‘The Bills like Shakir, and they think he’s one of the best slot receivers in pro football. Shakir likes the Bills because he gets to catch passes from MVP quarterback Josh Allen.’
BillsBeat - February 27, 2025
Notes from the NFL combine: Mike Vrabel's record against Bills might soon take a hit
‘During his playing career, Vrabel’s Patriots teams went 16-2 against the Bills. Since the departures of quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick, as well as the arrival of Bills quarterback Josh Allen, the rivalry has gone lopsided in the other direction. The Bills have gone 8-3 in their last 11 games against New England, and one of those losses came with Buffalo’s backups playing in a meaningless game.’
Depth of NFL draft on defensive line matches Bills' glaring needs
‘The good news for the Bills: The 2025 NFL draft fits the team’s needs for help at both defensive tackle and defensive end.’
Buffalo Bills rank 23rd in this year’s NFLPA report card. Here's why
‘The Buffalo Bills showed some room for improvement, ranking 23rd of 32 teams for overall score. Last year, the Bills ranked 11th overall.’
Project slowdowns occur this winter, but new Bills stadium remains on schedule
‘“Construction of the stadium remains on track,” Gilbane Turner said in a statement. “Despite a harsh winter, we are on schedule to top out steel this spring as originally planned when construction began in 2023.”’
Bills have need for speed at WR: Will NFL combine results shed light on draft possibility?
‘“Do I think (a lack of speed) cost us winning the Super Bowl? No,” Beane said. “Could we improve it? Yes. We’re always looking to add speed, but they’ve got to be football players, too. So I’m never going to turn down speed. I promise you, I’m not. You want speed at as many positions as you can. But football, as we know, is not played on a track, and so it’s the whole thing. We are evaluating the football player first, and then, ‘What else do they bring to the equation?’”’
Bills report card: Grades from players fall in latest NFLPA release
‘For the second year in a row, Buffalo’s AFC East rival, the Miami Dolphins, finished No. 1 and the Arizona Cardinals ranked last.’
Here’s what Bills GM said about James Cook & lofty contract demand
‘“I love James. James is a beautiful man, he really is,” Beane said. “I want James here, hopefully, like a lot of guys. The business is the business. Would I prefer we don’t take the business outside? Yes, I think that’s always the best way to handle it. But James is a grown man, and he’ll handle it the way he does. It doesn’t change my view of him.”’
Bills are shopping for a defensive tackle at the combine to add more beef in the middle
‘Beane was part of two Super Bowl teams in Carolina that had hulking defensive lines. The 2003 Panthers featured Kris Jenkins (335 pounds) and Brentson Buckner (335), while the 2015 squad had Kawann Short and Star Lotulelei, both of whom were 315.’
Bills drop 12 spots to 23rd in NFLPA report card
‘The NFL Players Association polled 1,695 players to provide information about their current teams. Players are asked to vote on nine categories — family treatment, cafeteria, nutritionists/dieticians, locker room, training room, training staff, weight room, strength coaches, team travel, head coach and owner.’
Bills earn F-minus grade in team travel, GM Beane responds
‘”We put a lot of our players up [in first or business class] on the outbound [flights], we don’t put as many on the return, because depending on when we get back, some of the coaches are up there working on breaking down this film, getting ready for the next week,” Beane said. “So, if anyone’s complaining about not being up there, it couldn’t be on the outbound and maybe would be more on the return.”‘
Bills’ General Manager Has Amazing Quote About His Own Courage
‘”Anything that’s right that can help our team, yes. I would not flinch,” said Beane. “I don’t know, I say this on the golf course, I’m a lot of things, but scared ain’t one of them. So yes, anything that can help our roster, that fit and not cripple us in another way, yes we would definitely do it.”‘
Josh Allen Is Catching Strays After NFL Announces Plans to Replace Chain Gang
‘With two Bills—and specifically Josh Allen—losses leading to two league-wide rule changes over the last several, the social media world laid into the quarterback on Wednesday. Here are some of the best reactions from X (formerly Twitter)…’.
Buffalo Bills get very poor report card from NFL players union
‘The Buffalo Bills ranked 23rd in the 2025 edition of the report cards – a big fall from 11th place last year. And while the Bills didn’t have many egregious grades for the most part, there was one category in which they ranked dead last – team travel. They Bills were given an F- grade in that category. However, across every other category, they only had one grade lower than a B-, which went to their training staff. For how many injuries they sustained last season, that feels like a fair grade.’
Bills head coach Sean McDermott graded as one of worst coaches in NFL
‘McDermott was given a B grade, but his total grade ranked 27th out of 32 head coaches. And while fans have had their issues with McDermott in the past, this season felt like a large turning point. The notoriously conservative coach became more aggressive and trusted in his All-World quarterback to make plays in the biggest moments while overcoming several departures to put together one of the best seasons in team history.’