Archives for February 2021

’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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘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).’

‘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.’

‘”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.”‘

‘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.’

‘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.’

‘”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.”‘

‘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.’

‘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.’