Archives for February 2016

'The DA’s office will decide, perhaps as early as Wednesday, whether to charge McCoy and three other men who were identified by witnesses as participants in the brawl at the Recess Lounge. Because policemen were assaulted, there’s a very good chance the DA will pursue charges in the case.'

'There was a reason former Philadelphia Eagles coach Chip Kelly traded McCoy to Buffalo for the absurdly low price of swapping him for linebacker Kiko Alonso and it had nothing to do with allegations of racism: Kelly was getting rid of a headache. Someone who chronically makes bad choices.'

'Meanwhile, TMZ has released a video of the alleged incident, which Philadelphia police said started because of a dispute over a bottle of champagne. The video shows a man who looks like McCoy throwing at least one punch at a man who is on the ground before getting pulled away from the brawl. Oh, and rapper Meek Mill could be among the witnesses to this brawl. According to TMZ, the rapper was at the club but not involved in the dispute.'

'The NFL is a mess just about everywhere except the bottom line. But here's the thing: weeding out the idiots probably wouldn't cost the league a penny, seeing as there are no major competitors.'

'While the picks so far have varied, one thing’s the same in mocks so far: Buffalo needs defense.'

'At another point in the video, which appears to have been shot with a cellphone, a man resembling McCoy can be seen shouting while being restrained by several men.'

'The 27-year-old McCoy has retained a high-profile criminal defense lawyer while prosecutors review the police findings on the fight early Sunday.'

'Philadelphia police said one of the off-duty officers was punched, knocked to the ground, kicked and stomped on by McCoy, Brinkley and two other suspects. The officer suffered a broken nose, broken ribs and other injuries.'

'Wide receiver Percy Harvin: 2016 and 2017 contract years void making him an unrestricted free agent on March 9, the first day of the new league year. The Bills will take on a $2 million cap hit for the signing bonus portion of Harvin’s contract.'

'Don’t let what Denver accomplished confuse you. Stay focused Bills fans. Quarterback, quarterback, quarterback.'

'As it stands today, McCoy is signed for the next four seasons with the Bills with cap hits of $7.675 million in 2016, $8.875 million in 2017, $8.95 million in 2018, and $9.05 million in 2019. His base salary for the upcoming season is $4.8 million, and $2.5 million of that is already guaranteed to him.'

'“I know people are going to say that he had a terrible year,” said Rex of Rob’s 2015 New Orleans defense. “I get it, but you’d still put him among the top coordinators in this league. Not a lot of guys have two Super Bowl rings. He’s coached every position, linebackers inside, outside, DBs. He’s had great success all along the way. There isn’t a player that he’s coached that wouldn’t say he’s a great coach. His professionalism as a football coach is right up there with anybody. I think it’s a great opportunity for us to do better and we did that.”'

'While the official police statement did not identify the victims, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Monday that 11-year veteran Roland Butler was the first officer assaulted.'

'Nearly every chat with a Denver defensive player in Santa Clara this past week felt like an indictment of Ryan’s scheme. Players gushed over Phillips, repeatedly, because he kept it simple. Straightforward. Let them all attack with a clear mind. Took their advice.'

'What hasn’t been so apparent, however, is just how much leadership the Bills actually have from veterans such as McCoy and other players.'