‘“He’s a physical, nasty guy. That’s him,” Lashlee said. “If I didn’t know him, I’d have just been like everybody else, ‘Man, that’s crazy.’ But knowing Duke, that’s who he is. He’s a physical dude. And if he can harness that mentality on the field where it’s legal and right, then that’s what you want.”‘
Archives for May 5, 2019
Vic Carucci’s Bills Mailbag: Receiving corps unlikely to change, but what about Allen’s accuracy?
‘Although I wouldn’t rule out the addition of a veteran receiver for the X spot, it’s highly doubtful that anyone of significance is going to become available. The flirtation with Antonio Brown was a sign that General Manager Brandon Beane recognized the void for dynamic talent in the receiving corps and that he didn’t see one that carried more draft value than the players they selected at defensive tackle (Ed Oliver) and offensive tackle (Cody Ford). Beyond that, I don’t see a similar pursuit happening again this year.’
Jim Kubiak: Here is Josh Allen’s to-do list heading into second season
‘Interestingly, Allen also had the second-highest drop rate among quarterbacks last year at 6.3 percent, according to Pro Football Focus. Blake Bortles was first with 7.7 percent. But Allen only put the ball in the perfect spot 8.6 percent of the time, per PFF. That is 6.5 percentage points less than the league average.’
2019 Buffalo Bills jersey numbers: What we know about rookies, free agent signings, more
‘Before the draft, Oliver told Chris Simms that he hoped to wear the number 91 in the NFL. His line of thinking was that nine plus one equaled 10, his college number. It may hold even more significance now as he was the ninth overall pick in the first round. Kyle Peko currently has the number.’
Bills: Harrison phillips playmakers take the field
‘“The city of Buffalo is doing a heck of a job raising our youth knowing that they’re out here on their off days paying it forward. Just appreciation is what I’ll leave with,” Phillips said. “Probably getting to see all the kids smiles, knowing that this is probably something none of these kids would ever dream of doing, being a football player for a day.”’
Harrison Phillips excited to play with and mentor Ed Oliver
‘”Coach McDermott is doing a good job of coaching us up about getting us on board. My (draft) class and the year before us got to learn from Kyle Williams and Lorenzo (Alexander). Those guys are amazing at setting the standard and letting guys know what Buffalo Bills defense is all about.”‘
8 intriguing observations on the Bills roster after the draft and free agency
‘All five starting offensive line spots could change from the 2018 season. Free agent signee Mitch Morse is slated to start at center, and third year vet Dion Dawkins would likely return as the starter at LT, but everything else is in play.’