‘“I know in my heart of hearts, I wanted Cody to come in here and have his best year into his fourth year and make a decision as to whether we were gonna re-sign him or not,” Beane said. “Circumstances were, you know Cody really wants to start and felt that’s what he deserved. And for us, versatility is very important, and as we pare this down, it just ultimately made the most sense for the Bills and for Cody. A team made an aggressive enough move that I thought it made sense at this point add a pick that hopefully we do a good job with next April.’
Archives for August 2022
Bills Driven To ‘Find A Way’ After Latest Playoff Collapse
‘It couldn’t have gotten any closer for the Bills last year in an outcome since dubbed “13 Seconds.” That’s how much time was left on the clock when Buffalo squandered a three-point lead in an eventual 42-36 loss in overtime.’
With Allen, Addition Of Von Miller, Bills Built To Contend
‘Weaknesses: The secondary faces questions with starting CB Tre’Davious White’s season-opening status uncertain and with Wallace leaving in free agency. White has yet to practice while recovering from a major left knee injury he sustained in late November. As it stands, Elam, a first-round draft pick, and third-year CB Dane Jackson are the projected starters.’
Exploring all options for Bills with Tre’Davious White situation
‘That move can happen at any time between Tuesday, Aug. 23 and Tuesday, Aug. 30. If that were to happen, White would not count on the 53-man roster. However, that would mean he’s ineligible to play, or even practice until after the team’s Week 4 game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Oct. 2.’
Isaiah Hodgins making the cuts for WR’s difficult
‘”It’s a literal mindset of I’m going to go down there and make this tackle, or I’m going to get off this block. It’s just the mindset of what I have to do to make this team. I’m going to do it,” said Hodgins.’
Brandon Beane on Cody Ford trade: ‘Ultimately he wasn’t gonna start for us’
‘“When you draft a player we wanna draft, develop and re-sign him so from that standpoint that’s disappointing for me and I gotta go back and look at our process, you know where that didn’t work out,” Beane said on Tuesday.’
Knox returns to Bills practice; Beane talks Ford trade, current injuries
‘Josh Allen said after Saturday’s preseason win over the Broncos, “We can’t wait to get him back to love up on him like we know we can.”‘
Bills Today | James Cook’s role + Brandon Beane provides roster updates
‘Between Cook’s explosive rushing ability and his comfort level on the receiving end, the versatility Cook brings to the running back room has been apparent in the first two preseason games. Though he had just five rushing yards against the Colts, Cook had several big gains last weekend vs. Denver.’
Bills trade guard Cody Ford to Arizona Cardinals for draft pick
‘Ford, 25, played in 38 of a possible 49 regular-season games in his first three years, starting 28 times. After a generally promising rookie season at right tackle in which he rotated with veteran Ty Nsekhe, the Bills kicked the 6-foot-3, 329-pound Ford inside, but he never found much success there. He spent time at left guard and right guard over the past two seasons, but his lack of lateral quickness was apparent.’
The decision is in: Matt Araiza officially wins Bills’ punter job as team releases Matt Haack
‘Haack performed well, but it was clear from the time the Bills used a sixth-round draft pick on Araiza back in April that the San Diego State product was the overwhelming favorite for the job. Nicknamed the “Punt God,” Araiza showed off his huge leg in the Bills’ first preseason game when he launched an 82-yard punt against the Indianapolis Colts.’
Bills finally give up on former second-round pick Cody Ford, trade him to Cardinals
‘As is turned out, Ford was too slow to combat speed rushers off the edge so he moved inside to guard, and he played on both sides of the line but never distinguished himself and ultimately became a backup in 2020 and 2021.’
It’s official: The winning Matt for the Bills punting job is Araiza
‘Araiza has a tremendous leg and he entered the NFL with about as much hype as any punter ever has. There were some draft analysts who thought the San Diego State product would actually go much higher than where Buffalo eventually took him. And in fact, he ended up being the third punter selected.’
Bills trade Cody Ford to Cardinals for 2023 fifth round pick
‘Buffalo announced that the Arizona Cardinals acquired the guard in exchange for a 2023 fifth round pick. Buffalo’s trade comes just days after Ford’s impressive showing against the Denver Broncos. In the Bills’ 42-15 win, Ford made several key blocks. He also put up good tape against the Indianapolis Colts as well.’
4 biggest winners following Cody Ford trade: Bobby Hart to make Bills’ 53-man roster?
‘Kromer played a big role in getting some of the best tape we have seen from Ford in the Bills’ preseason games against the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. That film likely made the Cardinals interested in acquiring the lineman.’
Bills’ Matt Araiza wins punter job as team releases P Matt Haack, WR Tavon Austin
‘Haack spent the entire 2021 season in Buffalo. He struggled in his lone season with the Bills, averaging a career-low 42.9 yards per punt. Despite his struggles, the Bills kept him on the roster as he was Tyler Bass’ holder and the team did not want to change that dynamic in-season.’