Archives for April 3, 2015

'The first mandatory workout of the offseason doesn't come until late May, when the Bills will hold organized team activity on Tuesday, May 26. Mandatory minicamp will take place from June 16 to June 18.'

'The team's preseason game schedule should be announced by the league within the next two weeks, with the regular season schedule announced towards the end of April. Training camp will begin in July. Stay with WGR for all the latest news and notes from the first phase of conditioning starting Monday morning.'

'Taylor is flattered by his new coach mentioning his skill set with Russell Wilson, and also sees similarities in their games. “I have definitely been around him, and I believe that is a compliment. He has played at a high level throughout his professional career. He has been to back-to-back Super Bowls so I take that as a compliment. Hopefully I can do some of those same things. As far as being capable, pulling the ball down and making moves with my feet—I am definitely capable of doing that. Like Russell, I can throw as well.”'

'Regardless of position, the team must add another player capable of starting to the group. It doesn't matter if he's a guard, a tackle, or heck — even a center. The important part is to find five offensive linemen that can keep the quarterback upright and make some lanes for running back LeSean McCoy.'

'Each club may hold a rookie football development program for a period of seven weeks, which in 2015 may begin on May 11. During this period, no activities may be held on weekends, with the exception of one post-NFL Draft rookie minicamp, which may be conducted on either the first or second weekend following the draft. The dates of the post-draft rookie minicamps will be circulated at a later date.'