Archives for April 2016

'"I know the contract I signed for last year," Taylor said at the first day of voluntary conditioning Monday. "I understand my contract fully. Like I said, the business side, whether I'm out there playing under contract or an extension, my preparation does not change mentally or physically. I'm here to get this team better, I'm here to better myself and do what I can to help our team compete for a Super Bowl next year."'

'"Well, I don't know we'll have to stick around and find out," Ryan said when asked about it Monday. "Yeah, it should be interesting."'

'Apparently Rob is doing everything he can to get things turned around. Sleeping at the office in April is a new level of commitment.'

'“There’s so much that I admire about Mr. Trump but one thing I really admire about him is, you know what, he’ll say what’s on his mind. And so many times, you’ll see people, a lot of people want to say the same thing. But there’s a big difference: they don’t have the courage to say it. They all think it, but they don’t have the courage to say it. And Donald Trump certainly has the courage to say it.”'

'"It's easy to talk about: 'Yeah, he's all in,' or, 'Yeah, I'm all in.' But your actions speak louder than words," said Ryan, who has been a longtime fan of Swinney, and whose son, Seth, plays at Clemson. "That's what I think we need to strive for, and that's to get everybody pulling in the same direction and going for that same goal."'

'Entering his fourth NFL season, Bryant proved his value last year in filling after Kyle Williams sustained a season-ending injury in Week 6. Bryant was credited with 45 tackles and six quarterback hits in 16 games, including 10 starts.'

'The Bills issued a statement by referring to Ryan's presence at Trump's rally as being a personal decision, and adding: "The Bills organization does not endorse political candidates and so he is not representing the organization at tonight's event."'

'The Bills also released defensive back Cam Thomas, an undrafted free agent last season. He spent the entire season on the physically unable to perform list.'

'“(The contract is) not really a focus of mine,” he told reporters after the Bills' first workout of their offseason conditioning program. “I’m coming here to work, to prepare myself physically and mentally for the 2016 season. The business side handles itself, whether it gets done or not. Like I said it handles itself. I am just here to work and get better as a player."'

'Ryan said after the practice that the "All-In" theme is about a commitment and trust within the team and to each other. He said he got it from Dabo Swinney, head coach at Clemson, where his son is a wide receiver.'

'Ryan gave “hockey terms" for the injured and was not specific for any of those players.'

'The 6-4, 300 pounder is regarded as one of the smartest players on the team, able to pick up the defense very quickly and understand his roles and responsibilities. That's very valuable for this team going forward, considering last year's issues in that department.'

'Also in attendance was wide receiver Marquise Goodwin, even though he is currently training and competing for a spot as a long jumper on the United States Olympic Team this summer in Brazil.'

'Watkins ended the 2015 season without a significant injury, but that wasn't the case for Williams and Henderson.'

'That's right, Rex Ryan, the head coach of the Buffalo Bills, will be introducing Donald Trump at his Monday night rally at the First Niagara Center. Ryan referenced Chris Christie as his "lap banded brother," before the press conference came to its conclusion.'