Archives for June 2017

'"When the off-season began, it looked for all the world like Taylor and the Bills were headed for a divorce," said Burke. "Instead, Taylor agreed to a restructured deal that could keep him around through 2018–the final three years (2019-21) all will be voided, at a '19 dead-money penalty of around $5.6 million. He's penciled in atop the depth chart again, but the Bills have been hesitant to go all on him as QB1. Earlier this month, in an interview with The MMQB's Peter King, new GM Brandon Beane promised "open competition" under center. Taylor, 28 in August, is fighting to keep his job and trying to pin down enough value to buoy his post-'18 contract demands."'

'However, don't expect Seymour to just be handed the job at nickel. That's where our 'Don't Sleep On' candidate comes into play: Leonard Johnson. The former Buccaneers and Panthers player, Johnson has familiarity with Sean McDermott's system and has even worked with the first-team during OTAs as the nickel corner — over the likes of Seymour.'

'"Go Cubs Go" is Levy's new book described as a "heartwarming story about the journey of a Chicago Cubs fan", which echoes the life of Levy. The book teaches kids to never give up – much like the Cubs franchise.'

'“It’s going great,” Beane told Buffalobills.com of his department’s meetings thus far. “I meet with my staff and we talk about a short list, who’s out there, who’s not. Then Sean and I talk about areas of weakness on our roster, not necessarily players, but positions where we’re looking to upgrade and fill spots.'

' “I was ecstatic,” said OL Dion Dawkins when describing his reaction to seeing Niagara Falls for the first time. “How close to nature I am and to just see how pretty the water is after it goes over the falls. I’m extremely excited.”'

'"Last year I dropped about four or five picks, so you know, my season wouldn’t have been that horrible if I caught those," he said. "I've just got to work on my hands, and that’s something I’ve been stressing."'