Archives for June 23, 2017

'"I think we are getting better," Hyde said after a mandatory minicamp session last week. "Every day, we are getting better. Everybody is out here working. I can’t speak for offense as much as defense, but the defense is getting better every day and we are communicating.'

'It's hard to argue with Incognito's series of tweets. Incognito is among the team's most passionate players, his performance with the Bills has led to back-to-back Pro Bowl appearances and he's certainly been accepted in Buffalo. While it's easy to reference Incognito's past as a reason to hate him, the Bills' left guard has worked hard to redeem himself from the incident that could have ended his career in 2013.'

'Beane has been betting on himself all his life. He picked NFL games against his teacher during his seventh grade history class. He bet his high school golf coach a drink and a candy bar during practice rounds. Even today, he can't pass the putting green at Dick's Sporting Goods without turning it into a competition. It never matters whether money actually changes hands. Beane just craves having something on the line.'

'The Bills have a stranglehold on the Rochester market and there's really no reason to hold camp there anymore.'

'John Murphy: I consider Marcell Dareus the most indispensable man on the Bills roster. If he can get back to his form of 2013-14, the Buffalo defense should also return to prominence. So far this offseason, Marcell has shown that he’s matured and more serious about his craft than he has appeared to be the last two seasons. He seems focused and has worked hard to get in good condition during his regular appearances at the voluntary workouts.'

'The Bills finished No. 1 in special-teams DVOA two straight seasons, powered primarily by kick returns from cornerback Terrence McGee. In 2004, he averaged 26.3 yards per return and scored three touchdowns. In 2005, he was even better: only one touchdown but 30.2 yards per return. That's the second-best kick return season in our database. Punter Brian Moorman was the other star of Buffalo's special teams and was selected first-team All-Pro after averaging 45.7 gross yards per punt in 2005.'