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Bills Links, 5/29: How Josh Allen takes the next step

Plus, breaking down the competition for a spot on the 53-man roster

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In today’s edition of the Buffalo Bills’ daily links, we do a deep dive into what third-year starting quarterback Josh Allen needs to do to elevate the Bills to a Super Bowl contender. We also examine expectations for every rookie from the Class of 2020 to see where they can contribute this year, analyze the stiff competition for a spot on the 53-man roster, hear how players like linebacker Tremaine Edmunds and safety Jordan Poyer are staying in football shape during the pandemic, get to know head coach Sean McDermott, debate whether the Bills should sign free-agent guard Larry Warford, and much more!


How Bills quarterback Josh Allen can take the next step - Buffalo Bills Blog- ESPN
The QB enters Year 3 needing to make strides with his accuracy, deep ball and decision-making if he hopes to make the Bills a Super Bowl contender.

What to expect from every rookie on the Bills’ roster in 2020 – The Athletic
The Bills will enter the preseason with a deeper roster than they’ve had in years, giving the rookies a chance to develop more slowly (Subscription required).

Bills’ roster bubble: Breaking down the competitions at every position – The Athletic
With 33 players who appear to be locks for the Bills’ final 53, there are 20 total spots for the 55 remaining players. (Subscription required).

7 burning questions about Buffalo Bills in 2020 - newyorkupstate.com
Bills keep gaining in popularity this offseason—will they really win the AFC East this season?

Josh Allen and the Bills: AFC East Favorites?! - ESPN
The Buffalo Bills have long stood in the looming shadow of their AFC East rivals, the New England Patriots. But now, with Tom Brady the QB for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the division is up for grabs for the first time in nearly a decade.

Tremaine Edmunds, Jordan Poyer and others discuss staying in shape amid the quarantine - BuffaloBills.com
Various state regulations related to COVID-19 have closed workout facilities and NFL team headquarters. Here’s how Bills players remain diligent in their training for the 2020 NFL season.

Weighing pros and cons of whether Bills should sign free agent guard Larry Warford – The Buffalo News
The Buffalo Bills are banking on continuity being the biggest factor in their offensive line taking a collective step forward in 2020.

Sean McDermott loves Michael Jackson, other tidbits Eric Woods podcast - Democrat & Chronicle
Sean McDermott said on Eric Wood’s podcast that he likes Michael Jackson, Top Gun and Ferris Bueller, and his first job was cleaning dog kennels.

Owners approve playing rules; table 4th-and-15 proposal | WGR 550 SportsRadio
NFL owners approved three playing rules and one bylaw change on Thursday.

Bills Today | Who is Buffalo's most underappreciated player? - BuffaloBills.com
Here are three things to know about the Bills for Thursday, May 28.

Bryan Cox Sr. on son joining the Bills: I want him to live out his NFL dream – The Buffalo News
The son of Buffalo's number-one enemy from the 1990s is trying to make the Bills as a defensive end.

Josh Allen to win NFL MVP in 2020? Bettors going all in on Bills QB - newyorkupstate.com
Allen is 50/1 to win the MVP in 2020 and has received 23% of total bets to this point.

Bills’ Tre’Davious White to appear on NFL Network show ‘Film Session’ in August - newyorkupstate.com
White had six interceptions in 2019 and earned first-team All Pro honors.

Watch now: Chad Johnson tries to defend new Bills receiver Stefon Diggs – The Buffalo News
New Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs continues his workouts in Florida and was working out Wednesday with former Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chad Johnson.

Watch: Buffalo Bills WR Stefon Diggs vs. Chad Johnson in Florida with Antonio Brown in attendance - newyorkupstate.com
Josh Allen is headed down to Florida this week to work with his new No. 1 receiver.

Eric Moulds ‘excited’ about the 2020 Buffalo Bills | WGR 550 SportsRadio
Former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Eric Moulds joined Howard and Jeremy on Wednesday morning to talk about his career with the Bills, the 2020 season and more.

Bills 2019 Rewind: Week 1 - Bills at Jets | WGR 550 SportsRadio
A look back at the 2019 Buffalo Bills season, starting with their come-from-behind win against the New York Jets in Week 1 at MetLife Stadium.

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Buffalo Bills’ most overrated players - Buffalo Rumblings
Let’s discuss those players who don’t deserve their enhanced reputation.

Nick & Nolan: Ranking the Buffalo Bills’ QBs since Jim Kelly - Buffalo Rumblings
Where does Allen fall (for now)?

Is it likely the Buffalo Bills pick up fifth-year option for Tremaine Edmunds? - Buffalo Rumblings
We’re one year away from a major decision for the Bills’ front office.

BBR: A Dion Dawkins contract extension will not come cheap for the Bills (poll) - Buffalo Rumblings
Should the Bills extend their starting LT this offseason?

Are we on the cusp of a renewed Bills vs. Dolphins rivalry? - Buffalo Rumblings
The 90s rivalry had it all. Could we see it restored after a long hiatus?

91 Buffalo Bills scouting reports in 91 days: Tight end Jason Croom - Buffalo Rumblings
The oft-injured tight end faces stiff competition to make the 53-man roster.

2019 Buffalo Bills salary cap value: Isaiah McKenzie - Buffalo Rumblings
The Bills’ WR had remarkable productivity for his salary figure.