‘”And just talking it over with (family) and just seeing what would be the best decision for my (two) kids, too, and that’s playing a part in it. … So we’re just kind of just taking it down to the last day and we’re going to decide from there.”‘
Archives for August 6, 2020
Bills activate CB Ike Brown, S Siran Neal from reserve/Covid-19 list
‘The moves came a day after the activation of defensive tackle Vincent Taylor from the reserve/Covid-19 list. Wide receiver Duke Williams and defensive back Dane Jackson remain on the list.’
10 takeaways from Stefon Diggs’ first press conference with Bills
‘”When I first heard it, I was super excited. I didn’t know too much about the Buffalo organization, but we have played them in the past,” he said. “They gave us a little bit of a whooping (a 26-7 Bills win in 2018). So I did have some (recollection) or some flashback of that whooping. My first thing I thought about was Josh Allen, and then I started thinking about a hell of a defense that they have here. So I didn’t really know too much, but I went in with a mindset of I was excited.”’
Bills’ star cornerback Tre’Davious White hasn’t decided if he’s playing this season
‘“I’ve got until tomorrow,” White said. “But, you know, I just wanted to come in and kind of see like how it was going to go, how the season was gonna go as far as like moving around in the locker rooms, how the day to day operation is. At the end of the day, no matter what, my family is always going to come first. My kids are always going to come first.”’
Stefon Diggs is ready to get after it with Josh Allen and the Bills offense
‘“I’m super excited,” Diggs said Wednesday when he was asked about finally getting to practice and play with the Bills quarterback now that training camp has begun. “I’m looking at him as a quarterback who’s got a big arm, a big quarterback, a lot of heart, he runs around, he’s mobile, can extend the play. He can do a lot of things extremely well.”’
Bills’ Tre’Davious White still undecided on whether he’ll opt out of 2020 season
‘White has concerns about the dangers of contracting the virus, which would put his family in danger, he said. NFL players have until Thursday at 4 p.m. to inform the league about their plans and once the decision is made to opt out it’s irrevocable.’
Stefon Diggs a diva wide receiver? Early days with Bills, new GM indicate complete opposite
‘Depending on your point of view, it’s at least plausible to consider Diggs’ behavior at times during his Vikings tenure to be of the “diva” variety. Wide receivers as a group have long been classified as such whenever certain players have made things difficult. Superstars like Terrell Owens and Keyshawn Johnson come to mind.’
Buffalo Bills restructure Stefon Diggs’ contract (report)
‘“It’s kind of up in the air as far as the old Minnesota team and the contract that is taking place. For sure, things will be discussed at one point, but you know there’s no rush on that or however we’re going to go. You know, we’ll see. I’m more focused on football right now. The business side will really take care of itself.”’
Buffalo Bills activate Siran Neal, Ike Brown off Reserve/COVID list, release two
‘Neal, 26, is entering his third season with the Bills. The defensive back was arguably Buffalo’s best special teams player in 2019. This year, his role on defense could expand as the team’s big nickel. Former Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander told Shout! The Buffalo Football Podcast that he believes Neal has breakout potential in 2020.’
Undecided on whether to opt-out, Bills’ CB White taking decision down to last day
‘“Obviously we have some of the best people around the league who are really caring for us and our well being,” he said. “But it’s just the aspect of guys still testing positive. Psychologically that plays a part in my thinking each and every day.”’
After tenuous split with Vikings, new Bills’ WR Diggs says, ‘I’m a rookie all over again’
‘“There is no right or wrong, or problems to be fixed, or something to be replaced from my old situation,” said the Bills’ wide receiver. “Things are always subject to change, and change isn’t always bad. (Sometimes) change is good, especially when it comes down to growth.”’
Bills CB Tre’Davious White Unsure If He Will Opt In Or Out
‘Complicating matters is the prospect of a long-term contract extension looming around the horizon. White is entering his fourth year, and the Bills have picked up his fifth-year option for the 2021 season.’
