‘Short-term, it means that the Jets are not likely to contend with the Bills for the AFC East crown. New York is expected to select BYU quarterback Zach Wilson with the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft. Unless Wilson can get acclimated to the NFL quickly, it will take him a few seasons to potentially develop into a threat in the AFC East.’
Archives for April 2021
Bills Today | Should this position be Buffalo’s priority in the NFL Draft?
‘Technically, the Bills are set at their three cornerback spots, with Taron Johnson working the slot. Johnson could get a shot working outside more often. Even then, the need shifts to nickel corner.’
Brandon Powell ready to step into Andre Roberts’ shoes as Bills’ primary returner
‘“Just talking to them about how it is up there, they both said the same thing – it’s all work,” Powell said. “Going into my fourth year in the league, I think that’s something that I’ll benefit from, going somewhere where they love to work. That’s why I chose the Buffalo Bills.”’
2021 Mock Draft Watch 7.0
‘No. 30 – Edge Jaelan Phillips, Miami.’
Vic Carucci: Jim Kelly will always be grateful for Howard Schnellenberger’s tough love
‘”Coach Saban started running the veer offense, because the guy who wound up getting the starting job, Mike Rodrigue, was more of a running quarterback,” Kelly recalled by phone. “I was like, ‘This is not for me. I didn’t come here to run the veer offense and option. I’m not a runner.’ And when Schnellenberger came in, it became a pro-style, pocket-passing team.”‘
Bills Mailbag: What does Mitchell Trubisky’s addition mean for Jake Fromm’s future?
‘Trubisky’s signing does indicate the Bills feel like Fromm is not ready to be the No. 2 quarterback, but that is not a real shock after he spent his rookie season without participating in a real practice with the team as a Covid-19 precaution.’
Josh Allen, Bills players react to Gonzaga winning on buzzer beater over UCLA in OT instant classic
‘Allen, the face of the Bills franchise, had a two word response.’
Bills add depth to interior O-line by signing Jamir Douglas
‘Douglas spent most of the 2016 to ’18 seasons on the practice squads of the Titans, Falcons and Patriots. In his rookie season, 2015, he played in all 16 games for Miami with six starts.’
Report: Former Colts offensive tackle Le’Raven Clark visiting Bills
‘Clark, a third-round pick in 2016, has played 47 games with the Colts, with 15 starts and is coming off a torn Achilles.’
Bills receiver Stefon Diggs strikes endorsement deal with Jordan brand
‘The Jordan brand stable of athletes is large and includes NBA stars Russell Westbrook, Jayson Tatum, Bradley Beal, Zion Williamson and Luka Doncic, along with other NFL stars such as Stephon Gilmore, Devante Adams, Jamal Adams, Michael Thomas and Cameron Jordan.’
Who is Bills’ Jamil Douglas? 4 things to know about new OL
‘Buffalo will be Douglas’ third leg of the AFC East.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs joins Jordan Brand: ‘It’s a little bit unreal’
‘“It’s a little bit unreal, coming from where I come from — where people have been lining up for Jordans or camping out for them overnight,” Diggs said. “I remember camping out for some VIIs. I even did it myself when I was younger. This is both unreal and surreal, to be part of a successful brand that everybody knows and respects.’
Bills sign offensive lineman Jamil Douglas
‘After spending some time with both the Atlanta Falcons and Indianapolis Colts, Douglas finally caught on with the Tennessee Titans, where he started to re-gain some traction in his career. In 2019, Douglas played in 15 games, starting five of those contests. This past season, he appeared in 14 games, but did not make any starts.’
Bills sign offensive lineman Jamil Douglas to one-year deal
‘Douglas, 29, was a fourth-round pick of the Miami Dolphins in the 2015 NFL Draft and played with them from 2015 to 2016 before joining practice squads for the Atlanta Falcons, Indianapolis Colts, and New England Patriots for 2017 and 2018.’
Bills sign former Titans OL Jamil Douglas
‘Douglas has started 11 games in the 26 he’s played throughout his career.’