‘“Obviously, we haven’t put pads on and stuff,” Alexander said, “but you can tell he’s explosive, has a lot of natural ability, and you just want to continue to be able to grow on that, football IQ and stuff. … And by the time the season starts, you want him to be primed up and ready to go to be able to last 16 games.’
BillsBeat - July 16, 2019
Bills training camp 2019 offensive line preview: Who’s on roster bubble? | Position battles to watch
‘There are two spots on the line that seem to be set in terms of projected starters. New center Mitch Morse, who signed a four-year deal in free agency with the Bills to become the highest-center in football, will start in the middle of the line. Dawkins, who started all 16 games at left tackle in 2018, spent the entirety of the offseason practice periods with the first team at LT. After that positions are completely up for grabs.’
‘Sean McDermott is genius when you talk pass defense’: NFL analyst bullish on Bills, predicts playoffs
‘“You look what Sean McDermott has done up there in Buffalo. They have taken care of the line of scrimmage with the draft and their free agent additions,” Robinson said. “I think this top-rated pass defense (of the Bills) will give (New England quarterback) Tom Brady fits as it did last year. Sean McDermott is a genius when you talk about pass defense.”’
Buffalo Bills among best landing spots for Chargers RB Melvin Gordon, says B/R
‘The Bills own a strong running back stable, but it could be drastically better with Gordon’s acquisition. A Pro Bowl runner in his prime will help take the onus off second-year quarterback Josh Allen and provide a legitimate weapon opposing defenses must account for on a down-by-down basis. The Bills lack an offensive player of that caliber.’
CBS Sports names NFL’s top 100 players | How many Buffalo Bills made list?
‘According to the site’s panel of NFL experts, the Bills have just two players in the top-100: Cornerback Tre’Davious White and defensive end Jerry Hughes. Both players were in the bottom-10 on of the site’s list of players.’
Madden 20 ratings revealed | Buffalo Bills' top 20 players, breakdown of ratings, thoughts
‘The Buffalo Bills do not have any players with a 90 overall rating or above, but have nine players who will start the season in the 80s.’
Buffalo Bills fan believes this is the year; bets on team to win Super Bowl LIV
‘With 75-to-1 odds, Willoughby’s bet could net him $10,640.’
Bills cornerback Levi Wallace: ‘Alabama taught me those lessons’
‘”I think everything happens for a reason. I think Alabama taught me those lessons with walking on there and having to wait my turn — but knowing that whenever I got that shot, I was going to make the most of it.”‘
Tyler Dunne: "There should be some pressure in Buffalo"
‘“They’ve got to win more games than they did last year, and I think you have to see a step from Josh Allen. I mean, this is year three for the regime really. And yeah, they probably bought themselves some time with making the playoffs when nobody thought they’d make the playoffs. I mean, I bet you Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane were not expecting to make the playoffs if you caught them on an honest moment. It’s still year three and much like the situation in San Francisco, Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch, Jimmy Garropolo, they’re into year three. Out there, they’re feeling the pressure to win. There should be some pressure in Buffalo.”’
Madden 20 ratings are not kind to the Bills offense
‘Josh Allen’s rating starts where it ended up at the end of last season. Allen’s 74-rating is the same as the likes of Sam Darnold, Joe Flacco, and Ryan Tannehill. That’s tied for 28th among quarterbacks. A strong start to his sophomore season would likely see Allen jump into the 80s.’
Top 10 Buffalo Bills players according to Madden 20
‘Bills safety Micah Hyde is the highest rated player on the team with an 86 overall.’
NASCAR's Daniel Suarez visits Buffalo Bills facility
‘Suarez was taken around the indoor practice facility, the new lift room and the team’s locker room and even got to try on a football helmet, comparing it to his racing one. He also went out to New Era Field and threw around a football on the stadium’s new turf.’
Camp Countdown: No. 10 - Who will be the starting right tackle?
‘“I think it shows they have a lot of trust in me,” Ford said. “I really want to build from what I’ve shown so far. I’m very grateful for the opportunities they game me at this point and I definitely want to take advantage of it as much as I can.”’
BillsBeat - July 15, 2019
Can Bills get another strong season out of Lorenzo Alexander?
‘Alexander must be able to do at least as much as he did in 2018, when he helped the Bills rank second in the NFL in yards allowed with a career-best 69 tackles. He also had 6.5 sacks in 16 games, including eight starts, and had a career-best two interceptions. In short, Alexander has to contribute the way defensive tackle Kyle Williams did last season, which was his 13th and last. The Bills feel fortunate Alexander fills Williams’ leadership void.’
