‘Picking 30th, they might have a tough time finding a player with a genuine first-round grade. They could always trade up, which would be consistent with the history and reputation of General Manager Brandon Beane. It’s also possible a legit first-round edge rusher, or two, could fall to the Bills as teams with other pressing needs make their selections.’
BillsBeat - April 13, 2021
Buffalo Bills fans love their game-day beer and weed, study finds
‘However, Bills fans said they drank even more when Buffalo was winning. In that category they came in fourth at 54%. Filling out the rest of the Top 5: the Indianapolis Colts (51%), Atlanta Falcons (55%), Jacksonville Jaguars (56%) and Baltimore Ravens (58%).’
Bills’ Josh Allen has advice for NDSU’s Trey Lance when it comes to doubters
‘“Trey, what’s up man? Josh Allen with the Bills here. Let me tell you something,” says Allen. “You’re always going to have doubters. I’ve heard it all before. You’re not good enough to play quarterback in the NFL. You’re untested. Your competition is too weak. Ignore them. Get on the field and let your game do the talking. It’s time to make some noise, Trey.”’
Opinion: Where Bills stand at numbers at each position
‘While there are obviously fewer numbers at several positions, two of them stand out and look much lighter than others: Offensive line and defensive back, and especially safety in the secondary.’
Bills Today | Where the Bills rank on the AFC's hierarchy
‘Buffalo elevating this high is a credit to the methodical decisions made by coach Sean McDermott and his hand-picked general manager, Brandon Beane, since their arrival in 2017. By the time McDermott’s fundamental defense experienced a so-so year in 2020, the offense was fully formed enough to pick up the slack. I like the value in the Bills re-signing Matt Milano and tackle Daryl Williams. I love the offensive core of players, the coaching staff and most of the defensive core. The Bills could still use help in the defensive front seven via the draft, but their floor should be as a double-digit-win team.’
BillsBeat - April 12, 2021
NFL draft preview: Offensive tackle depth could benefit Bills
‘None of this year’s tackles might be as good as the top four from last year’s outstanding class. But this year’s class is deeper.’
Bills fans among heaviest game day drinkers in NFL, study finds
‘Lines.com surveyed 1,683 sports fans on their game day drinking habits and 83 percent of the Bills fans surveyed admitted to binge drinking. The only fan bases who recorded a higher percentage than Bills fans were those who support the Atlanta Falcons (86%), Jacksonville Jaguars (86%) and Arizona Cardinals (85%).’
Bills sending six local healthcare workers to NFL draft in Cleveland
‘According to contest rules, the sweepstakes will award six eligible Bills fans and one guest a two-night hotel stay in Cleveland. They’ll also get some Bills merch.’
Bills Today | ESPN answers the biggest fantasy football question for the Bills this offseason
‘No. Sean McDermott has made it relatively clear that he wants multiple players touching the ball in Buffalo’s backfield. Both backs should put up RB2 or RB3 numbers, but neither should be the first running back you take — although if you had to choose, the Bills seemed to lean more on Moss toward the end of last season. — Marcel Louis-Jacques’
BillsBeat - April 11, 2021
Bills trade out of the first round in News' third mock draft
’33. Buffalo Bills (second round) Joe Tryon, Edge, Washington.’
Bills Mailbag: What are ramifications of Josh Allen's expected payday?
‘Another component in those signings was the willingness of each player to accept a “hometown discount” to remain with the Bills because of the belief they’re on a contender. Allen’s presence is a significant part of that, and if he continues to play at an MVP level, the Bills will likely have more free agents who want to stay or join them.’
Bills seek frontline health care workers to represent team at NFL draft
‘The chosen frontline workers would go to Cleveland for the three-day event, which starts on Thursday, April 29.’
NFL admits fault on Ford from 2019 playoffs
‘NFL Senior VP of Officiating Training and Development Walt Anderson says Ford’s block was a ‘nudge block’ and didn’t meet the “forcible” standard that is required for a flag to be thrown.’
2021 Mock Draft Watch 8.0
‘The Bills use their first pick to add to their stable of running backs. A bruising runner who averaged 7.3 yards per carry last season, Williams joins forces with current Buffalo backs Devin Singletary and Zack Moss.’
