‘While Beane mentioned the possibility of Allen not playing at all as a rookie, it is unlikely that this will occur. When looking back at the last 20 draft classes, 46-of-55 first round quarterbacks recorded at least one start as rookies and only three top-10 rookie quarterbacks did not record a start at all. Unless McCarron or Peterman can keep the Bills in playoff contention this season, Allen will get on the field when the team feels he gives them the best chance of winning.’
Archives for July 2018
Bills’ Edmunds To Make Appearance In Lakewood
‘Tremaine Edmunds, a linebacker from Virginia Tech, will be present at the dealership from noon to 2 p.m. During that time, fans can have dealer-branded items signed and photos taken with him. Those who pre-register could be one of 10 winners selected for a private meet and greet.’
Before drafting Allen, Bills had a hair-raising plane ride
‘The amount of film the Bills general manager watched, games attended and people he interviewed before drafting the Wyoming quarterback in the first round was nothing compared to the hair-raising experience Beane and the team’s brain trust had visiting Allen in mid-March.’
How the Bills shocked themselves and landed Josh Allen, Tremaine Edmunds in 2018 NFL Draft
‘It required no shortage of guts and guile for the Bills to part with so many prominent players and accrue the assets to allow Beane to eventually hold pick Nos. 7 and 16 in the first round. That included also trading former Pro Bowl defensive tackle Marcell Dareus — once the highest-paid player in franchise history — and starting left tackle Cordy Glenn along the way, shocking even themselves in the process as Beane never considered a scenario where he ended the first round with both Allen and Edmunds, not in all of the thousands of hours put into scouting and preparations for what was always going to be a defining draft.’
After breaking playoff drought, Bills brass says there’s no taking steps back
‘“When I got here, you know you hear a lot of things before you come into the building,” McDermott said. “And that’s true of anyone taking any new job. You try to do your research. I had some people who had worked here before, so I knew there were some good people here. I learned from where I was that you don’t just go in and have guns blazing. You listen. And I tried to do that. And in doing so, found out there were in fact, it’s true, there were a number of good people here. And that’s really where it starts, with people in terms of building the culture. And then when Brandon got here, we continued to add. Brandon’s done a phenomenal job. I think this is where us being aligned on the DNA as he mentioned a few minutes ago, the types of people we want to bring in, not only players, but also at the staff level. That’s been a huge part of it.’
Step-by-step, how the Bills knew Allen was right for them
‘“The next step was watching him through the year, and then going to see him play live. The great thing about seeing a guy play live at quarterback is yes, I can see all the stuff that I can watch on film, but I can see all the stuff in pre-game, how’s he interacting with his guys. When they’re going through stretch lines, is he patting them on the butt and getting them going? When they go three-and-out two series’ in a row, what’s he doing? When he comes off, who’s he talking to? Is he talking to one guy, is he screaming at people, is he a mute? What’s his leadership like? It’s such an important part of playing that position, because we all know you’re going to have those days or weeks when you lose three in a row. How’s he going to respond? Can he handle adversity?”’
Buffalo Bills 2018 Training Camp Primer: Offensive Line
‘The lone draft selection along the offensive line in 2018, Wyatt Teller is a late round player that has a chance to earn playing time this season.’
Buffalo Bills 2018 Training Camp Primer: Defensive Tackle
Releasing Adolphus Washington would be a bit of a shock based on what his draft status from 2016 was as a third-round pick, but the Bills haven’t been able to find a home for him.’
Camp Countdown: No. 8 – 3 reasons why the Bills can have a sack resurgence
‘Although they ranked 29th in sacks, the Bills defense was second out of all 32 NFL teams in percentage of passes that were thrown for touchdowns, and total passing touchdowns allowed; behind only the Minnesota Vikings. Also, opposing quarterbacks ranked 27th in total QBR when facing the Bills.’
Jim Kelly urges others to make a difference at 2018 ESPY Awards
‘Known for his toughness, Kelly, who has never wavered in his pursuit to make a positive impact on those around him, draws strength from his faith, family and late son, Hunter, who lost his battle with Krabbe disease in 2005. Today, as he faces life’s challenges, he continues to inspire those around him, including his friends and former teammates, to be “Kelly Tough.”’
Bills Training Camp Question No. 8: Who takes over the kick return jobs?
‘Sixth-round draft pick Ray-Ray McCloud might be the Bills’ best hope for a game-breaking addition to the return game. He ranked seventh in the nation in punt returns for Clemson last season and had a 77-yard return for a touchdown.’
An emotional Jim Kelly accepts the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance
‘“There might be nothing harder in football than getting to the brink of what you dream of, and falling short,” Elway said during Kelly’s introduction. “Well, Jim Kelly led the Buffalo Bills to the Super Bowl four times, and each time fell just short. But time and again, Jim found a way to lead his team back next season, out of the darkness, ready to climb back to the top once more.’
‘Make a difference today’: Jim Kelly accepts Jimmy V Award with moving speech at ESPYs
‘”Make a difference today for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow. You don’t need to a Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers to make a difference out there,” Kelly said during his ESPYs speech, which was televised on ABC. “Every single person in this room can be a difference-maker.’
Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly receives Jimmy V Award at ESPYs
‘”I was just told about a week and a half ago that I’m receiving an ESPY for the Jimmy V award,” Kelly said. “People are saying, ‘that’s awesome.’ Yeah, it’s awesome. The only thing bad about it is you have to go through a lot in order to get that award. I just know in my heart that the good lord put me in this situation to help other people. Not just people going through cancer, but little kids that are going through tough times to never give up to keep fighting because you never know.”‘
An inspiration to us all: Athletes, media, past recipients react to Jim Kelly’s Jimmy V Award speech
‘The quarterback’s words clearly inspired many based on the reactions seen on social media.’