‘amuel, Shakir and Coleman figure to be the main ingredients in the Bills’ preferred three-wide formation but at this point, the receiver room is not nearly as dangerous as it was last year. Shakir has made nice strides, but he’s not drawing double teams from anyone, and Samuel’s career-best season came in 2020 – the year Brady was the OC for the Panthers and he caught 77 balls for 851 yards and three TDs. Coleman will need to hit the ground running, but his college production did not scream No. 1 receiver in the NFL.’
BillsBeat - May 2, 2024
Team draft grades: Buffalo Bills get good haul after 'driving their fans insane'
‘Here’s how NFL experts graded the Bills’ draft…’.
How might ‘24 draft picks slot in for these Bills?
‘Arguably the Bills’ biggest need, Beane addressed it with the first pick of the second round, Florida State wideout Keon Coleman. The eighth receiver picked in the draft, Coleman may well have been Buffalo’s choice at the end of the first round, considering they let three others come off the board in moving from 28 to 33. At 6-foot-3, 213 pounds, Coleman fits the bill of an outside receiver, a position of need after losing Gabe Davis in free agency and trading Stefon Diggs. With very limited experience in the receiver room — Khalil Shakir is expected to have a big role in his third year along with veteran free agent signings Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins — Coleman should see the field early on. Beane also downplayed any likelihood the Bills could trade for an expensive veteran rumored to be on the trade block, such as San Francisco’s Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk or Cincinnati’s Tee Higgins.’
Buffalo Bills’ Daequan Hardy named best slot CB in 2024 NFL Draft
‘“He’s super quick, super instinctive, super competitive,” Riddick said. “He plays bigger than what he is. He plays with the competitive spirit of a guy who’s 6-foot, 200 pounds. Guys slide for different reasons down the draft board. If I’m sitting here in the sixth round and I’m getting Daequan Hardy, I’m going, ‘I hit the jackpot.’”’
Caledonia native McNulty invited to Bills, Packers rookie minicamp
‘A graduate of McQuaid High School, McNulty experienced success at the high school level and began kicking in his sophomore year. McNulty was a soccer player before pursuing his dream of becoming an NFL kicker, which is a unique journey. He graduated from the University at Buffalo in 2022 with a 3.72 GPA as a dual major in biological sciences and physics while pursuing his dreams of advancing professionally in football.’
Cole Bishop has the traits to thrive in the Bills' defense, but can he crack the lineup in Week 1?
‘“He will have a lot to learn but we think his DNA, his intelligence, super smart by all accounts at Utah when we spent some time with him, our coaches did and this guy knows ball and seems like he’s a quick processor and understands that he’ll have work to do,” Bills general manager Brandon Beane said. “… He’s going to have a hard time starting at the beginning of the season, but we’ll see how it all shakes out. We told him today, just learn the playbook, follow the vets and your time will come.”’
How & why Kansas football tight end Mason Fairchild landed Buffalo Bills camp invite
‘“Just that connection there kind of helped open up an opportunity,” Fairchild said. “The Bills’ offer just seemed better — for a better chance to stick on the roster.”’
‘He’s going to fit in great’: Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman’s eye for discounts wins over fans
‘“I shop like my mom. I get my coats in the summertime,” Coleman said. “You have to shop the season or two before, just in case and it is cheaper.”’
From foster care to NFL success, Bills running back Ray Davis inspires children on and off the field
‘“I grew up in the foster care system in San Francisco for eight years and had to become a man at 12. I think having to adapt to my situation and environment and understand that I had to raise myself,” Davis said during an interview shortly after being drafted by the Buffalo Bills.’
Buffalo Bills: With Micah Hyde up in the air, what’s next at safety?
‘Hyde turn 34 in December and has had a rough go of recent injuries, the most concerning being a nagging neck injury. In case Hyde doesn’t return, it would be the end of an era where he and Jordan Poyer formed arguably the best safety duo in the NFL from 2017-2023.’
Keon Coleman: New Bills WR brings excitement on and off the field
‘After some back-and-forth banter, Coleman replied, “Nah, Macy’s. Whatchu mean? They be on sale on the rack. All the colors, $79, $89. Nice little deal. You can get the trench coat for like $100. I’ll take you there personally. I might go get some more colors. I need a blue one and another red one.”’
BillsBeat - May 1, 2024
Analysis: Bills' receiver depth chart leaves some fans wanting more
‘Cephus’ addition shows that Beane will still look to address the position, but fans holding hope for a major move shouldn’t hold their breath. The likelihood of any of the premier wide receivers rumored to be on the trade block – including the Bengals’ Tee Higgins as well as the 49ers’ Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk – appears slim, at best.’
Lancaster's Joe Andreessen one of four UB football players invited to Bills rookie minicamp
‘Andreessen led the Bulls in tackles (90) last season, and worked out at the Bills’ local pro day April 12. Andreessen has also been invited to the Kansas City Chiefs’ rookie minicamp.’
Voice of the Fan: Building a Bill and culture are great, but we need our GM to build a champion
‘History will tell whether the Build a Bill concept will extrapolate to wins. Brandon Beane has built a solid roster for the last several years, but which fell just short of the ultimate goal.’
Keon Coleman's first press conference with Bills was hilarious: Here are the best moments
‘”Where’d you all get all the snacks from?” Coleman asked reporters. “I’m good. Them cookies looking good, though. I ain’t lying to you.”‘