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Archives for September 1, 2019

Bills start cut-down day with a shocker by releasing LeSean McCoy

‘“Sometimes it comes to where you have competition and a good player has to go,” Beane said on a conference call with reporters. “We said it all along: There were going to be some tough decisions. It doesn’t get much tougher than cutting a guy with (McCoy’s) production.”’

Impressive summers by Devin Singletary, Frank Gore sealed Shady’s doom

‘In hindsight, you’ve got to believe Bills general manager Brandon Beane had the shedding of McCoy at least in the back of his mind when he drafted Singletary in the third round in April. Yes, Beane stated that day that McCoy definitively was the starter. And I don’t think he was lying. But Beane called also Singletary “the funnest player” in the draft.’

How Devin Singletary proved himself to the Bills

‘“Just seeing his natural feel,” Beane said of what checked the receiving box this preseason for the team. “You can send guys out for a pass and they can run out there, but there’s a feel in zones, where to find the holes. There’s a feel out there of just natural hands, catching the ball.”’

Bills go heavy along offensive line, at tight end on initial 53-man roster

‘After McCoy, the biggest move in terms of fan interest was the team’s decision to release wide receiver Duke Williams. The 6-foot-3, 225-pounder came on strong toward the end of the preseason, but fell short in his quest to land a roster spot. The Bills kept six receivers: Zay Jones, Cole Beasley, Robert Foster, John Brown, Andre Roberts and Isaiah McKenzie.’

Bills in even better cap shape next year after LeSean McCoy’s release

‘Saving McCoy’s salary, along with the other cuts, puts the Bills about $30 million less than the NFL cap of $200 million for 2019, according to News estimates. Every team likes to have several million in cap space to start the regular season to account for players going on injured reserve and the signing of new players to replace them. The Bills had loads of space for this season, with or without McCoy.’

There were some tough cuts and a few surprises: Here’s how the Bills roster looks – for now

‘It sure didn’t look good for Kroft avoiding the physically unable to perform list as he missed the entire offseason, training camp and preseason. But it would seem he’s either ready to play now or well inside the six-week PUP window he’d have to sit out. Jason Croom did nothing all summer, but he carries on with the team thanks to a hand injury that will land him on injured reserve probably Sunday.’

McCoy biggest name among cuts by Buffalo

‘There’S no guarantee McCoy would have returned to form, but whether Gore, ancient for an RB at 36, Devin Singletary, an elusive but untested draft choice, and inconsistent veteran T.J. Yeldon can generate a viable ground game for the Bills is an open question.’

4 Buffalo Bills on initial 53-man roster at risk of being replaced by Week 1

‘The Bills probably realized that Boettger would get claimed elsewhere if he was waived on Saturday. Teams are desperate for offensive line talent and Boettger has shown some talent in his young career. Buffalo may feel that they have a better shot at sneaking Boettger on their practice squad later this week. It’s far from guaranteed that Buffalo will be able to complete this move, but Boettger could be the odd man out when the Bills claim or sign an outside player or re-sign a familiar face (Captain Munnerlyn) in the next few days considering the amount of talent and depth that Buffalo has along the interior of their offensive line.’

Ex-Buffalo Bills RB LeSean McCoy joining Kansas City Chiefs

‘McCoy will look to bounce-back from his worst season as a pro. Last year, McCoy was held to just 3.2 yards per carry and finished the season with 514 rushing yards. The veteran will be part of a rotation in Kansas City along with Damien Williams and Darwin Thompson.’