‘”He’s such a professional, and it’s been a joy to watch him develop since he’s come to Buffalo, and the impact he’s made on a day-to-day basis,” coach Sean McDermott said. “So, really those are the habits we’re trying to get our young players every year, the new wave of young players, first, second year players to understand that you have to earn it in this league, and when that opportunity comes, you’ve got to be ready.”‘
BillsBeat - May 30, 2020
What Vikings HC said about new Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs
‘“Honestly, Diggs did not have to go,” Zimmer said. “We really didn’t have any intention of trading him. Quite honestly, he put out a couple tweets, and there were some things going on there. But Stefon worked extremely hard. He practices like crazy. He wants the ball like all receivers do. Really, what happened was, Buffalo came in and gave us all those picks. And we were up against it in the salary cap. So we just felt like we could save some money, get a bunch of picks, maybe get a young receiver like (Justin Jefferson) that we got. So, I wish him well. He’s a good kid. He worked hard for me.”’
Josh Allen, Stefon Diggs among Bills working out in Florida
‘The Florida workouts marked not only the first time Allen and Diggs had trained together since the latter was traded to Buffalo in March but also the first time the new teammates had met.’
Bills 2020 schedule: Predicting every game, week-by-week odds, matchups, projections
‘Projected record: 9-7, wild card spot.’
BillsBeat - May 29, 2020
Weighing pros and cons of whether Bills should sign free agent guard Larry Warford
‘The Bills owe it to quarterback Josh Allen to do everything they can to build around him. Warford could be a part of that if the price is right.’
Maiorana's Memories: Bills lose to Patriots in the 'Just give it to him' game
‘“For 99.9 percent of Sunday’s game between the Bills and New England Patriots, it was obvious George Bailey has nothing on Doug Flutie. Then, as quickly as you can say Bedford Falls, the officials turned this real-life version of It’s a Wonderful Life into The Grinch Who Stole Christmas.”’
Josh Allen to win NFL MVP in 2020? Bettors going all in on Bills QB
‘While sports books aren’t expecting the kind of jump in production to put Allen into the mix for NFL MVP in 2020 — his 50/1 odds to win rank 15th behind superstars like Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson — bettors like the value and are putting their money on the 24-year-old Bills quarterback.’
Bills’ Tre’Davious White to appear on NFL Network show ‘Film Session’ in August
‘The show premieres on June 6 and will feature the session with Watson. The first six episodes will air as primetime specials Saturday nights on NFL Network at 8 p.m. White will appear on the show on Aug. 17 and a full game will be shown following his episode “showcasing the skills of the featured Film Session player.”’
Josh Allen for MVP: The popular pick among betters
‘The previous two MVP winners Lamar Jackson and Mahomes both enter the year as 100 to 1 longshots.’
How Bills players remain dedicated to training amid the pandemic
‘”There’s challenges for everyone, right,” McDermott said. “But what you do is you try and find ways to adjust and adapt and like we said before our theme this offseason has been ‘Find A Way.’ I think that it really fits the time and the situation and circumstances we’re in.”‘
Bills Today | Where Sean McDermott ranks on this list of top NFL head coaches
‘Bills head coach Sean McDermott made Clark’s list at No. 10. The group praised McDermott for his defensive acumen. Clark thinks McDermott is one of the best because of how quickly he changed things for the better in Buffalo.’
BillsBeat - May 28, 2020
Proposed onside kick rule plays to strength of Bills' defense – in theory
‘On Thursday, NFL owners will consider a rule change that would give teams an alternative to an onside kick attempt: The offense gets the ball on a fourth-and-15 situation from its own 25-yard line.’
Sean McDermott admits he's a big Michael Jackson fan. But can he moonwalk?
‘“For me, particularly in the season, I’ll be up pretty early, 3:30, 4 o’clock,” he said. “I don’t like the day to get a leg up on me, I like to have a leg up on the day. In particular because it at least gives me light at the end of the tunnel so I can get home to see my family or at least get home and kiss them before they go to bed, check up on their day because my kids are getting older now.’
7 burning questions about Buffalo Bills in 2020
‘But he has to make more plays through the air and play with more consistency as a passer. He has to take care of the football better, too. Only two quarterbacks in the NFL had more fumbles than Allen in 2019: Philadelphia’s Carson Wentz (16) and New York Giants QB Daniel Jones (18).’
