‘My only fear for Oliver right now is can the Bills manage expectations, their need to replace the retiring Kyle Williams and improving their 26th-ranked pass rush being as great as it is?’
Archives for April 27, 2019
Buffalo Bills super fan Pancho Billa watches NFL draft from hospice room
‘”All of us in Buffalo, we just want to wish him the best,” Bills general manager Brandon Beane said in a message posted to Twitter. “We’re thinking about you. Draft night last year was so awesome. I got the chills back again talking about it. ‘Viva Los Bills.’ We’ve got you on our mind.”‘
Bills trade up two spots to get top guard
‘But they got their man, Cody Ford, the top-rated guard in this year’s lottery — who many mock drafts tabbed as a first-rounder — with the 38th pick, which Buffalo acquired via trade with Jacksonville. The Bills sent their pick at No. 40, plus one of their two fifth-round choices (No. 158 acquired from Oakland in the A.J. McCarron trade) to the Jaguars to leapfrog Tampa Bay at 39, which was in the market for an quality offensive lineman with eight already having been selected, two tackles in the three picks before the trade up.’
Buffalo Bills trade up two picks in 2nd round of NFL Draft, select Oklahoma OL Cody Ford
‘Ford started 14 games as a junior in 2018 and was named an AP All-America Third Team selection.’
NFL Draft 2019: 6 things to know about Buffalo BIlls OL Cody Ford
‘Looking for one word to describe Ford? Mauler, is the correct choice. Ford’s physical play stands out on the field. Ford’s physical play helped Oklahoma win the 2018 Joe Moore Award for best offensive line unit.’
2019 NFL Draft: Grading Bills trade in Round 2 to pick Oklahoma OL Cody Ford
‘Metcalf’s potential and Williams’ ties to current Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White were nice stories, but let’s not forget the main objective set before Beane this offseason after a disappointing 6-10 season last year: surround franchise quarterback Josh Allen with protection and weapons.’
NFL Draft 2019: CBS Sports gives Buffalo Bills A grade for Cody Ford selection
‘When I talked to (Bills head coach) Sean McDermott at the combine, one of the things he said is we have to get better around Josh Allen, well, they did. This kid gets them really that much better. This is a heck of a tackle. Nice move by the Buffalo Bills.’
NFL Draft 2019: Buffalo Bills’ trenches just got a lot nastier (What media, players are saying about Cody Ford)
‘What were media members and one Bills player saying about Ford following his selection? Here are some of the top reactions.’
Buffalo Bills go running back with No. 74 pick, select FAU’s Devin Singletary
‘Singletary played in 38 games during his collegiate career and totalled 4,299 yards and 66 touchdowns. He became the first player in school history to earn AP All-America honors after getting a second-team nod last season.’
NFL Draft 2019: 5 things to know about new Buffalo Bills RB Devin Singletary
‘When looking for LeSean McCoy’s heir apparent, who better to eventually replace the veteran than a back that has drawn comparisons to Buffalo’s lead back? The 5-foot-7-inch running back is known for his ability to improvise on the field.’
2019 NFL Draft: Grading Buffalo Bills drafting RB Devin Singletary in Round 3
‘The move was surprising mostly because Beane signed free agent T.J. Yeldon just a few days ago and he joins veterans LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore, along with holdovers from 2018 Marcus Murphy and Keith Ford.’
NFL Draft 2019: ‘Insane elusiveness. Great vision’ (What they’re saying about Buffalo Bills RB Devin Singletary)
‘What were media members saying about the move? Here are some of the best reactions.’
2019 NFL Draft: What does Bills drafting RB Devin Singletary mean for LeSean McCoy?
‘Many expected the next move to come in the draft to get younger but Beane signed 25-year-old free agent T.J. Yeldon, who played his first four seasons in Jacksonville, just days before the draft. That move seemed to put the running back position on the back-burner in the draft. Maybe a Day 3 flyer on a speedy dual-threat back?’
Buffalo Bills trade up again in NFL Draft, select tight end Dawson Knox in 3rd round
‘Knox may not be the Ole Miss product Bills fans were hoping for — many wanted the team to draft speedster receiver D.K. Metcalf — but the newest tight end on the Buffalo roster was certainly a position of need heading into the draft despite adding free agent Tyler Kroft from Cincinnati.’
NFL Draft 2019: 5 things to know about Buffalo Bills TE Dawson Knox
‘Adding a tight end that can catch and block was important to Buffalo. Knox is a willing blocker and among the better blocking tight ends available in this year’s draft class.’