Archives for June 13, 2017

'"Everybody is working hard, everybody is enjoying being here. Ain't nothing like coming into a facility where everyone's happy to be here, from the coaching staff to trainers."'

'ESPN's Josina Anderson reported that Maclin's choices actually came down to the Ravens and Eagles, and not the Bills.'

'Former Buffalo Bills safety Aaron Williams is reportedly checking out a potential opportunity to resume his playing career in the state where he played high school and college football.'

'Maclin spent last Tuesday and Wednesday at One Bills Drive, where he was heavily recruited by his close friend and former Philadelphia Eagles teammate, LeSean McCoy.'

'The fast-moving program, which will be competing with the start of Game 5 of the NBA playoffs between Golden State and Cleveland on WKBW-TV (Channel 7), will have multiple airings over the next few weeks.'

'Each part of the series is sure to stir debate among Bills fans and media.'

'After missing out on Maclin, Buffalo could choose to stick with their current receivers or pursue Eric Decker. It's not common for a receiver to be traded in-division, but the Jets may do so as they appear to be in the midst of a full rebuild.'

'"Would love to have a guy like him on our team competing and coming out and making plays for us," Taylor said shortly before Maclin's visit. "Would especially mean a lot to our wide receiver room, putting another veteran guy with a whole bunch of talent and still potential left to reach his best. I would love to have him."'

'There are plenty of reasons to believe Jones could finish first among his peers in rookie receiving yards. Sammy Watkins, Buffalo's No. 1 wide receiver, has missed 11 games in the last two years and it's possible that Jones serves as the team's top receiver at some point this season.'

'During Maclin's visit to Buffalo, running back LeSean McCoy and Tyrod Taylor were featured in a social media post by McCoy with Maclin. Both also submitted their interest in signing Maclin to the media just two days after his release, at McCoy's charity softball game.'

'After being cut by Kansas City earlier this month, Maclin visited Buffalo and Baltimore last week. He chose the Ravens, who announced the signing on Monday.'

'Maclin, 29, who was surprisingly cut by the Kansas City Chiefs on June 2, made visits to both the Ravens and the Buffalo Bills last week. However, a source told ESPN's Josina Anderson that Maclin's decision came down to the Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles and that the Bills were not a factor in his final decision.'

'The Bills apparently came in third place in the Maclin sweepstakes. According to ESPN.com, Maclin's decision came down to the Ravens and Eagles.'

'"Yeah, I mean, it’s fun. I’ve been in competition since high school. With all the linebackers, not just Reggie but whoever it is, we’re all competing to play. I mean, we’re all trying to make the team better. The best three are going to play, (or) the best four or whoever is out there is going to play and have fun."'

'I'm told the Bills made one final offer to the 29-year old wideout before he chose to go to Baltimore "shortly after."'