‘One of the most stable rosters in the NFL was turned upside down, shaken and flipped back over during the offseason. There are still 16 spots left to be filled by undrafted free agents before training camp, but there’s an infusion of new blood that could create intrigue Buffalo hasn’t been accustomed to over the last few years.’
BillsBeat - May 3, 2024
Terry Pegula’s daughter Laura takes bigger role in Bills ownership with whispers of internal drama
‘A longtime Pegula family associate told The Athletic “Kim is not coming back” to either franchise’s front office.’
Bills WR Keon Coleman says best 2024 rookie QB wasn't drafted in 1st
‘“Jordan Travis … I think he was the best quarterback in the country, despite who just got drafted,” Coleman told Griffin III. He really like that, he still is like that. Once he gets back to being fully healthy and learn from Aaron [Rodgers], he’s gonna be a great player. I just see the potential in him.”‘
Report: Bills to sign linebacker Deion Jones
‘Jones, 29, has had three other stops in the NFL, starting in Atlanta after being a second round pick by the team back in 2016 and playing there until 2022. During his time in Atlanta, Jones did have his lone Pro Bowl which was in 2017. Early in 2022, Jones was traded to Cleveland where he finished the season before heading to Carolina for this past season.’
‘It was just donation after donation’: Buffalo Bills fans donating to WR Keon Coleman’s nonprofit in bulk
‘This time, the Buffalove is benefitting an organization very close to the heart of rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman. Loren Carriere’s phone has been ringing off the hook. He’s the executive director of Hope for Opelousas, a nonprofit in Coleman’s hometown, Opelousas, Louisiana.’
Andale native Mason Fairchild wants to prove doubters wrong with Buffalo Bills camp invite
‘“There’s more of a chip on your shoulder when you go undrafted, or you don’t even get a contract coming out as an undrafted free agent,” Fairchild added. “But, there’s always that chip on my shoulder, especially being from a small town in Kansas. No one really thought I’d be here competing at Kansas. So, every step we take, there’s going to be doubters. And it’s my job to prove them wrong.”’
BillsBeat - May 2, 2024
Analysis: Bills' draft class contains a new wave of leaders
‘Six of the eight team captains from the Bills’ 2023 season – Jordan Poyer, Micah Hyde, Mitch Morse, Tyler Matakevich, Gabe Davis and Stefon Diggs – no longer are with the team.’
Alan Pergament: Despite delay in Bills' first pick, Buffalo TV rating ranked No. 2 on draft night
‘According to the NFL, Buffalo (13.66) was the No. 2 ranked TV market for the first round of the draft. The only market with a higher rating was Detroit (15.31), the host city. The rest of the top five include Kansas City (11.18), Pittsburgh (10.38) and Milwaukee (10.10).’
Buffalo Bills roster projections 2024: Resetting 53-man depth chart after NFL draft
‘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.’
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.”’