Archives for August 2015

'“On the injury front Kyle (Williams) went out with a quad bruise. Just when Marcell (Dareus) made a play he threw the ball carrier to him and he got hit on the side. But he’s going to be okay. Probably a three or four-day type (injury). We had Alex Carrington out with a bruised rotator cuff. It’s not serious he should be fine. And Goodwin just wasn’t feeling well. He threw up in front of everybody so that was my first indication that he wasn’t feeling good.”'

'“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.'

'"Definitely made some changes," Incognito said. "People always ask, 'Was it this big change? Did you have this big come-to-Jesus moment?' I mean, I definitely had to change some things about it, but I think personality-wise, I'm still the same. It's just being self-aware and growing up a little bit and being more mature and carrying myself as a veteran leader."'

'The reason Glenn may rather play on the left side has to do with his bank account. Left tackle is traditionally the premier spot along the offensive line, because the players who man that position get paid the most.'

'“I was really disappointed in that, because you can’t have it. That’s as simple as that,” Ryan said. “He did a nice job, ran hard, and then to lay one on the ground – you can’t win that way and that’s it. You know, he’s had a good camp, been running the ball extremely well … but we have got to find a way to get him to where he holds onto that football, or we’re not going to trust him. It’s as simple as that.”'

'Manuel’s first series with the starters started with a bang – a 25-yard gain to Percy Harvin on the scrimmage’s second play. Manuel’s best possession came on the 14th series, with the second-team offense. He went 3 for 4 for 36 and ended a 10-play drive with an 18-yard touchdown pass to Bryce Brown. He also had an 18-yard gain on a bootleg run.'