BillsBeat - April 10, 2021
Plenty of moves as Buffalo tweaks the 2021 roster
‘For the record, Buffalo has made a deal involving draft picks every year since 2016, so don’t be surprised if that happens between April 29 and May 1 when the NFL, for the first time, holds its 86th annual “Player Selection Meeting” at Cleveland’s First Energy Stadium and the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame.’
NFL draft preview: Bills’ interior O-line need is low, but position looks strong
‘They’ll see if Cody Ford can give them what they were expecting when they made him a second-round draft pick last year. So far, he has proved to be a disappointment, based on injuries and less-than-impressive performance when healthy.’
Why Northwestern CB Greg Newsome can thrive in Buffalo Bills defense
‘No one really knows whether Newsome is the best cornerback in this draft – we’ll find out once they all get on the field and try to keep pace with NFL wide receivers in the years to come. But like others in this draft class such as Alabama’s Patrick Surtain II, South Carolina’s Jaycee Horn and Virginia Tech’s Caleb Farley, Newsome is certainly a player who can back up his claim with some evidence.’
NFL officiating admits blown blindside block call in Bills’ Wild Card loss to Texans
‘It’s too little, too late, but fast-forward one year and a few months later and the NFL is finally saying they were wrong about Ford’s penalty. In fact, the league is using it as a case of an acceptable block in their illegal blindside block video on Twitter.’
BillsBeat - April 9, 2021
NFL draft preview: Kyle Pitts will be scary matchup for NFL defenses
‘If the Bills are fortunate, Pitts won’t be taken by an AFC East team. It’s something to worry about, because he’s that good.’
Josh Allen isn't rushing long-term extension with Bills, wants to remain in Buffalo for 'very long time'
‘Allen’s improved play was one of the main reasons the Bills won their first division title since 1995 and reached the AFC Championship Game for the first time in 27 years. Heading into the final year of his rookie contract (with a fifth-year team option coming), the clock is ticking on the Bills to get an extension done with Allen.’
Bills Today | The Athletic calls Buffalo the NFL's best front office
‘”I think if you look at them for the last two, three years now, I think you can make a pretty strong argument that this is the best front office in the NFL,” said Jason Fitzgerald. “They took over such a bad situation when they came in with Tyrod Taylor, Marcell Dareus and that whole group that was there on bloated contracts. They’ve maneuvered that better than any team that’s ever had to come into a situation. That one year, they were probably carrying like $50, $60 million in dead cap just trying to get the roster apart.”‘
BillsBeat - April 8, 2021
NFL draft preview: Bills stocked at wide receiver, but great year for depth
‘This year’s crop of wide receivers is so deep and talented, Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith is rated as the third-best prospect at his position by the analytics website Pro Football Focus.’
Bills' Josh Allen and Kyle Brandt talk contract, vaccines, Chiefs and 'Sugar High Josh'
‘Beane said on a different podcast that if an extension with Allen doesn’t get done this year, it will be next year. Asked by Brandt what he thought about that, Allen said, “Well, I think Brandon Beane is extremely good at his job and he gets paid to be the general manager of the Buffalo Bills and I get paid to be the quarterback. So, until any of that changes, I’m just going to be the best version of myself, the best quarterback, the best teammate that I can be for the Bills.”‘
Bills sign another guard, Forrest Lamp, to add to OL depth
‘After three injury-plagued seasons, Lamp started every game in 2020 at left guard and did not miss a snap. He was flagged for only one penalty and yielded only two sacks, according to Pro Football Focus. However, his 38 pressures allowed were third most among guards, according to PFF.’
Bills add to offensive line depth by signing ex-Chargers guard Forrest Lamp
‘Lamp was a second-round pick of the Chargers in 2017 out of Western Kentucky. He sat out his entire rookie season with a knee injury, then was a backup for the next two years, getting into nine games — he broke his leg in 2019 — with two starts before becoming the full-time starter at left guard in 2020, playing on every offensive snap.’
Buffalo Bills draft: Cornerback Asante Samuel has pedigree
‘But in all likelihood the other player, Florida State’s Asante Samuel Jr. — son of the cornerback of the same name who played 11 years with the Patriots, Eagles and Falcons – will be there at the bottom of the first round. In fact, he may also last into the top to middle portion of the second round, meaning Beane could possibly land him by trading back.’
