Archives for November 2016

'Wide receiver Percy Harvin also missed Thursday's practice with an illness, while running back Mike Gillislee did not practice Thursday after leaving Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury. Ryan called Gillislee's injury a "real concern" for his availability Sunday.'

'The Bills still have 20 days to activate their top wideout to the active roster or shut him down for the rest of the season. But the fact that he was back on the field one day after testing his surgically repaired foot is another sign that he may be returning to game action soon. Watkins' status for Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars is still to be determined.

'To have him play on Sunday against Jacksonville, the Bills would need to announce the move by Saturday. The Bills and Jaguars are scheduled to kick off at New Era Field on Sunday at 1:00 pm.'

'And lastly, if the Bills can get the Tyrod Taylor from the Seattle Seahawks game more often, that is a total game changer. The trouble is, way too often, we don't get that player which means they have to rely heavily on the defense.'

'DL Kyle Williams – Snaps on the Field: 61/73 – Grade vs. Bengals: A.'

'“I feel really good about him,” said Ryan. “He’s going to get more playing time as we go. He made that tackle for loss last week and kind of hurt his thumb and it bothered him during the game or he would’ve played more. I’ve been pleased with him. We’ll look at point production per play and he may be number one on our team with the plays that he’s had. So that’s a real good sign.”'

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'"There’s always pressure on us athletes, but not to go out on the field and not feel good. I’m not going to do that," he said Wednesday. "But if I feel good, of course, I’m going to go out there and play and I’m going to do my best. But it’s really about being healthy. If I’m healthy enough to play and they think I’m healthy, then I’m going to go out there. I’m not going to go out there unhealthy."'

'"I hope it’s a miserable experience — for everybody. We want to win, man. Our fans, this is as loyal a fan base as there is, so we want to create that miserable day for people, and the fans are a big part of it."'

'"I think we’ll just lean on him and we’ll also keep watching him as he goes," Ryan said. "I think the big thing is making sure his thumb doesn’t get infected. That’s the number one thing. If that stays clean, then there’s no issue there. I think he’s going to be OK."'

'"It's a daily thing for me," Alexander said Wednesday afternoon. "I bless the day we celebrate, but I wake up every morning thanking God for the ability to get up, to be able to walk. I pray at night, too, thanking him for the blessings we have."'

'Coach Rex Ryan, however, wouldn't rule Watkins out during his press briefing: "Is there a chance he could play? I hope so," he said.'

'"By the way I think the star of the game was (Dan) Carpenter," coach Rex Ryan said Monday, "because after watching 12 missed extra points in the league, just set a record, it was great we made all our kicks, including the 54-yarder, which really in my opinion that was the biggest play of the game."'

'"It was ridiculous and we all know it," Ryan said Wednesday, as the Bills began to prepare in earnest for their rematch against the Jaguars Sunday at New Era Field. "I mean, it's third-and-15. So now it's going to bring up a fourth-and-15. You get off the field, the game's basically over.'

'You know, I really don’t know. We’ll know a little more today. Obviously, we’re encouraged by the fact that he has been cleared to participate. I think that’s a good sign. He feels good, so we’ll see how it goes. We’re not going to run him until his tongue’s hanging out. We’ll be smart with him in how many plays we do. We’ll limit him today, but then we’ll see how he progresses. Is there a chance that he could play? I hope so.'