‘“I get the question. I do. I understand,” Beane said. “If he had a short history here, probably would have (signed someone). But if you look at his career, I know what’s fresh in everybody’s mind. I get it. We’re all human. What have you done for me lately? And the end of the season, he’d be the first to tell you, it was not the way it should go, or he wanted to go.”‘
Archives for August 29, 2024
Frank Gore Jr., who led NFL RBs in preseason rushing, among Bills practice squad players
‘Gore, the undrafted rookie and son of the retired NFL star, led the Bills in rushing in preseason with 163 yards on 33 carries, a 4.9-yard average. Gore led all NFL running backs in rushing in the exhibition season this summer.’
Why the NFL’s embrace of private equity is great news for Buffalo Bills owner Terry Pegula
‘A team can sell up to a 10% stake, or as low as 3%, to a private equity firm. Single funds will be allowed to purchase stakes in up to six teams, limited to 10% per team, and each investment must be for at least six years. Also, no more than 20% of each fund can go to one NFL club and no individual investor can own more than 7.5% of a fund.’
Bills GM Brandon Beane excited to sign quarterback who plays with ‘guns blazing’
‘“I’m excited that we were able to get Mike,” Beane said. “You never know how it’s gonna turn out, where guys are gonna land, and we recruited him hard to get him on this P-squad. Mitch is still working his way back … truly unknown yet whether Mitch will be ready to play Week 1 so it’s great we get Mike in here now, get him up to speed and we feel really good that we’ll have a good option or two to back up Josh come Week 1.”’
Buffalo Bills practice squad is complete and includes a collection of familiar faces
‘All of the players the Bills cut on Tuesday cleared waivers.’
Bills announce initial 16-man practice squad: Fan favorites returning to Buffalo
‘Buffalo’s initial squad includes 15 players who spent some time on Buffalo’s roster this summer. The lone outside signing was veteran quarterback Mike White. White could be asked to backup Josh Allen depending on the injury status of Mitch Trubisky in Week 1.’
5 things Brandon Beane addressed on 53-man roster and practice squad decisions
‘“You still gotta be smart and not lose the race before you get to the race,” Beane said. “Are we going to be a finished product next week? No. But hopefully we can hit the ground fast and have a good start and continue to get better. Very confident in our coaches and the players we have on the 53 – ready to move forward.”’
New Buffalo Bills QB said he would sign with team if they followed his one condition
‘“My one condition for signing here was I just can’t be locker mates with Matt Milano,” White said tongue-in-cheek.’
Josh Allen has hilarious reaction after Bills QB voted no. 1 most overrated QB by peers
‘“So you’re telling me, I was voted at the #1… best trash talker??? Let’s goooooo!!!”’
5 thoughts on Bills’ initial 53-man roster: What to make of trade, surprise cuts & keeps
‘The Bills have plenty of depth at outside cornerback with former first-round pick Kaiir Elam and surging former UDFA Ja’Marcus Ingram. Ultimately, it appeared to be just a simple numbers game, and Hardy may not have done enough to secure return duties.’
Bills name 16 players to practice squad, injury reports from Wednesday practice
‘There were several injury updates stemming from Wednesday’s practice, with the most significant of which regarding two of the team’s five rostered wide receivers. Curtis Samuel and Marquez Valdes-Scantling both participated during the media-viewing portion of Wednesday’s session, which included positional work and throws from the Buffalo quarterbacks. Samuel and Valdes-Scantling had missed several days of practice, with Samuel recovering from a turf toe injury sustained before the Bills’ second preseason matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers and Valdes-Scantling going down with a neck injury against the Steelers.’
Joe Andreessen’s steady progress showed enough the Bills couldn’t deny him a roster spot
‘Andreessen spent the day at home in Lancaster — where he will be one of the few NFL players to live with his parents — and that dreaded phone call never came. For the Bills, the call only comes when a player doesn’t make the team.’
Bills notebook: Brandon Codrington excited to feel wanted after trade from Jets
‘“There was so many mixed emotions,” Codrington said Wednesday. “I didn’t know. Am I going to make the Jets? Am I going to get cut? Am I going to be on the practice squad? Next thing I know, I’m with another team. It just felt good (to be wanted).”’
Kelly: Mike White’s nestled into the arms of the enemy with Dolphins’ secrets | Opinion
‘I can picture the scene in Orchard Park right now. Bills head coach Sean McDermott and Bobby Babich, Buffalo’s defensive coordinator, probably have White in some dark room, sitting on a metal chair at the end of a folded table with a bright light shining down on him, requesting he tell his new team everything he knows about Mike McDaniel’s offense, and Tua Tagovailoa’s tendencies. After all, it was White who assisted Tagovailoa with a good percentage of his film breakdown.’
Gable Steveson’s bid to make jump from wrestling to football on hold after being released by Bills
‘“To do what he did and the short runway that he had, I was impressed,” Beane said Wednesday. “I’m hopeful that he will stick with this. We wouldn’t close the door on bringing him back here at some point.”’