‘1. Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson. The 6-foot-4 Higgins has the best size of the top receivers in the class and is a popular mock draft pick for Buffalo. He had 27 TD catches in 37 college games. He could help himself by running well. Is he a 4.55 guy? Or a little faster than that?’
BillsBeat - February 24, 2020
Schedule changes bring NFL scouting combine to prime time
‘The NFL is taking its annual draft prospect showcase to prime time for the first time. Instead of running all the on-field drills – including the ballyhooed 40-yard sprint – during the day, fans will get to watch the players work out in T-shirts and shorts at night from Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.’
NFL Rumors: Bengals’ A.J. Green wants out but team expects him back - Bills should pounce if he hits market
‘Most Bills fans’ offseason wish lists have Green near or at the top. With NFL free agency set to begin in three weeks, Green has been in the news this week.’
BillsBeat - February 23, 2020
Bills Mailbag: Decisions on Cody Ford, Quinton Spain create ripple effect for Bills' draft
‘This should become clearer in the coming weeks. Free agency will provide our first indication. If the Bills bring back Quinton Spain, then the obvious plan is to keep Ford at tackle for another year and see how it goes, because they like Jon Feliciano as the other starter at guard. Spain had a good year for the Bills in 2019. If the Bills let Spain walk, it creates a domino effect.’
Robert L. Smith, legendary News photographer, shot iconic Bills, Elvis, Blizzard photos
‘Mr. Smith was a Buffalo News staff photographer from 1955 to 1996, but he also was the official team photographer for the Buffalo Bills from their founding in 1960 until 2002. He also was the official photographer for the Buffalo Braves during the entire existence of the NBA team, and worked for the Buffalo Sabres, Bisons and Stallions.’
BillsBeat - February 22, 2020
NFL Network's Jeremiah says it's a good idea for Bills to wait on a receiver
‘“It just comes down to whether or not they love one. If you absolutely love one and you want to get him, go get him. But I think you could make a strong argument they could hold off and wait on that.”’
Bills' preseason games moving to WIVB-TV
‘The agreement also gives the station the rights to exclusive Bills programming, including “The Sean McDermott Show.” Bills’ preseason games previously aired on WKBW and McDermott’s show had been on WIVB and also MSG.’
Do Buffalo Bills need to draft WR in Round 1 for immediate impact player? Here’s what Daniel Jeremiah said
‘“They can wait until the third round if they wanted to and still find guys to come in and help them this year,” said Jeremiah. “It’s so deep, so loaded. And I think that offense is another one that could use this type of a player that we just discussed of guys you can use on some of the, get them some of the bubbles, some of the easy completions, some of the fly sweeps, all that stuff. I think they could find one of these guys outside the first round that would help them there. If you look at Buffalo, the direction they could go, I think finding an edge rusher, finding another corner, interior offensive line, that wouldn’t be a bad way to go early; you could always circle back and get yourself a wide receiver. Just comes down to whether or not they love 1s, if you really love 1 and you want to get him, go get him. But I think you can make a strong argument that they could hold off and wait on that one.”’
Which free agents, rookies can help Bills’ Josh Allen? Should players be OK with new CBA terms?
‘NYUP.com’s Matt Parrino is joined by ESPN’s Marcel Louis-Jacques for almost an hour to discuss how Bills general manager Brandon Beane and coach Sean McDermott should attack this all-important offseason.’
Green Oaks retires Tre'Davious White's No. 10 jersey
‘“I’m grateful to be in this position and pull people along,” White said. “I believe I’m in this position for a reason – God placed me in this position. He placed me in this position to be that light — so guys know it’s possible. You just have to continue to work and put God first and do all the things you’re supposed to do – be a respectful citizen, a respectful student, a respectful son or daughter.’
Bills DE Jerry Hughes has second surgery of offseason
‘The 10-year veteran has played all 16 regular-season games for eight consecutive seasons. The 31-year-old Hughes, who signed a two-year, $21 million extension prior to the 2019 season, recorded 4.5 sacks and 6 tackles for a loss in 2019.’
WIVB-TV now the official broadcast station of the Buffalo Bills
‘As part of the agreement, News 4 will broadcast Bills preseason games and has acquired exclusive rights to Bills programming, including The Sean McDermott Show.’
Hometown Hero | How Tre'Davious White showed his gratitude at high school jersey retirement ceremony
‘”It still hasn’t sunk in yet. It’s an incredible honor,” said White with a smile prior to the ceremony. “It’s something I’m going to cherish for a lifetime and to have it happen this early, is very special to me.”‘
BillsBeat - February 21, 2020
Bills' five potential salary-cap casualties
‘1. TE Tyler Kroft.’
