‘According to Pro Football Focus, Spain was ranked at No. 35 among guards with a 62.3 grade. According to PFF, Spain allowed only one sack last year in 856 snaps and his pass blocking grade has been 75.6 or higher in each of his pro seasons. His run blocking has been less consistent.’
Archives for April 4, 2019
NFL draft preview: An embarrassment of riches at tight end could benefit Bills
‘Outside of 2017, taking a tight end early has not been common. In the past 10 years, only one has been taken in the top 10 picks (Detroit selected Eric Ebron 10th overall in 2014). Over that same time span, only the 2017 class featured more than three tight ends being chosen in the top 50 picks. The 2017 class had five tight ends go in the top 50 – a number that could be matched this year.’
Bills fans respond to alleged cheating in poll in most charitable way, again
‘“For me, I’m all about revenge, you know? I don’t like losing,” Shelby Waddle said Wednesday afternoon. “When I lose due to people cheating, the best revenge for me is to really stick it to ’em. And what better way to stick it to ’em than donate to charity in their city and essentially prove what they proved the opposite of doing when they cheated.’
Kim Pegula talks sports betting, fan strategy for Bills, Sabres
‘“Sports betting is certainly a conversation that we’re having,” she said, “and how does that change the (in-game) experience?”’
Things to know about the Bills newest signing, guard Quinton Spain
‘He worked his way into the starting lineup by early that season and he never looked back, starting 48 of the 50 games he played for the Titans, all at left guard. Ironically, his first career start came against the Bills on Oct. 11, 2015, the game Buffalo rallied to win 14-13 in Tennessee as Tyrod Taylor conducted his first fourth-quarter comeback victory.’
Patrick Mahomes’ night at Press-Radio Club reminds Buffalo Bills fans of what could have been
‘“I thought about that earlier, but things work out for a reason. Buffalo has a great quarterback (Josh Allen) now, and I’m in a great place in Kansas City, so I’m glad everything has worked out for both sides.”‘
Mahomes Q&A: Chiefs MVP likes what he sees in Bills Josh Allen
‘“He’s someone with tremendous talent. I didn’t have the opportunity to play like that that my first year and get thrown into the fire, and for him to have success with his arm and his legs, you can tell he’s a competitor, someone who wants to win football games. He’s someone who will do whatever he can to make the Bills a winning organization. There’s going to be a lot of dog fights in the future between me and him and the Bills and Chiefs for sure.’”
Buffalo Bills continue to rebuild offensive line in free agency, sign G Quinton Spain
‘Spain was benched in Week 13 last season against the New York Jets but returned to the lineup the next week and helped running back Derrick Henry explode for 238 yards rushing and four touchdowns.’
Buffalo Bills sign Quinton Spain | 7 things to know about new OL
‘Spain goes by the name Mr. Undrafted on social media. It’s a reminder to Spain that every team passed on him in the 2015 NFL Draft. After going undrafted, Spain joined the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent and quickly proved that all 32 teams missed in their evaluations on his talent.’
Buffalo Bills to host Kentucky DE Josh Allen on pre-draft visit
‘The Kentucky defender has been a top-five pick in most mock drafts so if the Bills are serious about adding Allen to their defense, they would likely have to trade up to land the prospect. Based on the fact that Buffalo has 10 draft picks in the 2019 NFL Draft and few glaring needs to address after a hectic free agent signing period, it’s possible that the Bills are looking to package some of these picks in the hopes of landing an impact player like Allen.’
Bills fans turn outrage into outreach; donate $8,000 to charity in wake of voter fraud
‘Leading the charge on social media for the donation frenzy was new Bills offensive lineman LaAdrian Waddle’s wife, Shelby Waddle, who implored Bills fans to give and to help show what Bills Mafia is all about.’
2019 NFL Mock Draft: Mel Kiper and Todd McShay have Bills going defense at No. 9
‘Kiper wrote: “Oliver is a top-10 prospect on my board, and I don’t think he will drop past Buffalo at No. 9. Remember: Kyle Williams retired after the 2018 season.”’
Bills sign Quinton Spain in latest offensive line addition
‘The 27-year-old Spain spent his first four seasons with the Tennessee Titans, where he started 48 games at left guard. He signed with the Titans in 2015 as an undrafted rookie free agent out of West Virginia.’
Ex-Titans OG Spain agrees to deal with Bills
‘Between these six linemen, the Bills have added 317 career games, 196 career starts and $39.05 million guaranteed (not including Spain). There is a strong possibility the Bills will have four new starters on their offensive line next season with the draft still to come.’
Bills sign former Titans guard Quinton Spain
‘Spain joins Jon Feliciano, Spencer Long, Mitch Morse, LaAdrian Waddle, and Ty Nsekhe as offensive line acquisitions by the Bills this offseason.’
Trapasso: “Best-case scenario would be Ed Oliver falling to pick No. 9”
‘”The best-case scenario would be [Houston defensive tackle] Ed Oliver falling to pick nine. It would be a perfect combination of need, as well as high-end talent level… Olive shouldn’t fall to nine, but you have to look at the teams ahead of Buffalo though. There should be a couple quarterbacks taken, offensive lineman should come off the board and so too should Devin White and Devin Bush at linebacker.”‘
Bills fans taking the high road amidst “Titangate”
‘The Nashville Children’s Alliance is a non-profit orgainzation that provides services to children who have experienced sexual or physical abuse. As Shelby describes with Sal, it hits close to home with her.’
Bills Mafia proves no one circles the donations like they do
‘”We are totally overwhelmed and grateful for the generosity of #BuffaloMafia! We were speechless this morning when the donations began pouring in from Buffalo fans. We work every day to provide intervention, hope, healing and justice to child abuse victims and all services are free of charge. Therefore, the incredible response of the Buffalo Bills nation helps children in crisis in Nashville receive the assistance that they need and certainly deserve. Thanks to the Buffalo Bills Fans we have just reached over $10,000 in donations. Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts.”‘
Bills add guard in free agency
‘Spain has spent the last four years with the Tennessee Titans, starting 48 out of 50 games. Spain and the Bills agreed a a one-year deal.’
Bills fans respond to loss in fan base poll with donations to child advocacy center
‘A fan wanted to show that Buffalo had the best fan base by making donations to the Victor S. Johnson III Nashville Childrens Alliance.’
Mahomes happy Bills dealt his pick to KC
‘The Chiefs QB thinks his team and the Bills could be on a playoff collision course for years to come and Allen will be a big reason why.’
Bills agree to terms with G Quinton Spain
‘Spain, who is the sixth free agent lineman signed by the Bills, is expected to compete for a starting role at guard in what has quickly become a very competitive position group heading into spring OTAs next month.’
Bills Today: Bills fans open wallets and hearts after Twitter poll buying
‘One of those helping lead the charge is Shelby Waddle, wife of new Bills offensive lineman LaAdrian Waddle. Bills fans have already raised over $10,800 to the Nashville Children’s Alliance. The Nashville Children’s Alliance is a charity that works with children ages 3-17 and their families to cope with severe physical and sexual abuse.’