Archives for August 2015

'Having said that, the team the Bills will probably have to surpass if they have any hopes in getting into the playoffs this year is in fact the Miami Dolphins. Let’s take a look at each core position group (QB, RB, WR, TE, OL, DL, etc.) and see who will have the advantage heading into this season.'

'Once Jackson and Dixon suffered an injury, the reps were shared between Williams and Brown, and Williams was far and away the best runner between the two. In fact, he was doing so well that some even believed he could push Jackson for the number-two job, and if something happened to McCoy, that he would even take over the lead-back duties.'

'In fact, every fan our 7 Eyewitness News team talked with on the final day of training camp was on "Team Tyrod."'

The Offensive starter for the Bills to watch during Saturday’s preseason game against the Steelers is Matt Cassel. The QB competition is still a three horse race with Rex Ryan indicating that all three of them will get time with the first unit. Cassel is still the leader with Tyrod Taylor on his heels and EJ Manuel in third place. Cassel didn’t play last week as the coaching staff wanted an extended look at Taylor and Manuel. All that did was bunch things up even more.

'It’s been a nip and tuck battle for the starting quarterback job in training camp, chiefly between Matt Cassel and Tyrod Taylor. Head coach Rex Ryan has maintained that not much should be read into the reps that each quarterback takes in practice, but EJ Manuel hasn’t gotten nearly as many with the first team offense.'

'“I just feel like the cornerback never really knows what I’m doing,” Woods said. “I think that’s the biggest key of it. Just always selling vertical — and I can stop faster than they can.”'

'While that would seem to be a good thing, saving players from wear and tear, coaches like Bill Belichick think the CBA is having the exact opposite effect. There is a difference between being in "shape'' and being in "football shape.'' Between a "preparation level'' and a "competition level.'''

'The guy is a people person, someone who knows how to forge a relationship and make it lasting and beneficial for both parties, which made him the ideal choice to lead the Bills' renewed effort to strengthen their relationship with their alumni.'

'The Bills and their community partners have donated $200,000 to the Rochester City School District to go toward the construction of a new synthetic turf football field at the Franklin campus. The field will be used by two high schools, Vanguard Collegiate High and Integrated Arts and Technology High. In addition, district modified and city youth football teams will have access to the facility.'

'The team plans to honor each season-ticket holder on a graphic featured on the team's website and mounted on a wall in the tunnel at Ralph Wilson Stadium.'

'Through the repeated questions and uncertainty, however, the quarterbacks emphasize they’re not altering their strategy because of the delayed announcement.'

'The latest figure released Monday is about 12,000 short of Ralph Wilson Stadium's capacity. It's also 3,000 more than the previous franchise record set in 1992, when the Bills were in the midst of making four consecutive Super Bowl appearances — all losses.'

'To mark the milestone, the Bills launched a website — Buffalobills.com/60K — to recognize each account holder.'

'“I don’t look at it as fairness,” he said. “You look at it as it is life, and you take what your given and you roll with and just do your best. I feel like I’ve been putting a good product out there on tape in these games and my main thing in practice is just be consistent. That’s all I work on every day.”'

'“Bills Season Ticket Members are the most loyal, faithful and passionate fans in the National Football League,” said Bills President and Managing Partner Russ Brandon. “We want to take this opportunity to celebrate this record-setting achievement and honor our Season Ticket Members publicly with the 60K club website and graphic. The organization and all Bills fans are excited for a great 2015 season.”'