‘Schoen knew he wanted to stay in sports after college. When playing professionally didn’t prove to be an option, he began exploring the possibility of working for an NFL team. Through a friend of a friend, his mother helped him get his foot in the door in 2000 as an intern with the Carolina Panthers, where he met Brandon Beane, a front-office executive prepping for the GM job he eventually landed with the Bills. Schoen started off in the Panthers’ ticket office before Beane had him working in football operations.’
Archives for March 3, 2019
Jay Skurski’s Bills Mailbag: How important is the NFL scouting combine for teams?
‘The combine still has real value for teams. That starts with collecting detailed medical reports on players. The other value comes in getting to hold 60 formal, 15-minute interviews with prospects. Although that’s not enough time to learn the player’s life story, it is enough for teams to quiz him on whatever topic they want to be addressed, be it on the field or off. Keep in mind that only 30 pre-draft visits can be made.’
Inside the Bills: Daughter’s dream helps fuel Sean McDermott’s advocacy for women in coaching
‘“I almost got emotional up there, watching it,” he said after the hour-long panel discussion that also included head coaches Bruce Arians (Buccaneers), John Harbaugh (Ravens) and Ron Rivera (Panthers). “I’m thinking, ‘we’re at the combine and my daughter’s picture is up on the screen.’ It’s emotional for me because I know what the Bills and how important my job is to my family. You see coaches on TV maybe, but sometimes you forget that there’s families behind them that really put a lot into the job as well. That’s on a personal level.’
Jordan Phillips ‘hopeful’ that deal with Buffalo Bills is close
‘Some believed that Phillips’ tweet meant that he had re-signed with the Bills, but that isn’t the case. When asked if a deal was done, Phillips told NYUP, “Not officially, but hopefully.” At the very least, it sounds as though the gap between Phillips’ reps and the Bills have narrowed.’
2019 NFL Free Agency: Latest on potential Buffalo Bills targets | Matt Paradis, Jesse James, more
‘Matt Paradis has been one of the most popular names in terms of potential targets for the Bills. It’s no surprise that the Broncos are interested in bringing the center back into the fold after seeing he’s ahead of schedule in terms of recovering from a broken fibula, but Paradis would be foolish to agree to anything with Denver ahead of free agency.’
2019 NFL Scouting Combine: Recapping the week from Bills’ perspective
‘“They want to learn how to eat right, they want to be in there and lift, they’re in there when you’re not even asking,” Beane said. “If their ankle is a little sore but nothing bad happened they’re in there getting treatment on it on their own just to give themselves the best chance to make every practice, which obviously the more you can practice the better you’re going to play on Sunday.”’
It’s Going To Be A Whole New Ball Game in Buffalo for Bills Quarterback Josh Allen
‘But his negative numbers are perhaps overblown. Allen was handicapped by a three-quarterback battle in training camp that prevented him from getting all the reps that he probably needed until he emerged as the No. 1 QB. And Allen missed four games in the middle of the season with a right elbow injury.’
Free Agent Receiving Targets for Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen
‘Let’s look at Allen’s statistics, and then let’s look at his receivers statistics, and you will see more closely why the Bills need a significant upgrade at receiver.’
Three 2019 NFL Combine Prospects Who Could Be A Fit For The Bills
‘There’s plenty to debate on whether there’s a need for a No. 1 WR in the league — both head coach Sean McDermott and GM Brandon Beane want guys who can catch the ball and make plays. Enter DK Metcalf from Ole Miss.’
How the Bills will use free agency to provide clean approach to draft
‘“One approach to free agency is to use it so we can look at the draft and take the best player available,” said head coach Sean McDermott. “Basically, that there are no position emergencies. So that’s one avenue. We’ll use the draft primarily to build our football team, but we do have some cap space to sign some free agent players and to add them into our culture and great atmosphere that we’re building in Buffalo.”’