‘In two CFL seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos, the 25-year-old Williams has 2,294 yards on 135 catches with 15 touchdowns in 31 games. Last season, he led the league with 1,579 receiving yards and tied for the CFL lead in receiving touchdowns with 11. He also had 88 receptions, including 11 for more than 30 yards, on 152 targets.’
Archives for January 7, 2019
Opinions vary on where Josh Allen’s game is headed for Bills
‘“I think he surprised me and I’m sure a lot of other people, including defensive coordinators, with his ability to run the ball for big, big plays,” former NFL quarterback and current CBS NFL game analyst Rich Gannon said. “The kid’s got the swagger to him, which I like, too. I think the players respect him and I think they feel like they’ve got a quarterback that they could build around. Now it’s just a question of, how much improvement can he make from Year One to Year Two? Typically, this is where we see a big jump with quarterbacks.’
Buffalo Bills sign CFL’s leading wide receiver (report)
‘At one time, Williams was the No. 1 junior college prospect after recording 118 receptions for 2,028 yards and 26 touchdowns at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. He’d go on to join Auburn, but was dismissed by the school after he reportedly punched four people at an Auburn bar.’
Sources: Buffalo Bills interested in Denver Broncos OL coach Sean Kugler
‘Adding Kugler to the coaching staff could give the Bills an inside track at signing free agent center Matt Paradis. The Broncos center is considered to be one of the top free agents in 2019.’
Duke Williams leaves Edmonton Eskimos to join Buffalo Bills
‘Williams has signed a reserve/futures contract with the Bills, who finished with a 6-10 record this season, missing the NFL playoffs.’
Duke Williams signs with Buffalo Bills
‘Williams signed with the Los Angeles Rams in 2016, but he didn’t stick with the team after the preseason and has played the past two years for the Eskimos.’
Report: Bills sign receiver Duke Williams
‘The Bills had reportedly worked out Williams back on December 18 along with several other players.’
Dolphins’ Alonso fined for late hit on Allen
‘Alonso hit a sliding Allen, that included a kick to the head, as he followed through on the late hit. A fight broke out between both teams immediately after, which resulted in ejections to Alonso, Dolphins defensive end Robert Quinn, and Bills right tackle Jordan Mills.’
Report: Bills sign former CFL wide receiver Duke Williams
‘In his two seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL, Williams recorded more than 2,000 yards and 13 touchdowns. This last season was his best where he led the league in receiving yards and tied the league lead in touchdowns. He was granted a release by the Eskimos so he could pursue NFL opportunities.’
Report: Bills sign CFL’s leading receiver Duke Williams
‘While at the NFL combine in 2016, Williams said, “I’m a first round pick no matter what but off the field I’m a seventh-round pick. My character is seventh round.”‘