‘“I just try to keep it to a minimum. A minimum is better. Once you start getting too much stuff in your life, your mind gets cluttered, your head gets cluttered, you can’t think straight on the field, so I just try to eliminate all distractions as much as possible.”’
BillsBeat - May 26, 2019
Should the Bills make a move for Jadeveon Clowney?
‘Clowney’s value in a trade figures to be somewhere in between that. The former No. 1 overall draft pick has yet to have a 10-sack season in five years. It’s fair to wonder if Beane would be willing to give up a first-round draft pick for a player with that track record.’
Roth: If O.J.'s No. 32 is back in play, how can his name remain on Wall of Fame?
‘By recommissioning 32, the Bills are saying nothing is off limits regarding their continued homage of Simpson, 71.’
I do not see a NFL starting QB in Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen, says ESPN’s Aaron Schatz
‘Schatz appeared on WGR-550′s Schopp and the Bulldog on Friday to discuss the NFL offseason. Along the way, Schatz was asked about the Bills and the sudden amount of optimism surrounding the team. When asked if he was among those who were optimistic about Buffalo, Schatz stated he was not despite the team making some good moves in free agency.’
7 position battles worth following during Bills OTAs
‘For now, free agent acquisition Spencer Long is working with the first unit at left guard and that may stick. Dion Dawkins, the starter at left tackle the last two years, is with the ones there again so far. Another free agent, Ty Nsekhe, has been lining up with the starters at right tackle. He’s backed up at that spot by second round draft pick Cody Ford.’
BillsBeat - May 25, 2019
Deputy 'crossed the line' in bloody arrest of Bills fan, DA says
‘”The bar I set to keep safety is pretty darn high. In this case right here, this officer crossed that bar,” the district attorney told reporters at a press conference. “He crossed the line, he went over the line and I’ve got to do the right thing here and punish him for it.”‘
Is Zay Jones the Buffalo Bills No. 1 wide receiver?
‘When Kelvin Benjamin was released last season Jones was asked to step up into a leadership role in a very young receivers room. By all accounts, he did exactly that. Cam Phillips, who spent most of last season on the Bills’ practice squad said Jones has had a big impact on him as he navigated the water in his rookie season.’
NYUP's way-too-early Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection
‘Wide receiver is tough to project past the top-five names listed. For now, seven wide receivers make the cut.’
Allegany County United Way lands Thurman Thomas
‘The event is still a few weeks off, but the 6th Annual Golf with an Impact Tournament has already scored a touchdown.’
BillsBeat - May 24, 2019
Pollock: Injuries hurt Bills’ assessing of free agents
‘Wide receiver Cole Beasley (Dallas) and center Mitch Morse (Kansas City) both underwent off-season surgery and aren’t practicing while undergoing a “core muscle procedure” in “the groin area,” according to McDermott.’
Tre'Davious White dishes on perceived slights, Vontae Davis' halftime retirement, what fuels the Bills' secondary
‘When I was shadowing guys, I sort of lost focus of the whole defense and just got into one-on-one battles. That’s never good, because you leave your teammates out to dry sometimes. It’s a selfish way to play, because you’re going out there and you just want to dominate this one guy when overall there’s a defensive scheme that you have to follow. Some plays, I would get into a battle with a guy and just try to take him out, and I’d forget about there’s a whole team concept. Going into this year, whenever I’m trailing guys, I won’t let that happen.’
Jim Kelly gets good news on latest scans
‘”You won’t believe how many times I told my wife, ‘No, do not put that out there. No, don’t do that. No, Erin, don’t do that,'” Kelly told The News. “Because I don’t want everybody knowing my business and I’ve always been that way. But I do understand now, by being a Christian, how important it is to have people praying for you and how important it is when I travel to hear people tell me that they are praying for me. I mean, I’m not talking a couple of people. I’m talking thousands. I mean, I go through the airport and people come up to me and say, ‘Jim, we’re praying for you.’ “‘
Erie County Deputy who made bloody arrest of Bills fan pleads not guilty
‘Achtyl did not speak in court during the appearance that lasted several minutes. He was released on his own recognizance.’
Jim Kelly has reason to celebrate after latest scan shows he's cancer free
‘Last year, Jim Kelly had major surgery on his upper jaw to treat a recurrence of oral squamous-cell carcinoma, which was first diagnosed in May 2013. Last September, he had reconstructive surgery so that dentures could be placed and in February he had back surgery to remove a cyst that was pushing against his spinal cord.’
