Archives for June 14, 2015

'“I think it starts with intelligence, especially with offensive line,” Ryan said. “You have to be sharp and also” center is “part of a play-calling position. He can do that and obviously from a physical standpoint, you have to have a guy that can handle that type of heavy lifting. He’s really an ideal center.”'

'Watching world-class athletes look ordinary had to make all the weekend warriors in the stands feel pretty good, but in the end, this was a night that served one purpose: For the Bills to put on a show, interact with their fans, and raise money for a great cause spearheaded by one of the newest members of the team.'

'At this point, Ryan and the Bills seem happy with what they are getting out of Miller and Incognito. Their actions will tell the real story, though. Mathis was the top rated guard in the NFL by Pro Football Focus from 2011 to 2013, so he would be an enticing option for a team like Buffalo that wants to run the football often in 2015.'

'Ryan is delivering on his reputation of being a players' coach so far. The Bills will be back on the practice field Tuesday when they hold the first of three mandatory minicamp practices.'

'Sure, kids get to hear tips from a pro and sharpen their skills on the field. But Darues doesn't consider the event a win unless the players go home with something more. "Just inspire the kids to work a little harder. It's just really inspiring to me," said Dareus.'

'This was expected to be a work in progress. With everyone learning a new scheme the players have been primarily focused on the execution of their individual assignments during the installation process. Working with three different quarterbacks, who are rotating time under center with the first unit, has also lengthened the time it might take for the receivers and tight ends to develop chemistry with any one of the signal callers.'