Bills' Jerry Hughes has groin surgery
‘Along with a photo of Hughes in a hospital bed, she wrote, “2020 we’re coming back better and stronger. #Offseasontuneup.”‘
Bills' Cody Ford says playoff fine reduced, maintains he 'did nothing wrong'
‘Would the Bills have tried a 55- or 56-yard field goal to win it? Probably not. They had passed on a 56-yard field goal earlier in the game. Corey Bojorquez wound up punting, giving the Texans the ball at their 17. The Texans then drove for the winning field goal.’
3 reasons Buffalo Bills should target DE Everson Griffen in free agency
‘Defensive end is a position of need for the Buffalo Bills entering free agency. Shaq Lawson led the team in sacks off the edge one year ago (6.5), but he is set to become a free agent himself. That leaves veterans Jerry Hughes and Trent Murphy as the team’s starters with Darryl Johnson and Mike Love as the team’s current backups.’
New Browns OC doesn’t want Baker Mayfield doing what Josh Allen does in offseason
‘That’s the complete opposite approach of Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who’s worked with quarterback consultant and former NFL quarterback Jordan Palmer for three years since his time at Wyoming. He’s joined this offseason again by New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold, Carolina Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen and projected No. 1 overall pick Joe Burrow for the first time in California.’
Bills rookie Cody Ford has fine reduced; fan-raised money donated to charity
‘The call was widely panned because the hit seemed tame by NFL standards; Ford did not launch into Martin, whose body appeared to be facing Ford’s direction at the time of the impact. However, Ford was coming back toward the line of scrimmage and initiated contact with his shoulder, drawing the penalty.’
Cody Ford announces NFL reduced fine for illegal blindside block, money raised by Bills fans going to charity
‘The Go Fund Me Bills fans set up raised $3,870. Titled “Cody Ford’s Blindside Hit Fine,” the account questioned Ford’s illegal blindside block that took his team out of field goal range in overtime in a wild card playoff loss to the Texans.’
Josh Allen backs NFL convert Christian Wade to make Bills roster
‘”He’s got the speed. Obviously, learning a new game, there’s some challenges there, just as far as little things that guys that have been playing for so long know. The little nuances of the game of football are just a little different.”‘
Will Bills Boost Offensive Line?
‘Brandon Scherff is one of the best guards in the NFL and will get paid like it this offseason. The 28-year-old has spent his entire career playing in Washington and would likely welcome a chance to play for a winning team. Scherff is a Pro Bowl right guard so if the Bills went this direction they could move Jon Feliciano over to left guard. The price tag for Scherff will be somewhere around $15 million per year and that’s probably a little too hefty for Buffalo. The Redskins could also choose to franchise tag Scherff.’
Harrison Phillips: An inside look into the lessons learned during his recovery from ACL surgery
‘”I’m now to the point where I can run, just like a normal person on turf,” he said. “I’m not sprinting yet. I think I’m up to 14 miles an hour in that range. They don’t really want me to push it too much further than that right now. We’ve got the GPS trackers, so we can tell how fast I’m covering distance, what my maximum speeds are, things like that.”‘
Bills Today | Cody Ford's blindside block fine reduced
‘Ford appealed the fine and it was reduced to just over $4,000 the rookie announced on Twitter. Bills fans raised $3,870 on GoFundMe to help pay his original fine, which Ford says has been donated to charity. Still, Ford feels the penalty shouldn’t have been called.’
BillsBeat - February 20, 2020
A look at veterans giving Bills best value for their salary-cap buck
‘The best value deals on any team are held by young players on their first contracts. Any young player who’s a decent starter is a bargain.’
Mel Kiper thinks No. 22 is sweet spot for WR to Bills
‘Kiper said the fastest top receiver in the Class of 2020 – Alabama’s Henry Ruggs III – would be a great fit for a Bills offense that ranked 24th in the NFL last season.’
PFF predicts Buffalo Bills land Yannick Ngakoue in free agency
‘Considering the Jaguars are currently over the cap, seeing Yannick Ngakoue on another squad in 2020 seems likely. Things could change with cuts, but for now, Buffalo, which owns the third-most cap space, would be the likeliest landing spot for Ngakoue. With Shaq Lawson set to hit free agency and Lorenzo Alexander retiring, Buffalo has nearly half of its total edge pressures to replace this offseason. Ngakoue has produced top-20 pass-rush grades in each of the past three seasons and could play the 6/7-tech role Lawson played.’
