Archives for June 2016

'“I feel like we picked up right where we left off,” said Clay. “Throughout the whole process we definitely talk a lot. I definitely know what he’s thinking and he knows what I’m thinking. It was good to get back out there and run around a bit, but we stay in communication all the time so there’s a sense of familiarity there.”'

'The former Middle Tennessee State standout has appeared in 64 career games. He has made nine starts and has been credited with 68 tackles, two sacks and an interception.'

'The bizarre story of Rex Ryan's lack of communication — there's that word again — with Seantrel Henderson before or after the offensive tackle underwent multiple surgeries to help with his bout with Crohn's Disease is yet another black eye for the Bills in this offseason of repeated PR missteps.'

'In the interest of gauging where the toughest competition will take place, here's an initial guess at what the Bills' 53-man roster will look like. Note that wide receiver Marcus Easley could begin the season on the physically unable to perform list, and a safety with special teams experience like Jonathan Meeks or Duke Williams would be a candidate for his job while he recovers from a knee injury.'

'To this point in Lattimore's career, his biggest impact has come on special teams. Of his 68 career tackles, 22 of those have come on special teams. That's a big part of the reason he stuck around in Green Bay for three years and was able to latch on with the Jets a year ago.'

'Buffalo media are complaining about the new policies like we are, but they’ve been in a position to effect real change throughout the whole of events that led to this ultimatum — and they chose to remain silent. What have they done about this latest slap in the face, besides whine about it? Nothing.'

'The 27-year-old has two sacks and one interception in 64 career games, including nine starts, and has special teams experience.'

'Herman said medical experts are optimistic Henderson can resume playing without complications, and be cleared for practice in time for training camp.'

'Lattimore has played in 64 career NFL games and has two sacks and one interception. All nine of his NFL starts came with the Packers over a two-season span.'

'Running back Dri Archer remains on the Reserve/Did Not Report list and does not count against the team’s 90-man roster.'

'He'll need to outperform players like Eric Striker, Max Valles, and even Randell Johnson to earn his keep, but his playing experience should certainly serve him well as a base for Rex Ryan's defense. Lattimore will also need to flash some ability on special teams in order to crack the 53-man roster.'

'Speaking of that right tackle job, when we last left the Bills, Jordan Mills was getting all the reps with the first-team offense and Cyrus Kouandjio was firmly behind in that respect. Kouandjio still may have something to say about the competition yet, but initially it was all Mills.'

'However, there is no doubting his talents and potential if he ever got into a starting role. Should McCoy suffer an injury, or worse yet for the Bills, struggles in the upcoming season, Williams stands to gain a great deal as the featured runner.'

'Of the special teams entities on the Bills roster, Schmidt is the only one that the Bills felt comfortable with to not bringing in competition during the offseason workouts and training camp.'

'Lattimore comes to Buffalo after spending the 2015 season with the New York Jets. Prior to arriving in New York last season, Lattimore spent the first three seasons of his career with the Green Bay Packers.'