‘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.’
Archives for February 2021
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.’
How Bills helped Ron Rivera, Washington Football Team’s rebuild in 2020
‘“I asked Brandon and Sean, ‘When you guys came in, what was the idea?’” Rivera told Jhabvala. “It all starts with coming in and saying, ‘Hey, this is what we want to accomplish, this is what we want to do, this is what we want to be,’ and then finding out who shares that same vision.””
Why Doordash and J.J. Watt have more in common than we thought
‘Watt tweeted out on Sunday his decision making in terms of takeout and choosing what new to team to go to has the same thorough process.’
10 best Bills at the position they play
‘Tough and smart. Separation and hands. Ego free with an edge. Maybe I should have had Beasley higher on my list. It’s hard to find a slot receiver that is better than Beasley.’
Bills position series: Star Lotulelei’s return creates numbers game at DT
‘The Bills kept five defensive tackles on the roster in 2020. Lotulelei gives them six under contract, which means someone will be an odd man out, probably before the free agency period opens on March 17.’
Bills Mailbag: When looking at AFC threats, QB comparison favors Bills
‘The great thing for Buffalo’s outlook is a perspective that was foreign to Bills Mafia for the past 25 years. Ask yourself: Which AFC teams have the advantage over the Bills at quarterback? The answer is just one: Kansas City.’