Buffalo Bills Links, 7/1: Greg Rousseau getting tips from an All-Pro pass rusher

Plus. would the Bills deal Jerry Hughes?

The Buffalo Bills spent their 2021 first-round draft pick on Greg Rousseau, hoping the talented edge rusher will serve as an upgrade along Buffalo’s offensive line. In today’s edition of the Bills daily links, we learn how Rousseau was receiving tips and pass rush pointers from one of the best in the league: All-Pro edge rusher Calais Campbell.

We also examine five worthy candidates who could become the next former Bill enshrined on the team’s Wall of Fame—linebacker Cornelius Bennett, wide receiver Eric Moulds, running back Fred Jackson, defensive tackle Kyle Williams, and punter Brian Moorman.

We discuss whether All-Pro quarterback Josh Allen could regress with the return of crowds this fall, continue to run through the list of Buffalo’s worst salary cap values from 2020, hear three ways the Bills can build upon the successes of last year’s run to the AFC Championship, speculate on whether the Bills will trade talented pass rusher Jerry Hughes, preview which Bills could play a big role on your fantasy football team, and more!

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Greg Rousseau receiving tips from Calais Campbell

Greg Rousseau working with Calais Campbell on pass-rushing – WGR 550
Buffalo Bills first-round pick Greg Rousseau already has quite the mentor in his corner.

Bills’ Greg Rousseau soaks up knowledge from Calais Campbell at Paradise Camp (Watch) – newyorkupstate.com
The Bills would be thrilled if Rousseau ended up having a career similar to the veteran pass rusher.

How the Bills can improve in 2021

Camp Countdown 2021 | 3 Areas of Improvement – BuffaloBills.com
“One Bills Live Host Chris Brown and Bills Multimedia Journalist Maddy Glab kick off our camp countdown with 3 areas of improvement the Bills will look to upgrade for the 2021 season.”

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“It was a busy offseason for the NFL, with blockbuster trades and big names changing cities. We pick the best move for each team.” (Subscription required).

Sean McDermott among top 10 NFL coaches

Sean McDermott ranked top-10 NFL coach by CBS, NBC Sports – WGR 550
“The consensus is in: Sean McDermott is one of the top coaches in the National Football League,” writes Alex Reimer.

Would the Bills deal Jerry Hughes?

Jerry Hughes trade speculation starting to build – WGR 550
The Buffalo Bills drafted pass-rushers Greg Rousseau and Carlos “Boogie” Basham with their first two picks in the 2021 NFL Draft, leading some to speculate Jerry Hughes could be on the trade market.

How to handle drafting the Bills for fantasy football

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“Which Bills players should you target, and how do some individual positions look heading into training camp?,” writes Joe Buscaglia. (Subscription required).

Odds and ends

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“I’ve got a lot more work to do from now to training camp, so that’s what I’m focused on. I’m trying to get better and be the best that I can.”

Bills’ Stefon Diggs says he needs this throwback combination from team – newyorkupstate.com
Diggs likes the Super Bowl Bills era helmet/jersey combination.