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Archives for June 2018

After a lost 2017, Streater ready to make the most of second chance with Bills

‘Streater was free to sign with any team, but when the Bills came calling, he knew it was the right spot for him, again. “It meant a lot,” he said of the team thinking enough of him to re-sign him. “It showed that they really cared and really were impressed with what I did last year and I’m just ready to go this year.”’

Peterman taking the quarterback competition in Buffalo day-by-day

‘“You’re always competing, no matter who says the starter is,” said Peterman with Howard Simon and Jeremy White on Tuesday morning. “The good thing is that all of us get along pretty well and we talk about the schemes and things easily with each other. Everyone is just trying to do what’s best for the team.’

Who’s the quarterback though?

‘I’m especially interested in seeing how the Bills handle the QB competition at camp and during the pre-season games. I would give all three guys time with the ones at camp as well as during pre-season games since that would be the definition of an open competition. But the Bills are also trying to prepare for the season and not take a step back from the drought ending 2017 campaign. How deep into the pre-season will the Bills want to take the starting quarterback decision? With a new offensive coordinator, at least two new starters on the offensive line and possible new wide receiver targets among the top four, the Bills might want to identify the number one QB sooner rather than later so the starters can build some kind of chemistry and cohesion as a unit.’

Buffalo Bills Top 20 Talents in 2018: No. 13 – DT Star Lotulelei

‘In the upcoming season, the Bills will hope Lotulelei can be a considerable upgrade to the below average play of Marcell Dareus before the trade, and then of Adolphus Washington at the one-technique defensive tackle spot. Lotulelei’s primary responsibilities will be to eat up a blocker or two each play and to allow his more rush-oriented teammates around him to get a one-on-one matchup to make a positive contribution.’

Bills Today: What does Jim Kelly think of Josh Allen?

‘“I like what I saw,” said Kelly. “Probably more than just the arm because you have to have a good arm, you have to have all that to be drafted in the first round. But once you’re on the football field it’s a different thing.”’

Bruce Smith on Bills’ pursuing franchise QB: ‘It’s about time’

‘”I think we’ve made some poor decisions in the past (with) acquisitions, not investing in probably the most important position on the team,” the Hall of Fame defensive end told The Buffalo News while in town for Kelly’s annual celebrity golf tournament Monday. “Obviously, second, I’m a little biased to it, is pass-rusher. So I think it’s about time.”‘

Bruce Smith tempers hype over fellow former Virginia Tech standout Tremaine Edmunds

‘”I don’t want to set this young man up for failure, setting expectations so high,” Smith said at a party at the Adam’s Mark Hotel for Jim Kelly’s annual celebrity golf tournament. “You’ve got to remember, this young man’s only 20 years old. And, obviously, this is a man’s sport. Having said that, being coached properly, being in the right system, this young man can be very effective very early. So that’s what’s critical.’

Slimmed-down Eric Wood satisfied with terms of Bills exit

‘Wood said Sunday night that he and the Bills reached a “mutual decision” that it would be best for him to be released before June 1, so that the balance of is contract – which had been extended through 2019 – would count against the team’s salary cap this year rather than next year.’

Jim Kelly to receive Jimmy V award at ESPYs

‘“Jim Kelly truly epitomizes perseverance,” Alison Overholt, the vice president and editor in chief, ESPN The Magazine, espnW, and The ESPYS said in the same release. “We are honored to give him the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance this year as he embodies the determination, strength of character, and spirit of the award.”’

Hall of Famer Bruce Smith is fan of Bills rookie Tremaine Edmunds

‘Smith is well-acquainted with the Edmunds family. Tremaine’s father, Ferrell, played tight end for the Miami Dolphins in the late 1980s and early ’90s when the Bills-Dolphins rivalry was at its peak. Also, Bruce’s son, Alton, was college roommates at Virginia Tech for one year with Tremaine’s older brother, Trey, who now plays running back for the New Orleans Saints.’

Buffalo Bills will be in shouting range of the first-overall pick, says Jason La Canfora

‘The Bills are probably going to start AJ McCarron and they are very much playing for the future. I suspect the Bills will be in shouting range of the first-overall pick when it’s all said and done, which won’t be a bad thing for their continued rebuild. In the meantime, they have lost 60 percent of the offensive line, the run game might not be nearly as robust, the defense has lots of holes, still, and they don’t have playmakers on offense. Baltimore is a solid-enough team with the coach and QB playing for their future there, and the receivers are upgraded from a year ago. Joe Flacco is finally healthy again and plenty motivated, and the Ravens at home early in the season are usually a safe bet.’

Jim Kelly says he will receive Jimmy V Award at 2018 ESPYs

‘It still hurts Kelly to speak for too long and he’s still not eating solid food. But he addressed the crowd at his tournament and even spoke to reporters for a few minutes. This latest battle with cancer has been tough on him, but he doesn’t even get down about it. In fact, the courage he’s shown will be awarded at the ESPYs next month when he will receive the Jimmy V Award for perseverance and determination. ESPN hasn’t confirmed that Kelly will receive the award only that he’s a finalist. They are expected to confirm the news later on Monday.’