Archives for September 8, 2016

'With this possible suspension, the Bills would have three substance-abuse related suspensions this year. This could mean possible fines from the National Football League under the remittance policy.'

'"There is no competition for me. It's just me. I am my biggest competition."'

'If the usage for marijuana is what is reported, and used as a remedy to help fight Crohn's disease during the offensive tackle's plight, then it is utterly ridiculous that that is a suspendible offense.'

'Bills reserve tackle Seantrel Henderson, who started 26 games for the Bills over the previous two seasons, is facing a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy, according to multiple reports. According to NFL.com's Rapoport, the offense is for marijuana usage, and according to ESPN's Adam Schefter, it was used to help treat Henderson's battle with Crohn's disease.'

'“This first game means a lot to me,” said McCoy of Sunday’s opener at Baltimore. “Just to be healthy and ready to roll. Last year I was battling so much with injuries and everything and trying to get healthy. There are no excuses. I’m ready to go. I feel like I’m 100 percent.”'

'Christian, a 6-3, 250-pound Louisville product, originally entered the NFL in 2015 as a seventh round pick (256th overall) of the Arizona Cardinals. During his two seasons at Louisville (2013-14), Christian started 21 of 26 games played and registered 60 receptions for 810 yards and nine TDs. Christian, 25, is a native of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.'

'“It’s always great to be back with my teammates,” Williams said after practice Tuesday. “It’s great to be back playing the game that I love. I had a freak accident that kept me back for a little bit. But in between those times where I couldn’t practice I was lifting and running trying to keep in shape and kept my head in the playbook.”'