Archives for August 7, 2016

'“He’s been playing well since he got here,” Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor said. “He fits in well. There’s the same type of attitude and mentality that we need from our offensive line.”'

'Left tackle Cordy Glenn suffered an ankle injury on the starting offense's second series. Glenn walked to the locker room under his own power, accompanied by a trainer. The team said the severity of the injury was still being determined Saturday night.'

'We want to get some work done this is a big night for our players. And, you know, next step and, you know, the progression and, you know, next week, obviously, the preseason game. And, quite honestly, some starters will probably play tonight more than they’ll play even in that first preseason game. So, it’s a big night, but with that being said it’s going to be a much shorter night than it was, you know, last year.'

'Linebacker Eric Striker is one key example. He gives every ounce he has in his smallish, 6-foot, 221-pound frame, and was challenging IK Enemkpali on an outside-linebacker depth chart shortened by the injuries to Shaq and Manny Lawson.'

'Taylor should take comfort knowing his value will skyrocket if he plays well under the extension. It would give him more leverage at the bargaining table in less time. Quarterback salaries will continue to soar. He could end up making much more money in the end.'

'ESPN can't get enough of the Ryan brothers. So when the Worldwide Leader needed actors for a movie advertisement about brothers at odds, it knew exactly where to turn.'

'“We support the Buffalo Bills,” said Marino, 53, who cheered from 1981 to 1992 and from 1997 to 2000. “Personally, I feel it’s very unfortunate, but I believe the girls clearly understood their roles, so what they’re doing, I do not support.”'

'"I think everyone just wants to go out there and compete and execute," he said. "The main thing is we go out there and everyone’s on the same page. … The first time that we get a chance to go against the defense in a full, live setting. The anticipation’s there, guys are looking forward to it. But the main thing is that everybody goes out there and plays well. Don’t put too much pressure on it, but just go out there and execute the things that we’ve been working on day to day.'

'“I’m focused on helping this team win,” Manuel said as he nodded to some kids asking for his autograph, a gesture that indicated he’d be over when he was done with his interview. “At the end of the day I want to do what my job is, that’s my main focus.”'

'Taylor is entering a contract year, and multiple reports have suggested he and the Bills are open to signing him to a new deal before the season starts. Taylor's agent watched practice with Bills senior vice president of football operations Jim Overdorf as Taylor went 8 for 11 for 89 yards and one touchdown. After practice, Bakari, Overdorf and Bills general manager Doug Whaley spoke for nearly an hour before Bakari caught up with Taylor.'

'"The guys are happy that we don't have as many situations or checks on plays. So guys are excited that we're starting to compromise and going into the season making it simple and as fast as possible."'

'Ryan said the team will bring several linebackers in for a tryout on Sunday. Buffalo is down to three healthy inside linebackers.'

'A source said that more could be known about the severity of Ragland's injury as soon as Sunday. With uncertainty over Ragland's availability, Ryan said the Bills will work out free-agent linebackers Sunday, although he did not identify which players would be visiting.'

'After such a scare last season, Williams had to make sure everything was OK, “Yeah. So I hit him and I like stopped and made sure I could feel everything and I can turn my neck without feeling pain and when I realized I was all good, it was a sign of relief and super blessed to keep playing and do what I do. I love being with my teammates, I love being on the field with these guys and love working with them and accomplishing our goals.”'

'Ragland's second MRI is scheduled for Monday.'