‘“When someone says something disparaging about the team or a player on the team, that to a lot of fans is like insulting their mother,” said Del Reid, one of the founding fathers of #BillsMafia. “So they’re going to come at you. And I don’t condone anyone who crosses a line and is just completely out of line to another human being, if they get into personal attacks or anything like that. But a lot of fans feel like by insulting Josh Allen, ‘Hey, that’s my team’s quarterback. You don’t insult my team’s quarterback. You don’t insult my mother. You don’t talk that way about my sister. It’s one thing if I say something about my brother, but you better not say a word or I’m there to defend him.’ ”’
Archives for February 14, 2020
Bills part ways with chief administrative officer Dave Wheat
‘A source close to the situation said the decision not to renew Wheat’s contract was not linked to previous departures of executives from Pegula Sports & Entertainment.’
Why a combined Bills stadium-convention center isn’t in the cards
‘Stadiums are used intermittently for only a few dozen events a year. Convention centers host events all year long, he said. For that reason, he said, there is no great benefit to co-locating a stadium right next door.’
Buffalo Bills’ Ed Oliver will make biggest jump among 2019 rookies, says ESPN Insider
‘Kevin Seifert, national NFL writer: Ed Oliver, DT, Bills. Five sacks as a rookie defensive tackle wasn’t enough to garner national attention, but Oliver displayed the kind of quickness and upfield speed that could make him a major force in 2020.’
Jordan Phillips is perfect for the franchise tag
‘The idea of franchise tagging Phillips has nothing to do with the $15.5 million. It has everything to do with it only being for one year. The worst thing I believe the Bills could do is sign Phillips to a multi-year extension. By 2021, the Bills will have to give out new deals to cornerback Tre’Davious White, left tackle Dion Dawkins, linebacker Matt Milano, and even safety Jordan Poyer if they want to keep him around. A multi-year deal for Phillips would stretch into a time period where the Bills have to pay all those guys, and possibly quarterback Josh Allen and linebacker Tremaine Edmunds too.’
Bills Today | ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay like Buffalo’s chances in the AFC East
‘”He needs a bigger target, you got Cole Beasley and Jon Brown who are really good players, but you got to get a guy who’s going to create a mismatch,” Kiper said. “Dawson Knox has a chance to be a good tight end, they hit with Devin Singletary and was a great pick for Brandon Beane in the third round.”‘