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Bills Links. 1/31: Greg Olsen, Star Lotulelei, Sean McDermott, Andy Reid

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Today’s edition of the links has plenty of Buffalo Bills content. It makes perfect sense for the Bills to bring in veteran tight end Greg Olsen as a compliment to a young talent like Dawson Knox. Plus. what should the Bills do about veteran defensive end Star Lotulelei; why Sean McDermott’s relationship with Andy Reid, the mentor who once fired him, has grown even stronger; and how when it comes to a blueprint for success, Brandon Beane and Buffalo’s front office can learn something from Sunday’s Super Bowl participants.

Bills’ Sean McDermott has ‘even stronger’ relationship with Andy Reid, the mentor who once fired him – The Buffalo News
If anyone is a sentimental favorite for this Super Bowl, Reid wins that distinction in a landslide.

Buffalo Bills should sign TE Greg Olsen after Panthers let him go - newyorkupstate.com
Olsen caught 52 passes for 597 yards and two touchdowns in 2019, playing more than 10 games (14) for first time since 2016.

Super Bowl 54: Buffalo Bills can learn a lot from Chiefs and 49ers (Democrat & Chronicle)
The Chiefs and 49ers were built the old-fashioned way, but sometimes teams need to catch lightning in a bottle.

Jim Kelly receives Pat Summerall Award at Super Bowl – The Buffalo News
Buffalo's Hall of Fame quarterback was honored Thursday night as part of an annual fundraiser for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Bills 2019 cornerbacks in review: A team strength, yet future planning is necessary – The Athletic
In addition to extending Tre'Davious White and giving Levi Wallace another chance in preseason, the Bills should consider the draft for depth. (Subscription required).

Buffalo Bills’ Tre’Davious White getting overdue ‘superstar’ Madden 20 status - newyorkupstate.com
White has reached Superstar X-Factor status in the game's latest update

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Former Carolina Panthers TE Greg Olsen makes too much sense for Buffalo Bills - Buffalo Rumblings
The veteran tight end would be a perfect mentor for Dawson Knox.

2019 All-22 analysis: Star Lotulelei, Buffalo Bills defensive tackle - Buffalo Rumblings
Our review of the Buffalo Bills’ roster continues with the polarizing defensive tackle.

Replacing Star Lotulelei via free agency won’t necessarily cost Buffalo Bills - Buffalo Rumblings
Between the dead-cap charge to release Star and the cost to sign a replacement, it will drain Buffalo’s resources.

In-house replacement options are available for Buffalo Bills DT Star Lotulelei - Buffalo Rumblings
It’s not a lengthy list, but here it is and there might even be a viable option.

Opinion: I’ll pay $750,000 to see if the Buffalo Bills should keep Star Lotulelei in 2020 - Buffalo Rumblings
Is Harrison Phillips ready to be The Man?

2020 NFL Draft: Finding a 1-Tech prospect to replace Star Lotulelei for the Buffalo Bills - Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo should be able to find a decent 1-technique defensive tackle in this draft.

Buffalo Bills’ salary cap implications of releasing Star Lotulelei - Buffalo Rumblings
What are the numbers?

State of the Buffalo Bills’ roster: Defensive ends - Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo badly needs an injection of young talent here.

Mafia Mavens: Kobe Bryant and the death felt around the world - Buffalo Rumblings
Robyn and Danyel dedicate an entire episode to Kobe Bryant and the impact he had on their own personal lives.