Archives for September 13, 2016

'Next spring, the Bills have a decision to make: Do they pick up the 2017 option on Taylor's contract that would carry $27.5 million in guaranteed money or do they start over at the game's most important position? If it seems early to bring think about that, considering the fact that he has just 15 starts under his belt. The Bills have 15 games left this season. Everything the Bills thought they knew about Taylor could be confirmed or it could change entirely.'

'The company used Sunday's event to shine light on that fact by sending a letter to Bills owner Terry Pegula. Uber pledged that if the state lawmakers pass a comprehensive ride-hailing law during the 2017 session, the company will give Bills players and staff free rides to and from New Era Field for the next season. "That way, anytime a Bills player misses the team bus, Uber will have them covered," Uber's Josh Mohrer wrote.'

'Some fans commented on the video assuming that the team had only one bus going to the stadium and that the two defensive players weren't being punctual. Following Buffalo's 13-7 loss, Hughes set the record straight and questioned some of Buffalo's fans on Instagram.'

'In the locker room after the Bills' loss, Watkins didn't want to talk to the media. He simply gave a thumbs up before having X-rays taken.'

'Baltimore fans, however, drew criticism when some booed President Barack Obama's 9/11 tribute. Every NFL game featured a moment of silence to remember those lost in the World Trade Center and other attacks, players and coaches wore 9/11 decals or pins, and videotaped messages from Obama and former President George W. Bush marked the tragic anniversary.'

'“Not much to take away from it. Not a lot went right,” Incognito said.'

'Initial reports indicate Watkins will be a week-by-week decision, and might be able to “play through the pain.”'

'According to Ryan, Watkins did injury the same foot he had screws inserted into this offseason on Sunday during a 13-7 loss to the Ravens.'

'The Jets will catch a break without having to face a fully healthy Watkins in Buffalo on Thursday night in a pivotal division matchup. Watkins torched Todd Bowles' team in the Jets' crushing Week 17 loss that kept them out of the playoffs. The dynamic receiver had his way against Darrelle Revis en route to a career-high 11 catches for 136 yards.'

'“Sammy came up after the game and talked to trainers and complained of his foot being sore,’’ Ryan said. “So we’ll see how he progresses though the week on that. He’s sore, that’s what it is. Hopefully he’ll progress through the week and he’ll be ready to roll.’’'

'Ryan had terrific success with the weight-loss procedure and still looks much trimmer than he was before he had the procedure and weighed about 350 pounds. Ryan said he feels good and that he learned habits while on the Lap Band that he can use while off of it.'

'There never has been any doubt about how terrific Ryan’s defensive mind is. It’s just that pesky offense that gets in the way of the Super Bowl runs.'

'"I just felt like it was tired, and I just wanted to make sure," Watkins said. "So it's no particular reason why I did it. I just felt I needed to do it. And if I need to do it again, I'm probably going to do it every week."'

'The Bills initially signed Felton to a four-year contract in March 2015 to provide muscle to their running game. Buffalo, however, used mostly a one-man backfield which led to Felton being used sparingly last season.'

'One week into 2016, the Bills are dead last in scoring and yards.'