Archives for July 2016

'One way to determine the quality of your roster is to look at the players other teams wouldn't hesitate to acquire if they were available.'

'They’ll probably need Tyrod to be special. He’s going into a contract year, so he’s got about 20-25 million reasons to play well. If he performs, the (average) quarterback (salary) number keeps going up and up, he has the chance to really cash in.'

'Who better to reinforce Rex’s defensive philosophy than his twin brother, Rob? The Ryan brothers have modified their father’s famous ‘46’ defense to adapt to the current NFL. But the principles remain: an attacking style, pressure on the quarterback, disguised and simulated blitzes, and organized chaos.'

'Jonathan Williams, 22, the Buffalo Bills' fifth-round draft pick out of Arkansas, has never met the Hall-of-Famer but he jumped at this opportunity. Thurman Thomas? To talk shop? Sign him up.'

'As many receivers past would attest, foot injuries can strike again if proper rest isn't given.'

'RB Karlos Williams: He showed up overweight in minicamp, maybe 20-25 pounds overweight. Even Ryan said the Bills would need to set a realistic weight-loss goal for Williams by Day 1 of training camp which probably means he'll be starting practice conditioning on the sideline. Can he return in time to keep his No. 2 job behind McCoy? Nothing is guaranteed. The team drafted Jonathan Williams, Mike Gillislee finished 2015 strong and don't count out James Wilder Jr., a tall, strong back who impressed coaches during the spring.'

'In a letter to union president John McNesby dated July 7, Castor says he thoroughly reviewed the case and his office won't be taking it over.'

'The 23-year-old's availability for training camp was originally in question after he underwent offseason surgery in April to repair a broken bone in his left foot.'

'Friday morning Watkins posted a video to Instagram showing him running a straight line with the caption "Back On Top Soon." You can check out the video below.'

'Dezmin Lewis and Gary Chambers have something that Buffalo wide outs typically don’t have and that’s height. With both standing 6-foot-4, the duo has an added asset of catching high throws above their defenders. If either, or both, make the team, red zone efficiency could see an uptick.'

'Under a photo of a smiling Kelly, sitting in a chair in a hospital gown and with his legs covered by a blanket, Jill Kelly wrote: "This guy. And that smile. We're back in NYC. Jim's last scans came back inconclusive necessitating the need for biopsy surgery today. Please pray for good results and NO cancer. Thank you!!! #kellytough."'

'LeSean McCoy's attorney said Thursday the Pennsylvania Attorney General's investigation into the Feb. 7 brawl in a Philadelphia nightclub that allegedly involved the Buffalo Bills' running back has been dismissed.'

'Thomas, who lives in Western New York, partnered with a former Buffalo Bills teammate, wide receiver Fulton “Flip” Johnson, to form 3480 Group, a construction and engineering firm that specializes in telecommunications and handles other jobs.'

'That scenario could very well end up playing out in Denver, where Broncos star outside linebacker Von Miller is unhappy that the club has not made him the kind of offer he'll accept to replace the franchise tag he is wearing. Despite Miller's Super Bowl-MVP performance, the Broncos appear to have no inclination to give him the kind of money that would make him the NFL's top-paid defensive player. Consequently, some people around the league can see Miller holding out not just for all of training camp, but for the entire season.'

'After he heard the awesome news, he said two things: "Thank God for all the prayers!" And…"I need a chocolate milkshake!"'