‘The Bills never had much of a chance to re-sign Gilmore given their bleak salary-cap situation in 2017, and it’s not even clear if they would have if they had the chance.’
Archives for January 2019
Ex-Bill Robert Woods relishes ‘showcasing’ receiving skills with Rams
‘Woods realized that on a team that ranked at the bottom of the NFL in passing offense, his chances to make any sort of impact were minimal. “My biggest thing with free agency was at least get in the top half; that and having an opportunity to be a pass catcher and a receiver,” he said.’
Chris Hogan reflects on his start in Buffalo as he prepares for third straight Super Bowl
‘”I was on the streets looking for a job,” he said. “Buffalo gave me an opportunity, and I was able to work my way up the ranks. … It helped me create my name in this league.”‘
Bills’ Heath Farwell will lean on Lorenzo Alexander in 1st season as ST coordinator
‘”Lorenzo is a heck of a player,” he said. “Him and I battled for so many years. He’s played a lot longer than I ever did and he played a lot better than I ever did. (I have) a lot of respect for that guy and the way he plays the game and the passion, leadership. I’m going to rely on him heavily to show the young guys the importance of it. I couldn’t block him half the time. So I know how talented he is and how special he is.”‘
Derek Anderson, 6 other candidates for Buffalo Bills’ QBs coach vacancy
‘As the Bills’ No. 3 quarterback, there is no guarantee that he’ll stick on the 53-man roster after training camp. By naming him a player/coach now, he could simply transition to a coaching role if the team decides to use his roster spot elsewhere.’
Jamal Adams changes tune on Buffalo Bills’ Josh Allen: ‘He’s a phenomenal QB’
‘“He’s a phenomenal quarterback, don’t get me wrong,” Adams said. “Runs a lot. He can definitely, you know, keep a defense on his toes should I say. You gotta have a spy on him because the guy can run. He has a bright future and I’m looking forward to the matchup for the long distance.”’
Bills Today: ESPN ranks Bills’ draft day trades among most ‘impactful’ of 2018
‘Barnwell was more receptive to the Edmunds trade with the benefit of hindsight, giving that deal an impact grade of B-. The writer feels as though Edmunds will be the centerpiece of an exciting Buffalo defense for years to come.’
Wade Phillips can’t let go of ‘Music City Mistake’ as he pursues second Super Bowl ring
‘Don’t get Phillips wrong. He’s thrilled to be here. However, when you’re 71 years old and have been coaching in the NFL for 42 seasons with 10 different teams, you’re going to have some varied history.’
Bills quarterbacks coach David Culley departs staff for Ravens
‘Culley was with the Bills for two seasons, his first years as a quarterbacks coach after spending his NFL coaching career working with wide receivers. Culley played quarterback at Vanderbilt.’
Former Bills LB Ramon Humber chasing first ring with Patriots
‘“It’s been a journey, I feel like, my whole career. It’s nothing new,” Humber said. “Nothing that’s head-throbbing. I’ve been here before. I came here, things didn’t work out. I went to Buffalo, things didn’t work out there after a few years, and now I’m back here, so it’s not like anything’s changed. I’m just happy to be a part of a team that was going to appreciate me and wanted me there. The opportunity to keep playing, that’s all I cared about.”’
He was the youngest player in the NFL, but Tremaine Edmunds excelled in Bills defense
‘It’s true that Edmunds had a topsy-turvy rookie season and there were certainly moments when he looked lost, but let’s also remember that the 6-foot-5, 250-pound freak of an athlete is the youngest drafted player in NFL history.’
Buffalo Bills in need of new quarterbacks coach as Ravens poach David Culley
‘Now, McDermott must find someone who can take over the huge job of guiding Allen, a raw talent who needs much refinement of his mechanics, especially his footwork.’
Ravens hire Bills QB coach David Culley; Could Sean McDermott hire Jordan Palmer?
‘It just so happens that Allen is already familiar with former NFL quarterback turned personal quarterbacks coach Jordan Palmer, who runs a QB school in California that Allen has been associated with since before he was drafted by the Bills.’
Miami Dolphins to hire former Buffalo Bills special teams coach Danny Crossman
‘In Miami, Crossman will replace Darren Rizzi. Rizzi was well thought of in Miami and interviewed for the team’s head coaching vacancy after the team fired Adam Gase. After failing to land the head coaching job in Miami, it was believed that Rizzi would move on from the team.’
Wednesday’s Baltimore Coverage
Ravens receivers coach David Culley will be John Harbaugh’s first passing coordinator (Baltimore Sun)
Baltimore Ravens hire David Culley as passing game coordinator, wide receivers coach (Harrisburg Patriot News)
Ravens Hire Veteran Coach David Culley to Work With Passing Game, Wide Receivers (BaltimoreRavens.com)