We chose some of the better posts, edited for brevity and clarity, and present them here, along with Bills Digest editor Mark Ludwiczak’s take on what’s being discussed.
Missed opportunity?
They should have circled the trade deadline on the calendar and looked for a receiver. Oh, or they could have circled Josh Gordon on waivers and put in a claim for him. They were sitting at 24th anyways, moving to 32nd for a potential upgrade at WR isn’t that much to ask. Get it together BB.
— Posted by Jason Ferguson
If the deals weren’t there then it is what it is. However, I’m calling it now, without a true #1 receiver this offense will continue to sputter and be ineffective, especially against decent or better teams.
— Posted by Stephen Hodgins
But the question is were they confident with the current team BEFORE the trade deadline? Of course, they are gonna say they are confident afterward.
— Posted by Shane Denmark
They are still rebuilding, plus the consensus in the league was the prices were to high. One player addition isn’t going to win a Super Bowl. This coaching staff is building the team the right way and trying not to take on ridiculous contracts that tie your hands in the future. Give it another year. They are building a solid foundation for the future.
— Posted by Michael Korabek
Disappointing but probably the right move was no move. The schedule is favorable and the Bills should make the playoffs in the weak AFC if they don’t completely implode. Barring any drastic development by the O-line or Allen, then there’s little hope they will do more than that.
— Posted by Geoff O’ Furman
This story is from the November 17, 2019 edition of Bills Digest.
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TRACKING TRAINING CAMP
Bills Digest was there for all the big moments at training camp. Here are some observations …
‘We're constantly trying to evolve'
For more on what’s happening within Buffalo’s offense, here are some highlights from offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s recent press conferences.
‘On the field you must flip that switch'
Here are some highlights from head coach Sean McDermott’s recent press conferences.
ALLEN GETS HISTORIC DEAL
Bills QB now under contract through 2028
Right back in the swing of things
It’s fair to say that this year’s Bills training camp looks wildly different from those of the past.
1st & Ten with STEFON DIGGS
Stefon Diggs had one of the best seasons ever by a Bills receiver in 2020, and he’s looking for an encore. Diggs was clearly amped up and ready to go as the Bills began their preparations for the new season, leading the huddle and supporting his teammates as they kicked off training camp in Orchard Park. Diggs recently touched on his goals for the upcoming season for both himself and the team in an informative discussion with members of the media. Here are the highlights from that discussion.
RUNNING BACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Aaron Jones, Packers 5-9 • 208 pounds • 27 years old A fifth-round steal in the 2017 draft out of UTEP, Jones is equally proficient in the running and passing games. He rushed for more than 1,000 yards the last two years, and caught 49 and 47 passes, respectively. He’s also a touchdown machine with 30 TDs the last two years (25 rushing and 5 receiving). The son of two career Army officers, he’s a tough, driven player and the kind of guy players want on their team.
THE RIGHT STUFF?
Keeping two important starters is a priority as the right side of the O-line hits free agency
QUARTERBACKS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Dak Prescott, Cowboys 6-2 • 235 pounds • 27 years old A solid starter who has a nice TD-INT ratio over his first five seasons (104-40), Prescott is an accurate thrower and very mobile. However, he’s coming off a compound fracture and dislocation of his right ankle, so it remains to be seen if this will impact his game moving forward.
TIGHT ENDS: TOP AVAILABLE FREE AGENTS
Hunter Henry, Chargers 6-5 • 250 pounds • 29 years old A very talented player, Henry has had issues staying healthy, unable to complete an NFL season, including missing the entire 2018 season with a torn ACL. But when healthy, he’s a terrific all-around tight end who really connected with Justin Herbert in 2020 with 60 catches. Henry is very good at finding holes in zone coverage.
