‘How big will the Bills go at tight end? There are a couple expensive tight ends available in free agency, such as the Chargers’ Hunter Henry and the Titans’ Jonnu Smith. (It’s debatable whether someone like Smith will give the Bills much more value than Knox, given Knox’s low salary the next two years?) There are more modestly priced veterans set to hit the market, such as the Rams’ Gerald Everett and the Saints’ Jared Cook. Then, of course, there’s the draft.’
Archives for February 13, 2021
J.J. Watt watch: Bills have expressed interest in free agent (report)
‘Buffalo struggled to get consistent pressure on the quarterback in 2020 despite spending a lot of money on their defensive line in the offseason. Head coach Sean McDermott stressed that the team had to improve in this area heading into 2021.’
Bills ‘best fit’ for J.J. Watt, says national NFL analyst
‘Watt, soon-to-be 32, can now decide where he will play next. Pittsburgh and Green Bay are among the early favorites for Watt’s services. The Steelers already have Watt’s brothers, Derek and T.J., on their roster while the Packers would be a return home for the former Wisconsin star. Both could ultimately end up being Watt’s home, but national NFL analyst Daniel Jeremiah believes the Buffalo Bills are the best fit for the star player.’
How do the Bills stack up among potential suitors for J.J. Watt?
‘The good news is there are plenty of cut candidates whose salaries, if they’re taken off the books, can help create space. On the defensive line alone, Mario Addison, Quinton Jefferson, and Vernon Butler – if released – would create north of $18 million in space. Watt was set to make $17.5 million in the final year of his deal in Houston, but he’ll likely not command that much per season heading into year 11.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs to J.J. Watt: ‘Hear me out real quick big fella’
‘Bills Mafia is the most famous fan base in sports and every new player that comes to Buffalo usually talks about their connection to the fans. If Diggs is able to explain that relationship to Watt, if he doesn’t already get it, that could help if the Bills try and sign him.’
Stefon Diggs tweets at J.J. Watt to join Bills after defensive star parted ways with Texans
‘The Bills are one of a few possible landing spots for Watt, who will turn 32 next month and likely desires to go play for a title contender in 2021. Buffalo fits that bill, after coming within a game of Super Bowl 55.’
Opinion: 2021 State of the Bills: Cornerback
‘There’s one big question looming at this position for 2021: who starts opposite Tre’Davious White?’
Opinion: 2021 State of the Bills: Safety
‘This may actually be the easiest position to write about considering it’s been so consistent, as far as personnel, over the last few seasons, and looks to remain that way heading into 2021. It’s pretty incredible to think how much Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde have played since arriving in 2017 together as free agents, as opposed to anyone else at all.’
Can the Bills afford free agent defensive end J.J. Watt?
‘From a statistical standpoint, Watt’s production slipped a bit in 2020 but that doesn’t mean he’s not still a very valuable player. It sounds like Watt’s looking to join a team that can contend for a Super Bowl, which puts the Bills right into the conversation.’
Bar-Bill Tavern recruiting former Texans defensive end JJ Watt with ‘offer’ of wings
‘Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen said in a Twitch live stream last week that his favorite spot for wings in Western New York is Bar-Bill Tavern.’
Bills should make a play for JJ
‘Buffalo has some salary cap issues so Beane will have work to do. But this franchise has changed internally and externally. Players, like Stefon Diggs, want to play in Buffalo and they are recruiting on the team’s behalf.’