Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
Athlon Sports
Bills vs. Jets: Would Signing Justin Simmons Swing Balance of Power in AFC East? Tracker
By Mike Fisher,
12 hours ago
AUG 13 SIGNING SIMMONS The Buffalo Bills ought to be contenders ... and they are shy on experienced studs at safety. Same thing with the New York Jets.
Somebody in the NFL is going to sign Justin Simmons, the 30-year-old All-Pro from the Denver Broncos who is waiting patiently for the right deal.
Simmons has reason to believe he's a $15 million APY player ... and in terms of the cap at this time, neither the Bills or the Jets have that sort of room.
But both teams do have this sort of need.
AUG 11 FIRST TIME The game wasn't good. But Keon Coleman was.
The Buffalo Bills and top rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman made their preseason debut on Saturday in a mostly-ugly 33-6 loss to the Bears.
But Keon caught his first (preseason) NFL pass. It's a start.
“It was great,” Coleman said. “First time for everything, hoping there’s plenty more ... I’ve got a job to do. Come in, make plays, and help us win.
"I’m just eager to do that every day.”
There will be bigger days for Keon. And surely. ... better days for the Bills.
AUG 7 NEW YORK, NEW YORK? The New York Giants don't have Saquon Barkley. They have added veteran Devin Singletary, late of the Bills.
It is being suggested that Latavius Murray - who last year as a complement to Buffalo speedster James Cook offered up 300 yards and four scores – might be an answer.
Murray is, should he be signed up, the oldest active running back (at age 34) in the NFL. Our bet? The Giants don't see themselves as being that needy. Stay tuned.
SPEAKING OF COOK ...
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is gearing up for the 2024 season with ambitious benchmarks in mind. While Cook remains tight-lipped about his specific targets, his determination to excel is evident.
"I don’t think I should be saying it here, but I got my goals in my head that I want to achieve and accomplish," Cook shared during training camp. "Also, team goals, so as long as I keep checking those boxes off, I’ll be alright."
Cook's performance last year earned him Pro Bowl honors thanks to his impressive 1,122 rushing yards, the fourth-highest total in the NFL. With significant changes to Buffalo’s offense this offseason, Cook is expected to take on an even more prominent role.
Offensive coordinator Joe Brady is enthusiastic about Cook’s potential.
"Cook looks different this year. He’s stronger; he’s more put together. You can tell he put in a lot of work," Brady noted . "It’s important to him, and so I’m excited to just see him continue to evolve and get better."
Buffalo Bills 2024 NFL Season Preview: Same Josh Allen, Different Supporting Cast
Brady’s confidence in Cook’s abilities aligns with the running back’s secretive yet ambitious goals. The coach believes Cook has what it takes to be an every-down rusher in 2024, a testament to the hard work and dedication Cook has shown throughout the offseason.
As the Bills prepare for the upcoming season, all eyes will be on Cook to see if he can surpass his impressive achievements from last year. His performance will be crucial to Buffalo's offensive success, and his personal drive is likely to be a key factor in the team’s overall progress.
Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.
Comments / 0