‘The Bills are raising prices by an average of 4.6%, taking the weighted ticket price from an average of $89.56 in 2019 to $93.67, the team confirmed to The Buffalo News.’
Archives for February 2020
NFL Draft 2020: Todd McShay has Buffalo Bills adding dynamic RB to partner with Devin Singletary in Round 1
‘ESPN’s Todd McShay changed it up a bit in his second mock draft of the offseason. Instead of adding another weapon at wide receiver for Josh Allen, the NFL insider has Buffalo adding another weapon to their backfield. At pick 22, McShay has the Bills taking the first running back off the board by selecting Georgia’s D’Andre Swift.’
Editorial: Hard work ahead for Bills and Buffalo
‘The potential impact on taxpayers must be considered as part of any equation where they will be expected to underwrite expensive stadium upgrades or construction. And, it would be counterproductive for the team to pursue a new facility if it means ticket prices need to be raised to the point where average Bills fans are shut out of the market.’
Super Bowl was another reminder that Bills took a pass on Mahomes
‘And, in fairness, Sean McDermott had been hired as Buffalo’s new head coach just three months before that 2017 draft. The Bills didn’t have time to hire a new general manager, so McDermott was reliant on outgoing GM Doug Whaley and a bunch of scouts about to be jettisoned. Even if current general manager Brandon Beane had been in charge, who’s to say he and his defensive-minded head coach would have pulled the trigger on a quarterback — especially one whom many draftniks believed would struggle adjusting from a spread, college offense to a pro-style one. Besides, the Bills had so many other holes to plug, which is why a deal providing extra picks was so appealing.’
Sal’s State of the Bills: Linebacker
‘The team is very high on Corey Thompson, who is primarily a weakside backup for Matt Milano and also a core special teams player. He’ll be the one to beat for that role going into camp once again in 2020, but his spot is certainly not guaranteed.’
Bills Today | Buffalo closes 2019 in the top 10 of the NFL.com power rankings list
‘NFL.com released its final 2019 power rankings following the Super Bowl with an obvious choice for No. 1. The Bills fared well but a playoff win would have pushed them up a few spots. Buffalo ended at No. 10 on the list.’
Report: Former Panthers TE Greg Olsen to visit Bills
‘Olsen, 34, joined the Panthers as a first-round draft pick from the University of Miami in 2007. He became the first tight end in NFL history with three consecutive seasons with 1,000 receiving yards. For his career, he has 718 receptions for 8,444 yards and 59 touchdowns.’
10 impending free agents from Super Bowl teams Bills might consider
’49ers WR Emmanuel Sanders: It’s well-known the Bills will be in the market for a wide receiver (or two). Sanders joined the 49ers in a midseason trade with the Denver Broncos and was highly productive, making 36 catches for 502 yards and three touchdowns in nine games with San Francisco. He had three catches for 38 yards against the Chiefs. Sanders turns 33 next month, so he would be a shorter-term addition.’
Should the Bills try to sign free agent TE Greg Olsen? Absolutely
‘More important than Olsen’s production, though, would be what he would bring in experience to the tight end room, giving Knox and Sweeney a true receiving tight end who they can learn from. Could there be a better mentor out there?’
Goodell softens push for new Bills stadium
‘The reality is, though, Orchard Park is an ideal compromise location from all directions. To be sure, road access directly around the stadium can occasionally be problematic on game day, but the Thruway and Route 219 get fans reasonably close and tailgating is helpful in that it extends arrival time. Rarely is there a monster traffic jam.’
Josh Allen to lead Buffalo Bills to Super Bowl LV? One ESPN Insider NFL expert has team in big game
‘As Fowler mentioned, the Bills are not currently Super Bowl ready, but they may not be too far off. One year after going 10-6, Buffalo has close to $90 million in cap space as well as nine picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. If the team can add a legitimate pass rusher on defense and continue to add weapons around Josh Allen, the Bills could make some serious noise in the AFC.’
Former Panthers TE Greg Olsen set to visit Buffalo Bills this week (report)
‘Olsen has ties to both franchises. He spent all of his years in Carolina under head coach Ron Rivera and the new Redskins head man is going to need a veteran presence in the locker room like Olsen. In Buffalo both coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane spent a number of years in Carolina and are familiar with Olsen, who McDermott said is the type of player that a coaching staff can trust.’
5 reasons why Greg Olsen and Buffalo Bills are a fit
‘It’s no coincidence that Buffalo was one of the healthiest teams in the league last season. The Bills’ facility could be a major selling point to a veteran looking to stay on the field at the end of his career.’
Super Bowl Star Sammy Watkins Is A Reminder Of What The Buffalo Bills Once Had And Gave Up
‘But Buffalo got impatient with Watkins’ injuries and his admitted lack of maturity at the time. Watkins made mistakes too. He lashed out at fans and criticized his own team for not getting him the ball enough. He was called a bust and Watkins started to get down on himself.’
Report: Tight End Greg Olsen to visit Bills
‘But Olsen has had his injury concerns, as well. The soon-to-be 35 year old has missed 18 games over the last three seasons due to foot injuries. Over the last four seasons, the two have played the exact same amount of games. Olsen has been far more productive.’