In today’s edition of the Buffalo Bills daily links, we continue to dissect the Bills’ 2021 schedule. We offer up reactions and game-by-game analysis on how the Bills will fare this year, discuss why the Bills have a favorable schedule, and more.
We learn how Buffalo’s newest edge rushers, rookies Gregory Rousseau and Carlos “Boogie” Basham Jr. have quickly hit it off after becoming teammates and are leaning on each other while learning from each other as they adjust from college football to the NFL.
We also explore the flurry of roster moves made by Buffalo, which includes the signing of five of the eight draft picks, six undrafted rookie free agents, and two veterans. We hear from general manager Brandon Beane on his draft strategy, discuss the Twitter spat that wide receiver Cole Beasley caused over his comments on the COVID-19 vaccine, discuss which of Buffalo’s rookies need a “redshirt” year this fall, and more!
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BBR: Breaking down the Buffalo Bills’ 2021 schedule - Buffalo Rumblings
Four prime-time games highlight the schedule.
Buffalo Bills sign three, including second-round pick Carlos “Boogie” Basham - Buffalo Rumblings
With rookie minicamp getting under way this weekend, the Buffalo Bills have begun the process of signing their 2021 NFL Draft picks as they arrive to Orchard Park.
Buffalo Bills 2021 NFL Draft film review: Safety Damar Hamlin - Buffalo Rumblings
The second, sixth-round pick for the Bills.
Buffalo Bills 2021 NFL Draft film review: CB Rachad Wildgoose Jr. - Buffalo Rumblings
The last of the sixth-round picks...
Buffalo Bills sign three more draft picks, six UDFAs ahead of rookie minicamp - Buffalo Rumblings
Buffalo Bills rookie minicamp is this weekend, and with players’ arrival at One Bills Drive, many of the team’s NFL Draft picks are officially signing their first NFL contracts.
2021 NFL Draft: UDFA signings injury analysis - Buffalo Rumblings
The Bills agreed to terms with six UDFA’s, are there any concerns?
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More on the Buffalo Bills’ 2021 schedule
Bills schedule analysis: Predictions for each game in 2021 - Democrat & Chronicle
Sal Maiorana breaks down all 17 games on the Buffalo Bills’ 2021 schedule, and offers a way-too-early guess on who will win.
Howard Picks the Bills: 2021 schedule release - WGR 550
Just one day after the release of the 2021 National Football League schedule, it was officially time for the first 2021 edition of “Howard Picks the Bills.” Check out his picks:
Simon: Bills have very favorable 2021 schedule - WGR 550
The 2021 Buffalo Bills schedule was released Wednesday night, and there are a lot of things to like about the upcoming slate of games. Howard Simon shares some thoughts:
2021 NFL schedule winners, best matchups, win total predictions - Experts make their picks - ESPN.com
Which games should you circle on your calendar? Which rookie debut will be the most interesting? Our panel weighs in.
NFL Thanksgiving games 2021: What teams are playing? Time, TV channel, how to watch and stream - newyorkupstate.com
The full 2021 NFL season schedule has been released.
Buffalo’s newest edge rushers quickly bonding
Greg Rousseau, Boogie Basham lean on each other in learning Bills’ defense | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
Rousseau and Basham have quickly hit it off after becoming teammates.
Brandon Beane discusses his NFL draft strategy
Bills’ GM feels ‘evil eyes’ of critics after draft, but trusts run game, cornerbacks - Buffalo Bills Blog- ESPN
Buffalo was projected by analysts to use early picks to boost the secondary and backfield, but Brandon Beane showed faith in the incumbent starters.
Bills ink five draft picks, six undrafted rookie free agents
Bills announce additions of six rookie undrafted free agents, sign five draft picks | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
The Bills also signed linebacker Mike Bell and offensive lineman Steven Gonzalez to one-year contracts.
Bills sign five draft picks, six undrafted free agents - WGR 550
The Buffalo Bills got some housekeeping done with their 2021 rookie class on Thursday afternoon, signing five of their eight draft picks to rookie deals. The team also added six undrafted free agents to the mix, while also signing two veterans.
Bills sign five 2021 rookie draft picks - BuffaloBills.com
The team has more than half the rookie class under contract heading into the start of rookie minicamp.
Get to know these 6 Bills undrafted free agents - BuffaloBills.com
The Bills announced the addition of six undrafted free agents to sign with the team.
Vic Carucci: Tight plane squeeze can’t spoil warm Buffalo welcome for Bills’ rookie O-linemen | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
The flight experience to Buffalo gave Spencer Brown, Tommy Doyle and Jack Anderson their first full taste of the support they can expect from Bills fans.
Cole Beasley’s Twitter spat on the COVID-19 vaccine
Bills WR Cole Beasley gets in Twitter spat over COVID vaccination - Democrat & Chronicle
The Bills wide receiver engaged in a spirited Twitter conversation regarding the vaccine.
Cole Beasley questions whether it’s ‘now illegal’ to be outside without a mask | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
Beasley’s tweet drew plenty of response, both from those who agreed with him and those who expressed dismay that he would share what they feel is a reckless opinion on social media.
Odds and ends
Josh Allen already a popular bet for 2021 NFL MVP - WGR 550
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen isn’t going to surprise anyone if he’s a front runner for the 2021 NFL MVP Award, and the amount of people placing their MVP futures bets on him demonstrates that that’s the case.
Bills sign free agents Mike Bell and Steven Gonzalez - BuffaloBills.com
The Bills added two veterans on Thursday.
Bills’ Tommy Doyle poses for amazing photo while signing rookie contract - newyorkupstate.com
The Bills selected Doyle in the 5th round of this year’s NFL Draft.
2021 NFL Draft: Marquee rookies who need a ‘redshirt’ year, with Trey Lance and Gregory Rousseau leading way - CBSSports.com
A collection of early-round picks need plenty of time to sharpen their skills or add strength.