Archives for May 2015

'“His movement is outstanding,” Ryan said of the team’s second-round draft pick from Florida State. “He can run with probably anybody in this league, so that’s no surprise.”'

'For gold games, individual ticket prices have gone up $7 — from $68 to $75 — for the cheapest tickets from 2014, and $2 for tickets in the most expensive, from $130 to $132.'

'They came from New Jersey to California, Texas to Minnesota. From Florida State to Utah State, Baylor to Bethune-Cookman.'

'"For me to spend any time thinking about it, obviously that's a league issue and I guess when they determine whatever it is, if anything, then maybe I'll have some focus on it," Ryan said. "But right now, my focus is clearly on this football team and trying to get this thing better. Whatever the league comes up with, obviously we'll address when that happens."'

'"He knows what he's talking about," Darby said. "He wants to coach. He's not the type of coach that will sit back and let you do whatever you want to and try to talk to you later. He wants to fix it right there on the spot and give you a lot details. He helps you a lot."'

'$5.3 million was paid by the National Guard alone to 11 NFL teams. A total of 14 NFL teams, including the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets, received money for the program.'

'If John Miller, the former Louisville guard the Bills drafted in the third round, is going to come in and compete for a starting spot, dominating at rookie camp would be a nice start. While the biggest criticisms of Miller center around his movement skills, he may not be tested in this area until he's lined up against the Bills' dominant interior lineman. At the least, the Bills hope to see the powerful run blocker they drafted look like the strongest guy on the line of scrimmage throughout the weekend.'

'"His name will always come up," said O'Leary, who prefers to go by Nick. "And I don't have a problem with that. I love him. He's my grandpa. And he's the greatest golfer who ever lived. I mean, that's just how it's going to be."'

'2nd round pick (the Bills first in the draft) CB Ronald Darby's hips and change of direction are on a clearly different level than anyone else at his position. His speed is obviously exceptional, but it was very noticeable how explosive he is and can get going, even changing directions.'

'This tiered-pricing system will include four gold games, two silver games, two bronze games and the preseason. Below is a listing of the pricing tier breakdown for the 2015 season, courtesy of the Bills.'

'Heading into the rookie minicamp, the expectation was that it would be evident that second-round pick Ronald Darby was one of the most talented on the field. Darby did not disappoint in the least bit. You could see how easy he made movement abilities look throughout individual drills.'

'“Yeah, that’s one of the small lessons that I’m quickly learning,” Miller said. “When I was in college we were taught to tuck our hands, so it’s kind of hard trying to break that habit. I want to adapt to what coach is teaching. Get your hands out quick so you can control the guy.”'

'Based on remaining availability, the group ticket on-sale date is set for June 19. Individual game tickets are set to go on sale to the public on July 29. Tickets for some games may not be available.'

'"Honestly, it was tough," Kouandjio said. "They (the former staff) had to do what they had to do. That's the past, you know? I'm not really worried about that. You can't live in the past."'

'The Bills had a bigger need than the Cowboys on the offensive line, but Dallas was able to land the Louisiana native despite Ryan's highly publicized trip to Baton Rouge Monday. Ryan didn't seem interested in answering questions about Collins when asked Wednesday, and now he won't have to answer many more in the future.'