Archives for July 9, 2015

'“I grew up around horses my whole life,” Hamilton said. “It’s just something that’s been with me since I was young. I’m from the country. I’ve lived in the country. I’ve never really lived in town. Having horses and going to rodeos every weekend was a big responsibility.'

'And yet… the age-old problem here in Western New York lingers. Quarterback. Veteran Matt Cassel, 2013 first-rounder E.J. Manuel and Tyrod Taylor will all compete for the No. 1 job at St. John Fisher College this summer. This off-season, the Bills decided not to overspend, overdraft or pull off a costly trade for someone else. Time will tell if Rex Ryan can win the old fashioned way — with defense and a running game.'

'Hughes donation, Turner said, will go toward weight room equipment, practice equipment, game gloves, cleats for players who need them and game day attire for coaches and players.'

'“I always wanted to go to camps growing up and they didn’t really have any camps in Rock Hill,” said Gilmore during a break in the action. “I always said if I made it to the NFL I would come back and do some camps for some kids and help motivate them to get to where I’m at.”'

'Kempski lists the Bills projected front seven with a current average of 26.3 years of age. That’s tied for 10th-youngest overall. Depending on what alignment and/or personnel being used, there could obviously be a slight adjustment up or down there, but using these totals, only the St. Louis Rams have a lower average age in BOTH position areas.'

'“I’ll be full go at camp,” Gilmore told Buffalobills.com. “I feel great. I felt good in June. This is one of the offseasons where I’m coming in healthy and can run and do everything, so I’m just trying to be smart and doing whatever I can now so it can help me in the long run.”'