‘“All those good things he said about me are very true,” Schoen joked when his news conference began shortly after Beane left the podium. “We could be here all day talking about what I’ve taken from Brandon, whether it’s how to treat people around the building, how to build through the draft, free agency, throughout the entire football organization, training room, strength staff, you name it. Again, I’m fortunate that he put me in his pocket and allowed me to go along for the ride during my five years in Buffalo. I can’t thank him enough for that opportunity.”’
Archives for March 3, 2022
Wide receiver at No. 25? There will be someone good on board for the Bills
‘A big reason it’s going to be an option is the wealth of edge-rush talent in the 2022 NFL Draft class. Indications are that six edge rushers could be taken in the first 20 or so picks. ESPN analyst Mel Kiper has seven edge rushers going in the top 24 in his latest mock draft.’
Combine Observations: Decision on whether to return training camp to St. John Fisher expected soon
‘“We enjoyed our time there, for sure,” Beane said. “Covid kind of took the decision away from us, so that contract expired, but without getting too deep into it, we’re really looking at either going back to Fisher this year or staying in Orchard Park. We’ve just got to work through that process. If everything works out and they want us and we work it out, we would definitely go there. We’ve had success, but being here, we’ve done it twice in Orchard Park as well and that’s worked well, so we feel like we’ve got two good options. We’ll let some of that play out.”‘
Ken Dorsey has the keys to the Buffalo Bills high-octane offense and Josh Allen is happy
‘“Sean and I have known him for a long time, we had that camaraderie going in,” general manager Brandon Beane said Tuesday from the NFL Scouting Combine, referring to their time with Dorsey in Carolina and now in Buffalo. “We definitely interviewed some other guys and got some different perspectives, but in the end being able to keep so many things the same for Josh.”‘
Will training camp return to St. John Fisher? Here’s what the Buffalo Bills are saying
‘“We’ve just got to work through that process,” Beane said. “If everything works out and they want us and we work it out, we would definitely go there. We’ve had success, but being here, we’ve done it twice in Orchard Park as well and that’s worked well, so we feel like we’ve got two good options. We’ll let some of that play out. I think we’ll have something finalized here in the coming weeks.”’
Alabama’s Jameson Williams would love to play with Bills’ Josh Allen: 4 receiver takeaways from NFL Combine
‘Williams, 20, was a big-play machine at Alabama last season. He finished the year with 79 catches for 1,572 yards (19.9/catch) and 15 touchdowns. No receiver in the country averaged more yards per catch with as many receptions as Williams had last season.’
Bills Mafia reacts to Ohio State prospect referring to Buffalo as only NY team: ‘One of us!’
‘The response from Ruckert, a promising prospect who has been compared to Pittsburgh Steelers TE Pat Freiermuth and Cowboys TE Dalton Schultz, had the Bills Mafia talking.’
Editorial: Don’t sack taxpayers on Bills stadium deal
‘Remember, the owners of the team are billionaires. Most New York taxpayers are not.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane proposes unique solution to improving NFL overtime after Buffalo’s painful playoff loss
‘”Ours is going to be more instead of one possession and then you get the other possession, is a time, similar to in basketball, you play five minutes,” Beane said, via the Associated Press. “Baseball, both teams get the top half and the bottom half (of an inning). So a time limit, and I’m talking about postseason only. That way, both teams will definitely have a chance and maybe even more than one possession.”‘
NFL free agency 2022: Bills interested in signing Rob Gronkowski to pair with Josh Allen, per report
‘It should be noted that the 32-year-old said that he would be taking some time before ultimately deciding on his future in the NFL back in late January. With free agency set to open up in roughly two weeks, it would appear like rubber is set to meet the road in a decision from Gronkowski.’
NFL combine 2022: Jameson Williams says he would ‘love’ to play with Bills’ Josh Allen
‘Williams said that he hopes to stay in contact with the Bills, who may be looking to beef up their receiving corps with Emmanuel Sanders expected to hit free agency. Williams also offered an update on his physical status as he is six weeks removed from surgery after suffering a torn ACL injury during the National Championship Game. He said that he has been walking for the past two weeks and has primarily been doing pool workouts.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane explains Buffalo’s proposed NFL overtime rule change
‘What does the Bills’ proposed overtime format look like? Beane didn’t go into too much detail about it, but he explained a couple of key elements of the proposal. Notably, he wants the extra period to be timed as opposed to being sudden death.’
Opinion: Capaccio: 2022 State of the Bills – Cornerback
‘The most pressing short-term issue at this position is what happens with Levi Wallace. The most important longer-term issue is the recovery of Tre’Davious White from his torn ACL, suffered in November.’
Opinion: Capaccio: 2022 State of the Bills – Safety
‘What more can you say or write about a position that has two All Pros, both who’ve been with the organization for five years, are leaders of the number-one ranked defense in the NFL last year, and both still under contract for one and two more years?’
Bills prepare for life without backup quarterback Mitch Trubisky
‘”You know, Mitch came in with open arms and eyes, he learned our system with Ken Dorsey, Brian Daboll, and Josh. He was a great caddy, and was ready if his number was called. I have nothing but positive things for him, but I feel good he will be able to compete for a starting job this year,” Beane said.’