AFC Notes: Bengals, Bills, Dolphins

Bengals

Bengals QB A.J. McCarron tells Jim Owczarski of the Enquirer that it was a “blessing” to win his grievance on Thursday and now have the opportunity to become a free agent next month.

“It’s just a blessing,” McCarron said. “I was going to be blessed either way because you’re still in the league, you’re still being able to play the game for a living, but it’s just awesome just to be free now and to hopefully get that opportunity and be able to compete somewhere. That’s all I’ve ever wanted. I’m just super excited. Just really excited that I get that opportunity now and I just can’t wait to just showcase what I can do and show a team that I can lead a team and win ballgames.”

McCarron made it clear that he plans to consider any and all opportunities this offseason.

“We’re going to be open to everything,” McCarron said. “I’m not the one — the people that know me and truly know me, and my family knows — it’s not about the money for me. I just love playing football. Making the money is great but I just want to play. that’s what I grew up on. that’s what you’re raised on. Like here in the south, you’re raised to love football. It’s not about money. I just want to play. Whoever gives me an opportunity. I’m not going to chase the huge contract and be put in a situation that I might not be one hundred percent comfortable with just because it’s a lot more money or whatever. I want to go somewhere where I can win and help the team win and we have a bright future together. I’m just super excited for this next chapter.”

McCarron did, however, say it was an “honor” to play for the Bengals.

“It really was an honor to play for that organization and something that I’ll always remember and cherish for the remainder of my life,” McCarron said. “It really is. It was an honor to play for them.”

We have him featured in our Top 100  – 2018 NFL Free Agents list.

Bills

• The Bills are reportedly hosting veteran CB Vontae Davis for a visit on Thursday. (NFLTR)
• If the Bills end up signing Davis to a contract, Mike Rodak of ESPN writes that he could take the place of CB E.J. Gaines, who will be an unrestricted free agent next month.

Dolphins

• Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports that the Dolphins will make some adjustments to their uniforms for the 2018 season.
• According to Salguero, this will be an “evolution rather than a revolution.” The Dolphins’ logo is not expected to undergo radical change either.

  Miami will continue to use their throwback uniforms as alternates two games per season.