Archives for August 14, 2015

'“I definitely feel like I can fill the role of being a great corner – one of the best corners in this league. … Whatever the coaches tell me to do, that’s what I’m going to do. If I work on my game and my technique and study film, I think I’ll be good.”'

'Enemkpali has three years remaining on his contract. Because the Bills claimed him on waivers, they inherit his rookie contract. If he makes the team, he will earn $510,000 this season, according to spotrac.com. The Bills wouldn’t be on the hook for anything if he’s cut. His contract calls for salaries of $600,000 and $690,000 the next two seasons.'

'Cassel would be a backup on most NFL teams, a No. 3 on some teams and laughed off a few others. In Buffalo, he’s a source of hope. It’s quite possible he will win the top job by default. In other words, he’ll make fewer horrendous passes and catastrophic mistakes than Manuel and Taylor.'

'"It's part of the equation, definitely part of the equation, but every day out here on the practice field is part of the equation, meeting rooms, everything," offensive coordinator Greg Roman said. "It's a complete composite sketch that they are drawing throughout training camp."'

'With that, he was escorted away by members of the Bills' public relations staff without answering questions, which is the same unsatisfactory way the Bills' handled the return of offensive line coach Aaron Kromer.'

'In a brief statement to the media, Enemkpali apologized to the Jets, thanked the Bills and didn't take questions.'

'How long does Ryan get to skate by on the 2009 and 2010 AFC Championship Game appearances? He hasn't been to the playoffs since 2010 and never figured out the quarterback issue. Plenty of blame has been placed on former Jets general manager John Idzik. Ryan has been emotional about the end of his Jets tenure and the lack of support he felt from members of the organization.'

'"When he gets here, he's got a clean slate with us," running back Fred Jackson said. "We'll see how everything works out, but I'm excited to have him. What happened in New York happened there. It's not something we have to worry about here in Buffalo."'

'Being in this position, the Bills have placed an awkward question in the minds of their fans. What's more important, winning at all costs or winning without character issues? Ending a 15-year playoff drought or doing it the “right” way?'

'“I look forward to being a good teammate, an accountable player and an accountable teammate to this organization,” he added. “I’m just happy to be here and I’m thankful.”'

'Richardson said he did not believe the waiver claim was Ryan’s version tweaking the Jets, as many believe was the case. “No. Not at all,” Richardson said. “He drafted him. He knows what he brings to the table.”'

'IK Enemkpali is looking for a clean slate, but he’s not going to jawbone about it.'

'“He drafted him so there wasn’t really a reaction,” defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson said. “I kind of figured it actually. I’m pretty sure the whole locker room knew that was going to happen.”'

'The NFL said Tuesday it will investigate the incident, although Enemkpali will be allowed to remain with the team until further notice.'

'The report said Bills coaches were told that "Smith was mouthing off about the debt in the locker room, and Enemkpali told Smith to come over and say it to his face. Smith did, and put his finger in Enemkpali's face, at which point Enemkpali slugged him."'