Poloncarz book tells of up and down negotiations that led to Bills 2013 stadium lease deal
‘The slow entry of the state into negotiations troubled both the Bills and the county. Given that owner Ralph Wilson was in his 90s, the county feared Wilson would die before the agreement could be completed, leaving the team vulnerable to a new owner who wanted to move the team from Buffalo. Fortunately, Poloncarz said, the state got its act together and played a critical role.’
Highlights from 'Beyond the Xs and Os: Keeping the Bills in Buffalo'
‘Political opponents have criticized the book, which they said is an attempt by Poloncarz to burnish his reputation in an election year and personally profit off of work he did in his official capacity as county executive. Poloncarz said that what he’s doing is similar to any other public official who has written a memoir, including Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Poloncarz received no cash advance from SUNY Press but will receive royalties for every book sold.’
Buffalo Bills’ Reid Ferguson takes Bottle Cap Challenge to next level
‘Shortly after his brother, Blake Ferguson, showed off his ability to uncap a bottle with a long snap, Bills long snapper Reid Ferguson took it to another level by attempting to uncap two bottles at once.’
Camp Countdown: No. 11 - What should be expected from Ed Oliver?
‘Oliver has the stature and quickness off the ball that is perfectly suited for the three-technique defensive tackle position in Buffalo’s 4-3 defense. The three-technique typically lines up on the outside shoulder of the opposing guard and is tasked with getting up the field to disrupt the timing of pass plays and help to move the opposing quarterback off his spot.’
BillsBeat - July 14, 2019
Is LeSean McCoy still the man at running back?
‘McCoy had the biggest salary-cap charge of any running back in the NFL in 2018 but finished 37th in the NFL in rushing. If the Bills move on from McCoy, either via trade or his release, the team would save $6.175 million – the amount of his base salary — leaving behind a manageable “dead money” cap hit of $2.875 million. Financially, the Bills are in good shape with the salary cap, both this year and in the immediate future, so money alone won’t be the determining factor in what happens with McCoy.’
Bills Mailbag: The stadium debate, Josh Allen's accuracy, tight ends and more
‘My idea of a practical stadium solution – and one I would guess the consultants they’ve hired would include on their list of possibilities – is removing the upper deck of New Era Field as part of another renovation, with an increase in ticket prices to offset the lost seats and to help fund the work. The Bills have poured $18 million into an amazing, state-of-the-art expansion of their training facility. Logic would strongly suggest they keep their entire operation right where it is, and continue to invest there to maximize its viability. I fully expect training camp to eventually move from St. John Fisher to One Bills Drive with the emphasis of those late-July/early-August weeks to be on actual training rather than a geographical marketing tool that has lost its usefulness.’
Buffalo Bills’ Sean McDermott a top-10 NFL coach, says CBS Sports
‘The Bills are just 15-17 in two seasons under McDermott, but he earned a lot of respect around the league for coaxing a 10-6 campaign out of a subpar roster in 2017. The Bills’ offense took a step backward last year amid a massive personnel overhaul and quarterbacking done by rookie Josh Allen and injury replacements, but the defense showed significant strides, and that’s the side of the ball McDermott calls home.’
Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen defeats Steph Curry, other celebrities in Korbel champagne spray-off (video)
‘The video, courtesy of Korbel California Champagne via the Sacramento Bee, shows that at least one Bills fan is in attendance as the Bills shout song can be heard as Allen prepares to uncork his bottle of champagne.’
Sal's AFC East position battles: Linebackers
‘But I have the Bills second to the Jets mainly because of the depth behind those three. Deon Lacey, Corey Thompson, and Julian Stanford all know the game and can be relied on to fill in when called upon, but the trio have a combined 12 NFL starts amongst them, and only three over the last two seasons (Thompson was a rookie last year). In a short-term situation the Bills should be fine, but if any of them has to start for an extended period of time, there may be a significant drop-off. Rookie Vosean Joseph and veteran Maurice Alexander will push the three for primary backup roles.’
Camp Countdown: No. 12 - Five positions to watch at training camp
‘All eyes will be on Brown and Beasley because they’re brand new free agent acquisitions, but they also need a ton of reps to build chemistry with Allen in the passing game.’
BillsBeat - July 13, 2019
Who fills in for Tyler Kroft as the Bills' starting tight end?
‘If there was a betting favorite on who will emerge, it would be rookie Dawson Knox. General Manager Brandon Beane traded a pair of fourth-round draft picks to Washington to move into the bottom of the third round and select Knox out of Ole Miss. At 6-foot-4 and 257 pounds, with a 40-yard dash time in the 4.5-second range, Knox compares physically to T.J. Hockenson, the Iowa tight end drafted eighth overall by the Detroit Lions.’
