‘”I’ve had a chance to be around Bobby for a number of years,” McDermott shared. “And that interview has taken place over a number of years, not just one sit down. Bobby’s always been a highly energetic young coach, comes from a coaching family and a coaching background. I just have always been impressed with Bobby’s curiosity about the game, offensively, defensively as well, obviously.”‘
BillsBeat - February 27, 2024
BillsBeat - February 26, 2024
Should the Bills prioritize re-signing A.J. Epenesa?
‘Contracts website Spotrac projects Epenesa’s calculated market value at a two-year, $11.3 million deal. He may have played his way to a more lucrative free agency than the Bills can afford. While the Bills would love to have Epenesa back, financially, that is unlikely to work out for both sides. The Bills have enough other needs that it would be hard to prioritize re-signing Epenesa at his expected rate.’
Bills' Damar Hamlin says that playing for the Steelers one day would be 'a dream come true'
‘As he alluded to, Hamlin has an extensive history with the Steelers’ home stadium. Known as Acrisure Stadium, Hamlin played each of his home games on the Steelers’ field as a member of the Pitt Panthers from 2016-20. He earned All-ACC second-team honors in 2020 after leading the Panthers in tackles and pass breakups.’
BillsBeat - February 25, 2024
Should Bills use free agency, the draft or both to address safety spot?
‘Acquired during McDermott’s first offseason in 2017, Hyde and Poyer have served as beacons for the defense and entire franchise, helping build the Bills from NFL afterthought to their current status as perennial playoff participant.’
Bills Mailbag: Does need for speed at wide receiver outweigh tending to Buffalo's defense?
‘The needs of the team may look very different after free agency, but right now, there’s just so many holes on defense. The defensive side of the ball is where they’ve lost in the playoffs the last few years, and last year’s defensive line group is full of unrestricted free agents. Only four of the 12 are under contract for next season. I know Beane drafting defensive linemen early almost feels like a recurring bit at this point, but with deficiencies at both defensive tackle and edge, I think there’s simply more need there, at this moment.’
Opinion: Capaccio: 2024 State of the Bills: Offensive line
‘It’s pretty remarkable to look at the roster and see only one of twelve players in the group on an expiring contract.’
With NFL's salary cap set, Bills prepare to revamp their roster
‘While the Buffalo Bills will be helped by bump of $30.6 million, up to $255.4 million per team, there’s still some work that needs to be done. According to the website Over The Cap, the Bills are more than $43 million over that threshold when it comes to cap space.’
BillsBeat - February 24, 2024
Ryan O'Halloran: First round draft projections already being kind to Bills
‘Ten players off the board at non-positions of need for the Bills. Perfect for Beane, who could have all his preferences still available.’
After a solid second season, what does James Cook do for an encore?
‘“I think he’s done a really good job. He really has,” McDermott said in January. “You talk about development of players, right – that is coaches’ responsibilities, and players’ responsibilities, as well. And I think James, where you look at where he was in Year 1, to where he was in Year 2, difference, right? And to come in and say, here’s a young man that maybe wasn’t the primary back at Georgia, but became the primary back this season in his second year in the NFL, for the Buffalo Bills, I thought that was very impressive.”’
Salary cap revealed for 2024 NFL season, other Bills updates
‘The cap increase is expected to help the Bills, a team that is an estimated $32.5 million over the cap entering the new league year on March 13. The salary cap was originally projected to jump to $242.5 million, but the $255.4 million exceeded that by $12.9 million.’
Bills get some relief as NFL raises salary cap by a record $30 million for 2024
‘Many NFL teams had been budgeting for the cap to be in the mid-240s next season, but the significant jump benefits teams like the Bills. With the new cap number, the Bills are still projected to be $43.701 million over, but that number is now down from roughly $56 million and could be the difference in keeping a few players or signing a few new ones in free agency.’
Are Bills, stadium construction companies following community benefits agreement?
‘“Yes to the new stadium, but not without the residents of Erie County and Western New York benefiting from it,” Baskin said. “People want to engage in this project… If we do not abide by or hold Gilbane-Tuner accountable to the agreed processes that they are supposed to implement according to the lease deal, then the residents lose out and I don’t want to see that happen.”’
BillsBeat - February 23, 2024
Bills coach Sean McDermott named to NFL Competition Committee
‘“It didn’t take long for me to have to think about it other than making sure I could handle the responsibilities and the time spent, in addition to the time … that I spent already with our team,” McDermott said. “I wanted to make sure that I could serve both and serve both well. And once (Vincent) gave me a better feel for what that will entail, we went ahead and I gave the green light.”’
Former Bills punter Matt Araiza signs with Kansas City Chiefs
‘Araiza had worked out with other teams since his release from the Bills, but this is his first time signing with a team since the initial accusations.’
Was Stefon Diggs' 2023 a one-year hiccup or the start of his decline?
‘Diggs’ future with the Bills shouldn’t be a question because of the financial ramifications. If the Bills cut him in a pre-June 1 move, they would have a whopping $18.146 million dead cap hit; if they trade him before June 1, they would have three consecutive years of $6 million dead cap hits. Bad business for a cap-strapped team and really bad business for a team that believes it remains in the Super Bowl conversation.’