‘Outside of the top 10, this isn’t the draft to find an immediate contributor at defensive tackle. “This isn’t a great interior defensive line class – one of the weaker positions in the draft,” ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid said during a videoconference.’
BillsBeat - April 10, 2023
This Big Ten star may be the Bills' answer at linebacker in first round of NFL Draft
‘At the NFL Scouting Combine, Campbell had the assembled media mesmerized by his ability to connect, to answer a question with a thoughtful answer, to inject some humor and humility to the proceeding, unlike so many of the robots who have been trained to recite nothing but meaningless cliches.’
From sacks to salary cap? Bills' Von Miller eyes career as NFL GM
‘”You gotta build relationships,” Miller said of being a GM. “How do I know this guy’s a great coach? How do I know he’s a bad coach? How will he fit into my culture? What is my culture?”‘
BillsBeat - April 9, 2023
NFL draft preview: Depth at defensive end should allow Bills to wait to address pass rush
‘“It’s a much deeper defensive end class than at defensive tackle,” ESPN analyst Matt Miller said. “You can find a defensive end who maybe isn’t a starter, but a situational pass rusher in rounds 4-5 this year.”’
Bills Mailbag: Should Buffalo consider Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer at No. 27?
‘Mayer caught 180 passes for 2,099 yards and 18 touchdowns in 36 games for the Irish. If the Bills are keen on adding a tight end, they could wait until the second or third rounds.’
Who will the Bills draft in the first round? Mock drafts differ
‘”I keep coming back to Robinson being perfect for this Bills offense. He could be a security blanket for Josh Allen in the pass game, and he can rip off chunk plays as a ball carrier. He breaks a ton of tackles and has tremendous vision. He’s the most complete back in this class,” Kiper said.’
BillsBeat - April 8, 2023
NFL draft preview: Bills' options are limited at thin off-ball linebacker position
‘“I would agree,” said ESPN analyst Todd McShay on a media conference call this week on the mediocrity of the linebacker class. “I think the position in general – I don’t want to say it’s been devalued – but you don’t see a lot of first-round picks. Typically when you do, it’s later in the first.”’
Buffalo Bills have ‘eyes on moving up’ in first round of 2023 NFL Draft, says insider
‘In an NFL draft buzz story on ESPN Insider, Matt Miller said that he has heard the Bills are looking to trade up in the first round of the draft based on his sources.’
My bad! How Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen apologized to fan waiting for signed rookie card
‘The collector who found the Allen redemption card ran out of patience waiting for its arrival and came up with a pretty good backup plan. He heard that the Buffalo Bills quarterback would be in the area and got Allen to sign the redemption card itself. Instead of a card numbered to 25, the collector got his own 1-of-1 autograph from the Bills quarterback along with a message.’
NFL Draft 2023 rumors: Bills eying trade up from No. 27 to improve offense; here are some potential targets
‘The desired positions are ones that could help lessen the offensive burden on quarterback Josh Allen’s shoulders: an interior offensive lineman or an offensive skill player (running back, wide receiver, or tight end). Possible targets could include Florida offensive lineman O’Cyrus Torrence, TCU offensive lineman Steve Avila, Ohio State wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston, or Texas running back Bijan Robinson.’
BillsBeat - April 7, 2023
Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips back with Bills on one-year contract
‘Phillips played only 18 of a possible 33 games in two years for the Cardinals and was released, freeing him up to re-join the Bills in 2022. He had 20 tackles and 1 1/2 sacks in 12 games, missing two games early in the season (hamstring) and two games late (shoulder). The shoulder injury, sustained in the win at New England, was to the rotator cuff area and required post-season surgery.’
NFL draft preview: Bills will have options after first round at wide receiver
‘“There’s probably five or six guys that you look at as potential first-round type of guys, and then pretty strong through the second, third and fourth round, as well,” Baltimore Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said at the NFL scouting combine. “What we’ve seen last year is the dynamic that these guys might typically go higher than you have them rated, because of the importance of the position. We’ve seen that with the pay scale at the position, as well. I think the league recognizes the importance of that position. That being the case, I think it’s strong. It’s a good class.”’
Documents reveal more about sales and marketing of seat licenses for new Bills stadium
‘The 28-page agreement specific to PSLs allows the Bills to reimburse themselves and its agent in the project, sports marketing consultant Legends, for all costs and expenses incurred in the sale of PSLs, using a portion of the revenues raised through their sale. Legends also will receive commission on PSL sales.’
Bills’ Boogie Basham knows 2023 is make-or-break year, and he’s planning for breakout season
‘Basham reflected on his past two seasons in Buffalo inside Olive & Ivy Restaurant + Marketplace in Downtown Scottsdale days before the NFL’s annual meeting last month. There have been ups and downs, he acknowledged, but he thinks he’s on the cusp of a breakout season, becoming the pass-rushing force the Bills drafted him to be.’
Bills ink Jordan Phillips to one-year deal
‘The 30-year-old, 6-foot-6, 341-pounder suffered a hamstring injury during an interception return by Matt Milano in Week 2, causing him to miss two games. Phillips then dealt with a shoulder injury late in the season that caused him to miss three games, including the AFC Wild Card round against the Dolphins. He also missed 15 games due to injury in two seasons with Arizona in 2020 and 2021.’