The Bills are getting ready to (hopefully) take one stop closer to actual football, as the month of June closes out this week. While typically one of the more quiet times of the year in terms of the NFL year-round schedule, there’s no games or many offseason events during the 30 days, there’s still a few things Bills-related to note.
Here are nine Bills takeaways from June:
The division got closer
The latest news comes just from a day or so ago. The Patriots reached an agreement with former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. It’s a one-year deal, so nothing is guaranteed for Newton, who’s going to have to beat out Jarrett Stidham, a former fourth-round pick, for the starting job.
Newton, a former No.1 overall pick and MVP winner, will be the favorite to win the job, if healthy. He’s dealt with shoulder and foot injuries, leading to his release from the Panthers. Some folks already are believing the Pats are now the favorite in the AFC East. Among that group is William Hill Sportsbook, who have the Patriots at +115 to win the division, while Buffalo is at +140. Previously the Bills were the favorite at +100 in April.
Things sure can change in a hurry, but look on the bright side: The Bills, who were downplaying being the favorite, now have plenty of reason to be motivated.