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Bills GM Brandon Beane on WR Zay Jones: ‘He’s had a rough offseason’

‘”We’re probably holding him back more than he’s holding himself back,” the GM said. “We’ve tried to be patient. It’s one of those things, the last thing you want to do is have a setback right now. Not that you couldn’t, but we’re just trying to be smart. He’s getting a lot of mental work. He stayed here the whole summer. Most of these guys got a vacation. Zay’s vacation was rehabbing, which is not easy. But he’s in a good frame of mind, I think, and super positive despite the setback of having to have that procedure.”‘

Things We Learned: Day One of Bills training camp

‘”It’s a huge honor and a privilege,” Murphy said of opening with the first unit. “I couldn’t be more excited to be blessed to work with such a group of great people, great football players in Kyle Williams, Jerry Hughes. I’ve got the most respect for them. I mean, everybody in our room is just tremendous. They trust me to put me in there. I want to help this team however I can and do what they ask and go above and beyond the expectation. So that’s the goal.”‘

What They Said: Beane, McDermott, McCoy on Day 1 of Bills’ training camp

‘So Zay’s on NFI, a non-football injury. It’s just the same thing he was dealing with with the knee that we had the procedure done, that’s just typical. He can do certain things as a designation so that we can continue to rehab him, but he can’t practice until we take him off; it’s like PUP. He’s progressing well and we just don’t want to rush it. We’ve been patient and he’s not quite ready. As soon as the doctors give him clearance [he can practice]. He’s been chomping at the bit. I know he’ll be as excited as anybody to get back out there.’

Why buying house for mom means so much to Bills’ Tre’Davious White

‘”I hope this house can hold you for just a few more years cause after that my plan is to build you a home from the ground and you can design it the way you want,” White posted. “It’s time for you to live like the QUEEN that you are you truly DESERVE IT ❤..I love you with all my heart Mom !!!’

Eric Wood: ‘I had nightmares of … never ending that drought’

‘”We’ve made an impact on a lot of sick children and their families and we’ll keep that going,” he said. “We have our suite for Bills games, which I’ll now be able to go and attend and interact with those families through the game. I was never able to do in the past. We’ll do our Christmas program and just a bunch of stuff that brought me joy throughout my career. It will be fun to keep it there and try to create a legacy up in Buffalo.”‘

Josh Allen had fans engaged during first Bills training camp practice

‘“I always focus on what happened badly in practice and there were a couple throws that got away from me,” he said. “The one with the running back right in front of me, it handcuffed me. I’ve never really had that type of throw, so good thing it happened in practice and not a game. Now I can learn from it and grow from it.”’

‘My main focus is football’: LeSean McCoy doesn’t want to talk about police investigation

‘McCoy’s silence regarding the ongoing investigation into the robbery and beating less than three weeks ago of his former girlfriend at a home that he owns in an Atlanta suburb was expected. Surely, he was advised by his lawyers, and the Bills, to deflect all questions because the case remains open, and he did an excellent job following orders, and he did it politely and patiently.’

The Bills’ playoff drought may be over, but McDermott and Beane aren’t resting on laurels

‘“The more I was in the community, whether it was neighbors, or people, or whatever, it kept coming up,” Beane said of the playoff drought he and McDermott inherited when they came north from Carolina. “I don’t think it would be fair to say we felt what the city felt, but I did personally — and you know, Sean probably did in his own way, too — feel like, man this is a big weight on this city, and I do feel it.”’

Roth: Try as they may, Bills can’t easily run from investigation involving McCoy

‘“We talk about adversity and every season has adversity, things that can be a distraction,’’ Beane said. “It’s how you handle it and the family atmosphere we’ve tried to create here is how we’ll handle it. Unfortunately, we got hit with something before we got started but in some ways, it’s good. We knock that out and we’ll refocus on camp here and getting (the season) started.’’’

LeSean McCoy at training camp: My focus is on my teammates

‘”Right now it’s an open investigation, so I’ll leave it at that,” McCoy said. “Right now, my main focus is here with my teammates. With my team trying to build together in camp and to reach a goal together, and it’s a championship. I’m going to let that take care of itself. Right now I’m going to focus this interview more on just the football questions.”‘

7 things to know about new Buffalo Bills DL John Hughes

‘The Cleveland Browns made Hughes the 87th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. Hughes made an immediate impact with Cleveland in his first two seasons recording 68 total tackles, four sacks and three passes defensed. His strong play early in his career led to the Browns giving Hughes a four-year, $14.4 million contract extension in 2015.’

8 Buffalo Bills storylines ahead of training camp

‘Should McCoy be forced off the field, the Bills will have limited options to replace his production. Chris Ivory is the projected backup but is coming off his worst season since 2012 last year with Jacksonville.’

