‘Baltimore was awful. Only 3 of 11 on third down. Four three-and-outs. A whopping 95 yards in penalties. Three turnovers. It would have been right there for the Bills to win on the road and reach the Super Bowl.’
BillsBeat - February 1, 2024
Justin Shorter determined to be part of the Buffalo Bills' wide receiver mix next season
‘“I would definitely say just learning to be patient and slow down,” Shorter said the day after the Bills were eliminated by the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. “Just really being able to break down this offense, which is the biggest thing for me. Being able to watch guys like Stef (Diggs) and guys like Gabe (Davis) go out there every single day and be as consistent as they are on the field, that just gives me a great example for next year. I know how to come back and get that job done, basically.”’
Great O-line pool for NFL draft helps Bills despite team's lack of need at position
‘There could be 10 or 11 offensive linemen taken in the first round, and it looks like there will be a run on offensive linemen in the back half of the round, from the 16th to 32nd picks.’
Buffalo Bills free agent signings: Here were Brandon Beane's 2023 hits and misses
‘OG Connor McGovern: He cost the Bills the most money in the 2023 free agent class and he earned every penny with a fine season that helped solidify the offensive line after years of struggles at the guard position. And like all the O-line starters, he stayed healthy and started every game.’
Did the Bills make the right OC, DC calls?
‘I’m still interested to hear whether McDermott will call plays, as some coaches do, even with coordinators. You see that more often with offensive coaches, such as Kyle Shanahan or Sean McVay. The defense had some struggles, particularly in the middle of the season, but it’s hard to quibble with the play-calling job he did on the whole of the season with as injury depleted as the Bills became. Yes, the season came to an end in part because of the failure to slow down Kansas City in the second round, but as we saw in the first half of the AFC Championship, even the best defense in the league had trouble with Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.’
Josh Allen and pro paired up with Bills Mafia’s No. 1 enemy at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro Am
‘Brady was the Bills Mafia’s No. 1 enemy during the course of his playing career. He held a 33-3 career record against Buffalo with 32 of the wins occurring during his time in the AFC East with the New England Patriots. Although he was an enemy in the eyes of the Bills fan base, Brady is close to Allen and called Buffalo’s signal caller a “stud” on the field.’
Trust earned from acumen, energy fueled Bobby Babich's promotion to Bills defensive coordinator
‘“Sean really trusts him and that’s why he hired him,” Bob said. “They’ve been in sync for all these years, and when you sit in there, he’s heard a lot of the things over seven years that Bobby suggested. So he understands what type of personality Bobby has as far as a football coach and philosophy and that type of stuff and obviously, he feels really, really comfortable with it.”’
Bills' Dane Jackson 'playing the waiting game' as free agency looms
‘”I’m pretty much playing the waiting game. Just working while I wait, continue to keep my head down. I really don’t know too much right now,” Jackson told Fox News Digital in an interview on behalf of Bounty.’
Josh Allen in foursome with Tom Brady at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
‘This is the third year in a row Allen has partnered with Mitchell at the event. Last year they finished fourth, four shots behind New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who won the tournament with Ben Silverman.’
Josh Allen is ready to hit the links at Pebble Beach Pro-Am
‘The Bills quarterback will team up — for a third straight time — with professional golfer Keith Mitchell at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.’
How Bills fans can watch Josh Allen in the 2024 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
‘Allen will tee off Thursday at 1:21 p.m EST. He will tee off on Friday at 12:21 p.m. EST. The tournament can be streamed on ESPN+. Golf Channel will carry live coverage on Thursday and Friday from 3-7 p.m. EST.’
BillsBeat - January 31, 2024
Buffalo Bills promote Bobby Babich to defensive coordinator
‘Babich, 40, has not been a coordinator at any level, but has been an NFL assistant for 11 seasons, including the last seven with the Bills. He spent the 2017 season as assistant defensive backs coach before being promoted to safeties coach in 2018 and then moving to linebackers coach ahead of the 2022 season. Babich’s rise up the ranks caught the attention of other teams, as he interviewed with the New York Giants, Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers this offseason for their respective openings at defensive coordinator.’
Ryan O'Halloran: Sean McDermott should let Bobby Babich call defensive plays
‘New play-callers on offense (Joe Brady) and defense (Babich) heading into a critical year in which coming up short again the playoffs could lead to sweeping changes? I’m all for it. Brady is 34. Babich is 40. In a young man’s game, where innovation and adaptation are requirements, the Bills will get an infusion of energy this year. During his training camp press conferences, Babich overflowed with charisma and insight, characteristics befitting a defensive coordinator.’
Bills QB Josh Allen expected to compete at AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
‘“You’re not going to find a bigger Keith Mitchell fan than I,” Allen said last year. “Just happy to be paired with him. He’s playing really well. I’m complementing him, every once in a while helping him out with a hole here or there. … Golf is something I love doing. It’s really just a chance for me to get out, decompress, do something different, but still be competitive.”’
Fewer underclassmen in draft likely to have negative impact on Bills' late-round picks
‘The big reason for the drop is college football players are receiving lucrative NIL deals – name, image and likeness contracts – that incentivize them to stay in school another year. A secondary reason is current collegians have an extra year of eligibility as a result of the pandemic.’