‘McDermott did, however, say that the team does not plan on releasing Taylor “at this point,” which still leaves the door open for that possibility later in the offseason. There’s been speculation the Bills will attempt to trade the QB before they have to pay him a $6 million roster bonus on March 16. Last week, NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported that if they are unable to do that, Beane would be comfortable paying the bonus when evaluating the situation throughout free agency and the draft and keeping Taylor until they are sure they have secured a better option.’
Archives for March 2018
Bills hope to re-sign Preston Brown, but know that may be a challenge
‘“It’s hard because Preston had a good year for us and this is his chance to hit free agency and, like houses, you have to put a market value on them,” Beane told me during a one-on-one interview. “I’ve been in these situations where you thought you could bring your guy back, or thought you could get a guy, and all it takes is one team who really felt like that was a huge need for them and they overspend and go way up. So we’ll value that and we’ll hope to get Preston Brown back, but until the ink’s on the paper you don’t know if that’s going to happen or not.”’
15 takeaways from Buffalo Bills HC Sean McDermott and GM Brandon Beane at the NFL Combine
‘The first of which, is saying that they’re not worried about the $6 million roster bonus that comes due on March 16, the third day of the new league year — which was a talking point for both individuals. Going in line with the “at this point” qualifier was a couple of others throughout all of the availability.’
McDermott: No plans to cut Tyrod Taylor
‘One of the last things McDermott said was that there are no plans to cut quarterback Tyrod Taylor from the team.’
NFL Combine: 1-on-1 with Bills GM Brandon Beane
‘“I do like my picks you know,” Bills GM Brandon Beane said when the met with the media on Wednesday. “It’s one of those things where if you’re going to move up especially in round one it takes a lot. The higher you go it exponentially increases.”’
Quarterback still Bills topic A-1 at Combine
‘”I’m not really worried about the bonus,” Bills GM Brandon Beane said. “I see him on our roster right now. Until something changes, he’ll be here through that part (of the offseason).”‘
Bills want Kyle if he wants to keep playing
‘“You know how I feel about Kyle and what he’s meant to our community in Buffalo over the years and what he’s meant to our football team,” said McDermott. “He meant a lot to me this past season in connecting my message to the locker room at different points throughout the year. So the leadership part of that was big for us. These things will work themselves out over time. I think the fit is important and the fit is there, obviously. It’s got to be right obviously for Kyle and his family and our situation as well.”’
Quick Hits II: Bills see Taylor on their roster
‘“Tyrod is on our roster right now and that’s the plan,” said Beane. “We’re just taking it day by day. We’re trying to get better everywhere, so we’re looking at every position including quarterback, but Tyrod did a lot of good things for us. So I’m not really worried about the (roster) bonus. I see him on our roster right now. Unless something changes he’ll be here through that part.”’
Quick Hits: Benjamin, Glenn & Jones looking good for April
‘“All three of those players look like they’re on schedule at this point in time,” said McDermott. “I’m anxious to get those guys going.”’
Bills Today: How has Vontae Davis fared against the AFC East?
‘In total, Davis has collided with AFC East opponents 27 times throughout his career. In those games, he’s tallied 77 tackles, 21 passes defended, and six interceptions. He returned one of those INTs for a touchdown, which coincidentally came against the Bills. Thankfully Buffalo won’t be throwing in Davis’ direction in 2018.’