‘The GM didn’t want to get into any specifics on any player, but said “We’ve said all along we want to draft, develop, and sign, and that clock has finally started.” He said there’s no rush to sign them right now and the team needs to go through their process of pending free agents first.’
BillsBeat - January 22, 2020
Buffalo Bills wide receiver and kickoff returner Andre Roberts named to Pro Bowl
‘According to the Bills, Roberts ranked second in the AFC in total kickoff return yards. Roberts will play in his second consecutive Pro Bowl.’
Roberts headed to Pro Bowl
‘This is Roberts second Pro Bowl trip. He played in last year’s Pro Bowl as a member of the New York jets.’
Andre Roberts named to the Pro Bowl
‘Roberts, who was a first alternate, will replace the AFC special teams starter Mecole Hardman who advanced to the Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs.’
3 takeaways from Brandon Beane's Senior Bowl media availability session
‘”We met with some guys last night but none of them were receivers,” he said. “Hopefully tonight I think we have a few slated. But yeah, there’s definitely some guys here that could come in and help us play and then there’s a decent amount of underclassmen that came out too. So right now it looks to this point like there will be some options for us. It’s a pretty deep position.”‘
Top 3 things Bills fans need to know about Senior Bowl week
‘If you’re an NFL team looking to add size to your receiving corps, Mobile is the right place to be this week. The list of invitees at the Senior Bowl at the receiver position offer tantalizing size and physicality.’
Bills Today | Brandon Beane talks Luke Kuechly, Tremaine Edmunds with MMQB's Albert Breer
‘”He’s the rare guy who had it all,” Beane said. “He’s super smart, his instincts are a 12 on a scale of 1–10 and his work ethic’s at the same level. And it’s very rare that someone with the instincts, smarts and athleticism he had still has a drive like he did. On Thursday nights during the week, I’d walk down there and he’s got every linebacker still there with them, teaching them how to watch film, what to look for. The coaches would be gone, and I’d see them grabbing food that was set out for the coaches and going back to work. I don’t know many like him. Usually people that have the talent might not have the same drive. So he had the whole thing andhe wanted to help others.”‘
BillsBeat - January 21, 2020
Should Bills' Cole Beasley expect increased workload, production next season?
‘“That’s one of those things that you’re watching the chemistry between the two guys. And I think they have good chemistry, and I think that Josh really trusts him to make the right reads, because they have to be on the same page, whether it’s in or out or certain choice routes, whether you’re going to hook up or keep running. So I think that trust factor is really good between the two of them.”’
Under first-year coordinator Heath Farwell, Bills' special teams rank 12th in NFL
‘Under Farwell, the Bills were a much more disciplined team in 2019. Buffalo took a league-low 10 penalties against on special teams, costing them just 88 yards. That’s impressive considering it had become a running joke in previous years to celebrate any special-teams play that didn’t feature a flag.’
Who were the best Buffalo Bills from 2010-19? Sal Maiorana reveals his All-Decade Team
‘Quarterback: Tyrod Taylor.’
Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly backs Beth Parlato in race for 27th Congressional District
‘“Our daughters grew up together; we know her and trust her to stand for what matters most. She’s a strong conservative/republican we believe can win special elec 4/28,” Kelly said.’
Did the Buffalo Bills err by not drafting Patrick Mahomes?
‘Unlike 2018, when it was clear the Bills were looking for a quarterback, there wasn’t that same level of certainty in 2017. The Bills had a new head coach running things and Doug Whaley, the team’s general manager, was about to be fired. And it’s easy to forget that while Mahomes was still available at No. 10, so was Deshaun Watson. It was Watson, not Mahomes, who was mentioned as a possible Bills draft pick.’
The Josh Allen experience
‘While there were areas of improvement Allen obviously still has room for growth. Ball security was an issue early in the season and came back again in the final month of games. Like most young quarterbacks he needs to be better when pressured. Allen’s numbers were not great when pressured whether it was from a three man rush, four man rush or a blitz. He needs to stay calm, try and see there field and make the right play as opposed to spinning around and looking lost.’
Bills will see some of the "loaded" wide receiver class in Mobile
‘Many believe the Bills need a receiver with size. There are several participating this week in Mobile who fit that description, such as Claypool (6’4, 229), Gandy-Goldman (6’4, 220), and Johnson (6’6, 220).’
