Two Bills Drive

‘Under McDermott and General Manager Brandon Beane, the Bills have allocated beau-coup resources to the defensive line – Oliver/Rousseau were first-round picks and Basham/Epenesa second-round picks, and Miller signed a big-money deal last March. The situation the Bills are in isn’t from a lack of trying.’

‘“Most of the time when a team would punt, people would get up and go to the concession stands or go to the bathroom, because it’s a punt,” Chesney said. “Where, here, anytime a team would punt, that was the most exciting play of the day because there was a chance Deonte gets the ball in his hands. It was pretty special when he did.”’

‘I’ll disagree slightly on Singletary. The Bills, as we all know, were 13 seconds away from playing for the AFC championship at home. Singletary was in an absolute groove leading up to that game against the Chiefs. Had that result been different, it’s entirely possible the Bills could have made a Super Bowl run. Now, I do think it’s fair to question some of Beane’s decisions at the position. I think Singletary was generally a pretty solid player, but never a star. Moss never really developed into the physical runner the Bills hoped he would be coming out of Utah. That pick is a miss by Beane.’

‘The Bills were one of 25 teams to propose a resolution to the NFL that one cut is the best way to have healthier rosters entering Week 1. Owners will vote on the proposal during the NFL’s annual meeting next week in Phoenix.’

‘But where is Hopkins in his career? From 2013-20, he missed two games, caught at least 96 passes in five seasons and eclipsed 1,100 yards six times. But the last two years suggest he is in decline at age 30 – 17 missed games due to injury and suspension and a combined line of 106 catches-1,289 yards-11 touchdowns.’

‘Edwards’ time in Los Angeles overlapped with current Bills offensive line coach Aaron Kromer, who held the same position with the Rams from 2017-20. Speaking to the Western New York media Thursday for the first time, Edwards said his familiarity with Kromer is a major reason he chose to sign with the Bills.’

‘Sweeney, who missed all of the 2020 season due to complications following a positive Covid-19 test, was a big part of the culture in the Bills’ locker room. He was especially close with Allen and fellow tight end Dawson Knox, and was generally loved by all of his teammates. It’s a homecoming of sorts for Sweeney, who is a native of Ramsey, N.J., and played high school football at Don Bosco Prep.’

‘The shift comes as Legends begins to put its stamp on merchandising and retail for the Bills. The Orchard Park store will close for one week to allow for upgrades to be done inside.’