‘Besides the Bills, other teams to announce that they would restrict travel for coaches and scouts included the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants and Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins.’
Archives for March 2020
Report: Buffalo Bills to re-sign Quinton Spain, restructure contract of Tyler Kroft
‘By bringing Spain back, it’s an indication that one of the hottest offseason questions about the Bills has been answered: Cody Ford will remain at right tackle.’
Buffalo Bills are bringing coaches, executives and scouts back home
‘This means that any coaches, executives and scouts who have been on the road attending college pro days will head back to Orchard Park where they will presumably do their work via computer and phone.’
Quinton Spain to re-sign with Buffalo Bills
‘“Happy to be back and ready to continue what we started and didn’t finish last year,” Spain said. “We got something special going on in Buffalo and I didn’t want to pass up on that opportunity.”’
Buffalo Bills, NFL players react to Quinton Spain re-signing
‘Spain’s teammates along the offensive line in Buffalo were quick to respond to the news.’
Buffalo Bills restructure TE Tyler Kroft’s contract (report)
‘The contract gets reduced in 2020 from $5.6 million due to just $4 million with $3.4 million guaranteed, per NFL.com’s Tom Pelissero. The third year in 2021 has been deleted from the contract, making this season a contract year for the tight end.’
Buffalo Bills suspend travel of coaches, scouts due to coronavirus pandemic
‘Bills general manager Brandon Beane, assistant GM Joe Schoen and several coaches were at Clemson’s pro day on Thursday scouting several prospects, including top-ranked receiver Tee Higgins.’
Former Buffalo Bills DT Kyle Williams begins coaching career with Ruston Bearcats
‘Williams’ first coaching job since retirement will be a homecoming for the former defensive tackle. He played high school football for Ruston. As a senior, Williams was named the 5A Louisiana Defensive MVP after recording 78 tackles, 17 for losses and 7 sacks with the Bearcats. He also lettered in baseball and track during his high school career.’
AP Source: Bills Re-Sign Left Guard Spain To 3-Year Deal
‘He proved to be a valuable addition to the Bills’ revamped line, which featured four new starters last season. Spain was credited with not allowing a sack in 16 starts and after playing the second-most snaps on offense behind only left tackle Dion Dawkins.’
Source: Bills, Quinton Spain agree to 3-year deal
‘The 6-foot-4, 330-pound lineman started all 16 games for the first time in his career, allowing no sacks in 1,063 snaps. He was also one of the team’s most disciplined linemen, having been penalized just four times — two of which were declined.’
NFL free agency 2020: Bills re-sign Quinton Spain to three-year deal, securing long-term future in Buffalo
‘Spain was part of a revamped offensive line for the Bills in 2019 that included Jon Feliciano, Mitch Morse and Ty Nsekhe. The Bills allowed 40 sacks in 2019, good for 15th in the NFL. They also helped quarterback Josh Allen’s ability to extend the play, which Spain played a huge role in accomplishing.’
Reports: Quinton Spain signs 3-year deal with the Bills
‘Signing Spain didn’t cost the Bills a fortune and locks up another starting position headed into free agency and the NFL Draft, where the Bills can focus their resources elsewhere.’
Report: Bills resturcture Tyler Kroft’s contract
‘Kroft’s cap hit was scheduled to cost the Bills $6.41 million on the salary cap. They would only have been charged $1.6 million in dead cap had they released Kroft. Instead of saving almost five million releasing him, the Bills still save three million and he stays on the team.’
The Bills pull scouts and coaches from the road
‘The Bills join the Jacksonville Jaguars and Washington Redskins as teams to do this. This comes on the day that many Bills staff members attended Clemson’s pro day to see the likes of wide receiver Tee Higgins.’
NFL to consider postponing the start of free agency
‘The tampering window for teams is supposed to open up next Monday, while the official window to sign players was set for Wednesday afternoon.’