Two Bills Drive

'“Well, we’ve got three or four ideas,” said Brandt. “But the main thing is the Bills cave. I’ve got all sorts of Bills memorabilia from over the years, including some things from the ‘60s. We thought [about" target="_blank"> designing a whole bar around it—my daughter is very creative so she is going to design one and sketch one out…So until we get him home and see where he is comfortable…we are going to have to play it by ear.”'

'“I’m super excited to be back. My wife and I love Buffalo,” Groy said during a conference call with the Western New York media this week. “People have always been super welcoming, reminds us a lot of back home in Wisconsin, midwestern people.”'

'Here is our second mock draft roundup of 2017…'.

'Brown was second in the NFL with 149 tackles. He was a nice pickup for Doug Whaley at $1.25 million. But defensive stats can be misleading. They don't tell you how many tackles he missed. The Bills' defensive record against potent offenses tells you why he wasn't rated higher among free agents.'

'While Howard's athleticism gives talent evaluators hope that he can be used as a receiver, that's still a projection because of how much time he spent blocking at Alabama. While he's an excellent prospect, Howard makes more sense for a team that utilizes the tight end more and hasn't already committed such a big salary to a player at the position, like the Bills have done with Clay.'

'“It was a great opportunity to come to Buffalo and compete, the opportunity to compete to make a big impact on a team that is definitely on its way up,” Holmes said the other day after signing a three-year, $6.5 million contract. “Especially with the new coaching staff and everything and then also the security of having a long-term deal, helps out with that, too. That is kind of where my mindset was at as far as agreeing to terms with Buffalo. I can help the team a little bit more than maybe I had in the past two years. Every player feels that way and I’m no different.”'

'"After losing Robert Woods to the Rams in free agency, the Bills have a clear need at receiver. And if Williams falls to No. 10, Buffalo would be getting a guy with a much higher ceiling than Woods, not to mention another Clemson wideout to go alongside Sammy Watkins. Williams' pro day moved him back to being my top-ranked receiver. His 40-yard dash was the question, and he ran right around 4.50, which is what he needed. Production wasn't the issue — Williams (6-4, 218) had 98 catches for 1,361 yards and 11 touchdowns. Quarterback could still be in play here, too, with the Bills committing to Tyrod Taylor with limited guaranteed money."'

'It’s pretty rare to see a first-round quarterback benched as definitively as Manuel was, so it’s understandable that he had a fairly difficult time dealing with it, especially given that he was still only 24 years old at the time. A few years removed from the decision, Manuel appears to have gained some perspective on it, and that’s pretty healthy. He’s certainly kept rolling, to use his phrasing, and he’s still in the league as a backup. Maybe he’ll get another opportunity at some point.'

'10) **TRADE (from BUF) – RB Leonard Fournette, LSU.'

'Taxes on the property are $1,600 per year.'

'The name of the buyer is not being released, but TMZ says they are a "huge Bills fan" from New York City.'

'Bills linebacker Zach Brown has met with the Raiders and Dolphins on free agent visits over the past week. Today he’s meeting with the team he played for last season. Buffalobills.com has confirmed that Brown is in town and meeting with Buffalo’s new coaching staff.'

'"Whether it was paperwork, or mishandled paperwork, I'm not really sure," Holmes said. "I'll just kind of leave that to the NFLPA" to explain "what exactly happened. As far as my side, I just saw that there was a report that I signed and I just wanted to put out there nothing had happened yet, because my phone was ringing and that kind of stuff.'

'It's unusual to see a player "visit" his former team in free agency, although it makes a little more sense in this case since the Bills have a new coaching staff under Sean McDermott.'

'"You're taking three acres of property off the tax rolls and giving the Buffalo Bills another tax break," said Legislature Majority Leader Joseph C. Lorigo, C-West Seneca. "The point isn't the dollar amount. It's the principle. We shouldn't be giving additional tax breaks to NFL teams."'