Matt Leinart on Joining Bills

Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane meets with the media following the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Topics Include: The decision to trade back twice in the first round and acquiring the 33rd overall pick in the 2nd round, their process with making trades late in the first round, and their process of grading players and how that affects making draft picks in certain rounds.

Bills Linebacker Terrel Bernard addressed the media on Thursday, April 18th ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Topics included: setting a standard, losing players to trades and injury, being proud of Bobby Babich, his high production plays last season, mental and physical preparation, proving himself as a leader on the team, staying healthy, working closely with Bobby Babich and Sean McDermott and the importance of clear communication when making play calls.

Quarterback Josh Allen addressed the media on Thursday April 18th topics include; moving on from WR Stefon Diggs, evolve as an offense, come together as team during the OTA's, having new leadership on the team, his health this offseason, the talent at wide receiver in this years draft, his advice to GM Brandon Beane on draft day, and golfing with Tiger Woods in the offseason.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott addressed the media on April 18th ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Topics included: reflecting on trading Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, working together with the coaching and scouting staff to make decisions for the team, building up the team's culture, next man up mentality amongst the players, developing leaders, his appreciation for the Bills training staff, reflecting on Dalton Kincaid and O'Cyrus Torrence's quick production during their first year in the league, his respect for Tre'Davious White, Micah Hyde's charity softball game and making the right adjustments on draft night.

Bills General Manager Brandon Beane addressed the media on April 18th ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Topics included: adding to the roster, reflecting on last year's NFL Draft, trading up, the possibilities of calling up, the hard work and effort of the coaching and scouting staff, evaluating potential prospects, the conversation with Josh Allen after trading Stefon Diggs, reflecting on trading Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, Bobby Babich and Joe Brady's dedication and commitment to the team, the addition of La'el Collins to the roster and the future of the roster after the draft.

Bills GM Brandon Beane addresses the media on Wednesday, April 3rd. Topics include: what went into trading Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs, the timing of how the trade came together, whether he's checked in with Quarterback Josh Allen, and how this trade impacts the Bills Offseason moving forward.

Buffalo Bills General Manager Brandon Beane meets with the media from the NFL Annual Meetings in Orlando, Fla. Topics Include: Managing the salary cap and extensions, as well as different players being released from the Bills, the tough decision-making process in releasing veteran players such as Tre'Davious White, Mitch Morse and Jordan Poyer, Connor McGovern taking over the center position, signing Mitch Trubisky as a backup quarterback again, restructuring Von Miller's contract, and the makeup of the Safety position.

Bills Safety Mike Edwards addressed the media after signing with the Bills. Topics included: his reasons for signing with the Bills, stepping in for Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde, setting a standard for himself, his touchdowns as a safety, limiting explosive plays, Taylor Rapp, winning two Super Bowls with two different teams and his excitement to play for the Bills.

Bills and Sabres Chief Operating Officer Pete Guelli addressed the media on March 20th. Topics include: his feelings becoming the new Chief Operating Officer of the Bills and Sabres, leaving the New York Giants and returning home to Buffalo, the honor of representing his hometown teams, previously working on arenas, growing up in Rochester, his knowledge on NBA business operation and how it can be utilized in an NFL perspective, balancing operations for two teams, working with Michael Jordan in Charlotte, North Carolina and his excitement to get started.

Bills Wide Receiver Curtis Samuel addresses the media following practice on Friday, March 15th. Topics include: his previous relationship with Offensive Coordinator Joe Brady, why he chose to come to the Buffalo Bills, if he's spoken with Quarterback Josh Allen ahead of coming to Buffalo, how he finds success playing from the slot receiver position, and how he fits into Joe Brady's offense.

Bills Wide Receiver Mack Hollins addresses the media following practice on Thursday, March 14th. Topics include: why he's excited to play in front the fans in Buffalo, his relationship with Bills Quarterback Mitch Trubisky, what he sees in Bills Quarterback Josh Allen, why he's excited to be a part of a winning culture in Buffalo, his ability and willingness to contribute on Special Teams, and his mindset when it comes to blocking in the run game.

Bills Linebacker Nick Morrow addressed the media on March 14th after signing. Topics included: meeting Coach Bobby Babich, his reasoning for coming to Buffalo, playing against the Bills in the past, his thoughts on Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs, his past at Greenville University and previously playing for the Eagles.

Bills Defensive Tackle DaQuan Jones addressed the media on March 12th after re-signing. Topics included: his excitement re-signing and joining his teammates, his goals for next season, working with Bobby Babich, reflecting on last season, the free agency process, his reaction to Dion Dawkins' prank, his reaction to the Bills releasing players, next man up mentality and his need to "prove a point" this season.

