Archives for September 5, 2015

'Enemkpali appeared in three preseason games with Buffalo. His playing status was uncertain because the NFL could still discipline Enemkpali for punching Smith.'

'Expectations: They're sky high for a franchise that has undergone a top-to-bottom makeover entering its first season with new co-owners Terry and Kim Pegula. Though an experienced and aggressive defense returns mostly intact, much is riding on Taylor and the offense to produce in the Bills' latest bid to end a 15-season playoff drought — the NFL's longest active streak. Bills can make a case to being regarded as contenders during an opening month that has them playing Indianapolis, New England, Miami and the Giants.'

'"He's an incredible football player and person and been extremely productive," Carroll said. "We'll see what that means. We had a good visit with him. I really, really like the kid, we all did. We'll see what that means, I don't know that answer right now. "'

'Other Bills released Friday were offensive linemen William Campbell, Darryl Johnson and Alex Kupper, fullback John Conner, wide receiver Andre Davis, Dezmin Lewis and Tobais Palmer, defensive tackle Andre Fluellen, linebacker Quentin Groves, running backs Bronson Hill and Cierre Wood, defensive end B.J. Larsen, cornerback Merrill Noel and former fifth-round guard Cyril Richardson.'

'In his eight years in Buffalo, he rushed for 5,646 yards — placing him third on the franchise's rushing list behind O.J. Simpson and Thurman Thomas.'

'"He's been a very good pass-catcher and [an] adept pass protector," Carroll said. "He's always been a good runner. He's got great feel and sense. Had a big run in the game last week. Had a 40-yard run in the game last week and scored a touchdown. But he's been a very adept pass-receiver, and I think that's something that maybe he could fit in."'

'Predicted finish: No. 3 in AFC East, No. 9 in the AFC, No. 17 overall in Around the NFL's Power Poll.'

'"I feel good. It’s just a matter of time,” he said. “We’ll wait and see how everything plays out. I’m going to control what I can control and that’s working hard and getting treatment so I can get out there. It’s a waiting process, just got to wait it out and see how I feel. ”'

'McKelvin’s new designation (he had been on Active/PUP) means that he no longer counts toward a roster spot. The earliest he could return to the active roster would be the Tuesday after Week 6 (Oct. 13).'