‘“We’ve got to start at ground zero,” said Bills defensive coordinator Bobby Babich. “Obviously, there are some physical tools, athletic traits, things that hopefully they translate for him. We’re literally going to take it day-by-day, drill-by-drill, minute-by-minute and you never know how fast can they learn until you start somewhere.”’
BillsBeat - June 5, 2024
'I'm continuing to learn': Bobby Babich ready to step up as Bills defensive coordinator
‘”This is my perspective: you’re never ready until you do it,” Babich replied. “To answer your question, you’re constantly trying to prepare yourself for when you get into this position, but until you actually do something, you are never ready. So, I don’t have the ego to sit up here and say this, that and the other. I’m vulnerable enough to say that I’m as prepared as I’m possibly going to be, and I’m (continuing) to learn everyday and every part of this process.”‘
Bills OTA Notebook | Bobby Babich exactly where he wants to be, Von Miller practicing without knee brace
‘When the Bills elected to officially offer Babich the promotion from linebackers coach to defensive coordinator, Babich knew he was meant to continue his coaching journey in Buffalo. “In the end, I had to make a decision that was best for my family and myself and obviously ended up exactly, probably where I thought it would play out if you were gonna ask me, and couldn’t be happier,” he said Tuesday.’
Bills sign rookie linebacker Shayne Simon
‘Simon played in 12 games at middle linebacker for Pittsburgh last season. He compiled 48 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. He played in 25 total games in two seasons in Pittsburgh.’
Eight Bills draft picks sign rookie contracts
‘Today, eight Bills’ draft picks signed their rookie contracts at the team’s facility in Orchard Park – S Cole Bishop, DT DeWayne Carter, RB Ray Davis, C/G Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, LB Edefuan Ulofoshio, DE Javon Solomon, T Tylan Grable and CB Daequan Hardy.’
BillsBeat - June 4, 2024
As Bills defense gets younger, Taron Johnson sees need for more vocal role
‘“Just being more vocal, you know what I’m saying?” Johnson said of how he sees his role in the huddle and the locker room. “A lot of times, I would let Micah or Po talk, you know, but I’m doing that. And I want to make sure I’m doing that. Because I mean, we have a lot of young guys, and they haven’t been in the league that long. So, I think it is my job to do that for them.”’
State of the Bills: New executive Pete Guelli – 'Smart' business to explore adding limited owner
‘Guelli said the Bills have “kicked around” selling 20%-25% of the Bills, “but again, it’s fluid.”’
Erik Brady: Chuck Burr’s 1964 Bills championship ring was lost in Lake Erie for 30 years
‘He wears it when the Bills are in the playoffs, in the hope that it will bring them good luck. “Sometimes it does,” he says. “And sometimes it doesn’t.”’
Bills plan to submit bid to play host to 2028 NFL Draft in new stadium, per report
‘”We’ve seen the success and growth of the draft in other markets,” Bills CEO Pete Guelli told the Buffalo News. “[The NFL Draft] is the kind of [opportunity] we’re going to pursue as an organization, and we think the city of Buffalo would be absolutely perfect for this type of event. Our plan would be to express interest, and it’s competitive — there are no guarantees it will work out, but we want to go down that road.”‘
How should the Buffalo Bills use their remaining salary cap space?
‘At this point in the season, only the salaries of the top 51 players on the Bills roster are factored into their salary cap. That said, the Bills need to sign their rookie draft picks, which will cost them approximately $3 million. But not all of those draft picks will have contracts with a higher cap hit than some of the other players already on the team. So essentially, the Bills will have more money to spend than the simple math suggests [$10M (cap space) – $3M (rookies)]. So for a rough estimate, let’s say the Bills have about $8M in cap space as of June 3.’
'$200 million in economic impact': The Buffalo Bills want to host the 2028 NFL Draft
‘In April, the NFL set a record with 775,000 fans at the 2024 draft in Detroit.’
Bills intend to submit bid to host 2028 NFL Draft
‘Should Buffalo be awarded the draft in 2028, it would give the organization the perfect opportunity to showcase its new stadium and surrounding campus to a massive audience, as well as provide a noteworthy financial influx for the region. A Michigan economic group estimated this past draft had a roughly $165 million net impact on the City of Detroit.’
'I'm going to make plays': Austin Johnson bringing versatility to Bills' defensive line
‘When asked what he brings to the Bills’ defensive line, Johnson used a word that is music to Sean McDermott’s ears. “Versatility,” he said. “I can play every position, pass-rush and play the run. So, wherever they put me, I’m going to make plays.”‘
BillsBeat - June 3, 2024
Khalil Shakir settling into new role with Bills as a team leader
‘“I’ve always been a guy that’s just do my job, and then do what I’m supposed to do – the correct way, the way that they’re teaching it, the way we’re doing it in preparation – and then everything else will fall into place,” Shakir said this week. “So, for me, it’s just always been, if I’ve got to go in there and block 50 times, go in there and block 50 times. If I’ve got to go in there and run a route, run a go route and run off 50 times, I’m going to do it. I’m huge in what goes around comes around.”’
Buffalo Bills plan to submit bid to host 2028 NFL draft at new stadium
‘The draft dominated downtown Detroit in late April – city officials estimated 775,000 fans attended over three days, including a maximum of 275,000 for the first round, breaking the record of 600,000 set by Nashville in 2019.’