Bills’ Josh Allen reflects on ‘dumb plays’ he made as a rookie; what he learned
‘“It’s (about) staying hungry. I know there’s a lot of things that I missed on last year,” Allen, 23, said Friday during an appearance on NFL Sirius XM NFL Radio. “A lot of dumb plays going back and watching film that just were like, ‘Why did I do that? What was I thinking?’ But (now it’s about) learning from those and then going into next season and trying to apply what I’ve learned onto the field.”’
Bills training camp 2019: Is LeSean McCoy still a viable starter?
‘Can McCoy still be productive? His resume suggests that he will be with the changes made on offense. But the leash is going to be short with so many viable options behind him on the depth chart.’
Buffalo Bills training camp 2019: Frank Gore impressed with rookie Devin Singletary
‘“Devin Singletary to me is — I have him as the second-best back, and actually for comparison, I wrote down he’s got a little Shady McCoy to him. So he can make you miss. He does a great job in tight quarters. He could be in a hallway and you can’t get a finger on him. Just real loose, nice little nifty jump cut that he uses.”’
With eight new faces added to Bills offensive line group, Buffalo OC Daboll tasked with making it all work
‘“It’s been fun. We’ve added some coaches, some players, and this is the time of year to build those relationships,” said Daboll. “Not just in the building but outside the building because you have to have a trust factor when you’re in this job. I think the guys that we’ve added, both player-wise and coach-wise have done a good job. We’ve (had) good interaction.”’
Buffalo Bills preparing for 2019 Training Camp
‘Here is a quick look at the topics we will take you through over the next month or so.’
Bills depth chart 2019: Buffalo's Josh Allen project gets needed reinforcements
‘Of course, Allen’s career is not riding on his second season, but the 23-year-old’s surroundings are less of an excuse after Buffalo found him some improved receiving and protection via free agency and the draft. For better or worse, Brian Daboll returns to coordinate the offense on Sean McDermott’s staff, so Allen at least has some coaching and scheme continuity working in his favor.’
Camp Countdown: No. 13 - What should be expected from Buffalo's offensive line?
‘Though Morse did not get a ton of reps in the spring, he’s quickly established himself as an unquestioned leader and veteran presence on the line with plenty of playoff experience to match.’
BillsBeat - July 12, 2019
Do the Bills have a good answer at left tackle?
‘“I’d say for this season, I’m a different player,” Dawkins said as the Bills spring practices drew to a close. “I’m taking it extremely serious because I understand every day my job is on that line. One thing wrong, we have guys who can jump in. That’s something that I can’t afford to let happen. I’m taking every step very carefully and just being me.”’
Bills’ camp stay running out at St. John Fisher?
‘Fan turnout at St. John Fisher has gradually slipped at the same time the quality of the Bills’ training facilities at New Era Field has risen to state-of-the-art levels. The whole team-bonding philosophy of NFL training camps being held off-site has given way to the efficiency of using high-quality team facilities at home.’
Can Cole Beasley make big impact in first year with Bills?
‘So what should the expectations be for Beasley in his first year with the Bills?’
NFL.com ranks NFL’s best triplets | Buffalo Bills in bottom-three
‘Josh Allen and Zay Jones could become a formidable QB-WR duo in time. I’m just not sure that time is in 2019. Buffalo is trending in the right direction, even if McCoy isn’t.’
Josh Allen reveals he's a Justin Bieber fan and Bills Mafia reacts
‘Despite his musical preferences, Allen did gain some fans with his allegiance to the Buffalo Sabres. He said that the sporting event he’d most like to attend is a future Sabres Stanley Cup Finals game in Buffalo.’
Buffalo Bills are only true New York team, says 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Cory Booker
‘Booker went on to say that Buffalo is New York’s only true team as both the Giants and Jets play at MetLife Stadium which is located in East Rutherford, New Jersey. “The Bills are the only true New York team,” Booker stated.’
David Sills V possesses intangibles for the NFL
‘“Two years ago there was some talk when we were in the quarterback market that (West Virginia QB) Will Grier might come out,” Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane said. “So I went to watch West Virginia play twice, watching Grier, but in both of those games Sills made a lot of big plays in that game.’
Ross Tucker: "It's between the Bills & the Jets for second in the AFC East"
‘“I’d say I’m pretty optimistic. I think that they have a good chance to build on what they did last year. I thought they were a lot better last year than I thought they would be. I think it’s between them and the Jets for second in the AFC East. And I wouldn’t be surprised, especially with all the upgrades they made in free agency, the offensive line, some of the weapons for Josh Allen, I wouldn’t be surprised if they’re very firmly in the wild card mix in December.”’