The Buffalo Bills are a little more than two weeks away from the start of training camp, and in today’s edition of the Bills daily links, we examine the roster competition along the interior of the offensive line.
We assess the strengths and weaknesses of guards Jon Feliciano, Cody Ford, and Ike Boettger and discuss which interior offensive linemen have the inside track at winning a roster spot.
We also analyze the areas where All-Pro quarterback Josh Allen could regress in 2021, offer up a positional preview of Buffalo’s offensive tackles and wide receivers, and hear from head coach Sean McDermott on Allen’s impending contract extension, Buffalo’s competition in the AFC East, and wide receiver Cole Beasley’s comments on COVID-19 protocols.
We continue to run through the worst contracts on the team from last year, explore whether Tyrell Adams can secure a roster spot as Matt Milano’s backup at weakside linebacker, present the reasons why tight end, cornerback, and running back are the positions to watch during training camp, and more!
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In June, Cole Beasley threw out a series of tweets blasting the response to COVID-19 in his local communities and specifically in NFL locker rooms with the NFL Players Association.
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The veteran insurance policy spent much of 2020 on the bench.
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The former UDFA is battle-tested and ready to enter camp as the favorite to start.
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Additional Bills news from around the web
Sizing up the battle for roster spots on the interior O-line
Training camp question: Who survives roster battle on the interior O-line? | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
“The Buffalo Bills have three players with whom they would be comfortable being starters at guard,” writes Vic Carucci.
Previewing the wide receivers heading into training camp
Bills training camp positional preview: Finding the right mix of WRs to keep the passing game elite – The Athletic
“Entering 2021, Beane and McDermott have turned over the position group and now have one of the league’s strongest receiver depth charts,” writes Matthew Fairburn. (Subscription required).
Sean McDermott on Josh Allen extension, AFC East race, and more
McDermott confident talks with Allen will ‘work itself out’ - WGR 550
In a recent appearance on NFL Network, Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott said he’s confident that contract talks between the team and quarterback Josh Allen will “work itself out.”
Sean McDermott talks golf, AFC East, Josh Allen + more on NFL Total Access - BuffaloBills.com
“Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott checks in with the Total Access crew from the American Century Championship golf tournament.”
Bills coach Sean McDermott reacts to Cole Beasley’s vaccine stance | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
“McDermott said he will rely on the leadership among the players to guide the team on the issue.”
What does LB Tyrell Adams bring to the Bills?
Training camp question: Can Tyrell Adams stick in his second chance with Bills? | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
“Adams, 29, is one of 10 linebackers on the roster and fighting for a job behind Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano, A.J. Klein and special teams standout Tyler Matakevich,” writes Jason Wolf.
TE, CB, RB highlight positions to watch during training camp
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“Every position group will have competition, but even beyond that there are several storylines to follow for the tight ends, cornerbacks and running backs.”
Predicting which veteran will break out in 2021
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“Bills Insider Chris Brown and Bills Multimedia Reporter Maddy Glab break down the Bills veterans going into the 2021 season.”
Odds and ends
Second edition of Bills QB Josh Allen’s cereal, with charitable tie, available in the fall | Buffalo Bills News | NFL | buffalonews.com
“It’s very surreal to have your own cereal,” Allen said in a release from PLB Sports & Entertainment, which specializes in producing athlete-branded food products.
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“According to the BetMGM Sportsbook, the Bills have drawn 5.8% of Super Bowl tickets representing 3.5% of the total handle.”
Marc Ross: Bills’ fan base most-deserves a Super Bowl title - WGR 550
“NFL Network analyst Marc Ross certainly understands the yearning of the Buffalo fan base to win a Super Bowl. Ross served as a national college scout for the Bills for three seasons, and was with the organization for parts of the team’s long playoff drought that started in 2000 and ended in 2017,” writes Brayton J. Wilson.
Sean McDermott, Kyle Williams to play in American Century Championship - BuffaloBills.com
“Bills head coach Sean McDermott and Bills legends Kyle Williams and Doug Flutie will play in this year’s American Century Championship tournament.”
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