Bills Today | USA Today makes this mock draft pick for Buffalo
‘From Colorado, Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz picked Colorado wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. for the Bills.’
BillsBeat - January 20, 2020
Senior Bowl presents loads of second-day draft options for Bills to consider
‘The top three wideout prospects are widely viewed at this early stage to be top-20 picks. They are: Alabama’s Jerry Jeudy, Oklahoma’s CeeDee Lamb and Alabama’s Henry Ruggs. Other potential first-round underclassmen are: LSU’s Justin Jefferson, Clemson’s Tee Higgins and Colorado’s Laviska Shenault Jr. The latter three all have the kind of size that would look good in the Bills’ offense. Jefferson is 6-foot-3, 192. Higgins is 6-4, 205. Shenault is 6-2, 220.’
Super Bowl ties to the Bills
‘Reggie Ragland: Former second-round pick by the Bills in 2016 draft, Ragland, a linebacker, recorded 23 tackles and two sacks this season. He was traded to Kansas City for a 2019 fourth-round pick after missing the 2016 season with a torn ACL.’
Kelly's Trump tweet in NY-27 race makes Bills fans shout on Twitter
‘Kelly’s tweet on Saturday endorsing Parlato brought a blitz of replies, some of which sacked the beloved former Buffalo Bill for entering the political fray in support of a conservative candidate aligned with President Trump.’
Buffalo Bills KR Andre Roberts appears to be Pro Bowl bound following AFC Championship
‘Buffalo Bills KR Andre Roberts appears to be Pro Bowl bound following AFC Championship.’
As Patrick Mahomes heads to Super Bowl, Bills’ Tre White sees ungratefulness from some Bills Mafia members
‘Bills fans also need to remember that the team felt as though they had a quality starter in Tyrod Taylor at the time and that Sean McDermott likely did not want Doug Whaley, a GM on his way out the door, to be responsible for picking his quarterback of the future.’
Sullivan: Impossible to ignore Bills' Mahomes misfire
‘It’s fine to gush about Sean McDermott, who has done wonderful things since becoming head coach three years ago this month. But history will likely reflect that he made a colossal mistake by trading the 10th overall pick to his mentor, Andy Reid, on the night of that ’17 NFL draft.’
State of the Bills: Tight end
‘Heading into this offseason, some believe the Bills should look to add yet another tight end. I’m not as convinced. I think they have the kind of mix they want and that can be effective, especially with Kroft growing another year. Also, considering the money they spent on Kroft and Smith last offseason, paired with using two draft pick assets on Knox and Sweeney, including trading two fourth rounders to move into the third round for Knox, its hard to see them using even more premium assets and cash on the position again this offseason, especially with other more pressing needs.’
Buckle Up! The Buffalo Bills will play both Super Bowl LIV teams in 2020
‘While the dates and times have not been determined yet by the National Football League, the Bills will take on the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs at New Era Field, and they’ll head to Santa Clara to play against the NFC champion San Francisco 49ers.’
Bills Hall-of-Fame QB Jim Kelly tweets President Trump, endorses conservative judge for Congress
‘Responding to backlash on social media for tweeting the President and endorsing a conservative, Jill Kelly later tweeted, “When you tweet to support a friend running for Congress that you’ve know for more than 20 years and you get hate. It’s called LOYALTY.”‘
Jim Kelly tweets Trump, weighs in on 27th District Congressional race
‘He’s throwing his support behind Republican and Fox News contributor Beth Parlato. Kelly tweeted that their daughters grew up together, and he trusts Parlato to stand up for conservative values. He also tagged President Donald Trump in the tweet.’
Bills Today | Kim Pegula discusses the impact of the new sports performance center
‘”If our players are not on the field, they’re not healthy, they’re not performing at their optimum level, we all feel the effects of that.”‘
BillsBeat - January 19, 2020
Which Bills rookies made the grade?
‘While the players picked on the first two days of the draft back in April became immediate contributors, the jury is still out on what the Bills will get from their day three picks, which is to be expected.’
Bills Mailbag: Should Brandon Beane make move up to draft wide receiver?
‘The depth of the receiver class, however, just as easily could mean he feels like he can wait on the position and still get a good player. That opens trade-down possibilities.’
