‘“Definitely a lot of patience required throughout the whole process,” Rapp said during a media conference. “Everyone’s free-agent process is a little different and unique. But, ultimately, I ended up in the right situation and the right opportunity and best fit for myself, my family and my future.”’
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Safety Taylor Rapp sought the right fit in signing with the Bills
‘“As we were getting deeper into the free agency process, it just kept coming back to finding the right opportunity, the right situation, and ultimately, the right fit for myself and my future,” Rapp said. “It just kept coming back to Buffalo and how attractive this opportunity and this fit was.”’
Bills Sign Ex-Rams Safety Taylor Rapp To 1-Year Deal
‘The 25-year-old Rapp has experience playing both safety positions, and joins a secondary which returns both starters in Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer. He’s expected to compete for a backup job along with Damar Hamlin, who is expected to return after going into cardiac arrest and having to be resuscitated on the field during a game at Cincinnati on Jan. 2.’
Damien Harris as Bills RB1? Sean McDermott calls ‘speed’ biggest factor, plus where to draft James Cook
‘”The biggest thing is the speed element,” McDermott said of Harris. “We felt like we needed a slightly bigger back, but not a 250-pound cloud of dust type of guy. So to find a player with some size, with some power, but also has the speed element to go along with it, I think that’s hard to defend. Not only can you run inside, but you can get to the edge from time to time. An 8-yard run can go to 18 or 80. That element is dangerous and can put a little bit of fear into defensive coordinators.”‘
Bills’ James Cook becomes latest NFL player to change jersey number, to have same No. 4 as brother Dalvin Cook
‘Cook wore No. 4 during his time at Georgia from 2018-21. As a senior, Cook ran for 728 yards and four touchdowns while averaging 6.4 yards per carry. He also caught 27 passes for 284 yards and four touchdowns while helping the Bulldogs capture their first national title in over 40 years.’
The Bills Store to reopen Saturday with new operator
‘“I think the in-store jersey press is going to be a lot of fun, so we’ll do same-day customization,” said Jason Klein, retail general manager, The Bills Store. “During a game, we’ll have to have a cutoff, but, we’ll have to have a cutoff. You’ll be able to order a jersey in the morning and pick it up before the end of the game.”’
Bills sign S Taylor Rapp to one-year deal
‘The safety has spent the last four seasons with the Los Angeles Rams and was a part of the Rams’ Super Bowl 56 roster. Last season, Rapp started and played in 16 games where he totaled 92 tackles, six passes defensed and two interceptions.’
Why new Bills safety Taylor Rapp kept coming back to Buffalo during free agency
‘”I think everyone in the free agency process is trying to find the right fit and right opportunity,” Rapp said of what he wanted out of his new team. “This is a very special team, very special defense, very special back end, back seven, especially the guys that I will be joining in the room in Micah (Hyde) and Jordan (Poyer). They are obviously two great players, two former All-Pros and have had great careers. So, just a great opportunity to come in there and contribute in any way I can, just pick them apart and learn and soak up as much about the game as I can from those guys.”‘