Archives for April 19, 2016

'“(The contract is) not really a focus of mine,” he told reporters after the Bills' first workout of their offseason conditioning program. “I’m coming here to work, to prepare myself physically and mentally for the 2016 season. The business side handles itself, whether it gets done or not. Like I said it handles itself. I am just here to work and get better as a player."'

'Ryan said after the practice that the "All-In" theme is about a commitment and trust within the team and to each other. He said he got it from Dabo Swinney, head coach at Clemson, where his son is a wide receiver.'

'Ryan gave “hockey terms" for the injured and was not specific for any of those players.'

'The 6-4, 300 pounder is regarded as one of the smartest players on the team, able to pick up the defense very quickly and understand his roles and responsibilities. That's very valuable for this team going forward, considering last year's issues in that department.'

'Also in attendance was wide receiver Marquise Goodwin, even though he is currently training and competing for a spot as a long jumper on the United States Olympic Team this summer in Brazil.'

'Watkins ended the 2015 season without a significant injury, but that wasn't the case for Williams and Henderson.'

'That's right, Rex Ryan, the head coach of the Buffalo Bills, will be introducing Donald Trump at his Monday night rally at the First Niagara Center. Ryan referenced Chris Christie as his "lap banded brother," before the press conference came to its conclusion.'

'“I think putting that in the past and moving forward as a solid unit, a unified unit and just having cohesion and building a strong base right now,” said Richie Incognito. “That’s a part of it.”'

'“We had a great turnout for our voluntary deal,” said Ryan. “We weren’t 100 percent attendance but we had a couple of guys give me phone calls and I won’t get into specifics on who was here and who wasn’t here because it is voluntary, but I was encouraged by the turnout we had and everybody is excited to get this season going.”'

'Bryant is coming off the most productive season of his career. Making 10 starts in place of the injured Kyle Williams in 2015, Bryant contributed 45 tackles including a pair for loss. The 28-year old figures to be an important cog in Buffalo’s defensive line rotation.'