Archives for August 12, 2014

‘”I think the word that comes out with Ross is he is always consistent,” Monos said after the draft. “No matter if it’s Mike Evans, which everybody brings up because that was the best player he went against, or Sammy Watkins. He’s played against all these guys and he is always consistent.”‘

‘Asked to comment on Mr. Gundlach’s reported interest, a spokesman for DoubleLine, Loren Fleckenstein, wrote in an email: “All I can say is, ‘Go Bills!'”‘

‘”I always expect the best,” Johnson said after Sunday’s training camp practice. “I want to be a starter. I didn’t come here just to be a role guy, just to make the team. I came here to take somebody’s spot.”‘

‘The group was allowed to rebid after reports suggested its initial offer July 29 was insufficient because it was “uncompetitively low” and failed to make the required assurances that the team would remain in Western New York for the long haul, according to the Sun report.’

‘”Obviously, we’ve had words on the field, we’ve hit each other,” Wood said. “Some of the hardest hits I’ve had have been against Spikes, but we’re bringing toughness to this team and I don’t think there’s a tougher ‘Mike’ linebacker from an offensive line’s standpoint to go against in the NFL than Brandon Spikes.”‘

‘”I think they already have a new mayor in town,” Tommy said with a smile.’

‘”Jim as you know is going through some tough times,” Pagano said after Colts practice Monday. “Just to be able to support Jim and his family … the circumstances and adversity that he’s been through. Not only battling cancer right now and fighting that, but everything that he has been through. He is one tough cookie. We think about Jim all the time. He is always in our thoughts and prayers. I know that he has the right mindset and the willpower to get through this thing.”

‘The group is scheduled to meet with the seller and its transaction team on Tuesday in Manhattan.’

‘”You might see a fight here or there,” Gilbert said. “A lot of guys are going to want to prove a point. This is the preseason and a lot of guys are fighting for roster spots. I think this brings the best out of everybody.””

‘Michael Vlock, in an interview with the Tribune on Monday, said he made “early inquiries” into the team but decided not to pursue a bid. Vlock said he and his wife, Karen Pritzker, have a business partner in Buffalo who is passionate about the city and reached out to them.’

‘”I definitely was nervous,” said Sammy, flashing a humble smile. “At first I told myself I was going to throw it as hard as I can. And then I came out and said nah, I’m just going to get it there, try to strike him out.”‘

‘The Colts head coach showed his support for the former Bills quarterback Monday, who is battling cancer for a second time.’