Archives for August 23, 2017

'"He was kind of a coach in the meeting room," Jones said Tuesday. "And Anquan would say things like, 'Hey, you can be physical with defensive backs, too. Just because you're the route-runner, you're the receiver, don't think a lot of times you have to avoid the confrontation. When you play, you've got to play with aggression, you've got to be physical, you've got to be willing to put your hands on them, too.' That was something different.'

'"That don't bother me. God going to put me where he need me to be," Ragland said. "Right now I'm with the Buffalo Bills and I'm happy to be."'

'There's fake news and then there's fake news that might be fake, but sure sounds like it could be real.'

'Don't feel sorry for Tyrod. Sure, he's been dealt a tough hand. But he's also been given every chance to prove himself as a starting quarterback with the Bills. He's become a very wealthy man, whatever happens from here.'

'The coach said wide receiver Jordan Matthews was also progressing and on schedule in his recovery from a chip fracture in his sternum. McDermott said the receiver was cleared to do more in practice.'

'Cordy is progressing and he’ll be out on the field with the walkthrough going on and he’s progressing. He’s moving forward. Nothing has changed. We feel like we’re on schedule at this point.'

'The program from WNED's chief program officer John Grant will deal with Wilson's life and legacy and will air at 9 p.m. Nov. 10. It is funded by New Era Cap Company.'

'Although there are quite a few teams that could use McCoy's services, it's hard to imagine Buffalo getting rid of their best player. Bills GM Brandon Beane has already stated that the team isn't "throwing in the towel" on the 2017 season and Eric Wood stated today that the word "tanking" is not in the team's vocabulary.'

'"I can't control some of the things that go on in this league," Taylor said Tuesday. "All I can do is focus on myself and be preparing each and every week; That's what my mindset has been since the day I've been fortunate enough to play in this league. There's been a lot of things that I've had to adjust to, and I'm going to continue to keep doing, and keeping my mind focused on my goals, and the goals we have as a team." '

'"They should probably come to practice and see the work we're putting in," Wood said of those who think the Bills are tanking. "That's not even in our vocabulary. We're not thinking about it. A lot was made after the trade and I understand that, but we're working. We still have a ton of talent on this team and I have a ton of confidence in us."'

'"It's how we handle these types of moments that will define where we go," McDermott said. "Who knows what the next thing is? I believe the NFL is a test of how long a group of people can hang together."'

'“Tyrod’s been around this league a long time as well, so he knows you adjust. Tyrod, just like the rest of our football team is extremely resilient. He’s adapted over the course of his career and he really embraces those types of situations. That’s the Tyrod I know and I wouldn’t expect anything different,” McDermott said.'

'It's a group now led by second-round draft pick Zay Jones and Jordan Matthews, who has been sidelined since chipping a bone in his chest during his first practice with Buffalo. Matthews was acquired in a trade with Philadelphia on Aug. 11, the same day Watkins was dealt to LA.'

'The Bills head coach told the media before practice that OT Cordy Glenn and WR Jordan Matthews are both “on schedule” to play in the team’s week one opener against the New York Jets.'

'“I’ve been in this league and around this league for around 20 years,” he said. “I’ve learned not to be surprised by anything. That’s really the core of it, and as a football team, we adapt. These players, this football team has adapted before and will continue to adapt and show grit. That’s a hallmark of a good football team. I’ve been extremely proud of the way everyone has done that all through preseason.”'