WR Stefon Diggs embracing fresh start with Buffalo
‘“As far as my past with Minnesota, I never actually said anything,” Diggs said. “But, granted, this new situation, I can say I’m excited. There’s no right or wrong or problems to be fixed or something to replace with my old situation. I have a lot of respect for the Minnesota Vikings.”’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs denies he forced way out of Minny
‘”As far as my past with Minnesota, I never actually said anything,” he said Wednesday. “But, to this new situation, I’m excited. There is no right or wrong or problems to be fixed from my old situation. I have a lot of respect for the Minnesota Vikings. At that time, a trade happened — you’ve kind of got to look at it for what it is. But I never really was vocal about what I did or didn’t like (in Minnesota).”
Bills tweak Stefon Diggs’ contract to create more cap space in future years, per report
‘According to Garafolo, the Bills are increasing Diggs’ 2020 compensation by $3.3 million (now $14.8 million). Buffalo is also reducing Diggs’ 2021 cash by $300,000, but increasing the guarantee by $7.7 million — making it a total of $11 million. Additionally, the Bills reduced Diggs’ 2022-23 cash from $25.55 million to $22.67 million.’
Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen are apparently trying to schedule a distance-throwing contest
‘”Yes, I’m game,” Allen said of competing against Mahomes. “We’re working on it. We had something in place actually, supposed to be going this summer, but obviously some COVID restrictions had that kind of shot down, but yes, I’m game.”‘
Tre’Davious White ‘still undecided’ about playing 2020 season
‘The 25-year-old will have until 4 p.m. on Thursday to notify the team and the league in writing if he does elect to opt out of the 2020 season.’
Losing Tre’Davious White would be monumental for the Bills
‘With that being said, losing White would be a monumental loss that could change what kind of contender the Bills are this season. There aren’t a lot of players that would have that kind of impact on a well-coached team with so many starting jobs filled with good to great players.’
Bills activate Neal and Brown from reserve/COVID-19 list
‘To make room for Neal and Brown on the roster, the Bills have released running back Antonio Williams and defensive end Jonathan Woodard.’
Tre’Davious White still unsure if he’ll play in 2020
‘”At the end of the day, like no matter what, my family is going to come first, no matter what’s going on and how big of a season, and what’s going on, I’ll always put my kids first,” White added. “Those are things that I think about each and every day and I’m just trying to see if I’m willing to go the distance, go four or five months doing the same thing, and having my kids stuck in the house. I don’t know if I’m willing to do that. I’m just going to pray about it and see how it is.”‘
Stefon Diggs not trying to reinvent the wheel in Buffalo
‘”I’m happy to be here, and I feel good,” Diggs said about joining the Bills. “I feel like a lot of good things are happening.”‘
Will Bills Mafia be allowed to tailgate this year?
‘Keem will not be giving out permits to commercial lots and encourages lot owners not to host tailgates.’
Bills CB Tre’Davious White says he is “undecided” about playing in 2020
‘If White did opt-out this would obviously be a huge blow to the Bills defense. He ended last season tied for the most interceptions in the league with six and has been a huge reason the Bills defense has been a top three unit the past two seasons. Going into his fourth year, is only expected to take his game to the next level if he does play.’
Bills WR Stefon Diggs: “It’s time for a new beginning was enough said”
‘“First thing I thought about was Josh Allen and I started thinking about the hell of a defense they have here so I didn’t really know too much but I went in with the mindset I was excited,” Diggs explained.’
Pats-hating ex-pat pushes to put Levy’s name on stadium
‘“The more I thought about it, the more sense it made. He’s the greatest coach in the team’s history. He’s 95 years old. Who knows how much longer they’re going to play in that stadium? Why not honor him in this way, the same way Curly Lambeau was honored in Green Bay (and Paul Brown in Cincinnati).”’
