‘Rapp, 25, adds depth to a Bills’ secondary after the team just unexpectedly re-signed safety Jordan Poyer. Rapp is a former second-round pick out of Washington and spent the first four years of his career with the Los Angeles Rams, where he played 57 games.’
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‘According to Pro Football Focus, Rapp is coming off of his best season to date. After recording 92 total tackles (2 TFL), two interceptions and six passes defensed, PFF gave Rapp a 76.2 overall grade.’
Buffalo Bills release latest renderings of new stadium expected to be ready by 2026 (see photos)
‘“The Bills Mafia’s influence on the game is undeniable — and we want that passion to swell throughout the stadium,” a caption read on the website. “These visuals reflect early conceptual thinking on how the Bills brand and fan culture may be represented.”’
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‘“Yeah, another great set of renderings. A lot of work went into them, obviously with Populous and our consultants and everybody else, but it was great to show the scale of the building, really, for the first time, and that interior bowl shot are two really important components that released today. But also some of those interior renderings, now those aren’t final, and they’ll get tweaked a little, but I think it gives people the idea of what it’s going to feel like inside the stadium. Colorful, bright, energetic, all about Bills football. So, yeah, another good day in the process.”’
Bills’ London game could be second-highest pre-selling game in international NFL history, exec says
‘He went on to say that he is “virtually certain” the game in London will outpace ticket sales of the Bills’ Toronto Series, which took place from 2008 to 2013 at the Rogers Centre.’
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‘The Bills need to be able to run the football and take more pressure off of Josh Allen to carry the team every week. They’ve already addressed the RB position and signed Damien Harris from the Patriots. Now, they need to address the offensive line issue. With this pick, they draft interior offensive lineman Joe Tippmann. Tippman is an athletic offensive lineman that is an asset in the run game as well as in pass protection.’
Bills sign S Rapp, McDermott announces he will likely serve as team’s defensive play caller
‘“Not going to go outside to fill that role. It’s heading towards me, and really, at this point, I’m going to be the play caller,” said McDermott, per WGR. “But at the same time, I have tons of confidence in the guys that we have around me that if I need to toss it to them from time to time that I can do that.”’
Sean McDermott expecting to be Bills defensive play-caller in 2023
‘With McDermott prepared to call the plays, he also said he doesn’t anticipate hiring anyone new to the staff at this point. The Bills currently have two former coordinators on staff, including senior defensive assistant Al Holcomb, who was hired shortly before Frazier’s departure and was most recently the interim defensive coordinator for Carolina. Defensive line coach Eric Washington was the defensive coordinator in Carolina in 2018 and 2019.’
Bills' McDermott Expects To Fill In Calling Defensive Plays
‘In taking over the play-calling duties, McDermott noted the depth of experience spread through his defensive staff and it is capable of handling part of the responsibility.’
Josh Allen’s style not a ‘healthy way to play quarterback,' Bills coach says
‘”I don’t think that’s a healthy way to play quarterback in this league,” McDermott said, noting that the number of hits Allen takes “absolutely” makes him nervous.’
Sean McDermott says he will call Bills' defense this season
‘”I’m going to be the playcaller,” McDermott said, “but at the same time, [I] have tons of confidence in the guys that we have around me that if I need to toss it to them from time to time, I can do that.”‘
Bills release stunning new renderings of their proposed $1.4 billion stadium that's scheduled to open in 2026
‘Not only did the team release several images of what the outdoor area is going to look like, but the Bills showed several renderings of a bar area that’s expected to be inside the stadium. For the first time, the team also released an image of what the interior bowl is going to look like for someone sitting near the 50-yard line.’
Brandon Beane Explains Bills’ New Challenge With Josh Allen on Franchise QB Contract
‘“Josh welcomes that,” Bills GM Brandon Beane said Friday afternoon. “He’s going to be able to help make those guys better and teach them the way to go and how to be a pro, and then what he’s going to demand out of each one of them, like you would expect a veteran quarterback to do. That just naturally happens over time. … Those guys are kids coming in, and they’re looking up to Josh Allen. Wow, I’m playing with Josh Allen.”‘
Brandon Beane addresses DeAndre Hopkins speculation
‘“He’s on the Arizona Cardinals,” Beane said when asked about a potential interest in Hopkins. “What I would say is social media is social media. Don’t take that too far.”’
McDermott confirms he will call defensive plays in 2023
‘”Very confident the staff that we have,” he said. “Taking it from the time that Leslie took the year off until now, I think we’ve been working well together and I’m very encouraged by that. We’ve got good coaches on staff, as I mentioned before, not going to go outside to fill that role.”‘