Archives for July 9, 2014

‘The Buffalo News asked several developers, as well as one of the area’s leading preservationists, to offer ideas on where a new stadium ought to go. Not surprisingly, The News found plenty of ideas and little consensus.’

‘If Manuel doesn’t improve in 2014, or doesn’t improve at the rate the Bills expect, the team will be in a tough spot. Whaley has invested quite a bit of draft resources to make sure Manuel has every chance to succeed, and if his development doesn’t take a noticeable step forward this season, the Bills will enter the offseason with unanswered questions about the most important position on the football field.’

‘Bills fan Tom Reid had himself a Bills-themed wedding this weekend and shared some pictures on Twitter. The autographed C.J. Spiller football was the icing on the cake for these newlyweds.’

‘Had Lawson continued to be in Mike Pettine’s defense for the upcoming season, he likely would have been higher on this list. However, now he is a defensive end in a 4-3 scheme. It’s a role that he hasn’t done well with, and one that doesn’t exactly fit his skill set or body type.’

‘It’s hard to predict what Manuel might do in 2014 from a statistical perspective. The Bills will likely utilize a run-heavy approach while also giving him more of a chance to diagnose defenses than he had in 2013. Now that he’s acclimated to the NFL game, Manuel will have a better season than he did in 2013 – it’s just a natural progression for most young quarterbacks in the game. The bigger question that needs to be answered will be if Manuel’s progress as a player will match up with where the Bills want him to be.’

‘With likely six spots up for grabs, wide receiver is usually one of the more compelling positions to watch as training camp rolls along. How does the current roster shake out, and who needs to fight? That’s the next destination of the camp primer series.’

‘There are many similarities in the defense that Schwartz intends to run and that of Mike Pettine from last season. It is called a 4-3 defense instead of a 3-4, but it will still be operating primarily as a one-gap defense with a focus on getting to the quarterback with the front four. What Schwartz’s new defense does, according to Brandon Spikes, is allow players to roam free, make plays, and not think so much.’

‘”I was nervous I wasn’t going to make it, but I’m feeling better and will be there every day,” Kelly said.’