Archives for June 2014

‘”Our minicamp (in mid-June) went well. I came out healthy, that’s the biggest thing. So now I’m trying to get ready for training camp.”‘

‘Similarly, the state should conduct a comprehensive, hard-headed and open analysis before it grants any more taxpayer subsidies to the Bills, a profitable franchise valued at $870 million by Forbes.’

‘These are things that come to mind when I ponder what it means to be a Bills fan. We don’t need a playbook to fight for our team or protect and defend who we are. When someone comes along to snicker at the idea of four straight Super Bowl losses, the claws come out as we “sharply point out” what they just said: FOUR STRAIGHT SUPER BOWLS.’

‘”They told me they were going to give me a good chance and I got a lot of reps (in minicamp) and it looks like they are going to give me a good chance (to make the team),” said Broomfield, who has already attended OTAs and minicamp.’

‘The red zone for Buffalo’s offense in 2013 was an area of frustration at times. Ranked 29th in the league in touchdown efficiency no one needed to tell the offensive unit they needed to improve. The Bills got to work in the offseason adding playmaking pieces at the skill positions while beefing up the offensive line all in an effort to enhance their point-producing potential once they crack their opponent’s 20-yard line. Here now are the three reasons Buffalo’s offense should be better in the red zone this fall.’

‘”I have a chip on my shoulder for every game, so it’s not just the Browns,” Watkins said. “I come out and dominate my opponent every game. I’m sure they’ve got great cornerbacks and great safeties, but my job is to do my job on the field no matter who’s in front of me, whether it’s [Browns cornerback] Joe Haden or [New England Patriots cornerback Darrelle] Revis or [Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard] Sherman, all the greats. My job is to win on the field and do my best.”‘

‘The Doug Legursky Elite Linemen Camp will take place at Morris’ Elite Sports Training, on the campus of University of Charleston-Beckley. The camp will begin Wednesday, July 2, for offensive and defensive linemen from grades 8-12.’

‘Why did you end up in Buffalo? A: I’ll tell you with full honesty I can’t be able to choose a team that I want to go to so I’m going where they want me. It’s a good opportunity. I’m going to take it with full arms and I’m excited. Very excited to get started.’

‘All eyes will be on Sammy Watkins as he continues to develop chemistry with EJ Manuel and transition to the pro game. He has already been possibly the most impressive player on the field throughout OTAs and minicamp and has looked the part of a true No. 1 wide receiver. Now that defensive backs will have more freedom to jam receivers at the line and get away with more contact during practice, will Watkins continue to impress?’

‘”We’re basically going before the court to be entered into the program. We’ve already got it kind of worked out. He’ll go through some motions there, the judge will tell us what the requirements are and then we’ll be on our way. He’s going to complete some counseling and some therapy and testing in the coming months and be monitored by a program in New York, and we’re going to comply with the judge’s order and show proof of compliance, and if we do what we’re supposed to do, at the end of the day, we’ll be in good shape.”‘

‘Charles called his first year as a pro “a bit of a roller-coaster ride,” but it ended well. Then came the realization of just what he had done. “It’s definitely a dream come true, but to tell you the truth, more than anything it’s a hell of an opportunity,” he said. “It’s really surreal.”‘

‘According to TiqIQ, the average price for home games on the Bills schedule is just $140.79. The average price for Cleveland Browns tickets is the only other average in the league below $160 for the 2014 season.’

‘CJ Spiller and Sammy Watkins are sure to get plenty of attention once training camp starts, with good reason. The two playmakers are likely to garner most of the attention of opposing defenses once the season begins. All of that attention might open up room for some other players to break out. Here are five players to keep an eye on during training camp that might fill that role.’

‘”We’re very happy, but we’d still like to see Buffalo get up to the level of some other teams, where 10,000 or more drivers sign up (annually) on game day,” Ellinger told FOXSports.com in a telephone interview. “We’re working with the Bills and know they would love to see an increase as well.”‘