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Bills Links, 4/30: Beane’s goal: Win AFC East, host playoff game

We dissect general manager Brandon Beane’s comments and analyze the newest Bill, DE Bryan Cox Jr.

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In today’s edition of the Buffalo Bills daily links, we address general manager Brandon Beane’s thoughts on what his team’s goals are for the 2020 season: to win the AFC for the first time since 1995 and host a playoff game. We introduce you to the newest member of a crowded Buffalo defensive line, Bryan Cox Jr., the son of Buffalo’s sworn enemy from 1990s, profile second-round selection A.J. Epenesa and what he will bring to the potent defense, discuss what COVID-19 could mean for Bills training camp at St. John Fisher College, and much more!


GM Brandon Beane’s first goal: Win AFC East and get Bills fans home playoff game – The Buffalo News
The Buffalo Bills have not won the AFC East and hosted a home playoff game since 1995. Breaking that drought is the goal this year as a reward for the fans.

A.J. Epenesa and the ‘walk-on mentality’ that led him to the Bills – The Athletic
Since he was a three-sport athlete at Edwardsville High School, Epenesa has maintained a work ethic that made him a first-round talent. (Subscription required).

‘Hand-to-hand combat’ helps Bills draft pick A.J. Epenesa keep pressure on offense – The Buffalo News
While he might not have the speed to consistently race past NFL tackles, he’ll rely on his powerful bull rush, long arms and proper hand technique to try to dominate.

Bills sign defensive end Bryan Cox Jr. - BuffaloBills.com
The Bills added a free-agent defensive end on Wednesday.

Bills Today | The biggest reason Bryan Cox Jr. is excited to play in Buffalo - BuffaloBills.com
Here are three things to know about the Bills for Thursday, April 30.

5 things about new Bills defensive end Bryan Cox Jr. – The Buffalo News
The Bills signed defensive end Bryan Cox Jr. on Wednesday. Here are five things to know about the former Carolina Panthers player with a famous (infamous) father.

Bills sign free agent defensive end Bryan Cox Jr., son of former Bills’ enemy – The Buffalo News
The Buffalo Bills found a familiar name to fill out another spot on their long defensive line depth chart Wednesday.

4 things to know about new Buffalo Bills DE Bryan Cox Jr. - newyorkupstate.com
Yes, his father is that Bryan Cox.

Bills’ Bryan Cox Jr.’s dad was Bills Mafia enemy No. 1 in 90s - Here’s why - newyorkupstate.com
Bills inked Cox, Jr., who played two-plus years in Carolina and part of 2019 in Cleveland, to a one-year deal on Wednesday.

Bills sign defensive end Bryan Cox, Jr. | WGR 550 SportsRadio
The Buffalo Bills have signed defensive end Bryan Cox, Jr. to a one-year contract.

Andrew Cuomo on Buffalo Bills training camp amid coronavirus pandemic - newyorkupstate.com
Camp usually begins at the end of July.

Bills’ Harrison Phillips donates meals to hospital staff – The Buffalo News
Wanting to get involved during the difficult times brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, Phillips donated 650 meals to staff at Buffalo General Medical Center and Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital.

Bills' Jake Fromm ready to compete for job -- just like at Georgia - Buffalo Bills Blog- ESPN
Buffalo's fifth rounder, who beat out big names Jacob Eason and Justin Fields in college, will battle Matt Barkley and Davis Webb for an NFL role.

Five final takeaways from the 2020 NFL Draft - BuffaloBills.com
Chris Brown shares his final thoughts on Buffalo's picks from 2020 draft weekend and additional thoughts about what happened around the NFL.

Buffalo Bills 2020 NFL Draft: How was offense impacted by Beane's picks - Democrat & Chronicle
The bulk of the Bills' roster construction is complete. Sal Maiorana shares observations on how it looks in a two-part series that begins on offense.

Buffalo Bills 2020 NFL Draft: How picks impact the defense - Democrat & Chronicle
The Bills’ defense is the strength of the team, which is partially why they chose only two defenders in the draft. Here' are Sal Maiorana's thoughts.

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Buffalo Bills found perfect complement to RB Devin Singletary in Zack Moss - Buffalo Rumblings
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Buffalo Bills sign DE Bryan Cox, Jr. - Buffalo Rumblings
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