‘“There will be some growing pains,” Frazier said. “As mature as he is and as athletic as he is, it’s still the National Football League, and it’s pro football, with a lot of details week to week. And each game plan is not like we’re going to play the exact same defense week to week. You need a guy who has the wherewithal to handle those changes and who can deal with the ups and downs in a game and a season.”’
Archives for July 15, 2018
Inside the Bills: Fullback Zach Olstad goes from the bus shed to the Buffalo backfield
‘“We have 16 buses, and every one is just matted with dirt and gravel, so the first thing I do every summer is get on the ‘creeper. You lay down on your back, roll under the bus with a pressure washer and clean out he under side of those 16 buses,” Olstad said. “It’s a mess.”‘
Thurman Thomas upset with Terrell Owens’ decision to skip Hall of Fame ceremony
‘”I’m a little ticked off that he’s not coming,” the Hall of Fame Buffalo Bills running back said Saturday morning at the Buffalo-based Professional Football Researchers Association Convention in the Buffalo History Museum auditorium. “But it’s his choice … I think it was a bad PR move on his part, but I do get it.”‘
Buffalo Bills legend Thurman Thomas ‘a little ticked off’ Terrell Owens will skip PFHOF enshrinement
‘”Every guy thinks they should have been a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer,” Thomas told about 40 onlookers. “I remember Deacon Jones telling me after I didn’t get in the first time… He said, ‘Whether you’re going to get in the first time, the second time, the third time, it’s when you get in that you should enjoy it.”
Former Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson playing for chance at $1,000,000 on Saturday
‘To play in the Ultimate Final at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston, Texas, Team Ocho will have to take down Godspeed on Saturday night.’
AJ McCarron completes pass of a lifetime at annual football camp
‘”You’re supposed to take it as an honor because it truly is an honor,” McCarron said. “It’s a blessing, like I said, to be able to come back. I’ve always tried to do the right thing, do everything the right way and keep my family’s name in a good spotlight and not a bad spotlight. Hopefully, I made the city proud and my family proud, trying to be a role model for these kids and do the right thing. …”‘
Reggie McKenzie football camp enjoys 45th year in Highland Park
‘“Develop them in a correct way and develop them to be productive adults, they’ll continue to come back and give back to the community,” said Elenore Blackwell, McKenzie’s sister who has helped him with his foundation.’
Hanson learns pro ropes working with Cubs, Bills
‘“Bills games are a big-time version of WVU games. I got to attend the “Snow Game” last year against the Indianapolis Colts where we couldn’t see anything in the stadium except for the people who were snowplowing the lines. It will be exciting to see how all of that plays out from an employee outlook, but I’m always ready for a challenge.”’
Incognito named ambassador of anti-bullying organization
‘Incognito was in the eye of a bullying scandal involving then-teammate and fellow offensive lineman Jonathan Martin while with Dolphins.’
Richie Incognito named ambassador for anti-bullying organization despite history of bullying
‘In early 2014, Incognito was found by NFL investigators to have engaged in a “pattern of harassment” of former Dolphins teammate Jonathan Martin during the prior season. The investigator’s report concluded that Incognito and two other teammates made racial slurs toward an assistant trainer. Incognito was eventually suspended for conduct detrimental to the team, and sat out the 2014 season as he went unsigned.’
Camp Countdown: No. 12 – 5 positions to watch at camp
‘Former New York Jet Jeremy Kerley will likely be the number one choice at slot receiver, as young options such as Austin Proehl and Ray-Ray McCloud push him for playing time.’