Andre Reed on 'progress,' the No. 1 receiver question, Elbert Dubenion
‘”If I had to say just one word, I would say, ‘progress,’ ” Reed said of what he saw from the Bills in 2019. “Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott, from the time that I met both of those guys, said that they were going to change a lot about the whole situation in Buffalo from what it was before they were there.”‘
The Bills are done, but one AFL fan hopes the Chiefs get their revenge on the Packers ... 53 years later
‘“I am a Bills fan first,” he says simply, “and an AFL fan second.”’
Talking Oilers, Bills’ schedule, Jaylen Adams
‘Bills fans probably don’t want to hear this, but it’s entirely possible Buffalo will be improved in 2020 and not get to 10 wins or return to the playoffs. This coming year’s schedule is as daunting as last season’s was soft.’
NFL rumors: Luke Kuechly mulling coaching/consulting role | Could Buffalo Bills be match for former LB?
‘McDermott was Kuechly’s defensive coordinator for the first five years of the linebacker’s career. The two had a strong relationship and Kuechly had nothing but praise for McDermott after he left Carolina for Buffalo.’
Conor McGregor or Cowboy Cerrone at UFC 246? Buffalo Bills players make pick
‘Buffalo Bills right guard Jon Feliciano is a massive UFC fan and was asked this week by ESPN’s Ariel Helwani for his pick on the big fight.’
What they're saying | NFL analysts forecast these moves for the Bills this offseason
‘Allen has a lot going for him. His arm strength is matched by few in the NFL, and his playmaking ability on the ground is surpassed by only Lamar Jackson among signal-callers in the league. The Bills worked around his weaknesses and enhanced his strengths for much of the second half of the season, and a Ravens-level of that approach could certainly work in 2020 (if Brian Daboll returns), but I suspect we’ll see a great deal of under money on the Bills’ win total for 2020 as a result of the question marks surrounding the former first-round pick.’
BillsBeat - January 18, 2020
Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips will discover his value on open market
‘Phillips has tweeted that he views himself as a top three defensive tackle, which likely would put his annual salary expectations at more than the Bills would be willing to pay. The top three defensive tackles all made more than $17 million last season.’
BillsBeat - January 17, 2020
Bills' Duke Williams stepped up at end of season, but is he an answer?
‘“Stay ready, so I won’t have to get ready,” Williams said of how he approached not playing for so long. “Don’t get discouraged. Continue to work and when the opportunity presents itself, be ready. The coaches always preach to me, ‘stay ready – you don’t know when your number is going to get called.’ My number got called and I just performed, showed them that I was available.”’
Bills linebacker Tremaine Edmunds earns first Pro Bowl nod
‘Edmunds led the Bills with 115 tackles in 2019. He also had nine passes defensed, 1.5 sacks and one interception. Edmunds, 21, had 121 tackles as a rookie in 2018. He’s the first player in NFL history with two seasons of 100-plus tackles by the age of 21.’
Bills reportedly deny Giants permission to interview Brian Daboll
‘Because the job would be a lateral move, the Bills are able to deny permission. Daboll previously interviewed for the Cleveland Browns’ head coaching job but the Browns hired Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski.’
Buffalo Bills’ Tremaine Edmunds named to Pro Bowl, replacing Patriots’ Dont’a Hightower
‘The Bills traded up to the 16th pick in the 2018 NFL draft to select Edmunds, who became Buffalo’s middle linebacker at just 20 years of age. In his second season, Edmunds, now 21, started all 16 games for the Bills and led the team in tackles with 115 and had nine passes defenses, which ranked second on the team behind All Pro cornerback Tre’Davious White, who will also play in the Pro Bowl.’
Buffalo Bills denied New York Giants permission to interview OC Brian Daboll (report)
‘According to Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, Judge had Bills offensive coordinator Brian Daboll high on his list of candidates for the job. Judge, 38, was familiar with Buffalo’s offensive coordinator from their time together with the New England Patriots. Judge and Daboll were on the Patriots’ coaching staff together from 2013-2016. His familiarity with Daboll, as well as the job Buffalo’s offensive coordinator has done with Josh Allen, likely landed Daboll near the top of his list of candidates. Judge is looking for someone who can help Daniel Jones’ development in the hopes of turning him into a franchise QB for the Giants.’