Bills still learning 'proper Zoom etiquette,' coach Sean McDermott says
‘“There’s always someone who’s got a screaming child in the background or they’re shuffling around and they left their talk button open,” McDermott told Wood. “It’s kind of like family dinner etiquette or proper table etiquette. It’s like proper Zoom etiquette.”‘
Eric Moulds 'excited' about the 2020 Buffalo Bills
‘”I’m excited about [the 2020 season]. Josh Allen has a lot of new toys to play with; and the thing for him is he’s going to have to manage those new toys. [Stefon] Diggs is going to want the football, [John] Brown, [Cole] Beasley, those guys are going to want the football. [Allen’s] going to have to be able to pick what guy isn’t being double-teamed, what guy is ‘the hot guy.’ I think as much as it is Josh Allen is going to have to manage that, it’s going to have to be the offensive coordinator that’s going to have to be the guy to get everybody involved.”‘
Bills Today | Who is Buffalo's most underappreciated player?
‘Hyde drew some accolades (second-team All-Pro and a Pro Bowl appearance) in his first season with Buffalo back in 2017, but his body of work since joining the Bills suggests that we’re still underrating him when discussing the league’s best safeties. Over the last three seasons in Buffalo, Hyde ranks tied for fifth among all players at the safety position in overall grade (90.7). The move to free safety has pulled the best from Hyde after a solid, albeit unspectacular, start to his career with the Green Bay Packers in more of a slot/box role. He now serves as half of one of the better safety tandems in the NFL with teammate Jordan Poyer.’
BillsBeat - May 27, 2020
Sean McDermott on possibility of playing games without fans: 'We'll adjust'
‘“Let’s face it, from the time we’re just 6, 7, 8, 9 years old and we first start playing football … it was always nice to have the sideline packed, right?” McDermott said. “And then you take that to junior high into high school to college … and now to the NFL. That’s a big part of the environment and the atmosphere, in particular in Buffalo, for us. So it’ll be a challenge, it’ll be different, but I also know this: I know that we’ll adjust.”’
How Buffalo Bills HC Sean McDermott plans to use rookie AJ Epenesa in ‘perfect world’
‘“AJ, I think in a perfect world…” McDermott said thinking about his response. “We still have Trent (Murphy), we’ve got Jerry (Hughes), we brought in Mario Addison at the end position, we’ve got some young ends still as well in Darryl Johnson and Mike Love… In a perfect world, he’ll play a backup position the first season potentially to move inside on rush situations. That’s asking a lot at this point because, learning as you know, learning two positions just in your first season and adjusting all the while to life in the NFL is a challenge so we’ll just focus on one position for now, but the more he can do the better for us and for his future.”’
What ESPN’s Football Power Index says about Buffalo Bills in 2020 (Projected win total, playoff odds, more)
‘Here’s how close the margin is: Buffalo has a 41.0% chance to win the division while the Patriots are all the way down at … 40.9%. This division is a toss-up for the first time since we discovered fire.’
Dolphins’ LT Jackson vs. Bills’ DE Epenesa is going to be a thing. And Jackson must do better
‘And if you fast-foward to the draft in April, that awkward moment between Epenesa and the Bills now extends to the Dolphins. Because the Bills drafted Epenesa in the second round, with the No. 54 overall selection. And the Dolphins drafted Jackson in the first round, with the No. 18 overall selection. So if the plans concocted by the Dolphins and Bills manifest we will see Jackson versus Epenesa twice per season for years to come.’
ESPN Power Index gives Bills 10th best Super Bowl odds
‘Almost all regular season and playoff projections in the database have nearly the same odds for Buffalo and New England.’
Report says NFL head coaches may be returning next week, minicamps in June
‘According to Robinson, head coaches may be returning to team facilities as early as next week, with players reporting for minicamps in mid-to-late June. All of this would be dependent on state and local governments giving the go-ahead for all facilities to be open in their jurisdictions, as well as the NFL green-lighting teams getting back to work, as the country continues to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.’
Bills Today | Where ESPN's FPI ranks Buffalo heading into the 2020 season
‘The Bills FPI is 1.9, while the Patriots FPI is 2.1 which is a reason why New England is ranked higher. Buffalo received a -0.8 for offense, 2.8 for defense and -0.1 for special teams. The Patriots received a -1.9 for offense, 3.6 for defense and 0.4 for special teams.’
BillsBeat - May 26, 2020
Which Bills' undrafted free agents have the best chance of making the roster?
‘Still, he plays a premier position and if the Bills’ training staff can get the best out of him physically, it’s possible Adams could sneak onto the back end of the roster based on potential alone.’
How John Brown's act of selflessness impressed Josh Allen
‘He said, ‘Josh, look at the scoreboard for me, it’s 28-14. I don’t care about any of that as long as we’re (a) winning football team.’’
Bills: New draft pick 'ridin' in style'
‘”Features, you know, we got adjustable mirrors here. We got five levels of AC. You know, we got traction work here, speed, turbo,” Davis said.’
