‘The hysterics began almost as soon as Coleman sat down at the podium dressed in a yellow puffer jacket. A reporter in the room made note of the winter coat and remarked that the team had already begun gearing the Florida State product up for the colder climate in upstate New York.’
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Keon Coleman Begins Bills Tenure With Incredibly Entertaining Press Conference
‘”Guess where I got this [jacket] from?” Coleman asked a reporter before answering his first question. “You’re going to be wrong, though. … Macy’s. What you mean? They be on sale on the rack, all the colors. … Nice little deal.”‘
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‘Following an offseason in which some major talent went out the door, the Bills will likely be looking for some rookies who can make an impact this season.’
Did Frank Gore Jr. get drafted? Bills sign RB whose father once played in Buffalo
‘Gore Jr. will hope to earn a similar role to the primary backup one his father held in 2019. The Southern Miss product will also hope to improve upon the 3.6 yards per carry his father averaged during that season. That mark was the second-worst of the elder Gore’s career ahead of only his final season with the Jets in 2020 (3.5).’
Bills select Kentucky running back Ray Davis with 128th pick in Round 4
‘The 24-year-old is the first player with a 1,000-or-more rushing yards at two SEC schools. He was also a Second-Team All-SEC in 2023.’
Bills take center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger out of Georgia with 141st overall selection
‘Van Pran-Granger started his final 44 games with the Bulldogs, in those 44 games he helped Georgia to a 42-2 record. Van Pran-Granger was a First Team All-American by ESPN and Sports Illustrated in 2023. He also won the SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy.’
Bills select linebacker Edefuan Ulofoshio with 160th pick out of Washington
‘In six seasons at Washington, Ulofoshio collected 251 tackles (153 solo), 15 for loss, seven sacks, five forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and an interception. In 2023 Ulofoshio was a Second Team All-American (PFF), a Third Team All-American (Associated Press), along with being named First Team All-Pac 12.’
Bills pick edge rusher Javon Solomon with 168th overall selection in 2024 NFL Draft
‘During his time at Troy, Solomon was First Team All-Sun Belt twice (2023, 2021), he was Third Team All-Sun Belt in 2022, and an All-Sun Belt Honorable mention in 2020.’
Bills take offensive tackle Tylan Grable out of UCF with 204th overall pick in 2024 NFL Draft
‘Grable played five seasons with one of his stops at Jacksonville State before transfering to UCF. While with the Knights started all games in 2022, and 2023. Grable Third-team pick on Pro Football Focus All-AAC team in 2022. He was also named an Honorable Mention offensive lineman pick on All-Big 12 team chosen by league coaches.’
Bills select cornerback Daequan Hardy 219th overall out of Penn State
‘Hardy played primarly special teams with the Nittany Lions in his senior season. Hardy earned second-team All-America honors from CBS Sports as a punt returner, named second-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and media as a return specialist, was a third-team All-Big Ten honoree as a cornerback voted by the coaches and an honorable mention selection voted by the media.’
Bills wrap up 2024 NFL Draft by selecting offensive tackle Travis Clayton
‘Clayton played rugby over in England joining the NFL Academy in 2019. He then was selected to join the the International Player Pathway (IPP) program. Clayton ran a 4.79 40 yard dash at the NFL Combine. His 40 time was one of the fastest than all offensive linemen who’ve competed at the NFL Combine over the past 10 years.’
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‘Bishop doesn’t just represent an on-the-field replacement for Hyde, he’s also one of several Bills picks who have tremendous leadership qualities and skills.’
Buffalo Bills RB Ray Davis has a story that makes him an easy player to root for
‘”I grew up in the foster care system in San Francisco for eight years. I had to become a man at 12, so I think just had to adapt to my situation and my environment and understand that I had to raise myself,” Davis said. “So I just knew right then and there it was about staying focused, trying to continue to survive and that was the biggest thing I lived by and that’s what made me the man I am today.”‘
Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman makes memorable first impression with his take on bargain shopping & cookies
‘That was evident Saturday afternoon with his introductory press conference in Orchard Park. Before answering any questions, he went into detail about his love for bargain shopping at Macy’s. The video has been viewed more than four million times on social media.’
4 observations: Bills address needs, find value in 2024 draft
‘The Bills had a clear need at wide receiver entering the draft, and they helped address it with their first pick — albeit on Friday instead of Thursday.’