‘Even if the Bills are prepared to promote Brady, they can’t do it just yet. NFL rules require teams with an opening at offensive or defensive coordinator to interview at least two minority candidates who come from outside of the organization to satisfy requirements of the Rooney rule.’
Archives for January 26, 2024
Bills notebook: Bears reportedly request to interview Bills defensive line coach Eric Washington
‘Washington, 54, has been with the Bills since the 2020 season. He has a long history with McDermott, having worked under him previously in Carolina as the defensive line coach before serving two years as the Panthers’ defensive coordinator from 2018-19. Before going to Carolina, Washington worked three years for the Bears (2008-10) as a defensive assistant (2008-09) and defensive line coach (2010).’
Task force aims to make sure minority firms get their fair share of Bills stadium work
‘The Bills are required to make and document a “good faith effort” to achieve, at minimum, an overall participation goal of 30% for minority- and women-owned businesses – 15% each – and a 6% goal for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.’
This could be goodbye for Micah Hyde, one of most important Buffalo Bills players ever
‘“I remember coming here, it was cloudy … and that was when they were redoing this locker room,” Hyde recalled Monday as he was packing up his locker stall. “They had the training room down in the stadium and it was like this little ass room. And I’m coming from Green Bay with, you know, Lambeau Field and new facilities. I’m walking in here like, ‘Man, what the hell am I doing and why am I here?’ But it ended up being one of the best decisions I ever made. This is a very, very special place.”’
Who are the Buffalo Bills’ free agents this off-season?
‘As it stands, Buffalo is $43.7 million over the cap. A few restructures and cuts will get Buffalo out of the red, but the Bills’ general manager knows the team will not be in the market for high end free agents.’
Bills QB Allen named MVP finalist, S Hamlin finalist for Comeback Player of the Year award
‘This is Allen’s third time being named a finalist for MVP. He was also a finalist in 2020 and 2022. The other four nominees for the award are San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.’
What’s the plan to get Bills’ Josh Allen more offensive help?
‘”I cut my teeth around Andy Reid who was a pass-first, you throw to win [coach]. And that has been my philosophy since day one pretty much here,” McDermott said. “Especially since Josh has grown into a player and the quarterback that he has. … I do believe though that you’ve got to be able to control the line of scrimmage and run when you need to run. So, I think it is important that we have that ability to run the football, in particular in Western New York.”‘
Two Bills named finalists for 2023 NFL Honors
‘Bills quarterback Josh Allen has, once again, been named one of five finalists for NFL’s Most Valuable Player. It is the third time in his career (2020 and 2022) where he earned votes as a finalist for league MVP.’
National exposure sends donations over $300,000 for Ten Lives Club
‘Ten Lives Club rescues about 3,000 cats a year. They have an operating budget of about a $1 million a year, which means they rely entirely on donations from the community. Chili cook-offs, car shows and other fundraising projects make up about $300,000 a year.’
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen named finalist for 2023 NFL MVP
‘This is the third time Allen has been named a finalist for the award, he finished third in MVP voting in 2022 and second in 2020. In 2020 he was the first Bills player to receive MVP votes since Thurman Thomas won MVP in 1991.’
Who will become Bills’ next offensive and defensive coordinator?
‘Buffalo could keep Brady as the play-caller for Josh Allen and the offense, but a final decision has yet to be made for either coordinator position at this time according to McDermott.’
Bills turn toward NFL Draft; first-round order nearly set
‘Heading into the conference championship games, the first 28 spots in the NFL Draft’s first round — including the Bills — are set. The final four spots will be determined by what happens over the final three playoff games.’
Allen named finalist for NFL MVP, Hamlin a finalist for Comeback Player of the Year
‘Allen joins Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy as the five finalists for MVP.’
Josh Allen named as finalist for MVP; Damar Hamlin is finalist for Comeback Player of the Year
‘Josh Allen is one of five finalists for Most Valuable Player Award for the NFL regular season. It’s the all-star quarterback’s third time as a finalist, finishing in second place in 2020 and third place in 2022.’
Buffalo Bills to pick No. 28 in first round of 2024 NFL Draft
‘The Buffalo Bills will have nine picks in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft, pending compensatory picks that will be awarded after free agency.’