Major changes coming to NFL’s playoff structure in 2020 (report)
‘According to the ESPN NFL insider, the NFL will have a seventh team from each conference make the playoffs starting in 2020. The new playoff structure is based on the NFL and NFLPA agreeing a new collective bargaining agreement.’
Bills Today | Draft analyst thinks Bills first pick doesn't have to be wide receiver
‘”What I think is important for the Bills at pick 22 is to get an impact player at a premium position,” Marino explained. “I don’t know at this point if anything should be off the table with so much in front of us with free agency. Then, I feel like fans have this tendency to get wrapped into the first round pick being the only thing that happens the entire offseason to improve the team. There’s seven rounds in the draft, there’s going to be free agency and trades. I think the best thing at this point is to keep an open mind.”‘
BillsBeat - February 19, 2020
Seattle agrees to deal with Greg Olsen, who talked with Bills
‘Olsen, who turns 35 next month, caught 52 passes for 597 yards and two touchdowns with the Panthers last season. Foot injuries had hindered him the previous two years. He suffered a broken foot in 2017 that limited him to seven games and 17 catches. A ruptured plantar fascia in his foot limited him to nine games and 27 catches in 2018.’
Bills' current salary structure is anything but top-heavy
‘The Bills currently have just one player with a cap hit of $10 million or more for the coming year. That’s center Mitch Morse. The league average is five players per team at $10 million per year against the cap. The Bills are the only team without one player hitting the $15 million cap mark for 2020.’
Buffalo Bills mock draft roundup: Clemson WR Tee Higgins most popular pick for Bills
‘Most NFL analysts agree that the Buffalo Bills need to take a wide receiver or edge rusher at No. 22 in the first round. Several analysts have the Bills taking Clemson wide receiver Tee Higgins, who is projected to be the fourth or fifth best wide receiver in a deep draft class.’
Buffalo Bills don’t land Greg Olsen, who signs with Seahawks - Now what?
‘Targets that are out there include the likes of Austin Hooper, Hunter Henry and Eric Ebron. But those players are all going to cost more than Olsen and they’re going to get multi-year deals.’
Mel Kiper Jr: Buffalo Bills team to beat in AFC East depending on Tom Brady’s status
‘“Yeah, they are,” Kiper said. “They are a team that’s not going away anytime soon as long as Allen can play. They’re not going away.”‘
NFL Draft 2020: Buffalo Bills add WR ‘who might be the fastest player in the entire class’ in Mel Kiper’s latest mock
‘It would be a surprise to see any of the wide receivers mentioned above fall to the Buffalo Bills at pick 22, but in Mel Kiper’s latest NFL mock draft, the ESPN draft analyst has Ruggs falling to the Bills.’
Scott Norwood still handling his sports nightmare with class
‘“I’d be lying if I said that’s an enjoyable experience, but it’s part of the history of my career, and it’s clearly a historic moment in Bills history, so I’ve learned to cope with it as best I can,’’ he said while signing a pile of jerseys at the Legends & Stars Winter Sports Exposition in Batavia last Sunday. “I can’t deny that kick happened. And most people are good about it, not confrontational. So, I sign the photo and keep moving on.”’
Marcase: Pineville’s Cody Ford looks back on rookie season with Buffalo Bills
‘“Our coaches, and even the guys with either a year or more of experience that I talked with, told me preseason has a speed, then the regular season has a speed and then the playoffs have a speed,” he said. “That was very true in a way. The preseason caught me off guard, but the regular season … I was playing so much, getting experience and getting knowledge from guys every game that it started to slow down. By the playoffs, the different speeds didn’t matter because I had seen so much up until that point.”’
Greg Olsen passes on the Bills, signs in Seattle
‘The Bills and Washington Redskins had familiarity with Olsen, but it proved to not be enough to lure him in. Olsen spent time in Carolina with Bills head coach Sean McDermott, general manager Brandon Beane, as well as new Washington head coach Ron Rivera.’
Report: Greg Olsen signing with Seahawks, not Bills
‘”Greg Olsen really liked Buffalo and Washington and strongly considered both,” Shefter wrote in a tweet explaining Olsen’s decison to sign a one-year, $7 million deal with Seattle.’
Olsen chooses Seahawks over Bills, Washington
‘Olsen chose the Seahawks over the Bills and Washington. The deal is reportedly one year for seven million dollars with $5.5 million guaranteed.’