‘“It sucks. Just sitting here thinking about everything that you could’ve done differently,” Allen said in an interview with Rob Maaddi. “I’m having dreams about certain plays that I wish I could have back. There’s no easy way about it.”’
BillsBeat - February 4, 2025
Buffalo Bills should sprint to trade for disgruntled superstar in pursuit of Super Bowl
‘Brandon Beane should be on the phone as soon as possible to tell Andrew Berry he’ll give him multiple first-round picks in exchange for Garrett. As I pointed out in my Maxx Crosby trade proposal, look at the Bills’ top selections since drafting Josh Allen – Keon Coleman, Dalton Kincaid, Kaiir Elam, Greg Rousseau, A.J. Epenesa, Ed Oliver. All are replacable players, and show that the Bills aren’t great at drafting early. Ship off two first round picks, get arguably the top pass rusher in football, and give yourself an eater of worlds on defense.’
Bills turn toward the NFL Draft; the first-round order is nearly set
‘The Buffalo Bills postseason run is done, and now it’s all about the offseason. No small part of that will be the NFL Draft.’
BillsBeat - February 3, 2025
Brandon Beane on Amari Cooper: 'I do not regret the move' to add veteran to Buffalo Bills receiver room
‘His production overall once he joined the Bills was lower than what the fan base expected, but Beane was adamant that the team’s belief in Cooper remained. Part of that was Cooper’s ability to open up things for the rest of the offense, Beane said.’
Ryan O'Halloran: 11 storylines ahead of 11th New Orleans Super Bowl
‘Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni, 43, grew up in Jamestown and attended Southwestern Central High School before moving onto the Division III football factory at Mount Union (Ohio). Sirianni entered the NFL with the Chiefs in 2010, but wasn’t retained by then-new coach Andy Reid after the 2012 season.’
My View: Rooting for Bills allows for a reset
‘We looked for signs that this year would be different. The sun was shining in January; that was different. I was drinking my tea from a new Bills mug; that was different. It’s a mayoral election year and there are many candidates in the race; which made it a different day, a different time for Buffalo. Didn’t it?’
Will the Buffalo Bills ever win a Super Bowl? They think so, here's why
‘“I know playing in a number of these games, a couple AFC championship games, couple making it to the divisional round a handful of times, once you get this far, the games all come down to four or five plays and sometimes less than that,” said long snapper Reid Ferguson, the longest-tenured member of the Bills. “And it’s just whether or not they fall your way or not. We feel like we’re putting the best product on the field that we can. Sometimes you get beat.”’
BillsBeat - February 2, 2025
Analysis: Making a case for why the Bills should trade for Maxx Crosby
‘Crosby is signed through 2026, and would have salary cap hits of $22.9 million and $19.7 million for any team trading for him. By NFL standards for an elite edge rusher, that’s a team-friendly deal. Of course, Crosby would probably want a new deal if he were to be traded, and the Bills can accommodate that.’
Analysis: Bills should acquire receiver Tyreek Hill to spark downfield passing game
‘ We know, it would take a serious offer – the first-round pick should be on the table – as the key to the package, and the Bills would need Miami to absorb some of the money, which could cost the Bills one of their second-round picks. The Dolphins would absorb a $28.3 million “dead” salary cap hit by trading Hill, according to the industry website Over The Cap.’
Bills Mailbag: Is Sean McDermott taking a risk in bringing back Matthew Smiley?
‘As for why he would be retained, the only thing you can point to is continuity. The Bills don’t want to start over on the unit. We also should recognize that, while there were breakdowns, as you pointed out, Jeff, there were positives as well. Rookie returner Brandon Codrington had a solid season. Sam Martin was a reliable punter. After a rocky stretch, Tyler Bass was strong in the playoffs. There is a case to be made for not rocking the boat. We’ll see if it ends up being the right decision.’
As Bills scored in postseason, WNY nonprofits benefit from credit union donations
‘“We’re proud to turn excitement for the Bills into meaningful action for our communities,” said Broadview CEO Michael Castellana. “This initiative emphasizes our commitment to fighting hunger, supporting families, and investing in Western New York.”’
Bills star James Cook doesn’t mince words on Chiefs-officiating controversy
‘“At the end of the day, as a man, you got to come in there and ready to go,” Cook said. “Like f–k that ref s–t. You feel me? Like straight up. You gotta come into that b—h ready to go, ready to play. Don’t give a ref nothing to call.”’
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook gives explicit thoughts on Chiefs, Eagles ahead of Super Bowl LIX
‘”I ain’t gonna lie to you, bro… f*ck all of them,” Cook said.’
BillsBeat - February 1, 2025
Ryan O'Halloran: Looking at 1960s Dallas Cowboys should embolden 2020s Buffalo Bills
‘From 1966-69, the Cowboys: Finished first in the regular season all four times. … Went 10-3-1, 9-5, 12-2 and 11-2-1. … Finished first, sixth, first and second in points scored. … Finished fourth, sixth, second and fourth in fewest points allowed. … Didn’t reach a Super Bowl.’
My View: Bills as playoff failures? Don't brand them that way
‘I am no sports analyst, but I will not accept branding the Bills as playoff failures. Our brains are wired for storytelling and seek to transform single moments of chance − a ball slipping through fingers, a single yard short − into larger systematic problems. We can fall prey to the representativeness heuristic, where a few dramatic moments overshadow consistent success. But the numbers tell a different tale, as evidenced by five consecutive division titles. The Bills haven’t failed; they’ve crafted a team and culture that consistently plays for the highest stakes. Despite heartbreaking losses, there is always a response of encouragement and renewed determination.’