Archives for April 12, 2016

'Connor Cook of Michigan State visited One Bills Drive over the weekend, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media. Rapoport also tweeted that Dak Prescott of Mississippi State is due to visit the Bills on Tuesday.'

'Although Rapoport tweeted that the NFL is still investigating the incident and that the Bills were bracing for some sort of suspension for McCoy, the player will avoid league punishment because of a "lack of evidence in his altercation."'

'“People can say whatever the heck they want to say about me and it’s not going to affect me one bit,” a defiant Cook said at Michigan State’s pro day a few weeks ago, which was attended by every NFL team, many of who were focused on Cook. “If they want to talk about the captain thing, if they want to say I’m a bad person, if they want to do anything like that, they can come meet me and talk to me and then get a better feel on that, because a lot of the people who are saying that stuff have never even met me before.”'

'McCoy, who turns 28 in July, rushed for 895 and three touchdowns to go along with 292 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 2015, his first season in Buffalo. He's entering the second season of a five-year, $40 million contract he signed with the Bills after the team traded with the Eagles to acquire him last offseason.'

'Ryan acknowledged the roster upheaval, but he pointed to the Bills' 2015 draft as a reason to believe the roster will get the necessary infusions it needs to overcome the heavy player losses. Buffalo did not have a first-round pick last year, but still came away with cornerback Ronald Darby, guard John Miller, and running back Karlos Williams, players who stepped right in and made big contributions — Darby and Miller as starters, Williams as a key backup who excelled when he was healthy.'

'For the next few days I had a raging headache. I drank several liters of Pedialyte and gallons of water trying to convince myself that dehydration was the cause. I knew that if I told the trainers about my headache persisting then I would have to be reevaluated and risk missing practice or even game time.'

'McCoy is not facing any charges from the Philadelphia District Attorney citing lack of evidence. The NFL is conducting their own investigation into the incident and has yet to come to an official conclusion.'

'According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com who cited multiple sources, McCoy is not expected to face any discipline from the league for his involvement in the alleged incident. Discipline means suspension and fines, which McCoy will not have to worry about in any capacity.'

'Cook, a three-year starter for the Spartans, is projected to be a late first to early second-round selection in the 2016 NFL Draft. He joins Mississippi State's Dak Prescott and Ohio State's Cardale Jones as the quarterbacks that the Bills have had in as pre-draft visitors so far.'

' In need of some more pass-rushing punch, Kevin Dodd would fit in with the Bills around the same role as Manny Lawson is ready to assume in 2016. It will likely end up being a defensive end/outside linebacker hybrid role, where many of the responsibilities will reside in edge contain, and out in the flat areas for coverage.'

'At one time thought to be a potential first-round pick, Cardale Jones then was benched halfway through the 2015 season. Even though that happened, the NFL remains interested because of his rare combination of traits. Jones has the size, he can run, he can fling the ball down the air with a simple flick of the wrist… it’s the rest of the prospect that needs molding.'

'With the Bills on the hunt for young, disruptive, and versatile defensive linemen at some point in the draft, Kenny Clark is a name to keep an eye on. While not as explosive as some other defensive linemen in his class, Clark is a solid run-stuffing option that could allow them to move some pieces around. With his style of play, Clark could play nose tackle, a defensive tackle role in even-man fronts, and he could even dabble as a five-technique defensive end. Clark is only 20 years old, and that will attract some teams to him.'

'It took a while, four weeks into free agency. But last week, the Buffalo Bills got busy on the NFL’s open market for personnel. With their salary cap limitations, the Bills had to sit out the initial wave of free agent signings. But after waiting out the market, the Bills signed five players last week at cap-friendly terms. One of the five could wind up as a starter. All of them add depth at critical spots on the roster. And most of them can contribute on special teams.'