The Athletic names Buffalo Bills as potential trade partner for Jadeveon Clowney
‘The Bills would have the need and the money to pursue a player of Jadeveon Clowney’s caliber, but the price of a trade might make it a tough fit. Extending Jerry Hughes’ contract this week gave Buffalo some long-term stability at defensive end, but it’s still far from a strength of this team. It doesn’t seem like Brandon Beane’s style to trade a first-round pick, but it would be tough to argue if he made an exemption for a player of Clowney’s caliber.’
Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly still cancer free after latest ‘clean scan’
‘“Praising God on the streets of NYC! Another “clean” scan!!!,” Jill Kelly said in her Instagram post.’
Latest cancer scan on Bills great Kelly clean
‘”Honestly, I don’t know how he does it,” she wrote. “Not just the MRI’s and scans and the waiting and wondering and worrying … but the everyday stuff. The pain that never seems to go away. All the other issues that go along with having been through cancer treatments (if you know, you know). Just all of it.”‘
Capaccio: Bills should hope Allen's jump in second year mirrors Mitch Trubisky's
‘All Trubisky had to do was not screw it up, and he didn’t. But he also led an offense that finished with the ninth most points scored per-game and finished 14th overall in passing yards per-play. Trubisky was, by no means, in the upper-echelon of NFL quarterbacks last year, but he was good enough to complement a great defense, and productive enough to have the offense rely on him when needed.’
Erie County sheriff's deputy charged for roughing up Bills fan
‘As the deputy arrived at court, a large entourage of what appeared to be about two dozen sheriff’s and PBA supporters to show their solidarity. They first formed two lines outside the back entrance of the court house for Achtyl’s arrival, then all entered the courtroom for the proceeding.’
Jim Kelly scans come back clean
‘”Praising God on the streets of NYC! Another “clean” scan!!! Thank YOU SO MUCH for praying and standing with us as we continue this journey…one day at a time, one prayer at a time,” Jill posted.’
Erie County deputy to be charged with assaulting UB student at Bills game
‘Belsito’s attorney, Aaron Glazer, released a statement on the pending charges against Achtyl, saying “We believe the facts clearly support the DA’s decision to prosecute. The law in NY is clear in that Nick should not have been arrested, let alone subjected to a vicious assault. The civil suit is pending and will move forward.”’
Jim Kelly remains cancer free
‘On Wednesday night, Jill Kelly posted a photo of Jim, celebrating the results of his recent scan.’
Jim Kelly celebrating negative cancer scan
‘Jim’s wife Jill Kelly shared a picture of Jim on Instagram showing Jim doing the “point to God” touchdown pose.’
Bills Today: Josh Allen poised for breakout season
‘What he did last year with a horrible supporting cast was impressive. Yes, I know the completion percentage was bad, but he had poor play from his receivers with a ton of drops. Allen’s athletic ability surprised a lot of people, and we know he has the big arm.’
BillsBeat - May 23, 2019
Bigger, stronger, faster: Bills receiver Zay Jones' offseason transformation
‘“Everyone’s different. My path, I had some setbacks in the beginning with some surgeries and things like that, not being able to complete in the weight room lifting everything,” he said. “Now that I’m healthy and I have a full offseason of being able to reset everything and build it from the ground up, I feel more stable and more in control of my body.”’
Eric Wood on the Bills offensive line group: 'The cream is going to rise to the top'
‘“The cream is going to rise to the top in that room,” Wood said of the unprecedented turnover that will occur this season. “Everybody is going to get reps, and there’s a bunch of grown men in that room. They have a lot of guys with experience, and guys who don’t make this team are going to go on and win jobs on other rosters, and that hasn’t always happened here on the offensive line, or really a lot of places in general.”’
Bills’ Senorise Perry will wear O.J. Simpson’s No. 32, but will he even make team?
‘The arguments for and against the Bills allowing the No. 32 back into circulation have been made. Some believe Simpson’s greatness warrants some level of respect despite his shortcomings. Others think the arrests and jail time should disqualify him from any type of reverence, which would include his number remaining off limits.’
Buffalo Bills safety takes on MasterChef Junior contestant in cooking contest (video)
‘As for the competition, Marlowe and Millstein had to cook a breakfast dish based on items in Buzzfeed’s refrigerator. They had five minutes to choose ingredients and 30 minutes to make the meal. As with any cooking show, there was a twist. The chefs had to incorporate cereal into their meal.’