Bills Defensive End A.J. Epenesa addressed the media on March 12th after re-signing. Topics included: anxiety going into free agency, his excitement to be back on the Bills, reuniting with DaQuan Jones, his confidence going into next season, his big plays from last season, his rib injury, his confidence in the team and his teammates, off season training, working with a new defensive line coach, working with Leonard Floyd last season and reuniting with Greg Rousseau.

Safety Taylor Rapp addressed the media on Friday March 8th after signing his contract. Topics include; playing time last season, how the team used him last year, why he signed with the Bills, what he learned from the veteran leadership in 2023, and just how special Buffalo can be.

Bills offensive guard David Edwards addressed the media after signing back with the Buffalo Bills on a two-year deal. Topics included: re-signing with the Buffalo Bills, his thoughts on Joe Brady's promotion to full-time offensive coordinator, his expectations after the 2023 season, returning to an offensive line coached by coach Aaron Kromer, and the release of Bills center Mitch Morse.

Bills Quarterback Mitch Trubisky addressed the media on March 7th after signing back with the Buffalo Bills. Topics included: his decision to come back to Buffalo, working with the current coaching staff, the offensive system, the experience he's gained since he left Buffalo, his friendship with Josh Allen, his favorite restaurants in Buffalo, his talks with Joe Brady, playing to his strengths and his excitement to be back in Buffalo.

Bills General Manager Brandon Beane addresses the media at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine on Tuesday, February 25th. Topics include: how the increase in the salary cap helps the Bills make moves in the offseason, how he uses the combine to evaluate prospects, what he saw from Linebacker Von Miller coming off injury, how Tight End Dalton Kincaid fits into the offense after his rookie season, and how difficult it can be to find a starting Quarterback in the NFL.

Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott addresses the media at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine on Monday, February 24th. Topics include: his thoughts on new Defensive Coordinator Bobby Babich, why he's honored to join the competition committee, his takeaways from watching this year's Super Bowl, his thoughts on the career of Safety Micah Hyde, and bringing in fresh perspectives when it comes to coaches and coordinators.

General Manager Brandon Beane meets with the media Tuesday to conclude the 2023 season. Topics include: Next year's roster build, playing two home playoff games this season, getting past the divisional round of the playoffs, the competition in the AFC, the amount of unrestricted free agents going into next year, the limited cap space next year, the importance of drafting well, Von Miller's production this past season, Stefon Diggs role with the team, how well Sean McDermott coached this season, his thoughts on interim OC Joe Brady, and how deep the draft is this year.

Head Coach Sean McDermott meets with the media Tuesday to conclude the 2023 season. Topics Include: Making the playoffs 6 out of 7 years in his tenure, including four straight straight AFC East division titles, the takeaways from the divisional round loss on Sunday, players that are set to be free agents after this season, his thoughts on interim OC Joe Brady, his assessment of the special teams, getting past the AFC divisional round of the playoffs, Von Miller coming back next year, Tre'Davious White's road to recovery, explosive plays on the offensive side of the ball, and what Linebackers Coach Bobby Babich means to him.

Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen addresses the media on Monday, January 22nd. Topics include: how much he enjoyed playing with Joe Brady as the interim offensive coordinator, what Joe Brady did well as a play caller, how tough it is to lose in the playoffs, what he thinks will happen with the roster moving forward, how Stefon Diggs has been such a great catalyst for this team, what his offseason plans are, the status of his shoulder, how great Sean McDermott did as head coach this season, how excited he was to see the development of the young players like O'Cyrus Torrence and Dalton Kincaid, and what Mitch Morse means to this team.

Buffalo Bills Offensive Tackle Dion Dawkins addresses the media on Monday, January 22nd. Topics include: his reflections on the 2023 season, why Josh Allen had an MVP season, how the Bills window of opportunity remains open, why he loves the offensive line group so much, his message to Bills Mafia, why he'll always believe in this team, where he took the biggest step this year, how he had the best year of his career, why he's so encouraged by the play of O'Cyrus Torrence, his plans for the offseason, and why Joe Brady did a great job as the interim offensive coordinator.

Buffalo Bills Quarterback Josh Allen meets with the media following the loss to Kansas City in the Divisional Round. Topics Include: The final drive and result from it, what he thinks is needed to improve the team going forward, and his thoughts on the 2023 team as a whole and how resilient they were throughout the year.

Buffalo Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott meets with the media following the 27-24 loss to Kansas City in the playoffs. Topics include: How he felt about the performance of the offense, defense and special teams, injuries and overcoming them on defense, the approach the staff will take in the offseason, and the philosophy of the approach to the final offensive possession of the game.