‘”I’m pretty much playing the waiting game. Just working while I wait, continue to keep my head down. I really don’t know too much right now,” Jackson told Fox News Digital in an interview on behalf of Bounty.’
BillsBeat - February 1, 2024
Josh Allen in foursome with Tom Brady at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
‘This is the third year in a row Allen has partnered with Mitchell at the event. Last year they finished fourth, four shots behind New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who won the tournament with Ben Silverman.’
Josh Allen is ready to hit the links at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
‘The Bills quarterback will team up — for a third straight time — with professional golfer Keith Mitchell at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.’
How Bills fans can watch Josh Allen in the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
‘Allen will tee off Thursday at 1:21 p.m EST. He will tee off on Friday at 12:21 p.m. EST. The tournament can be streamed on ESPN+. Golf Channel will carry live coverage on Thursday and Friday from 3-7 p.m. EST.’
BillsBeat - January 31, 2024
Buffalo Bills promote Bobby Babich to defensive coordinator
‘Babich, 40, has not been a coordinator at any level, but has been an NFL assistant for 11 seasons, including the last seven with the Bills. He spent the 2017 season as assistant defensive backs coach before being promoted to safeties coach in 2018 and then moving to linebackers coach ahead of the 2022 season. Babich’s rise up the ranks caught the attention of other teams, as he interviewed with the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers this offseason for their respective openings at defensive coordinator.’
Ryan O'Halloran: Sean McDermott should let Bobby Babich call defensive plays
‘New play-callers on offense (Joe Brady) and defense (Babich) heading into a critical year in which coming up short again the playoffs could lead to sweeping changes? I’m all for it. Brady is 34. Babich is 40. In a young man’s game, where innovation and adaptation are requirements, the Bills will get an infusion of energy this year. During his training camp press conferences, Babich overflowed with charisma and insight, characteristics befitting a defensive coordinator.’
Bills QB Josh Allen expected to compete at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
‘“You’re not going to find a bigger Keith Mitchell fan than I,” Allen said last year. “Just happy to be paired with him. He’s playing really well. I’m complementing him, every once in a while helping him out with a hole here or there. … Golf is something I love doing. It’s really just a chance for me to get out, decompress, do something different, but still be competitive.”’
Fewer underclassmen in draft likely to have negative impact on Bills' late-round picks
‘The big reason for the drop is college football players are receiving lucrative NIL deals – name, image and likeness contracts – that incentivize them to stay in school another year. A secondary reason is current collegians have an extra year of eligibility as a result of the pandemic.’
Bills promote Bobby Babich to become new defensive coordinator: What to know
‘One of Babich’s greatest successes was the development of Bernard in 2023. Bernard had the enormous task of replacing departed free agent and five-year starter Tremaine Edmunds. He hardly played on defense as a rookie third-round pick in 2022, but with Babich’s help, he became arguably the Bills’ most valuable defender in 2023.’
Bills 2023 defense grades: Devastating injuries may have prevented a Super Bowl
‘However, a very good argument can be made that the battered state of McDermott’s defense is what, more than anything, prevented the Bills from reaching the Super Bowl.’
Buffalo Bills promote Bobby Babich to defensive coordinator
‘Babich has skyrocketed up the coaching ranks with the Bills. Joining the team in 2017, Babich served as the assistant defensive backs coach. He was promoted to safeties coach the following season and served in that role from 2018 to 2021. In 2022, Babich was named Buffalo’s linebackers coach, a role he’s served for two seasons.’
Buffalo Bills react to Bobby Babich’s promotion: ‘Best coach I’ve ever had hands down’
‘“If I wanted to say everything I have about Bobby, I would run out of space,” Dodson wrote on Twitter. ” Best coach I’ve ever had hands down. Believed in me before everyone else did. Rose the bar for myself. I’m not surprised one bit. You not only earned this, but much deserved!! Love!!!”’
Bills name Babich team's new defensive coordinator
‘“Good coach. Bobby and I have been together a number of years, going back to our time together in Carolina,” said Sean McDermott during his end-of-season press conference. “He’s developed players, and I think when you evaluate a coach, it’s (about) are you taking what you have and making it better? And I think it doesn’t get any — need to get any more complex than that. And Bobby’s done that.”’
Bobby Babich elevated from Bills linebackers coach to defensive coordinator
‘The 40-year-old’s relationship with McDermott dates back to 2011, when Babich was an administrative assistant for the Carolina Panthers’ coaching staff and served as a defensive assistant the following year. Babich spent three seasons with the Cleveland Browns and one with Florida International University before coming to Buffalo.’
Buffalo Bills promote Bobby Babich to take over as defensive coordinator
‘Babich has been on the Bills staff since 2017, when McDermott was hired as coach. He began as an assistant defensive backs coach before taking over as safeties coach in 2018. He was then promoted to linebackers coach in 2022 in replacing his father, Bob Babich, who retired following the 2021 season.’