‘Sam Darnold*, USC. 6-3, 221. At the top largely because of improvisational playmaking and strong leadership, but turnovers can’t be ignored.’
BillsBeat - April 22, 2018
Jay Skurski's Bills Mailbag: Giants' decision at No. 2 will have big impact on Buffalo
‘Let’s say the Giants love Southern California quarterback Sam Darnold. If the Browns take Wyoming’s Josh Allen at No. 1, then New York gets its potential quarterback at No. 2. If Cleveland takes Darnold, then maybe the Giants are comfortable trading down. Those two decisions will go a long way toward determining what happens with the Bills in their pursuit of a quarterback.’
Chad Reuter 2018 NFL Mock Draft 5.0: Buffalo Bills land USC QB Sam Darnold in trade
‘Buffalo gets a new quarterback in Darnold, who will try to show the Browns and Jets that they shouldn’t have passed on him.’
Editorial: Fred Jackson, WNY's real sporting hero
‘In an era when pro athletes often are regarded as aloof prima donnas who are only in it for the fame and money, Jackson’s journey, his drive and his attitude offered a different sort of story, one fans and non-fans of all ages could embrace.’
'Longshot' Lingner was an elite long snapper
‘”I think he stayed around in the NFL for the first eight or nine years because he stayed in good shape and could play as a backup center. He wasn’t just a snapper in the beginning. But the true thing that kept him in the NFL was he was the best snapper in the league.”‘
Hurray!!! The Bills schedule came out
‘Cross your fingers and hope the Bills are no worse than 4-4 at that point. If they are, they could take advantage of the remainder of the schedule which includes five home games. My concern is a Bills team that has some big roster questions at this point will be 3-5 or even 2-6 midway through.’
6 observations from week one of the Bills 2018 offseason program
‘“This is a new team,” McDermott said this week, in an appearance on The John Murphy Show. “There’s new people on board. New personalities and a new culture. Certainly, we will carry forward some things, but we have to start over. We have to earn the right to get back to where we were and climb higher.”‘
BillsBeat - April 21, 2018
Path to the Passer: How much does a strong arm matter?
‘“Just like anything, it’s one piece of the pie, one piece of the puzzle,” Buffalo Bills GM Brandon Beane said. “It may be a little bit more important here than a team who plays indoors, because of the weather you can get here. But at the end of the day, we’re not just going and ranking these guys by size and arm strength only.”’
Dueling draft strategies: Bills shouldn't get crazy to get a QB
‘I just don’t agree with giving up the proverbial “boatload” of picks, especially if one of them is their first-round choice in 2019. I’m not in favor of “selling the farm” if it means parting with the most valuable part of next year’s crop.’
Dueling draft strategies: Bills should do whatever it takes to land their QB
‘Simply put, Beane must move up the draft board to ensure his team can take a shot at landing a potential franchise quarterback. If that means selling the farm, say goodbye to the cows.’
Sully's Mailbag: Schedule isn't the problem, the team is
‘The problem, of course, is that the Bills will likely be on the brink of playoff elimination when December rolls around — or in one of those familiar scenarios where they’re 5-6 or 4-7 and still technically alive. I can’t wait.’
Phil Savage, Gil Brandt see Bills trying to move up for a QB
‘“I know since last summer, I felt like there was going to be a lot of depth to this quarterback class,” said Phil Savage, former general manager of the Cleveland Browns and current director of the Senior Bowl. “But I have to admit I thought this was a group at the top of the board that was a bit overhyped, maybe a touch overrated. But look, if you’re a GM of a team in need of a QB, then you almost have to roll the dice. You feel compelled to roll the dice on one of them.’
Hey Bills fans, the NFL Draft is almost here: What you need to know
‘Beyond quarterback, the Bills are desperate at linebacker as only one of the three starting positions is currently in good hands – we think – with second-year player Matt Milano. With Lorenzo Alexander soon to be 35 years old, and Preston Brown gone to Cincinnati, the Bills must find two starters.’
