Archives for October 6, 2016

'Fisher spent that year as an “unofficial coach” for Ryan, working with the defensive backfield and helping install the famed ‘46’ alignment. His reward was a Super Bowl ring … and a new job.'

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'"I mean, talk is cheap," Dareus said after his first practice since returning from his four-game banishment, during which he said he underwent treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder rather than entering a rehabilitation facility as he and the Bills announced he was doing on Aug. 20. "I'm just all about actions. I'm going to do the best I can."'

'That’s right. Dareus needs to grow up and show some gratitude to the team and the fans who have stood by him, enabling him to act like some kind of victim.'

'Said one Bills player who was given anonymity: “I see Trump as someone who is hostile to people of color, and the fact that Rex supports him made me look at him completely differently, and not in a positive way.”'

'Q: Can you outline your offensive tackle situation? A: I think I’ll start with Jordan (Mills). I think Jordan is going to be just fine. Cordy (Glenn) did a great job. Played through—we had 86 snaps on offense, so we hope we have that many again. That would be outstanding. But Cordy you know, he played well in the game, got through the game, but he’s sore right now. So we’ll probably back him off in practice today for sure. But he is sore.'

'He said now that he has taken “proactive” steps to deal with that condition by assembling a support team that includes a doctor who specializes in treating ADHD, and a life coach whom he will lean on for guidance away from the field, he can now be a “better person” who wants to be “the best possible teammate possible.”'

'Zach Brown was named AFC defensive player of the week after a performance that was as impressive as any by a Bills linebacker in team history.'

'"On behalf of all of the winners, the Buffalo Bills fans, John, we want to give you this Buffalo Bills jersey…" He added, "I hope you'll be wearing it early and often."'

'While Dareus undoubtedly feels like he's in a better place, it's important for him to note the process is ongoing. He said he would enter rehab but didn't end up going that route. This latest slip-up is not his first since he entered the league, but it needs to be his last. Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon put his career in jeopardy with similar slip-ups , and the Bills have invested a great deal of money in Dareus.'

'After four games, the linebacker is leading the league in tackles (52). He's on pace to shatter his career-high in tackles (93).'

'"I think it just kind of flipped a switch for us. It lit a fire in our belly. That's when things got real and we started looking around at each other and said, 'Now we have to make this work.' Now we're changing coordinators, now it's on us. It's on players. I think that's what helped us lock in, it sort of galvanized us and helped us really turn the corner on the 0-2 season. It's been two wins in a row. It's had a positive effect."'

'"There's so many things I admire about Mr. Trump, but one thing I really admire about him is—you know what—he'll say what's on his mind," Ryan said. "And so many times, you'll see people—a lot of people—want to say the same thing. But there's a big difference: They don't have the courage to say it. They all think it, but they don't have the courage to say it. And Donald Trump certainly has the courage to say it."'

'"I never knew the guy. I never even saw him. That was what was said to me, so I made the comment. I'm like, uh, after watching him, oh, I want to take that back. You know me, I make some comments that aren't really good. That's one of them. This guy's ridiculous. I'll be honest. He reminds me of John Randle. His quickness, change of direction is unusual. You just don't see it. Yeah, that probably wasn't the smartest comment of all time."'

'"Some days yes, some days no," Incognito said. "The guys in the locker room don't let it go. I'm forever the bully. On the sideline of the Patriots game, fans are yelling, 'You're a bully! You're a bully!'"'