Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

‘“I think you’ve seen spread quarterbacks come to the league the last five years and they’ve ended up being pretty successful at the next level,” he said. “And I think you’re definitely starting to see a lot more of those concepts, and the high-tempo type offenses, NFL teams adopting more of that philosophy. I can only control what I can control and whatever organization I get to, whatever playbook, whatever offense they run, I’ll be excited to learn and to begin to master.”’

‘It was quite a 2017 for Mayfield as he had a Heisman season for the ages, setting the all-time FBS record for QB rating at 198.32 thanks to a 70.5 completion percentage, 4,627 passing yards, 43 touchdowns, and only six interceptions as he led Oklahoma to a 12-2 record, the Big 12 championship, and an appearance in the College Football Playoff.’

‘“This guy is what the quarterbacks look like when they get out of a truck,” said Browns coach Hue Jackson at the NFL Owner’s meetings in late March, practically drooling over Allen’s 6-foot-5, 235-pound physique and his rocket-powered arm.’

‘If the Bills think Rosen’s the best, it will cost them plenty to have a shot at picking him. They would likely have to trade all the way up to the Giants’ No. 2 pick, and the Giants could probably name their price. At the very least, it would be Buffalo’s two first-round picks and a second-rounder this year, maybe both second-rounders. Or, it might be both firsts this year and the Bills’ first-rounder in 2019.’

‘”With a swollen smile, and a cane in his hand he was DISCHARGED from the hospital today!,” read the post on Instagram from Jill Kelly. “Praise the LORD! So THANKFUL for Dr. Mark Urken, his team, and the rest of the amazing Mount Sinai staff. The recovery continues here in NYC for the next two weeks. Then back to BUFFALO! One day at a time. One prayer at a time.”‘

‘Whether he’s the best quarterback in this draft remains to be seen, but he’s certainly the cockiest, and to be clear, that’s not such a bad thing.’

‘Me? I mean no disrespect to all the mock drafters out there, including colleagues and friends in the industry, who help fuel the raging fire, but I find mock drafts a colossal waste of time and energy.’

‘“Some people are always going to say, ‘I’ll never take the quarterback under 60 percent (completion percentage)’ just like some people say, ‘I’ll never take a quarterback under 6-foot-2,’” said ESPN’s Mel Kiper, who believes the Browns should and will take Allen No. 1. “Josh Allen’s got physical, athletic skills that nobody else has at the quarterback position.”’

‘”I suspect he’s still receiving at least some of his nutrition through a feeding tube,” said Dr. Matthew Miller, an ear, nose and throat surgeon at the Wilmot Cancer Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center who specializes in head and neck cancers.’

‘According to the analytics gurus at ProFootballFocus.com, the Bills graded out as the seventh-best offensive line in 2017, due in large part to Dawkins gaining experience through his rookie year, and players such as right guard Vlad Ducasse and right tackle Jordan Mills performing above low early-season expectations. Wood was his usual solid self, and Incognito graded out as the best player up front, particularly in the last nine games when he allowed no sacks or quarterback hits and just three QB pressures on his way to a third straight Pro Bowl invitation.’

‘Like his confidence, Rosen’s ability has rarely been questioned, and he’s had an abundance of both dating back to his storied high school career in California, where he went 16-0 as a starter and led St. John Bosco to a MaxPreps national championship. Where the lines have gotten blurred in the evaluation of Rosen is the way he has carried himself away from the field.’

‘“Right now I have him as my No. 1 quarterback,” NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock said. “The reason I do is I think he’s got plus size, plus arm strength, an outstanding athlete, and I really liked the way he extends plays inside and outside the pocket. When he scrambles or moves it’s with the intent of getting the ball down the field. His eyes are always up. He is a gunslinger, and he will put the ball up for grabs at times, but he can play in all 32 cities.”’

‘He will have a follow-up cancer screening in three months.’

‘He also thanked fans who have reached out to him, adding, “the outreach of love has been overwhelmingly great. thank you for all the birthday wishes and for those who have supported me through everything.”‘

‘Gaines appeared in 41 games and started 16 during his time in Kansas City. He recorded a career-high 44 tackles in 2016.’