Archives for October 5, 2016

'Here is The Buffalo News’ position-by-position quarterly report card…'.

'To that end, Dareus met with an expert in ADHD, Dr. Ned Hollowed, and hired a life coach, Jen Zobel Bieber. In addition, he reportedly spoke with Hall of Fame defensive end Bruce Smith. The former Bills star has become a mentor to Dareus.'

'To fill Christian's spot on the practice squad, the Bills signed wide receiver Corey Washington. A 24-year-old who played at Newberry College, Washington originally signed with Arizona as an undrafted free agent in 2014. He played in 14 games for the New York Giants in 2014, catching five passes for 52 yards and a touchdown. The Bills now have four wide receivers among their 10-man practice squad.'

'"It was pretty good when we met and talked. I actually think they wanted me to do a lot of things. Maybe sit next to the owner in the press box, tell him what I thought about what was good and what was bad. I came away feeling good about it. So did Rex. Then all of the sudden the questions started to come and they decided that it was something they couldn’t do. But that was the only meeting we had. And the only time I’ve ever talked to ownership."'

'The Bills have hosted camp at St. John Fisher since 2000.'

'With a persistent ground attack, the Bills are capable of wearing down the Rams' front. It will also open the door to some play-action throws and help the Bills establish the quick-rhythm passing attack that was so effective in last Sunday's victory at New England.'

'Unlike the ground-dominated approach that trampled the Cardinals, the Bills' offense offered a creative mix of muscle and controlled passing that featured quick slants — something it hadn't shown in a very long time — as Tyrod Taylor, the offensive line, the pass-catchers and running backs took the fight right to the heart of the Patriots' defense. It was always a step ahead, finding answers that traditionally remained hidden in Bill Belichick's brilliant scheming.'

'Brandon, a 1989 Fisher graduate, and then-Fisher College President Katherine Keough worked out the initial deal.'

'"I actually think they wanted me to do a lot of things," Coughlin said. "Maybe sit next to the owner in the press box, ya know, at least tell him what I thought about what was good and what was bad."'

'Dray played 21 snaps in Buffalo's first two games, but saw his time on the field reduced once Anthony Lynn took over as offensive coordinator. In the last two weeks, Dray only played nine snaps. Nick O'Leary cut into Dray's role and has played in 41 snaps over the last two weeks.'

'Brown's grade in Week 4 was a 91.4.'

'Now back at .500 here's a look at where the Bills fall on various power rankings.'

'So Bills, do it again.'

'"The camp is one of only nine camps across the NFL that is held on a college campus, and we are proud that our campus facilities create a positive experience for the Bills organization, Bills fans and the Greater Rochester community," Rooney said.'

'"When it looked like the Bills were going to leave, Chuck Schumer made sure that didn't happen," Kelly said in the ad. "He helped find a new owner and worked with the NFL to keep the team in Buffalo."'