‘It’s unlikely that the Cleveland Browns would part ways with the first overall pick in the draft, but the New York Giants seem like a possible option at No. 2. The Giants could opt to select one of the draft’s top signal callers or an impact player such as Saquon Barkley or Bradley Chubb, but it’s possible that Bills GM Brandon Beane could convince Giants GM Dave Gettleman to make a deal. The two general managers have a history from their time together with the Carolina Panthers.’
Archives for April 12, 2018
Should the Buffalo Bills trade up for a QB? Which one? NFL Network weighs in
‘”To me, the Bills, where they’re situated right now with the capital they have and with this particular class of quarterbacks, I don’t want to say they’re pot committed, but at this point in time, you have the ammunition to get up there, I think you have to do it,” Jeremiah said.’
2018 NFL Mock Draft: Mel Kiper makes his 6 ideal picks for Buffalo Bills
‘But in case Beane is wondering how to achieve a meaningless high grade, Kiper published his ‘Grade A’ mock draft in which he goes three full rounds with the ideal picks for each team. With no trades in this version of his mock draft, Kiper had the Bills making six picks.’
Former Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson takes part in NFL Broadcast Boot Camp
‘”It’s automatic,” said Jackson. “It has to be as a Buffalo Bill. You know, I owe those guys everything. The fan base has by far stuck behind me the most. And still talk to me now. That’s not to take anything from anybody. But the Bills Mafia is who has made me who I am today. I love playing for those guys. As long as I can go sign that one day contract and retire as a Buffalo Bill. If they’re going to have me, I’d definitely love to do that.”‘
Latest NFL draft news: Baker Mayfield visit with Bills underway; CB, LB, RB, DT also scheduled to meet team
‘Previous reports indicated that Mayfield would have a visit with the team, but the prospect himself confirmed he was in Buffalo on Tuesday evening, likely for a Wednesday workout, by posting a photo and tagging Buffalo on his Instagram page.’
Report: USC’s Uchenna Nwosu has pre-draft visit with Buffalo Bills
‘Projected as a third or fourth round pick by NFL.com, Nwosu could be this year’s Matt Milano. That is, if the Bills land him and he’s successful. Milano was a fifth-round pick of the Bills in 2017 and has emerged as the team’s top linebacker.’
Report: Buffalo Bills “likely have blueprint in place” for draft day trade with New York Giants
‘Several people I’ve spoken with speculated that the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills likely have a blueprint in place for a trade that would allow the Bills to move up to the second spot in the draft. They also believe that the trade won’t happen until very late in the process, if it happens at all, as the Giants want to field further offers.’
Fred Jackson wants one-day contract to retire as Buffalo Bills player
‘“Have it in the works now,” Jackson said. “That’s the plan, to come back and show Buffalo the most important thing in my career was my career in Buffalo.”’
Jim Kelly update: Recovery continues to trend upward for Bills HOF QB
‘The Kelly family has continued to provide updates on Jim’s health through social media. Jim’s wife, Jill Kelly, posted on her Instagram about that the TRACH is out, adding: “Your love and prayers have sustained, encouraged, and helped our family more than you will ever know. THANK YOU SO MUCH! We love and appreciate you!”’
Colerain’s Ryan Williamson to work out for Buffalo Bills
‘Williamson played defensive back at the University at Buffalo. At Colerain, he earned all-Greater Miami Conference and all-Southwest Ohio honors.’
NFL preseason TV schedule includes possible AJ McCarron matchup against his former team
‘After leading Alabama to two BCS national championships and finishing as the runner-up in the balloting for the 2013 Heisman Trophy, McCarron has spent the past four seasons with Cincinnati, backing up Andy Dalton.’
Bills currently sitting on historic amount of early draft capital
‘To put that all into perspective, if the Bills were to actually use all six of those selections in those currently slotted spots, they’d be only the second NFL team in a decade to make six of the first 96 picks, and would be only the third to do it since the league expanded to 32 teams.’
Report: Fred Jackson to sign one-day contract to retire with Bills
‘Jackson ranks third on the Bills’ all-time rushing list with 5,646 yards, behind only Hall of Famers Thurman Thomas and OJ Simpson. He also ranks fifth in receptions with 322 catches. In 2010, Jackson became the first player in NFL history to accumluate 1,000 rushing and 1,000 kickoff return yards in the same season.’
Bills release preseason schedule
‘The regular season schedule is expected to come out the week of the NFL Draft which begins on April 26th.’
Bills release 2018 preseason schedule
‘At this point, specific dates were not announced for weeks one or two.’