‘”One that was higher up on my scale was experience, was veteran experience,” McDermott said this week when asked what attracted him to Tabor for the role.’
BillsBeat - February 27, 2025
Opinion: Interpreting the Bills' brain trust
‘But there’s no way the Bills will pay Cook $15 million a year because of the position he plays and the fact he was on the field for less than 50% of the offensive snaps in 2024. That type of salary is Christian McCaffrey and Saquon Barkley money.’
Why the 2025 NFL Draft is so important for the Buffalo Bills
‘”Their needs, defensive tackle and edge rusher, align with the strength of this draft,” Trapasso said during a one-on-one interview with 7 Sports. “Every year, every team can say, hey, this draft, and this combine is really important, but the Bills are going to probably double dip at some of those positions and hitting on those players at what is a very good class at the top and has plenty of depth will be huge on helping this team get over the top, get to a Super Bowl, and win a Vince Lombardi Trophy.”‘
'The Pit in your pocket': Local couple selling jewelry with rocks from Buffalo Bills stadium construction site
‘Laura Jean and Sean Manning launched a new company called Buffalo Rock Pile, which sells jewelry and other items with the rocks from “The Pit.” “You’re going to have ‘The Pit in your pocket,'” said Manning.’
Bills rank high in weight room quality in NFLPA player survey, low in team travel
‘The annual report was released on Wednesday. The Bills ranked 23rd overall out of the NFL’s 32 teams, a significant drop from 11th overall a year ago.’
NFLPA report card: The Bills received an F- in one category. Here's why
‘”Last year the players were frustrated that they are made to sit in the smaller seats during travel while the coaches and auxiliary staff sit in first class,” the NFLPA said. “The players’ dissatisfaction with this issue has grown, with 65% of players saying they have insufficient space or discomfort when traveling to away games, up from 55% last year.”‘
Bills' statement on community investment draws sharp criticism from a local lawmaker
‘”It is clear the Bills executives are going against the intention of the CBA, which was to invest into the community, particularly disadvantaged communities, as a return on the $850 million in public dollars used to build the new stadium,” Baskin wrote.’
BillsBeat - February 26, 2025
Bills coach Sean McDermott on coaching changes, current Buffalo roster
‘McDermott confirmed the firing of special teams coordinator Matthew Smiley, a move reported earlier this month. At his end-of-season news conference in January, McDermott had voiced his confidence in Smiley and said that he would be back. Shortly after, reports came out that Smiley had been fired. McDermott clarified that he wanted to fully sort through the decision before finalizing it.’
Ryan O'Halloran: The Bills' offseason goal? Help Josh Allen by helping the defense
‘They were in the bottom half of the NFL in yards allowed per game (17th), yards allowed per play (21st), yards allowed per rushing attempt (19th), yards passing allowed per game (24th), first downs allowed per game (29th) and on third down (29th). The takeaways helped the Bills finish tied for 11th in fewest points allowed.’
Sean McDermott shares safety concerns over the 'tush push' play the Bills have run so well
‘“To me there’s always been an injury risk with that play and I’ve expressed that opinion for the last couple of years or so when it really started to come into play the way it’s been used, especially a year ago,” McDermott said Monday at the NFL scouting combine. “I just feel like player safety, and the health and safety of our players has to be at the top of our game, which it is. It’s just that that play to me has always been – or the way that the techniques that are used with that play to me, have been potentially contrary to the health and safety of the players.”‘
Buffalo Bills and Khalil Shakir agree to terms on a four-year extension
‘“The guy is a true lunch-pail Buffalonian,” Bills general manager Brandon Beane said Tuesday. “I mean, I know he’s not from Buffalo, but he doesn’t say anything, he just shows up every single day. He’s Mr. Dependable. And when the ball is thrown his way, he usually comes down with it. And you know, I’m sure everyone on our team that’s coming back would be excited to have Khalil. … We’re going to count on him even more, not only on the field, but his leadership going forward.”’
Bills sign standout WR to contract extension: What we know
‘“We got that finalized today,” general manage Brandon Beane confirmed when he spoke with reporters at the scouting combine. “I would say the last day or two, you felt like it was trending in the right direction and we’re excited to keep Khalil here for an additional four years beyond the one year he had remaining.”’
The Bills used the tush push more than 30 NFL teams. Now there is a proposal to ban it.
‘“To me there’s always been an injury risk with that play and I’ve expressed that opinion for the last couple of years or so when it really started to come into play the way it’s been used, especially a year ago,” McDermott said when he met with reporters at the NFL scouting combine. “I just feel like player safety, and the health and safety of our players, has to be at the top of our game, which it is.”’
NFL's new dynamic kickoff spurred action in 2024, but will it be modified for 2025?
‘The numbers showed that during the 2024 regular season, there were 332 more kickoff returns than 2023 when only 21.8% of kickoffs were returned, easily the lowest mark in league history. In 2024, kickoffs were returned 32.8% of the time which certainly isn’t great, but it is undoubtedly better.’
Bills may look to draft defensive tackle in first round: Who to watch at NFL combine
‘“We’ll look at everything,” Beane said. “I believe we have some good players and pieces and it’s how do we add around those guys to complement who they are and what they do already as we look into the free agency period and the draft as well.”’