Buffalo Bills projected to have No. 1 pick in 2019 NFL Draft by ESPN's Mike Clay
‘Clay, an ESPN NFL and fantasy football analyst, projected his top five picks for the 2019 NFL Draft and the Bills sat atop the list. Buffalo wasn’t the only AFC East team projected in Clay’s top five. Joining the Bills were the Miami Dolphins (No. 2) and New York Jets (No. 4).’
Buffalo Bills 2018 schedule: Ranking the road trips for traveling fans
‘Sure, the Bills play in Miami every year. But when the road trip falls in December, it’s a prime trip for Bills fans. Whether you spend time in Fort Lauderdale or Miami, escaping the cold weather in Western New York will make this trip worth it. The bonus is that flights, ticket prices and hotels are usually reasonable for this trip.’
2018 NFL Mock Draft: Buffalo Bills select QB at No. 12 in NFLDraftScout Mock Drafts
‘Dane Brugler and Rob Rang of NFLDraftScout.com both released their fifth mock draft of the offseason. Both draft analysts had the Buffalo Bills remaining at pick 12 (Rang’s projection did not allow trades). At No. 12, Brugler and Rang both had the team select a quarterback.’
Joe B: 2018 NFL Mock Draft No. 6
‘QB Josh Rosen, UCLA.’
Jim Kelly proves he's #KellyTough
‘Well, look at the former Bills Quarterback now. He’s already back in the weight room and looking good!’
Jim Kelly lifting weights again after surgery
‘His daughter posted an Instagram photo of him working out on Thursday.’
Bills bring out dogs to represent opponents in 2018 season
‘Bills bring out dogs to represent opponents in 2018 season.’
Bills Today: How difficult is Buffalo's 2018 schedule?
‘The Bills have the 18th most difficult schedule in the NFL. The Bills 2018 opponents had a combined record of 127-129, a win percentage of 49.6%. Five of the games the Bills play this season will be against teams that made the playoffs last season (Titans, Jaguars, Vikings and the Patriots twice.) Three more games will be played against teams with a winning record (Ravens, Lion and Chargers.)’
BillsBeat - April 20, 2018
Pollock: Buffalo’s 2018 slate would be perfect for Levy
‘This season, 15 of the Bills’ 16 games are 1 o’clock starts, the lone exception being an Oct. 29 Monday nighter against New England at New Era Field. And, apparently, that’s a trade-off as, for the first time since 2011, Buffalo doesn’t have a Thursday night game, seemingly ending the NFL’s previous contention that every team would have at least one per season..’
2018 Bills schedule: Jay Skurski's game-by-game-predictions
‘Final record: 6-10.’
Jerry Sullivan: Bills not exactly must-see TV
‘So it’s not as if they’ve been must-see TV. Ending the playoff drought gave them some credibility, but they might have the worst offense in the league right now. The analytics website Pro Football Focus recently judged their quarterback and wide receiver position groups as the worst in the NFL.’
NFL Draft Preview: Top 10 defensive ends and where the Bills stand
‘The Bills’ pass rush could use all of the help it can get. The free-agent addition of Trent Murphy should provide an upgrade, but it’s only a start. The Bills haven’t gotten nearly enough out of Jerry Hughes the past three seasons. Shaq Lawson hasn’t come close to making the impact he should as a 2016 first-rounder, and there aren’t any other difference-makers at the position.’
Bills were a playoff team, but they get only one prime-time game on 2018 schedule
‘The league released the full 2018 schedule Thursday night, and before any flex-scheduling possibilities come into play, the Bills are slated to play 15 of their 16 games at 1 p.m. Fifteen! You would have thought the Bills finished 2-14 last season with a schedule like this.’
Buffalo Bills 2018 schedule: Opponents, dates finalized
‘For the first time since 2008, the Bills will host Monday Night Football. In Week 8, the Bills will host the New England Patriots for a Monday night showdown.’
