‘Hardeman will come to Buffalo with a heavy heart. His former college teammate, linebacker Garrett Dolan, 23, was found dead Sunday at an apartment building in Houston. According to a report in the Houston Chronicle, police believe Dolan may have fallen from the building’s roof, where some of his clothing and alcohol was found.’
Archives for May 9, 2018
Bills coach McDermott taking closer look at challenge process
‘”There were some that I thought were on point, and there were some where I thought I could have done a better job,” McDermott said. “And so that’s a big deal. You just try to learn from every situation and take that type of approach.”‘
Bills hosting RB Kenjon Barner on free-agent visit
‘The Bills have been active at running back this offseason. The team signed veteran Chris Ivory to be the main backup to starter LeSean McCoy, and also brought back Travaris Cadet and Taiwan Jones on one-year deals to compete for jobs. In addition, Marcus Murphy and Aaron Green are also on the 90-man roster.’
Bills announce season-ticket sales top 50,000
‘In 2016, the team sold 58,535 season tickets, down slightly from the franchise-record 60,102 that were sold in 2015.’
Buffalo Bills and team’s Alumni Foundation split over logo, control
‘”It’s not a matter of dissatisfaction; it’s a way to uplift and bring recognition to what they’ve already started, and to continue that tradition and add resources to it,” said Marlon Kerner, the team’s director of player engagement and alumni, who played cornerback for the Bills for several seasons in the 1990s.’
Buffalo Bills hosting RB Kenjon Barner on free-agent visit (report)
‘Last season, Barner returned 27 punts and 10 kicks for the Philadelphia Eagles on their way to a Super Bowl title. In his career, Barner has 77 carries for 317 yards and three touchdowns to go with 21 receptions. He broke into the league with the Carolina Panthers in 2013 when both Bills coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane were with the Panthers organization.’
Why Taron Johnson’s college coach thinks Buffalo Bills found the next Antoine Winfield
‘”When I was at the University of Utah, I coached Sean Smith, Brice McCain, Brandon Burton, all these guys that played a long time in the NFL,” Hill said by phone. “Taron’s just like those guys. At one time Sean Smith was one of the highest paid corners in the NFL, and in a lot of ways, I’d rather have Taron over him. He’s just that well rounded. He’s physical. He runs good enough. He’s got good ball skills. He’s got good technique. He’ll compete. Where he’s not your fastest guy you’ll recruit, he might not be the tallest guy, he’s so well rounded that he’s going to do a lot of great things.”‘
Former Oregon Ducks star Kenjon Barner visiting with Buffalo Bills: Report
‘Bills coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane are familiar with Barner. McDermott and Beane were with the Carolina Panthers when the team used a sixth-round pick (No. 182) to select Barner in the 2013 NFL draft.’
Report: RB Barner visits Bills
‘Barner played with Bills star running back LeSean McCoy when the two were with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2014. Barner spent the next two seasons in the City of Brotherly Love before once again returning to Philadelphia after a brief stint with the Los Angeles Chargers.’
Report: Free agent RB/KR Kenjon Barner visiting Bills
‘The Bills are currently carrying six running backs on their roster as they head to rookie minicamp this week and OTAs soon after. LeSean McCoy is the unquestioned starter with Chris Ivory, Marcus Murphy, Travaris Cadet, Taiwan Jones, and Aaron Green behind him.’
What are the Buffalo Bills getting in Josh Allen?
‘While there were still plenty of misfires to Allen’s name in both seasons, there were also plenty of reasons to see why the completion percentage could be a tad misleading. ‘
Proehl’s game shaped by hard work and a valuable mentor
‘Having NFL bloodlines is often viewed as a plus by college talent evaluators. The fact that Proehl’s dad had a 17-year NFL career as a receiver that included four Super Bowl appearances and two titles certainly doesn’t hurt. Add in Proehl’s six-year coaching career with the Carolina Panthers and what Austin Proehl soaked up by osmosis alone would be enough for an NFL club to put faith in him.’
Bills Today: Edmunds projected to be a top rookie
‘Along with Edmunds, the Bills had two more of their draft picks make the top 100. The Bills first player taken in the draft, Josh Allen was ranked 34th overall. Then, “Horrible Harry” himself, Harrison Phillips just missed out on the top 50, being slotted at the 51st spot.’