‘”Anything that’s right that can help our team, yes. I would not flinch,” said Beane. “I don’t know, I say this on the golf course, I’m a lot of things, but scared ain’t one of them. So yes, anything that can help our roster, that fit and not cripple us in another way, yes we would definitely do it.”‘
BillsBeat - February 27, 2025
Josh Allen Is Catching Strays After NFL Announces Plans to Replace Chain Gang
‘With two Bills—and specifically Josh Allen—losses leading to two league-wide rule changes over the last several, the social media world laid into the quarterback on Wednesday. Here are some of the best reactions from X (formerly Twitter)…’.
Buffalo Bills get very poor report card from NFL players union
‘The Buffalo Bills ranked 23rd in the 2025 edition of the report cards – a big fall from 11th place last year. And while the Bills didn’t have many egregious grades for the most part, there was one category in which they ranked dead last – team travel. They Bills were given an F- grade in that category. However, across every other category, they only had one grade lower than a B-, which went to their training staff. For how many injuries they sustained last season, that feels like a fair grade.’
Bills head coach Sean McDermott graded as one of worst coaches in NFL
‘McDermott was given a B grade, but his total grade ranked 27th out of 32 head coaches. And while fans have had their issues with McDermott in the past, this season felt like a large turning point. The notoriously conservative coach became more aggressive and trusted in his All-World quarterback to make plays in the biggest moments while overcoming several departures to put together one of the best seasons in team history.’
Experience a big reason for McDermott hiring Tabor as special teams coordinator
‘”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.’
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.”’