‘In four seasons in the NFL, Claypool has played for four teams, not including this latest offseason run with the Buffalo Bills. He’s hauled in 175 catches for over 2,000 yards, but hasn’t been able to stay healthy – or stick with a team – since his first two NFL seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. In fact, 9 of Claypool’s 13 career touchdowns were in his rookie season.’
Archives for August 2024
Bills announce LB Matt Milano suffered bicep injury, “too early” to tell if he can return during 2024 season
‘Buffalo Bills LB Matt Milano will be out for an extended period of time with a bicep injury suffered in practice earlier this week. Bills head coach Sean McDermott said it’s “too early at this point” to know if Milano will be able to return during the 2024 season.’
Bills practice notes Aug. 15 | Why LB Dorian Williams is ready for the opportunity, players share the benefits of a joint practice
‘Linebacker Dorian Williams will be one of the players tasked with stepping in for Milano. Williams played in 17 games and made two starts last year during his rookie season. The LB was drafted by the Bills in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.’
Rookie Javon Solomon adds physical edge to Bills defense
‘“He’s a physical player. I think the biggest thing with ‘Solly’ is adjusting one’s game at the defensive end position to the NFL takes some time,” McDermott said. “When you’re coming from a program, that’s a good program, and they’ve had success, the level of talent he’s facing at this level is different, and so learning the game and learning how to adjust one’s game and the techniques that come with it takes some time.”‘
How did Bills rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter fare in his debut? Here’s the breakdown
‘Against Chicago, Carter played 24 snaps at left defensive tackle and 10 at right defensive tackle including his last nine plays. The official statistics credited him with two tackles. The results were ho-hum – the Bills emphasized a simple game plan with few “games” on the line, such as twists and pressures, leaving Carter in 1-on-1 situations.’
Buffalo linebacker Andreesen trying to prove himself
‘“I’d say it’s a lot different, you know, high school football to this,” Andreesen said, comparing Saturday to his Section 6 championships. “High school you’re kind of playing, this is more like my livelihood I’m playing for if that makes sense. High school is more fun and enjoyable. So, yeah, more on the line here, I’d say definitely. But in a way, still a great experience, both of them, and a little bit more fancier, obviously, than I had in high school.”’
Buffalo Bills worked out former No. 5 overall pick in NFL Draft
‘On Wednesday, the Buffalo Bills tried out Davis, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Davis, 29, applied for reinstatement to the league in March after stepping away from the game in August 2023.’
Assessing Bills 2024 NFL Draft class through Week 1 of preseason
‘It’s challenging to think of training camp and not realize the impact Coleman has already made on the Bills’ new-look offense. Almost every day, the second-round selection makes a highlight reel catch, showing off the freak athleticism and why Buffalo drafted him. Coleman has showcased the ability to win contested catch situations all over the field, bringing in many receptions from quarterback Josh Allen throughout practices.’
Bills show value in development by turning practice squad players into key contributors
‘“I think we’ve done a really good job of developing players,” McDermott said. “That’s what you look forward to every day coming in with this young team, to help them develop and bring them along. The practice squad players that have come on and done some good things. They’ve been on the varsity, on the active roster, so that’s a critical part. … The practice squad and the complexion of the practice squad has changed from what it used to be.”’
Bills set to join NFL’s growing joint practice fad ahead of preseason date with Steelers
‘“Our guys have gone against each other a lot up to this point and they’re probably sick of going against each other,” Bills defensive coordinator Bobby Babich said. “Just to go to a new environment — new, fresh faces — common sense tells you it’s going to energize you a little bit, give you a little bit of a second wind as we are in training camp.”’
AJ Epenesa: “I have rookies asking me questions’
‘“I appreciated it as a young guy, so it is something I want to do to give it back,” Epenesa said. “… I want to set a good standard for the guys younger than me and show them how we do things around here.”’
Bills sign WR who had career year in 2020 with Patriots
‘The wide receiver spent the 2020 season with the New England Patriots and had a career year with Cam Newton as the quarterback. Byrd amassed 47 receptions for 604 yards and one touchdown.’
Bills work out former first-round pick who’s attempting a comeback after retiring last year, per report
‘Davis was originally selected by the Tennessee Titans with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Western Michigan after he caught 332 passes for 5,285 yards and 52 touchdowns over four seasons. His 5,285 receiving yards are still the most recorded by any player in FBS history.’
How significant is Josh Allen’s turnover problem? Digging into the stats of Bills’ star quarterback
‘This quote generated a lot of buzz, like Fox Sports’ Nick Wright calling out ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky, who defended Allen. Personally, I don’t think there’s much debate on whether Allen is overrated. He is properly rated. He is fourth among quarterbacks in EPA per play in the last four seasons. He was ranked as the third-best quarterback in Fowler’s survey of executives, coaches and scouts. Plus, our Will Brinson ranks him in his top tier of quarterbacks. His playoff numbers are phenomenal (27 touchdowns, six turnovers, 100.0 passer rating in 10 games), but he keeps running into the buzzsaw that is Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.’
Former Bills receiver says trading Stefon Diggs was perfect for Josh Allen
‘And while the Bills have added several new receivers over the course of the last five months, including rookie Keon Coleman, there are plenty who are worried about Buffalo’s offense and how explosive their passing game could be. Someone who isn’t worried about the Bills’ offense is former receiver Stevie Johnson, who believes Allen now will not be under pressure to force the ball to anyone.’