‘He has nine seasons of NFL experience and has failed to play up to expectations after being selected with the No. 8 pick in the 2013 draft by the then-St. Louis Rams. Austin was an all-purpose threat as a receiver, runner and returner at West Virginia, and had an Orange Bowl-record four TDs receiving in a 70-33 win over Clemson in 2012.’
Archives for June 2022
Bills QB Josh Allen admits to partaking in gross pregame ritual
‘During an interview prior to “The Match” golf showdown on Wednesday night, Allen admitted that he throws up before every NFL game. Fortunately for his fellow competitors, Allen didn’t feel the need to throw up prior to Wednesday’s edition of “The Match.”‘
Report: Bills sign Tavon Austin
‘After catching 194 passes with the Rams over the first five seasons, Austin has only caught 50 total passes over the last four years.’
Buffalo Bills sign former first round pick Tavon Austin
‘Throughout his career, Austin has also fielded kicks. The ten-year veteran has averaged eight yards per punt return as a pro. The Bills’ mandatory minicamp begins on June 14.’
Report: former Buffalo Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to retire
‘Across his career he played in 166 games, starting 147 of them, and threw for 34,990 yards and 223 touchdowns. With the Bills he played in 55 games, starting 53 of them, and threw for 11,654 yards and 80 touchdowns.’
Bills with the new look on the offensive line
‘”This year we seem to bring in a really heavy veteran presence guys whos clocked a lot of games,” Morse said. “Greg, DQ, Rodger to name a few. Then we have the rookies who a good class of guys who really want to absorb the information and then try and correlate from the classroom to the field.”‘
Bills to sign WR Tavon Austin according to report
‘Buffalo will be the fifth team Austin will have played with over nine seasons in the NFL. The Rams drafted him eighth overall in 2013. He’s also played with the Cowboys, Packers, and Jaguars. Austin had 24 catches and a touchdown with the Jags last season.’
Former Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to retire
‘It’s fair to say he connected with the Bills fan base more than the eight others he played in front of. That was reflected in his decision for the Bills playoff win over the Patriots this past season, shirtless in the stands in frigid temperatures.’
Bills sign veteran playmaker Tavon Austin
‘The wide receiver played last year with Jacksonville, but had his best NFL years with the St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams from 2013-17.’
Bills linebacker Andre Smith suspended six games by NFL for violating league’s PED policy
‘He’s scheduled to make a $1.035 million base salary in 2022, but his suspension means he will forfeit a third of that salary. It also may open up an additional roster spot for a reserve linebacker, or, worst-case scenario for Smith, put his roster spot in jeopardy.’
Aaron Rodgers’ birdie putt on 12th hole provides winning margin over Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes in ‘The Match’
‘Allen’s struggles continued when he hit his tee shot on the 155-yard, par-3 fourth hole into the water. Brady was the only one of the four to hit the green, but neither he nor Rodgers could convert the birdie putt. “A little chunky,” Brady said of his tee shot. “I call that a little Josh Alleny.”’
Buffalo Bills reserve linebacker suspended six games for PED violation
‘Smith is listed as a linebacker, but he provides value to Buffalo as a special teams contributor. In 2021, Smith played 68 percent of Buffalo’s special teams snaps. He was on the field for 62 percent of the team’s special teams snaps in 2020 as well.’
5 takeaways from The Match: Patrick Mahomes carries Josh Allen; duo loses on final hole to Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers
‘The Bills quarterback has the lowest odds to win the NFL MVP in 2022 (+700), and Mahomes even said he’s picking Allen to win it because of the damage he does with his legs. But no matter where Allen was hitting at the Wynn Golf Club – in the tee box, the fairway, or mostly in the rough, he struggled to make good contact.’
Look: Bills’ Josh Allen has special Tom Brady golf ball designed for The Match
‘Allen pulled out an OnCore golf ball featuring a combine photo of Brady on it. The ball got a rise out of everyone in the competition including Brady. The NFL’s oldest player had a good jab for Allen in return, however. “You went to a college I’ve never heard of,” said Brady. “Now you’ve got golf balls I’ve never heard of.”’
Buffalo Bills’ Andre Smith suspended six games for violating PED policy
‘Smith was not on the field at the team’s voluntary OTAs on Tuesday.’