Bills Claim Tackle Wesley Off Waivers; Sign Tight End Deane
‘Deane is an undrafted rookie free agent out of Western Kentucky who was released by Seattle earlier this month. He joins Buffalo with projected starter Tyler Kroft out indefinitely after breaking his foot in practice Monday.’
Bills add another tight end & a tackle
‘The Bills not sit with seven tight ends on the roster, including the injured Tyler Kroft. With Lee Smith’s recent contract including guaranteed money, Dawson Know being a 3rd round pick, and Kroft’s big deal, it’s likely that only one roster spot at the position is up for grabs. Jason Croom and seventh round pick Tommy Sweeney will be leading candidates for that spot.’
Friends Allen and Darnold hope offseason training made each other better
‘“It was good,” Allen said this week when asked about him and Darnold training with each other once again. “We tried not to talk about a lot of football, but it comes up when we are on the field together and just talking about experiences and different defenses that we played and how we adapted and what we thought of them. Even going over how our offenses were and how we thought of our offense and obviously he’s in a different situation. He’s got a new [offensive coordinator] and a new head coach, and me being here with the Bills.”’
‘I Want To Bridge The Gap Between The Police And The Community’: Buffalo Bills Lineman Ty Nsekhe On Arlington Roots & NFL Career
‘Nsekhe played for teams like the Corpus Christi Sharks and the San Antonio Talons before making his way into the NFL with the Washington Redskins. In his early 20s, the Bills offensive lineman almost gave up his football career for security work.’
Bills awarded waiver claim for T De’Ondre Wesley, sign TE Mik’Quan Deane
‘To make room on the roster for Deane and Wesley, the Bills released OL Blake Hance and S Abraham Wallace, both undrafted rookie signings.’
Bills Today: Deion Sanders' advice for Tre' White
‘“Don’t ever get full, make sure your plate is always empty,” Deion Sanders said. “Don’t ever get full. Don’t ever look in the rearview mirror or look ahead, look at the present right there before you. Study. Know your opponents, know the offensive coordinators that you’re playing against. These guys they change names, they change games. But mainly those offensive coordinators stay the same. But mainly, get your legs in shape that is your money. Make sure they’re strong so you can bump at kickoff and late in the fourth. Lastly, do not miss opportunities.”’
BillsBeat - May 22, 2019
Bills sign defensive end Jerry Hughes to 2-year contract extension
‘”In my tenure here, he’s been the most effective edge rusher we have,” General Manager Brandon Beane said by phone from the BLESTO scouting meetings in Florida. “And they’re hard to come by. These guys don’t hit the market, and I truly believe Jerry would be very sought after.”‘
Bills dealing with a lengthy list of walking wounded during first week of OTAs
‘“That’s a challenge,” McDermott said. “When you talk about availability, now when we’re not available, it’s not ideal. Is it going to stop us? No. We’re going to continue to work and that’s where the trust I have, (General Manager) Brandon (Beane), myself, and our medical staff, that’s what they’re here for, as well.”’
What They Said: Sean McDermott, Josh Allen, Jerry Hughes at Bills' OTAs
‘Q: What is the [Cole] Beasley and [Mitch] Morse situation? A: They went through the core muscle deal with the groin area, went to Philadelphia and saw Doctor Myers and had the procedure this off season. They are working back, they are hard at work and our training staff has done a nice job with them. They’ve worked hard and we will get them back as soon as we can here.’
Eric Wood to replace Mark Kelso on Bills' radio broadcasts
‘During his playing days, Wood had a regular segment on WGR. He also was considered by the media as one of the go-to players in the locker room after games. Since retiring, he has been a columnist for The Athletic.’
Jerry Hughes doesn't have big sack numbers, but he's still an elite pass rusher
‘“You never want to take credit away from where credit is due,” McDermott said when asked if he considered sacks an overrated measuring tool. “You look at the great sack artists over the years, (Mark) Gastineau, (Lawrence) Taylor, all these guys that had the numbers. I’d never take anything away from them, but just when you study the game of how you win games, you have to affect the quarterback.”’
Good thing season opener is 3 1/2 months away because Bills already have key injuries
‘Also, wide receiver Cole Beasley and center Mitch Morse each underwent recent surgery to correct core muscle injuries, and running back Frank Gore is still working back from foot and ankle injuries that slowed him last season in Miami.’