Buffalo Bills 2018 schedule: Game-by-game predictions | Playoffs again?
‘Fairburn’s prediction: 9-7…Talbot’s prediction: 6-10.’
2018 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills host Indiana TE Ian Thomas on pre-draft visit (report)
‘Thomas is coming off of a season in which he caught 25 passes for 376 yards and five touchdowns in nine games with Indiana. The tight end spent two seasons with Indiana after starting his career at Nassau Community College. In his sophomore season at NCC, Thomas recorded 23 receptions for 433 yards and three touchdowns.’
10 things to know about Buffalo Bills 2018 schedule
‘Five of the Bills’ first seven games are on the road. Including the season opener at Baltimore, the Bills play the Minnesota Vikings (Week 3), Green Bay Packers (Week 4), Houston Texans (Week 6) and Indianapolis Colts (Week 7) on the road. Barring any injuries, the Bills will have to go up against Aaron Rodgers, Kirk Cousins, Deshaun Watson and Andrew Luck on their home fields. It will be a major test for the defense, especially the secondary.’
Capaccio: Patriots at Bills on MNF highlights otherwise routine schedule
‘Most players love playing on primetime on national TV in front of their peers. And a lot of fans love seeing their team in that spot, as well. It’s not often Bills’ fans get to see their team at home in that situation, especially a Sunday or Monday night. At least they’ll have that chance one time this year, and for the first time since the Bills lost 37-31 to the New York Jets on Thursday night in week two of 2016.’
Buffalo Bills get first Monday Night home game since 2008, full 2018 schedule released
‘This will also be the first game the Bills play on Monday night since their 2016 loss in Seattle. The Bills haven’t won a game on Monday Night Football since 1999, when they defeated the Miami Dolphins on the road that October.’
His play is about the ultimate Bills fan
‘”It’s about a Bills fan that has a religious connection with the team, with the game” according to John Snodgrass. He says the festival director Joyce Stilson suggested that he write about Buffalo and according to Joyce, “he really delivered” adding “when I read it, it made me laugh out loud.”‘
Bills schedule released, opener at Ravens
‘The bye week is week 11.’
Patriots coming to Buffalo for Monday night
‘The Bills schedule is out and the highlight will happen two days before Halloween.’
6 things to know about the Bills 2018 schedule
‘It’s the first home game for the Bills on Monday Night in a decade. They last hosted a Monday Night game in 2008 against Cleveland. Buffalo last faced the Patriots on Monday Night in 2015 at Gillette Stadium.’
Schedule Unleashed dogs are up for adoption
‘It’s no surprise these puppies warmed the hearts of their foster families, Bills staff and the players that participated in Schedule Unleashed, presented by Ellicott Hotels! Anyone looking to adopt can fill out an application to provide these puppies and many more with a second chance. Unfortunately, their costumes are not included, but many already have been neutered, are up-to-date on shots and are ready to find their forever home!’
Bills players dish on these seven NFL Draft prospects
‘Chark could be a late first-round pick, but it’s more likely that he’ll be a second-round selection. He really improved his stock through the pre-draft process and added career-highs in catches (40) and receiving yards (874) in his final season at LSU.’
Bills Today: Buffalo's QBs are prepared for open competition
‘“With all the change that has happened on our team this year, there’s a lot of new faces [and] a lot of new people,” said Peterman. “For me, football has always been about competing, and I’m always competing, obviously, with other players but also with myself, too. [I’m] just always trying to get better. That was a big focus this offseason. [For myself] the previous months, [I’ve] just tried to find a way to get better while I was away from here and then same thing the next few months while I’m here.”’
BillsBeat - April 19, 2018
NFL Draft Preview: Top 10 defensive tackles and where the Bills stand
‘The need here diminished greatly after they signed free-agent defensive tackle Star Lotulelei to a five-year, $50-million contract. That doesn’t mean the team should avoid addressing it. Kyle Williams turns 35 in June and this could very well be his final season in the NFL, so grooming a replacement makes sense.’