclipsed 1,000 yards seven times in 10 NFL seasons since being drafted fourth overall by the Raiders in 2015. Cooper is entering the final year of his contract, which the Browns restructured in the offseason and now the Bills are on the hook for less than $1 million for the remainder of the year.’
Wearing added protection, Taylor Rapp returns from concussion to give Bills defense a boost
‘The Guardian Cap gave Rapp an extra layer of padding on the outside of his helmet, and while it doesn’t give him a free pass to play recklessly, it did allow him to get up from a hit that many players may not have. Rapp made the decision to wear the Guardian Cap during the week, placing him on a short list of NFL players and the first Bills player to wear one during a game.’
Wednesday's Cleveland Coverage
Browns trade Amari Cooper and 6th-rounder to Bills for a 3rd and 7th; he posts ‘Move or rust’ (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
How do you feel about the Browns trading Amari Cooper to the Bills? – Terry Pluto (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns become sellers by mid-October, a result of bigger problems without easy solutions: Dan Labbe (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Browns trading Amari Cooper shows the true reality of their 2024 season: Ashley Bastock (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Cleveland Browns trade wide receiver Amari Cooper to Buffalo Bills for 3rd-round pick (Akron Beacon Journal)
What picks do the Cleveland Browns have in the 2025 NFL Draft after Amari Cooper trade? (Akron Beacon Journal)
Browns trade unhappy Amari Cooper to Bills for third-round 2025 pick (Willoughby News Herald)
Browns trading Amari Cooper to Bills, get 3rd-round draft pick as part of deal (Elyria Chronicle Telegram)
Amari Cooper posts cryptic message after Bills blockbuster (New York Post)
One Extraordinary Stat on Browns’ Offense Emerges As Amari Cooper Departs for Bills (SI)
Cleveland Browns trade WR Amari Cooper to Buffalo Bills for 3rd round draft pick (WKYC-TV)
Browns WR Amari Cooper traded to Bills (WEWS-TV)
Browns’ WR Amari Cooper traded to the Bills (WJW-TV)
Browns trade Amari Cooper to Bills (ClevelandBrowns.com)
Browns trade five-time Pro Bowl WR Amari Cooper to Bills
‘The move came a day after the Bills beat the New York Jets, 23-20, on Monday night in East Rutherford, N.J., to improve to 4-2. They’re in first place in the AFC East as they seek a fifth straight division title. They have not been able to break through and get the franchise back to the Super Bowl during this run of success, but adding Cooper could boost the Bills’ chances to accomplish that this season.’