‘”People ask me what I play on the D-line and I just say, ‘I play D-line,'” he said. “I take pride in learning the whole defense, the whole front.”‘
Archives for May 22, 2020
John Murphy to exit weekday radio show, remain Bills play-by-play announcer
‘“This time of the year the show is so slow, I usually take off three weeks this time of year and come back in late June or July and get fired up,” said Murphy. “I just thought, ‘Why are we doing this?’ It was sort of a mutual decision, I guess.”‘
Quinton Jefferson won’t be hanging with music stars in Buffalo, but that’s OK
‘In Seattle, Morgan saw a player who was the very definition of the Swiss Army knife, someone who could perform a bevy of duties. And that came about because Jefferson knew, as a fifth-round pick joining an established playoff-caliber team, that he had to offer versatility as his main calling card.’
AJ Epenesa, Zack Moss, Gabriel Davis all have ‘chip’ that Buffalo Bills covet (4 thoughts on Bills: Embedded)
‘Buffalo wants players who come in and play angry for being overlooked at some point in their careers. Based on the draft alone, Epenesa, once viewed as a top-15 prospect, Moss and Davis should all come in with a “chip” based on where they fell in the draft.’
More than a season: Millikin athletic director Craig White reflects on his time with the Buffalo Bills
‘White saw action in 14 games that season for the 2-14 Bills and caught four passes for 28 yards but another injury to his ankle ended his pro career.’
Jefferson chose Bills because of “good energy and winning”
‘“One of the big reasons was Dan. We had a good relationship in Seattle, and then he came to Buffalo,” said Jefferson, who added he never really came close to re-signing with the Seahawks. “I wanted to play for a good organization. You guys have a great organization. Got a lot of good stuff going on. Definitely a good d-line with a lot of talent and, ah shoot, I figured, ‘why not come join that?’ It’s kind of what I left, so I wanted to join something good, as well, and see how I can contribute. You guys are a playoff-caliber team and I wanted to be a part of that.”’
Culture has become a big selling point to prospective Buffalo Bills players
‘”You get good coaches, good staff, man how you can just shift the culture of a place and the whole viewpoint of a place you know,” Jefferson said. “Now you ask guys about Buffalo their like, hell yeah I’ll come play for Buffalo. It’s a great team, great culture, great fans and I’m excited. It’s just crazy how things work.”‘
HBD Josh, Allen’s best moments with Buffalo
‘In Allen’s rookie season, in a game where the Bills were heavy underdogs Allen set the tone early with his hurdle of Minnesota linebacker Anthony Barr.’
Josh Allen’s 2020 NFL Draft Kings prop bets
‘Over/under 21.5 passing TD’s.’
No more laughing: Buffalo’s culture draws NFL free agents
”When you get good coaches, good staff and good players you can shift the culture of a place and the whole viewpoint of a place. Now you ask guys about Buffalo they’re like HELL YEAH I’ll come play for Buffalo.”‘
3 things to know | Quinton Jefferson
‘Jefferson will most likely play defensive tackle for the Bills, but he will rotate in at defensive end. The ability to rotate inside and out will allow Frazier the ability to plug and play Jefferson in order to win one-on-one matchups. With Jordan Phillips and Shaq Lawson not on Buffalo’s roster, Jefferson will add to the tackle and edge position with the experience he brings to the group.’
How a bond between brothers influenced the football career of Isaiah Hodgins
‘Hodgins’ brother, Isaac Hodgins is just 370 days younger than Isaiah, but the two have been joined at the hip throughout their childhood and their football careers.’
Bills Today | Where Bills fans can watch Josh Allen this weekend
‘”Going back and watching the good, the bad, the ugly from last season,” Allen said. “And finding out now that I’m talking with Coach Dorsey, we’re able to do virtual meetings and watch film, it’s like why are my eyes in this place? Why did I start to the left side when I knew it was cover 2, and I should have started to the right. So I’m trying to find ways to eliminate those and eliminate what the defense can’t be playing as opposed to trying to find out what they are playing.”‘