Archives for August 10, 2015

'“We know that Clay is our No. 1 guy, but I feel like I can be that No. 2 guy,” Gragg said Saturday after the Bills’ scrimmage at St. John Fisher College. “I had some good games last year. I had a little injury, some surgery in the offseason, but I feel back fully healthy. I know that I can do the things they want me to do and I can be the No. 2 for us.”'

'Prominent national websites like Pro Football Talk and Deadspin have run excerpts of Incognito's interview with Bob Glauber, in which he criticizes the way the NFL handles matters of discipline under commissioner Roger Goodell.'

'Robey, who was set to become a restricted free agent after this season, is entering his third season as the Bills' primary nickel back after signing with the team as an undrafted free agent back in 2013. He was playing on the league minimum salary, and the Bills felt he had earned a raise. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.'

'While Incognito, who is slated to start for the Bills this season, said he thinks Goodell has done a good job making the game safer, he thinks the league needs to look at how it handles disciplining its players.'

'Robey signed with the Bills as an undrafted free agent in April 2013. He has not missed a game for Buffalo.'

'"Under the tutelage of Rex Ryan and his coaching staff, we believe Nickell will continue to develop and make significant contributions within this defense. Our philosophy is to continue to reward our players. Signing Nickell to an extension is an example of this organization making a commitment to that plan.'

'Incognito said the NFL punishment system is "bogus" and there was nothing "independent" about Ted Wells' investigations of the Miami Dolphins when he played there and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady's alleged role in using underinflated footballs during the AFC Championship Game in January.'

'Williams originally signed with the Bills on May 4 as an undrafted free agent. He was released by the team on August 6.'

'“Nickell Robey has been a productive and dependable cornerback for our team since we signed him in 2013,” said Bills General Manager Doug Whaley. “I commend our scouting staff for identifying and signing a player of Nickell’s caliber in the undrafted college free agent period. Since entering the NFL, Nickell has worked hard and taken advantage of his opportunities to make plays when called upon.”'

'The coastal Virginia area has produced a countless number of professional athletes over the years, and the Bills have three such products on their roster.'