Local leaders to decide whether to allow tailgating on private lots
‘“The Governor said no tailgating allowed, so we’re following those orders,” said Orchard Park Town Supervisor Patrick Keem. “We just want to have it toned down this year, if we can, ask people not to come and tailgate. Most of the parking lot owners who’ve called me have said they haven’t had many calls, much interest, and they’re fine.”’
Bills star Tre’Davious White weighs opting out of 2020 season
‘“Obviously, they’ve been doing a great job, but the aspect of guys still testing positive, having false-negative tests, it’s those things that physiologically plays a part in my thinking,” White said.’
Tre White unsure if he’ll opt-out of 2020 NFL season
‘“I got until tomorrow, but I just wanted to come in and see how the season was going to go, moving around in the locker room, the day-to-day operation,” said White. “Talking it over with my lady and seeing what the best decision was going to be for my kids, too.”’
Diggin’ it: New Bills WR Stefon Diggs ‘super excited’ to be in Buffalo
‘“He’s a guys you can play for. He’s a guy you want to get behind. A guy that you can hang your hat on that he’s got you back,” Diggs said, while admitting he’s still trying to build a relationship with Sean McDermott. “Being around the guys, it seems like they love him and they’ll run through a wall for him.”’
Bills star Tre White undecided on playing in 2020
‘White is a family man and anyone who has been around the Bills 4th year cornerback knows that to be the case. He has 2 young children and he said during this pandemic the time he had with them each day was special. NFL rules say players must make the decision on their playing status by Thursday.’
Why Tre White is still deciding if he wants to play this season
‘”Psychologically, that plays a part in my thinking each and every day. Like, do I want to come in here and get my little 11-month-old baby sick? When I come home and try to love on him, picking him up, do I want to risk that?” he said.’
Stefon Diggs settles into the Bills offense
‘”This is also a great organization built on a lot of hard-working guys and a lot of guys who grinded to get where they’re at,” Diggs added. “I trust the people that are in place. I’m just happy to be a part of it. I’m not trying to reinvent the wheel or anything like that, I’m just trying to be as helpful as I can, be a puzzle piece, and mesh as well as I can to help this team win.”’
Tre White unsure if he’ll play in 2020
‘The deadline to opt-out of the 2020 season is quickly approaching. White has been reporting to camp and getting a feel for the safety protocols in place, but says he’s still talking his decision over with his family.’
Allen responds to Mahomes’ throw-off challenge
‘The two discussed having the contest last season, but the debate was rekindled this year when Allen received a 99 throw power rating in the newest Madden game. Mahomes came in at 97.’
Quick Hits: Wide receivers need to do the “dirty work”
‘”No position is given,” McDermott said. “You have to make the most of your opportunities. We look for who is going to go in there and block in the run game, who’s going to put the team first and be unselfish in their approach.”‘
Opt in or opt out? | Tre’Davious White is weighing his options for the 2020 season
‘”Honestly I’m still undecided,” White told media. “I have until tomorrow. But, I just wanted to come in and kind of see how it was going to go. How the season was going to go as far as moving around in the locker room, how is the day-to-day operation. Talking it over with my lady and seeing what would be the best decision for my kids too, and that playing a part in it.”‘
S Siran Neal, CB Ike Brown activated off Reserve/COVID list
‘Brown was signed by the Bills as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft. The corner played at FIU where he totaled five interceptions, 29 passes defensed, 85 tackles and one fumble recovery.’
Bills Today | Why this ESPN analyst believes in Josh Allen’s potential
‘”The thing that I’m most excited about with Josh besides everyone raving about his intangibles, leadership and work ethic is he continues to get better,” said Orlovsky. “He continues to grow and develop. It seems like (Brian) Daboll has a good pulse on what he is as a player. So does Josh Allen become this generation’s ‘Big Ben’? I don’t know if he’s going to be that good, but I could see because of the organization, I could see Josh Allen becoming a top three or four AFC quarterback for the next 10 years if he continues to develop, yes.”‘