Who is Bills’ Forrest Lamp? 5 things to know about new OL
‘Despite starting 16 games in 2020, Lamp only has 18 career starts in 25 games. The reason Lamp has not seen the field much in his career is due to injuries. He missed his rookie season with a torn ACL. He had a minor knee procedure in 2018 and only made two appearances that season. In 2019, Lamp looked to be getting his career on track appearing in seven games and making two starts. Unfortunately for the guard, he would end the year on the injured reserve after breaking his fibula.’
Bills’ Josh Allen debating whether to get Covid vaccine
‘“I’m still debating that. I’m a big statistics and logical guy,” Allen said. “So if statistics show it’s the right thing for me to do, I’d do it. Again I’d lean the other way too if that’s what it said. I haven’t been paying attention to it as much as maybe I should have. I’ve just been doing my thing and masking up when I’m going out and just staying close and hanging around family.”’
Former Nature Coast running back Matt Brieda signs with Buffalo Bills
‘Before being replaced by Raheem Mostert and Tevin Coleman in San Francisco, Breida was one of the team’s leading running backs. Injuries and fumbling issues became Breida’s sore spot with 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan, as the tailback rushed for 623 yards on 123 carries and scored one touchdown. Breida also played a part in the 49ers’ special teams, as the former Georgia Southern star had a lot of snaps in Super Bowl LIV via kickoffs and punting situations.’
Turn out lights on Forrest Lamp as Chargers continue to build offensive line
‘Lamp was supposed to be an offensive building block for the Chargers. The NFL’s website called him “an excellent value pick.” Bleacher Report said Lamp would be “an immediate starter” and graded his selection as an “A.”’
Bills Agree To Sign OG Forrest Lamp To 1-Year Contract
‘Lamp is expected to compete for a backup job on a Bills line that returns all five starters. Buffalo also added Jamil Douglas and Bobby Hart in free agency.’
Bills’ Allen: vaccine decision should be personal choice
‘“You get in this tricky situation now where if you do mandate that, that’s kind of going against what our Constitution says, and the freedom to kind of express yourself one way or the other,” he added. “I think we’re at a time where that’s getting a lot harder to do. I don’t know, everybody should have that choice.”’
Bills' Josh Allen 'debating' getting COVID vaccine, says mandate would go 'against what our constitution says'
‘He continued: “I haven’t been paying attention to it as much as maybe I should have. I’ve just been doing my thing and masking up when I’m going out and just staying close and hanging around family.”‘
Bills sign guard Forrest Lamp
‘Lamp entered the league as a second round draft pick of the Los Angeles Chargers just four years ago in 2017. However, injuries plagued his career early-on, including a torn ACL suffered during training camp that year, which caused him to miss his entire rookie season.’
Josh Allen shares thoughts on contract extension talks, franchise tag
‘”It helps you for your planning the sooner you can get that contract done,” Beane said. “Again, I hope that we can get him done, if not this year, next year.”‘
Buffalo Bills agree to terms with offensive lineman Forrest Lamp
‘Lamp played and started 16 games in 2020, and was one of two Chargers offensive linemen to not miss a single offensive snap for the entire regular season.’
Bills sign OL Forrest Lamp to one-year deal
‘Lamp comes to Buffalo after spending the first three years of his career with the Los Angeles Chargers where he was picked 38th overall in the 2017 NFL Draft.’
Buffalo Bills sign guard Forrest Lamp
‘The 27-year-old has battled with injuries tearing his ACL during camp his rookie year 2017. For 2018, he managed to stay healthy before breaking his fibula in 2019. In 2020, Lamp worked his way back to being healthy and started 16 games for Los Angeles at left guard.’
Josh Allen on COVID-19 vaccine: 'Still debating that'
‘Allen went on to say, “I’m a big statistics and logical guy. So if the statistics show it’s the right thing for me to do, I’d do it. Again I’d lean the other way too if that’s what it said.”‘
Bills add Lamp to brighten offensive line
‘But the Bills did not sign Lamp to get discounts on furniture. Lamp was a 4 year player with the Chargers who started all 16 games last season. Not only did he start every game, Lamp did not miss a single offensive snap for Los Angeles. He will likely get a chance to compete for a starting spot in Buffalo with Cody Ford.’