‘Brown’s departure left only unproven sixth-round pick Tanner Vallejo on the depth chart at middle linebacker. The Bills hosted veterans such as Cincinnati’s Kevin Minter, Arizona’s Karlos Dansby and Washington’s Will Compton on free-agent visits, but those didn’t turn into signings. Compton signed with the Tennessee Titans this week and Minter and Dansby remain unsigned.’
Archives for April 5, 2018
Bills sign DE Terrence Fede
‘Fede played 16 percent of Miami’s defensive snaps last season and 75 percent of special teams snaps. The 6-foot-4, 257-pounder was the first player ever drafted out of Marist College.’
5 things about new Bills defensive end Terrence Fede
‘He played career-high 210 defensive snaps in 2015 and saw increased opportunities following the suspension of Dion Jordan. Were it not for some of Jordan’s indiscretions in 2014 and ’15, Fede might have ended up on the practice squad. He appeared in 11 games a rookie and 15 in 2015.’
Jim Kelly update: first steps and hugs
‘He will have a follow-up cancer screening in three months.’
Buffalo Bills sign DE Terrence Fede to one-year deal
‘During his career, Fede has been more of a contributor on special teams. He played 75-percent of Miami’s special teams snaps a year ago while playing just 16-percent of defensive snaps.’
5 things to know about new Buffalo Bills DE Terrence Fede
‘Fede is not a lock to make Buffalo’s 53-man roster in 2018. The veteran defensive end will have to compete for a roster spot in a crowded defensive end room. In addition to Fede, the Bills also have Jerry Hughes, Trent Murphy, Shaq Lawson, Eddie Yarbrough, Cap Capi, Owa Odighizuwa and Marquavius Lewis competing for playing time at the position.’
Buffalo Bills to host Georgia LB Roquan Smith on pre-draft visit (report)
‘Smith will likely be the first linebacker taken in this draft. His ability to diagnose plays pre and post snap along with his impressive speed and agility make him and every down linebacker. If the Bills aren’t able to trade up from 12 and miss out on the top quarterbacks, Smith could be in play with that pick.’
Todd McShay is ‘hearing a lot of buzz’ that Buffalo Bills could trade up to No. 2
‘I’m hearing a lot of buzz that a deal could happen between Buffalo and the Giants at No. 2. The strong-armed Allen fits the AFC East, and the Bills can be patient with him as AJ McCarron can start in 2018. Allen has the highest upside of the quarterbacks in this class, but he also might need the most polish.’
2018 NFL Draft: Could Kyle Lauletta be the Buffalo Bills’ answer at quarterback?
‘The Richmond quarterback sees it coming. He knows he doesn’t have the same jaw-dropping arm that Wyoming’s Josh Allen has. You won’t see any videos of Lauletta chucking 50-yard passes through the goal posts from his knees. Lauletta’s rise from under-recruited, under-sized 18-year-old to potential NFL Draft pick has been more about production than traits. His is the story of a kid born into a quarterback family who dedicated himself to becoming a man capable of leading an NFL franchise.’
Pro Football Focus 2018 Mock Draft 4.0: Buffalo Bills select CB, QB in Round 1
‘The Bills obviously have a major need at quarterback, and they will likely look to move up in the draft in reality, but they’re going to take their chances by grabbing Ward here and banking on one of the next three signal-callers is available at No. 22 overall. Ward has the speed to match up on the outside and the quickness to play in the slot, and he may be the best cornerback in the draft for matching up with good route-running receivers. He allowed a completion percentage of only 35.1 last season.’
Bills HC Sean McDermott on QB position: We’re going to make the necessary moves to try and get us there
‘“The further along you get, I guess in the process, the less of that happens. You have a little more continuity from one year to the next, when you get your salary cap where it needs to be, when you draft the way you need to draft, when you develop the players you need to develop, and you get your quarterback position, as Philadelphia has, in a good spot. The more you can do that, the better chance you have at winning from one year to the next,” McDermott said.’
Reports: Two first-round LB prospects to have pre-draft visits with Buffalo Bills
‘According to the Macon Telegraph’s Jason Butt, the Bills will host Georgia linebacker Roquan Smith on a pre-draft visit and per James Palmer of NFL Network, Boise State linebacker Leighton Vander Esch will visit Buffalo as well.’
Report: Bills have pre-draft meeting with FIU QB Alex McGough
‘If the Bills did meet with the four-year starter, it would go against the grain in regard to speculation that the team wants to trade up once again in the first round of the draft to select a quarterback.’
Mock Watch 6.0: Buffalo Bills & trade up becoming synonymous
‘With that, here’s a sixth look at national mock drafts and who they believe the Bills could draft with their two first-round picks at 12 and 22, respectively…’.
Bills sign former Dolphins defensive end Terrence Fede
‘Fede played significant snaps last season, contributing 15 tackles as a member of Miami’s defensive line rotation once Williams Hayes suffered a season-ending back injury.’