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Bills address offensive line with No. 30 pick in News’ first 2021 mock draft

’30. Buffalo Bills. Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State. The Bills have all sorts of uncertainty along the offensive line ahead of free agency. If Daryl Williams priced himself out of Buffalo with a strong season at right tackle, the Bills will need to find a cost-controlled replacement. There is the option of moving Cody Ford back to right tackle, but if the Bills want to keep Ford inside, Jenkins would provide an immediate starting option. The 6-foot-5, 310-pounder was a co-recipient of the Thurman Thomas Award in 2019, which is given annually to the Cowboys’ most outstanding offensive player. Jenkins plays with the type of attitude that Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll appreciates.’

Bills Mailbag: What are the chances of landing J.J. Watt?

‘There are plenty of moves that can be made to afford Watt, but he’s not the only player the team needs to be able to afford this offseason. Linebacker Matt Milano and offensive linemen Jon Feliciano and Daryl Williams are scheduled to become unrestricted free agents and they will be due raises – big ones for both Milano and Williams.’

How the Bills ended up drafting Josh Allen

‘We know the Bills traded up to go and get Josh Allen seventh overall in 2018 but on Cris Collinsworth’s podcast, Buffalo General Manager Brandon Beane detailed the process of getting the Bills quarterback.’

2021 Mock Draft Watch 3.0

‘This pick could depend on whether free-agent right tackle Daryl Williams returns and whether the Bills think former second-round pick Cody Ford could kick out to tackle. If they view him as a guard, tackle becomes a hole to fill. Jenkins played on both the left and right sides at Oklahoma State. I could see Buffalo targeting a cornerback if a guy the organization likes makes it to No. 30, and I think running back should be an option as well. This is a team that is close to being a Super Bowl contender.’

Bills offseason questions: Value is the issue for Bills at right tackle

‘Spotrac.com projects Daryl Williams’ value at $7.8 million a year on a two-year contract. Overthecap.com projects him to get $9.25 million over four years. However, that’s what both sites believe he’s worth. If Carolina puts a franchise tag on Moton, Williams could be the top right tackle available. It would not be a shock if a tackle-needy team with cash offers him $12 million a year.’

NFL mock draft 2021: Bills take Oklahoma St. offensive tackle in latest from Mel Kiper Jr.

‘“This pick could depend on whether free-agent right tackle Daryl Williams returns and whether the Bills think former second-round pick Cody Ford could kick out to tackle. If they view him as a guard, tackle becomes an hole to fill. Jenkins played on both the left and right sides at Oklahoma State. I could see Buffalo targeting a cornerback if a guy the organization likes makes it to No. 30, and I think running back should be an option as well. This is a team that is close to being a Super Bowl contender.”‘

Marv Levy fondly remembers 5 seasons coaching Alouettes

‘”I also knew there’d been coaches who’d coached in the CFL and if they did well sometimes moved on to big boosts in pay with an NFL head job. Bud Grant [who went from Winnipeg to the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings] was one of them. It was a variety of things: Head coach; great ownership; wonderful city; intrigued with the league and enthusiasm for something new. That inspired me.”‘

Stefon Diggs appreciates bonds built with Josh Allen and Bills in championship run, hungers for more

‘”It was a hell of a season that we had,” said Diggs, who had six catches for 77 yards on 11 targets against Kansas City. “Just going into that new chapter for me with my new team. So many good things happened. To come up short in that moment I felt like I let my team down from my point of view. I felt like I could have done more. I wanted to remember that moment, I wanted to embrace it in its totality and have an appreciation of it and grow from it. I needed to go through that and see it because I know I’m a champion, and one day I will be.”‘

Poll: Watt or Milano?

‘Milano and Watt are both unrestricted free agents who will test the market for the biggest check and best fit. Brandon Beane and Buffalo has a chance to sign ONE of them. They have ZERO chance at signing both.’

Bills superfan ‘Pinto Ron’ recovering from heart surgery at RGH

‘”He calls it a ‘leaking valve’ and I guess the valve was getting worse and worse so they told him they needed to repair it,” his daughter Danielle said. “He told them he could go under the knife after the Super Bowl because the Bills were supposed to be in the Super Bowl.”‘

O’Leary: A trip down football’s memory lane with Marv Levy

‘“At halftime I was suffering badly from frostbite in my fingers and hands. The doctor told me I should not go out for the second half. I couldn’t listen to that, of course. I had to go back out there.”’

