‘Round 1: *Trade Down*: Bills send pick no. 28, no. 128 and no. 163 to the Washington Commanders for pick no. 36 (Round 2) and no. 67 (Round 3).’
BillsBeat - April 22, 2024
Green Bay Packers fans can own part of their team, does that mean Bills Mafia can too?
‘“The NFL rules don’t permit large numbers of fans to buy into teams, doesn’t permit small amounts to be purchased into teams,” Ganis told 7 Sports.’
‘He’s paying for everyone! That’s awesome!’: Buffalo Bills RB’s generous gift to Blasdell nail salon
‘Murray stopped by Glamour Nails in Blasdell on Wednesday for a pedicure, and when he was set to checkout, he asked the cashier/nail technician for a favor.’
Thad Brown: 2024 “Mock” Mock Draft
’28. Bills: A receiver. Or the next broken, burning table will be in Brandon Beane’s office.’
BillsBeat - April 21, 2024
Learning curves: What NFL teams look for in draft prospects at receiver, safety
‘Fast forward to the present. Yes, the “Air Raid” remains a staple for some college programs, but receivers in that system have more versatility and NFL teams believe they have a grasp of how to project their transition to the pro game.’
Bills Mailbag: Should Brandon Beane double down on receiver in NFL draft?
‘The addition of Curtis Samuel in free agency gives the Bills a viable No. 2 receiver. Keep in mind, too, that Khalil Shakir really started to emerge toward the end of last season, and may be ready for an increased role. Right now, those two appear to be firmly in the mix as part of the Bills’ top three receivers. The mystery comes from who will join them in the top three. That’s why there has been so much focus on the wide receivers leading into the draft. I wouldn’t rule out the Bills doubling down at receiver in this year’s class, but it’s a stretch to think two rookies would be included in the top three at the position because of the presence of Shakir and Samuel.’
Selling minority stake of Bills presents opportunity for Terry Pegula
‘Sticking with the Forbes numbers, Pegula still has a net worth of more than $2 billion outside of his two big-league clubs. But much of that is still likely tied up in holdings and investments. Selling a quarter of the team could inject several hundred million dollars – maybe close to $1 billion – into Pegula’s bank account. He bought the Bills outright for $1.4 billion in 2014. That’s a nice return on his investment, and it could also help pay for the Bills share of the stadium costs.’
Should the Bills bring back red helmets?
‘What the Bills haven’t done is revisit their winning, Super Bowl-era look with red helmets and huge jersey numbers. Imagine Josh Allen wearing a helmet with the same Bills logo and same stripe pattern but with a red base, with white and blue stripes racing down the middle. Imagine the Bills defense lining up for a play, sporting uniforms with that Super Bowl-era font.’
Bills, country star Luke Combs share work space for a weekend
‘The Bills shared a photo on social media, with country star Luke Combs flanked by a number of familiar faces, including tight ends Dawson Knox and Dalton Kincaid and long snapper Reid Ferguson, among others.’
BillsBeat - April 20, 2024
Bills owner Terry Pegula to explore sale of minority stake of team
‘So selling a minority stake in the team would be worth hundreds of millions of dollars to the Pegulas at a time when they are facing soaring financial obligations from the new stadium construction project. What started as a $1.3 billion project is now projected to cost more than $1.7 billion and could end up being closer to $2 billion, according to industry experts.’
Ryan O'Halloran: Revamped Buffalo Bills staff impressing Sean McDermott
‘“I’ve been very impressed,” he said on Thursday. “When you look at the way people collaborate, (they) are unselfish, respectful and team-centered, the staff is off to a great start. Very good additions. They keep their heads down and they work. Everyone’s got a role and they have all been anchoring in their role. The coordinators have been leading.”’
Alabama's Chris Braswell could be option for Bills late in second round
‘Braswell isn’t huge at 6-foot-3 and 251 pounds. You could call him undersized, but he’s big enough to play 4-3 defensive end, and he shows the ability to set the edge against the run, critical in the Bills’ defensive scheme. He benefits from long, 33¼-inch arms, and he ran an impressive time of 4.60 seconds in the 40-yard dash. He has some burst with his first two steps off the snap, which gives him development upside.’
Pegula family exploring sale of minority share of Buffalo Bills: Report
‘The Pegulas are responsible for additional costs to the Bills’ new stadium because New York State and Erie County’s contributions are capped, according to Graham. The stadium was projected at $1.4 billion but now looks to be closer to $2 billion.’
2024 NFL Draft: Bills potential running back targets
‘The 2024 RB class is considered one of the worst in recent memory, with zero RB’s projected to go in the first round. Buffalo has 10 picks in the draft, eight of which occur on day three (Rounds 4-7), as they could potentially find a hidden gem to pair with Cook and Johnson.’
Complex Bills defensive scheme makes it difficult for rookies to crack the lineup
‘Only three players — Edmunds, Ed Oliver and Tre’Davious White — have played at least 50% of the defensive snaps as rookies since McDermott was hired by the Bills in 2017, a contrast to the eight rookies who managed that feat on offense. That may change this year.’