‘Hart has not been a favorite of analytics website Pro Football Focus. He finished No. 35 out of 52 offensive tackles who played at least 500 snaps in 2020, with a grade of 66.3 – which is the best of his career. His run-blocking grade of 68.5 ranked 29th, while his pass-blocking grade of 60.8 was 40th.’
Archives for March 2021
NFL expands to 17-game season; Bills to face Washington in 17th game
‘The NFL determined that the 17th game would spotlight teams from opposing conferences that finished in the same place within their division during the 2020 season. The Bills and Washington finished first, respectively, in the AFC East and NFC East. It was decided that the AFC would be the home conference for the 17th game.’
Inside the Highmark Stadium naming rights deal
‘”We had over a dozen interested parties, and four to six strong conversations with local and national and regional partners,” Raccuia said. “The interest was really fast and pretty intense right from the beginning.”‘
Bills fill need for a swing tackle by signing former Bengals OL Bobby Hart
‘The Bengals released Hart a few weeks ago in a salary dump which cleared $5.8 million in cap space, then turned around and used that money to sign free agent Riley Reiff.’
Buffalo Bills sign Bobby Hart: 4 things to know about new OL
‘Hart has played at tackle for the majority of his career, but he has said in the past that he is open to playing guard or tackle as long as it gets him on the field. There does not seem to be any path to a starting role for Hart, but if he can contribute at guard or tackle, Hart could end up making a case for a depth spot on the roster.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs joins Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, others in $305M investment in firm behind NBA Top Shot
‘Based on its early success, it’s no surprise that athletes are now investing in the company behind NBA Top Shot.’
NFL mock draft 2021: Bills land Caleb Farley, draft’s top CB, in 7-round mock (Version 2.0)
‘Being fully prepared to take the best player available, it was a pleasant surprise to see Caleb Farley sitting on the board when the Bills were on the clock at No. 30.’
Opining on the Bills clunky new stadium name, an SU female jersey retirement, and Aaron Judge
‘The mouthful new name is sure to be shortened by fans and reporters, just as Ralph Wilson Stadium cleverly was reduced to The Ralph. Most likely, it will be called The Mark. I’m probably in the minority for even concerning myself with such things. As Del Reid, the Godfather of Bills Mafia, noted: “Win games there and I’ll call it whatever they want.”’
Highmark Inc. purchases naming rights to Buffalo Bills’ stadium
‘Pittsburgh is no longer the only city with a Highmark Stadium.’
Bills Add OL Depth By Signing Hart To 1-Year Deal
‘Hart is a sixth-year player who spent the previous three seasons starting at right tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals. He was part of a Bengals’ offensive line that helped running back Joe Mixon top 1,100 yards rushing in both the 2018 and ’19 seasons.’
Bills Set To Open Stadium Talks With State, Local Officials
‘“We hope to start quickly. Obviously, this is Easter Week and New York state is finalizing its budget. So those are two factors,” he added. “If we have to go to Albany or if Albany’s coming to us, or we’re going to Zoom, we’ll figure it out.”’
Bills sign former Bengals starting tackle Bobby Hart
‘Hart has never received rave reviews for his play, but Pro Football Focus did give him his highest grade of his career in 2020 with a 66.3 out of 100.’
Opinion: Tip of the cap to Bills’ brain trust
‘I’ll start with Matt Milano; I thought for sure he was a goner. It was a combination of me wondering how Beane and company could make all the moves fit, what Milano might get on the free market, Beane saying at the end of the season press conference that Milano had earned the right to go and see what was out there, no franchise tag being used, and being just days away from the legal tampering period without news of a new contract. Despite all of that, Milano was re-signed, and it sounded like he didn’t want to leave in the first place.’
Opinion: Bills facing must-win season with Josh Allen extension looming
‘Since the NFL’s new media rights deal will start in 2023, Allen may want to get back into the market when there is even more crash around the league. With that in mind, it makes sense for Allen to lock in three years now, while giving him a chance to renegotiate afterwards.’
Pegula Sports and Entertainment: ‘revised study’ of stadium complete, will share findings with state & county
‘”As you all know, a couple of years ago we did a study. That study was completed. We went back to that study recently, over the last 12 to 18 months. Because of COVID, because of some changing economics throughout the country, the league, etc. we have since completed let’s call the “revised study,” and we are really looking forward to sharing that with our partners at the state and the county.”‘