Bills offseason questions: Matt Barkley, Jake Fromm or someone else as No. 2 quarterback?

‘There has not been much on-field evidence over the past two seasons to answer that question with a great amount of conviction either way.’

Reports: J.J. Watt mulling several others, Bills still believed to be in the running

‘It is also not clear how many years a team is willing to offer Watt. A team could potentially offer him a two-year deal with a larger guaranteed money figure for 2022 in order to fit him under the 2021 cap.’

Former linebacker David White elected NFL Players Association Buffalo chapter president

‘White, who played for the Bills from 1995 to 1997, will serve a two-year term. Former Bills also elected as officers of the group were: Lou Piccone (vice president), Charley Ferguson (treasurer) and Marlo Perry (secretary).’

Erik Brady: Longtime admirer followed Marty Schottenheimer to the letter

‘Schofield, at any rate, says he is certain of the name on the back. Here’s why: Canisius players were tasked with removing the names from their new jerseys. And in Schofield’s case, it was a big task: Schottenheimer led the league in lettering. His Buffalo teammates liked to razz him that for his name to fit across his back it had to go elbow to elbow.’

NFL mock draft 2021: Bills take Oklahoma St. offensive tackle in latest from Mel Kiper Jr.

‘“This pick could depend on whether free-agent right tackle Daryl Williams returns and whether the Bills think former second-round pick Cody Ford could kick out to tackle. If they view him as a guard, tackle becomes an hole to fill. Jenkins played on both the left and right sides at Oklahoma State. I could see Buffalo targeting a cornerback if a guy the organization likes makes it to No. 30, and I think running back should be an option as well. This is a team that is close to being a Super Bowl contender.”’

Iconic head coach Marv Levy recalls CFL’s glory days from his time coaching the Als in the 1970s

‘“It’s only five of my 47-year coaching career, but it sure is a very memorable part of my life,’’ said Levy of his CFL tenure.’

Bills reportedly among leaders to land J.J. Watt in free agency

‘”I think it’s going to be Tennessee, Buffalo, or Green Bay. Probably more Tennessee or Green Bay,” Clayton said.’

Bills’ GM Brandon Beane focused on the NFL draft and free agency before Josh Allen extension

‘Beane also added they need to wait and see how many fans are allowed in the stadium next year, tv deals and more before deciding on Josh Allen as well. If the Bills can’t make it work, Beane noted the use of the fifth year option for Allen as well.’

The Watt watch continues

‘Now is that too rich for Brandon Beane and Buffalo’s pockets?’

Brandon Beane lays out timeline for potential Josh Allen contract extension

‘”Josh is a guy that we do believe in and we would definitely take a look at him later this offseason,” Beane said. “Right now, we’ll focus on our upcoming free agents, plus anybody we want to add, and then the draft. Generally, what I’ve done here is look at guys to extend once we get through the draft, see what our money is like, see how we could structure it to fit not only this year, but the years beyond.”‘

Bills offseason questions: Do Bills need John Brown’s speed on receiving corps?

‘Their fastest wideout, John Brown, has a contract that presents a salary-cap problem. Their second-fastest receiver, backup Isaiah McKenzie, is set to become a free agent.’

What Bills GM said about Dane Jackson could mean he’s in for promotion in 2021

‘This isn’t the first time Beane was complementary of Jackson this offseason. He made sure to mention the 24-year-old at his season-ending press conference in January, too.’

Playing Bills GM: J.J. Watt, Jonnu Smith get Buffalo to Super Bowl LVI (Full offseason free agency, draft plan)

‘This move is a bit tricky as it deals with move four, but Buffalo needs to bring in a veteran option that could start in the event that Buffalo cannot find a long-term right tackle option. Daryl Williams is likely to have multiple suitors in free agency so a return to the Bills is in doubt. If they cannot get Williams back, the team needs to find a veteran they feel can contribute if called into action. Rick Wagner, a recently released tackle, drew interest from Buffalo back in 2017. Another option would be Mike Remmers, someone Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott are familiar with from their time in Carolina.’

Josh Allen has third best odds to win 2021 NFL MVP

‘Allen [+1000], who finished second in MVP voting this past season, sits behind only Patrick Mahomes [+450] and Aaron Rodgers [+700] as the favorite to win the award in 2021-2022.’

