Archives for May 4, 2016

'The Bills are also working to lock up two players with one season left on their respective contracts to long-term contracts: cornerback Stephon Gilmore and quarterback Tyrod Taylor.'

'“They gave me a shot and put me in a position," Striker said. "And in two-a-day’s in practice, I was everywhere. I made all kinds of plays and never looked back. Once I started, I remained humble. I remained hungry. … I don’t need something to push me to want to be my best. It’s naturally in me. It’s second nature — my hunger. It remains the same.'

'"I told you guys all the time when the value meets where we think his ability is, that's when we will pick the guy," Whaley said. It just didn’t work out that we were in a position where we thought the value of Paxton was for us. You guys can surmise what you want from that. But that's how we attack the draft at every position, not just at quarterback."'

'Whaley says Manuel is a top NFL backup. That’s laughable. I doubt there are five teams that would entrust the No. 2 job to a guy who melted down against a bad Jags team in London.'

'Since joining the Bills, Glenn has started at left tackle in all 61 games he has appeared in. In 2015, Glenn helped pave the way to the Bills having both the top rushing attack in the NFL in yards (2,432) and yards per carry (4.78). The Bills also had three rushers surpass the 500-yard mark (LeSean McCoy, 895, Tyrod Taylor, 568, Karlos Williams, 517) for the first time since 1962.'

'Yes, Glenn is now the second highest paid offensive tackle in the NFL. But it's tough to argue with the Bills signing Glenn, one of their most important offensive players, to a deal at fair market value. Is this a player friendly deal? Yes, but Glenn earned it. He's been one of the rocks of the team's offensive line over the past few seasons and would have commanded a contract of at least this value had he hit the open market in the spring. Glenn is just 26 years old and should maintain his strong play for the life of the contract.'

'After the season Tyrod Taylor had in 2015, Manuel had been relegated to permanent backup duty. Heading into 2016, even his backup job might be up for grabs, as the Bills drafted Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.'

'Keck, a product of Grays Creek High School, played in 36 games for the Braves over the last four years and registered 114 career tackles (61 solo), including 31 tackles for loss (-151 yards). He shattered UNCP’s single season sack record with 11 quarterback drops last season, and also established a new program mark with 13 quarterback hurries.'

'Glenn was selected in the second round of the 2012 draft out of Georgia, and has started 61 games for Buffalo. Last year, he was part of a line that helped Buffalo lead the league with 2,432 yards rushing.'

'Without a new contract, Glenn would have made $13.706 million this season while playing under the franchise tag.'

'NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports the new deal is for five years and worth a total of $65 million.'

'The two sides had until July 15 to work out a long-term extension, but the deadline wasn't a necessary motivator. Glenn signed on the dotted line well in advance, and now he is no longer a question mark at the end of the 2016 season.'

'Set to turn 27 in September, Glenn was designated Buffalo’s franchise player earlier this offseason, and soon after the offensive tackle signed his franchise tender locking him in for the 2016 season. But both he and the Bills had the opportunity to pursue a long term contract extension with a deadline of July 15th.'