Archives for June 4, 2016

'Ryan and his assistant coaches are absolutely operating under the premise that they have to "get it right" this year. That drove the shakeup of the staff, especially on the defensive side. That drove the drafting of three starters "right off the bus" with the first three picks of the draft.'

'Team president Russ Brandon and a few strength coaches drove by, Knox said, but nobody stopped.'

'Sure, this was the NFL's top rushing team last season. But if the Bills are going to make progress — as in improving on their 8-8 record in 2015 and making a playoff appearance — they'll need the Taylor-Watkins combination to be even better than it was in allowing Watkins to lead the team with 60 receptions for 1,047 yards and nine touchdowns.'

'Ragland will have an every down role in Rex Ryan's defense immediately as a rookie, and has quite a bit of experience in the scheme from his time at Alabama. With Shaq Lawson sidelined, Ragland will likely be the highest impact rookie the Bills have on their roster. And, if Preston Brown begins to struggle again in 2016, don't rule out the idea that Ragland could get switched over to his more natural middle linebacker spot, where he can show off his instincts, and his ability to stack-and-shed would-be blockers.'

'Wood will once again be in the middle of the offensive line at center, and could be in line for a bit of an easier road this upcoming season. With Richie Incognito once again to his left, and John Miller — who the Bills are expecting to progress significantly in 2016 — to his right, Wood's production may go up as the Bills once again will try to set the tone on the ground. As long as he stays healthy, he'll once again be an unquestioned starter and mainstay of the line all year long.'