Bills Today | NFL.com charts this stretch as toughest part of Bills schedule
‘According to her research, the toughest pod of games will be from Week 10 to Week 14. Over those five weeks the Bills are away at Arizona, home against the Chargers, at San Francisco on Monday night and then home against the Steelers on Sunday night along with a bye in Week 11.’
BillsBeat - May 25, 2020
Governor urges state's pro teams to get training camps underway
‘The Buffalo Bills are continuing their virtual offseason program at the direction of the NFL, with meetings being held by video conference. Training camp begins in July at St. John Fisher in Pittsford, but given the need for social distancing and health and safety requirements for fans and the teams, it’s more likely the Bills would have training camp at their facility in Orchard Park.’
Cuomo: Sports teams able to start training camps as soon as possible
‘The Buffalo Bills usually begin training camp at the end of July, so this is a good sign that the usual start date should be unaffected by the coronavirus pandemic. The Bills are technically the only professional football team that calls New York home – the Giants and Jets are both based in New Jersey. But baseball teams like the Yankees and Mets will likely be able to get their training going in anticipation for a season.’
Bills Camp. Don't doubt McDermott's love of Fisher
‘After 20 years of outstanding support it would be difficult to see the Bills bring the best team they have assembled in the last 2 decades to Pittsford and not have a packed house. And I would feel for Bills fans who love the “up close and personal” look at their team. But I think we know by now that McDermott’s sole focus is on what can make his team it’s best. And after months of having his players in some for of quarantine, the idea of getting them together at Fisher and controlling the environment has great appeal to the Bills head coach.’
Bills Today | New York State delivers this encouraging news for professional sports teams
‘”I believe that sports that can come back without having people in the stadium, without having people in the arena — do it! Do it!” Cuomo said. “Work out the economics, if you can. We want you up. We want people to be able to watch sports. To the extent people are still staying home, it gives people something to do. It’s a return to normalcy. So we are working and encouraging all sports teams to start their training camps as soon as possible. And we’ll work with them to make sure that can happen.”’
BillsBeat - May 24, 2020
Devin Singletary's unique routine prepares him for second season
‘He does five reps, each consisting of five runs, for a total of 25 trips up the incline, followed by a jog back down. Once at the bottom, between each rep, Singletary does a cycle of hurdles, push-ups, sit-ups and single-leg hops five times with 15-20 seconds of rest between each cycle. Each session, which also includes spirals fired at Singletary from close range and at different angles while both he and his personal coach are on their knees, lasts about 90 minutes.’
Bills Mailbag: Where are the biggest remaining roster concerns?
‘Offensive line. I’ll continue to beat this drum until the season starts.’
Buffalo Bills have third best odds to make playoffs in AFC based on model simulation
‘No other AFC team came close to making the playoffs 97% of the time, but the Bills found themselves third on the list. According to SportsLine, the Bills made the playoffs 67.7% of the time in their simulations. In simpler terms, the Bills made the playoffs 6,770 times in SportsLine’s 10,000 simulations.’
Learning from the past
‘Bills rookie wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins looks to his father for advice. Hodgins’ father, James, played in the NFL for eight years. James had to earn his way onto a roster after being an undrafted free agent. From this experience, James taught his son it doesn’t matter what round you get drafted rather it’s the impact you make once in the league that has the lasting effect.’
BillsBeat - May 23, 2020
Kaare Vedvik hoping defined role helps him find NFL home with Bills
‘He will attempt to win the punting job from Corey Bojorquez, whose net average of 38.2 yards per punt was among the league’s worst, but whose 34 punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line were among the league’s best.’
Bills DL Quinton Jefferson brings Super Bowl-caliber education from Seattle to Buffalo
‘“But if you’re talking about just playing the run, I feel like I can play the run at any position. I played the six (technique), I played the five (technique), I’ve played the three (and) I’ve played nose,” he said. “But (on) first, second down I like playing end. I like setting the edge. If I do have a double team between the tackle and the tight end, and it’s a pass situation on third down, I like kicking inside.”’
2020 Buffalo Bills Alumni Weekend of Events canceled
‘“The uncertainty of future events in the months ahead and the kinds of restrictions that will be placed on large gatherings of people this year has unfortunately caused the Buffalo Bills Alumni Foundation to officially cancel the 2020 Buffalo Bills Alumni Weekend of Events, which is our biggest fundraiser of the year,” Edgerson said on Friday.’
BillsBeat - May 22, 2020
Quinton Jefferson brings versatility that Bills covet on D-line
‘”People ask me what I play on the D-line and I just say, ‘I play D-line,'” he said. “I take pride in learning the whole defense, the whole front.”‘