Bills offseason questions: Devin Singletary’s dip leaves Bills plenty to consider

‘The emphasis on the pass and the pandemic undoubtedly had an impact on the Bills’ run-blocking efficiency. With no spring practice and a reduced training camp, the Bills didn’t work on the run game as much as the previous season.’

Bills LS joins Stefon Diggs in J.J. Watt recruitment

‘Now, long snapper Reid Ferguson seems to be taking his shot by taking another approach: Finding a common interest and building off of it. It seems Watt shares the same passion for Chelsea F.C. of the Premier League. Ferguson’s pitch? Let’s talk about Chelsea’s latest win over some wings.’

Bills’ Gabriel Davis says he struggled to watch the Super Bowl: ‘I feel like we should have been there’

‘”It was such a great room,” Davis said about Buffalo’s wide receiving corps. “That room was the tightest, I feel, in the whole NFL. I learned a lot of things from the guys in front of me. … These guys are different when it comes to playing receiver and I just tried to pick up everything that I could.”‘

JJ Watt’s ‘mitochondria’ tweet sends Bills, Browns fans into free-agency theory frenzy

‘Still, that didn’t stop football-starved fans of several teams — including the Chargers, Bills, Browns and Lions — from taking to the tweet machine to try to draw conclusions from the one educational tweet sent by Watt.’

Opinion: Free agent, trade targets for the Bills at tight end

‘Amongst all NFL tight ends over the past two seasons, Henry ranks sixth in yards with 1,265, and seventh in receptions with 115. He’s also caught nine touchdown passes during that time frame.’

What would I do if I were J.J. Watt?

‘Bills: No team appears to be more “one superstar pass rusher away” than the Bills. Becoming the guy that put Buffalo over the top for its first Super Bowl win is incredibly appealing.’

Tag time in Buffalo? How the NFL tag system works

‘”This is a one-year tender of the average of the top five salaries at the player’s position over the last five years, or 120 percent of his previous salary, whichever is greater. The player can negotiate with other teams. The player’s current team has the right to match any offer or receive two first-round draft picks as compensation if he signs with another organization.”‘

Bills offseason questions: Is now the time for Josh Allen to get a contract extension?

‘”The proactive teams try to sign their core players sooner rather than later,” Corry told The Buffalo News by phone. “Because the longer you wait, the more expensive it’s going to be.”‘

Taron Johnson earns playing-time bonus for next season

‘Due to the fact that he played more than 35% of the snaps over the past three years – he actually has played 54% of the snaps – his pay for 2021 will go up to $2.13 million. The website Overthecap.com published the list of the fourth-year players who qualified for the pay raises.’

With Scouting Combine canceled, Bills have had to adjust draft evaluation process

‘The combine has long been considered one of the most important weeks of the offseason and what makes it so valuable is that it brings together approximately 330 of the top draft-eligible college players to one place, where everything is apples to apples.’

Bills’ Gabriel Davis couldn’t stomach watching Super Bowl LV

‘“That’s our standard, obviously, now,” Davis told the Orlando Sentinel. “We set the standard and we’re playing to be above that standard every single year,” Davis said. “So our guys are going to get back to work and we’re going to be ready to go, and hopefully we get a big one next year.”’

2021 NFL free agents by tiers: Top 50 Buffalo Bills targets

‘According to the latest report, the cap is expected to land between $182-183 million. If that figure holds it would mean the Buffalo Bills sit just underneath the salary cap limit. Spotrac.com has the Bills at $181.39 million and there are plenty of their own free agents set to hit the market.’

Why another NFL analyst thinks Watt is a perfect fit in Buffalo

‘Schrager said on Monday morning, “I think the perfect fit for @JJWatt is the @BuffaloBills. They’re Super Bowl ready, he’s still got great football left, and he’s a perfect fit for that team and market right now. Get the ring. Enjoy some wings.”‘

Clean Bills of health: Buffalo ranked fifth in fewest starters lost to injury

‘The Bills had the healthiest starting lineup in the league in 2019. They lost the fourth fewest games by starters to injury in 2018, and they tied for ninth in fewest games lost in McDermott’s first season in 2017, according to News figures.’

J.J. Watt: Picking new team like choosing restaurant on DoorDash

‘Watt replied: “I scroll through door dash for like an hour before I pick a restaurant man… You’re gonna have to give me a second to choose a new team and city,” Watt tweeted.’

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