LeSean McCoy speaks publicly at Buffalo Bills training camp

‘”But right now, my main focus is here with my teammates, my team, trying to build together in camp to reach our goal together, and that’s a championship. I’ll let (the investigation) take care of itself and right now I’m just being supported with my teammates.”‘

Bills’ McCoy focused on football, not police investigation

‘Bills general manager Brandon Beane says McCoy is in camp and “ready to roll,” and doesn’t foresee that changing based on conversations the team’s had with the NFL, which is holding its own investigation into the allegations.’

McCoy vows not to be distracted by investigation

‘”I’ve been through a lot and I’m still here,” said McCoy at an impromptu press conference before the Bills’ first practice, per the team’s official website. “All I can really do is train hard and not let anything distract me. That would be cheating my teammates.”‘

Bills, LeSean McCoy express confidence that running back will avoid suspension

‘”Right now, it’s an open investigation, so I’ll leave it at that,” McCoy said. “That’s what’s going on right now. But right now, my main focus is here with my teammates, my team, trying to build together in camp to reach our goal together, and that’s a championship. I’ll let (the investigation) take care of itself and right now I’m just being supported with my teammates.”‘

Allen looks solid early-on, inconsistent late

‘Working exclusively with the third team offense any time it was offense versus defense, Allen even showed off a very nice play-fake, then floated a pass to a wide open Patrick DiMarco as the fullback was headed up the right sideline. After the play, offensive coordinator Brian Daboll had a big smile on his face and he and his QB exchanged fist pumps.’

Report: Bills worked out running back Orleans Darkwa

‘Darkwa has spent most of his career with the New York Giants, seeing his most significant playing time last season. Starting in 11-games, Darkwa rushed for 751 yards and five touchdowns. He added 19 receptions for 116 yards in the pass game. Described as a good between the tackles back, Darkwa has shown so far in his career that he’s more balanced than once thought. While not overly dangerous as a receiver, he certainly can give you something in the pass game.’

McDermott: No real timeline to name starter as QB battle begins

‘Nathan Peterman and A.J. McCarron will take the majority of the first and second team reps while rookie Josh Allen, for now, start with the third team offense and occasionally work in with the first team as the Bills continue to ease him along with his development.’

McCoy at training camp, focused on football

‘”We’ve communicated with (NFL) and we’re comfortable with LeSean being here. We don’t see that changing,” Beane said. “We have a good understanding it’s a police investigation. We feel comfortable with where it’s at and you’ll see LeSean here.’

Bills sign DT John Hughes to 1-year contract

‘Hughes entered the league as a third round pick by the Browns in 2012. He played one season in Tampa Bay in 2016 and suited up for New Orleans last year. Over the past two seasons however, Hughes has only played in 13 games. He’s looking to bounce back after suffering a torn bicep in late December.’

Up-and-down debut for Josh Allen at Bills training camp

‘”I felt it went OK. Obviously, I always focus on what went badly in practice and there are a few throws that got away from me,” said Allen. “It’s a lot of moving parts in an offense and for an offense to work great, the quarterback has to know what he’s doing. That’s what me, Nate [Peterman], and AJ [McCarron] are looking forward to doing which is learn this offense so we can go out, know what we’re doing, throw the ball on time and let our playmakers make plays.’

McCoy addressed media, not investigation

‘When asked repeatedly about the case, McCoy got a little agitated, telling reporters, “I just told, everything’s geared on football. I’m here to talk about anything football-related.”‘

Brandon Beane 1 on 1

‘”There is a method to the madness of what we’re doing. It’s building a family, building a culture. The teams that know how to deal with (adversity) best… if you have (the culture) right, those teams survive the bumps,” he said.’

Top 3 things to know about Day 1 of Bills camp

‘“I try not to think about the whole rotation and getting into that because you start overthinking it,” Peterman said. “That’s not the game we’re playing. We’re playing against the defense. We’re trying to drive the team down and score. It doesn’t matter when you’re lining up. It’s about getting the ball in the end zone.”’

LeSean McCoy focused on teammates and football at the start of training camp

‘“It’s an open investigation, so I’ll leave it at that,” said McCoy. “Right now, my main focus is here with my teammates. With my team we’re trying to build together in camp to try to reach our goals together and that’s a championship. I’ll let that take care of itself. Right now, I’m just focused on my teammates.”’

Bills add DT Hughes

‘The most productive seasons for Hughes (6-2, 320) came in his first two NFL season with Cleveland when he had back-to-back 34-tackle seasons.’

Camp Countdown: No. 1 – Who will be the starting QB?

‘“As I’ve said before, Nate and A.J. are working with the ones and twos, and Josh is working with the threes,” said McDermott. “Josh did work some with the ones throughout minicamp. We will continue to do that periodically through training camp, and we’re just going to stick with the plan and adjust it when and where need be. I’ve been pleased with the work they’ve put in to this point.”’