‘“Buffalo kind of resurrected my career and I feel like they should reap the benefits from it,” Phillips said Tuesday, speaking on a conference call shortly after his one-year contract extension with the Bills was announced. “I really was just trying to come to a deal with Buffalo. That was my choice. That was where I wanted to be. It didn’t really matter, I guess, what the numbers were. I just kind of needed something to get me to stay, and we reached that, and I’m happy to be here.”’
Archives for March 6, 2019
Bills’ free-agent shopping list: Wide receiver offers many options
‘Said Beane: “I’m not one that subscribes to a ‘No. 1 receiver.’ Receiver’s a position that comes in all sorts of sizes. You’ve got the guys that are 6-5, 6-6, and out-jumping people and going over the top. And then you’ve got some 5-7, 5-8 guys that are making plays. Even the Super Bowl champions, they’ve won with those types of guys. So there’s a lot of different sizes, flavors, veterans, young guys, speed, size. We’re just looking for good football players, good receivers that can make plays and that Josh can count on. When he throws them the ball, they’re going to be where they’re supposed to be and they’re going to make the plays.”’
Bills get a jump on free agency, re-sign free agent DT Jordan Phillips to a one-year deal
‘He went on to say that he really enjoyed the Bills fans, and that was part of why he wanted to return. “If you want to have a college environment with a rowdy crowd where everyone loves you, this is the place to be.”’
‘Buffalo is home:’ Jordan Phillips re-signs with Buffalo Bills on one-year deal
‘Shortly after announcing his return to the Bills, Phillips talked to NYUP. He told the site that he can make up the money later in his career and added his desire to return to the Bills by saying, “Buffalo is home.”’
8 thoughts and grade on Buffalo Bills re-signing DT Jordan Phillips
‘Re-signing Phillips is more about avoiding the creation of another hole. If the Bills didn’t bring back Phillips they’d likely need to find two new cogs for coach Sean McDermott’s rotation on the interior of the defensive line. By bringing back Phillips, Beane can focus on finding Williams’ replacement, either in free agency or in the draft.’
Phillips sticks with Bills rather than test free agency
‘”I felt like this was the best opportunity for me,” he said. “The money can be made up another time. If you fit somewhere, you need to stay, so that’s just how I felt.”‘
Phillips: ‘If you want a college environment with people that love you, Buffalo is the place to be’
‘Mostly just the crowd. I didn’t really know anybody yet, but the crowd was crazy and they got into it, so I got into it, and that’s really what drove me to want to stay.’
Bills reportedly interested in TE Dwayne Allen
‘Allen was then traded to New England in 2017 where he had 13 receptions for 113 yards over two seasons, before being released on March 2nd. He played only 32 percent of the Patriots’ snaps in 2018 but would be able to challenge for the starting tight end spot for a Bills team that only had 525 yards amongst their tight end corps last season.’
Buffalo Bills re-sign DT Jordan Phillips
‘According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the deal is worth a total of $4.5 million for the 2019 season. The 6-foot-6, 341-pound Phillips will turn 27 in the first month of the season.’
Why WR Devin Funchess makes sense for the Buffalo Bills
‘And in Funchess, they would have the go-up-and-get-it type of receiver that can high point the ball and outjump the competition. It’s a type of player that they do not currently have — at least not someone who has established success in the NFL.’
Terry Pegula makes Forbes’ Billionaires list
‘According to the list, Pegula’s net worth is $4.5 billion as of today. Pegula made his fortune in oil and more recently through the Buffalo sports partnership of the Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres.’
Phillips on re-signing with Bills: “Buffalo has kind of resurrected my career”
‘”I really was trying to come to a deal with Buffalo,” said Phillips when asked about not hitting the open market to test free agency. “It’s where I wanted to be. It didn’t matter the numbers. I’m happy to be here.”‘
Bills bring back Jordan Phillips
‘Phillips was loved by Bills fans and teammates for his public displays of excitement. It even impressed noted “wear his emotions on his sleeve” teammate Shaq Lawson.’
Bills re-sign DT Jordan Phillips
‘“We liked the energy he brought to our team in midseason when we acquired him,” Beane said.’
Bills Today: Jordan Phillips gunning for starting DT job
‘Phillips won’t compete with one-technique players like Star Lotulelei and Harrison Phillips, instead he’ll presumably compete to be the replacement for the retired Kyle Williams as the new three-technique defensive tackle. He believes that he is the best person for that.’