‘Although King’s main position is cornerback, he’s been primarily used on special teams over the last couple years. In 2018, King played 29.2% of Seattle’s special teams snaps compared to just 14.6% on defense. Last season, he played 35.5% on special teams and 29.5% on defense.’
Archives for August 3, 2020
McDermott and Beane maintaining same high standard for Bills
‘”At the end of the day, we still have to hold ourselves to a high standard,” Beane told reporters via a Zoom conference Sunday morning. “Nothing’s changed here. We expect playoff caliber practices.”‘
EJ Gaines opting out of Bills 2020 season
‘Gaines is now the second Bills player to opt out, joining defensive tackle Star Lotulelei.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane on COVID-19 rules and the start of training camp
‘”We have to find a way and use different scenarios. Whether it’s hey, if this kicker makes this long kick, we’ll cut 20 minutes off meetings. Or hey, no pads tomorrow,” Beane said.’
Bills CB E.J. Gaines opts out of 2020 season
‘Injuries have hampered Gaines’ career. He missed the 2015 season with a foot injury. He also dealt with a thigh injury in 2016, a groin injury in 2017 and two concussions in 2018 when he was with the Browns.’
“Back up or mask up”: How the Bills are handling training camp during a pandemic
‘“This is the year we’ve got to do whatever it takes and we’ve got to find a way to keep ourselves healthy and it’s on us all. It’s on us all to hold each other accountable and make sure we’re not doing those things and I think our veteran leaders, peer pressure, peer leadership is probably the best. I know some of those guys spoke up on a call the other day and they did a great job stressing to everyone on the call what we have to do this season and we can’t let our guard down,” Beane explained.’
Brandon Beane: 4 Notable Quotes
‘I talked to a few of them who are looking for that chance to prove their worth to make this roster or win a staring spot or a special teams spot. I think Sean has some good ideas, we have to come up with various ways to create competition, situations in games, high-impact, high-pressure moments. As we get closer to the first game and have to cut the roster down, we are going to have to come up with as many ways as we can simulate preseason games.’
Bills cornerback E.J. Gaines opts out of 2020 season
‘Beane says the team received the news Saturday afternoon adding, “He has some family things as well, which we totally respect and understand.”‘
Bills training camp far from ordinary during COVID-19 pandemic
‘Beane went on to say, “Everyone’s responsibility is to police this thing. And we have contact tracers on. We get a little … it’ll turn red if I’m within six feet of someone. It lets me know you’re too close.”‘
Gaines opting out
‘Gaines was expected to compete for the second cornerback job along with Levi Wallace and Josh Norman. When healthy, Gaines has had plenty of success playing in Sean McDermott’s defense and had a strong chance to win the job.’
Bills sign two players, adding depth after COVID opt-outs
‘Scott comes to the Bills after two years with the Cincinnati Bengals. He played in six games with the team in 2018, making 4 tackles. He did not appear in any games in 2019 after suffering a foot injury in late July. He was placed on the Reserve/Injured list.’
Bills ready for camp in a Covid world
‘“Every day you wake up… see if anybody’s positive. What does it look like with the contact tracing? Do we need to have someone sit out today just to make sure they’re safe?” Beane said. “Once we figure out who we’re going to have in the building every day, how are we doing to make the most of it?”’
Bills and coaches won’t lower standards due to pandemic
‘”Sean and I aren’t going to sit here and say, ‘Oh, it was the COVID year. We didn’t make the playoffs, so be it,'” says General Manager Brandon Beane.’
Bills sign CB Akeem King and DT Niles Scott
‘Scott joined the NFL signed as an undrafted free agent in 2018 with the San Francisco 49ers. In addition to San Francisco, Scott has spent time with the Broncos and the Bengals. The Frostburg State product was signed to the Bengals active roster in November 2018 and played in six games posting four tackles. Scott did not play in 2019 due to a foot injury.’
4 things we learned about the Bills as training camp begins
‘”I think at defensive tackle and really at the right guard position we have options right now,” said McDermott. “It’s rare that even before you step on the field you lose one or two players and that’s unfortunate. We certainly respect Star’s decision and support him and his family through this. And it’s unfortunate with Jon’s situation, but that said this is why you bring players in and you try to build with depth because things like this do happen.”‘