Archives for August 2017

'“I think he’s ironing some things out,” said Dennison. “In the spring we had some discussions (with him), Kelly and I, to get a few things straightened out. I think he has really done that. I think he’s focused on the things that we thought would help him out. He’s done those and become a much more consistent football player.”'

'The addition of Boldin provides a proven scoring weapon in Buffalo’s passing offense. The veteran receiver led the Detroit Lions last year with eight touchdowns and was second on the team with 67 receptions.'

“My job is to win now and to win in the future. Anquan is a move for now, but he’s also a move for the future in the sense that this guy can show what it takes. He’s been there – Super Bowls, I believe he’s an easy Hall of Famer. All that stuff he brings (will) not only help the 2017 team but ’18, ’19 and so on.”

'The offense is always behind the defense at the outset of training camp, but once the first week is in the books you typically see the offense make a push in its execution. That was readily apparent on Monday with the starting offensive unit. Tyrod Taylor had one of his most consistent days of camp, but more important than his completions was his decision making.'

'The Bills released their first unofficial depth chart in advance of their preseason opener Thursday against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Sean McDermott has stated several times in training camp that all positions on the roster must be earned and that many will take until the latter stages of the preseason to be finalized.'

'“Driving over to my hotel I was just reflecting on what it’s like to come home,” Frazier said. “This is where it all began for me. I’ve been able to achieve some things in my career. Being a player and winning a Super Bowl and being a coach and winning a Super Bowl. But just something about coming home, just stirs you up. It reminds me of what it takes to really work hard and be successful in life.”'

'"I wanted to come in this year a little bit lighter," he said after Sunday's practice at St. John Fisher College. "I knew my role was going to be different, I was going to be in more space. I also know last year I kind of got nicked up. A lot of that had to do with the volume (of plays), but some of that had to do with the weight as well.'

'"He's done a good job. He really has," the coach said. "He's got the background from it from his time with Rick in Baltimore. He just continues to get more and more comfortable, as does the entire offense.'

'As for whether Glenn would play during any of the Bills' preseason games, the first of which is Thursday night against the Minnesota Vikings, the coach said, "We're going to take it one day at a time right now. That's what we've got to do. We have one eye, obviously, on the game, but really, we're focused on us and not only on Cordy's situation, but I want us improve. When we got out on this football field, we've got a lot of work to do, a lot of work to do."'

'The Bills have a new (inexperienced) head coach with a revamped defense, the same (mediocre) quarterback, an electrifying (injury-prone) wide receiver and one of the best running backs in the (pass-oriented) league. It's entirely possible (but extremely unlikely) they're closing the gap within the division.'

'The sight of Sammy Watkins walking off the field with a trainer is ulcer-inducing, but the wide receiver is fine after suffering a "little ankle twist" Sunday as the Bills held their ninth practice of training camp at St. John Fisher College.'

'Glenn did his best to avoid the media, but he was eventually tracked down and reported that things are fine. “I’m feeling good,” said Glenn, who isn’t very talkative. “I just had ongoing soreness. I was just basically trying to see what was going on with it, and I think we’ve got a good plan to just practice and see how everything goes.”'

'"At first, he wouldn't let me go, but I was like 'please let me go test it out so I can steal a couple plays.' And once I caught the ball and ran another route, I was like I'm fine, it's no problem."'

'"It's been an ongoing thing, but at the same time it's a part of the process," Glenn said. "You've just got to keep doing what you have to do and hopefully be ready for the season."'

'"I just think staying with the team is the most important thing," Henderson said. "Doing everything I can. I can't practice, but working out. I'll be in all the meetings. I'll still be eating with the team. I'll be with them as much as I can other than game day and things like that. That's what is going to keep me on the same path. Before you know it, those five games will be up and I'll be back out there."'