‘“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.”’
BillsBeat - May 23, 2019
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.’
Buffalo Bills give out O.J. Simpson's No. 32 jersey for first time in more than 40 years
‘”I know the situation. I know that greatness comes with that number, playing in Buffalo. But I’m willing to take anything that comes my way. I’m going into my sixth year, and I know what it takes to get in this league and stay here. With that number on my back, I know I’m doing well for my family.”‘
Jerry Hughes agrees to 2-year contract extension with Buffalo Bills (report)
‘According to Pro Football Focus, Hughes’ 19.7 pressure rate was the top mark in the NFL in 2018. Basically Hughes is getting a pressure on the quarterback one in every five times he rushes. PFF graded Hughes out at 88.8 for the entire 2018 season, the ninth-highest grade in the league at his position. His 91.0 pass rushing grade was the No. 2 overall.’
5 reasons the Buffalo Bills were wise to extend Jerry Hughes before 2019 season
‘Jerry Hughes hasn’t had a double-digit sack season since 2014, but that doesn’t mean that he hasn’t been successful coming off the edge. In fact, Hughes is one of the best defensive ends in the league when it comes to applying pressure to opposing offenses.’
Buffalo Bills OTAs 2019: 10 things we learned about Josh Allen, Ed Oliver and more from Week 1
‘There were plenty of other names missing in action at practice but some of the marquee names showed off their stuff. Second-year quarterback Josh Allen was slinging it and rookie defensive tackle ran through team drills with NFL talent for the first time in front of the media.’
Old Takes Exposed: Best Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts fan reactions following Jerry Hughes/Kelvin Sheppard swap
‘Sheppard lasted one season in Indianapolis and has since played with the Miami Dolphins, New York Giants and Detroit Lions.’
Buffalo Bills TE Tyler Kroft breaks same foot that he broke a season ago; RB Gore, WR Beasley and C Morse also on the mend
‘The injury will force Kroft to miss almost all of the preseason while his injury also brings about the possibility of him beginning the 2019-2020 campaign on the physically unable to perform list. Kroft had surgery on Tuesday.’
Eric Wood set to replace Mark Kelso as color commentator on Buffalo Bills radio broadcasts
‘Wood will join John Murphy on the Bills game broadcasts on WGR Sports Radio 550 and Entercom’s Bills Radio Network, replacing longtime Bills color man Mark Kelso, who has decided to step away from broadcasting in order to focus more on his role with NASCAR’s JTG Daugherty Racing.’
O.J. Simpson’s No. 32 given to Bills player for first time in 42 years
‘Senorise Perry doesn’t figure to get on the field very often this season for the Bills, but even on the sidelines, he’ll draw attention from Buffalo fans.’
Bills give away O.J. Simpson’s 32 jersey to Senorise Perry
‘“Of course he still wants his number retired,” Perry said, per The Athletic. “Anybody would want that, no matter what level you played. You can’t take away anything he’s earned on the field.”’
Former Bengals tight end Tyler Kroft, now with Buffalo Bills, suffers broken foot
‘Kroft was a third-round selection of the Bengals in the 2015 NFL Draft. Earlier this month, the Bills released Jake Fisher – the Bengals’ second-round pick in the same draft – who had signed with Buffalo as a free agent and converted from tackle to tight end after playing his first four NFL seasons in Cincinnati.’
Eric Wood, Elder HS grad, named Buffalo Bills' new radio color analyst
‘After Wood retired as a player in January of 2018 with a career-ending neck injury, Bills fans and others donated to the Eric Wood Fund at The Children’s Hospital of Buffalo Foundation – many in increments of $70 in honor of Wood’s No. 70.’
Former Cowboys WR Cole Beasley not available for Bills at the start of OTAs
‘Buffalo doesn’t have a timetable for Beasley’s return. The prognosis for sports-hernia surgeries are typically one to two months. That means Beasley could miss the rest of OTAs and minicamp. But the wideout should be fully cleared for training camp.’
Juice is loose in Buffalo: Bills issue O.J. Simpson’s No. 32 for 1st time in 40 years
‘Before him, the last person to wear No. 32 was O.J. Simpson. Perry, who talked to The Athletic, is well aware of what comes with Simpson’s number.’
Bills let another player wear O.J. Simpson's No. 32 for first time in 42 years
‘The Bills’ No. 32 jersey was never one of their three officially retired numbers, but it was always synonymous with Simpson, who was drafted first overall in the 1969 draft by Buffalo and spent nine years with the franchise. Simpson is on the Bills’ Wall of Fame.’
Bills DE Jerry Hughes Signs Two-Year Extension
‘A person with direct knowledge of the contract told The Associated Press that Hughes will be guaranteed about $19 million, and could make as much as $23 million should he meet all the incentives. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills did not release the contract’s value.’
Bills TE Tyler Kroft Out Indefinitely With Broken Foot
‘”It’s not ideal,” McDermott said. “Availability is key, but we trust our medical staff and Tyler as well. He’s a hard-working young man and will be back in due time and ready to go.”‘
Buffalo Bills Have Player Wearing OJ Simpson's Former No. 32
‘Simpson, whose name remains on the Bills Wall of Fame, served nine years for armed robbery and assault after confronting two sports collectibles dealers at a Las Vegas casino hotel in September 2007.’
Source: Bills DE Hughes gets 2-year extension
‘Although he still led the team with seven sacks in 2018, his production has tapered off since he posted at least 9.5 sacks in back-to-back seasons in 2013 and 2014.’
Bills TE Kroft breaks foot again, needs surgery
‘Coach Sean McDermott made the announcement Tuesday, adding that there is no timetable for Kroft’s return.’
Bills issue O.J.'s No. 32 for first time since 1977
‘”I thought it was retired, but then I was told it was available. Boom, I took it,” he told The Athletic.’
Bills hand out O.J. Simpson's number for the first time in 42 years and here's who got it
‘Perry chose the number because it’s what he wore during his high school and college careers. Perry also wore the number in Chicago during his first two seasons in the NFL, but then he had to give up when he signed with the Dolphins in 2016.’
Report: Bills, DE Jerry Hughes Agree To Contract Extension
‘Hughes’ signing keeps him off of the free-agent market for now and will pair him with first-round pick Ed Oliver in hopes of resurrecting an anemic pass rush that finished 27th in sacks in 2018.’
Bills TE Tyler Kroft suffers broken foot in practice, needs surgery
‘According to NFL Media, which cited an unidentified source, Kroft’s recovery timeline is three to four months. That puts him right up against the beginning of the regular season and raises concerns that he could start out on the physically unable to perform list.’
O.J. Simpson's No. 32 issued out by Bills for first time in 42 years
‘While the number never officially was retired, the scandals attached to Simpson’s name caused the Bills to withhold it.’