Archives for July 2016

'The biggest move in the NFL this offseason didn’t involve a player or coach.'

'Bush, 31, played just five games for the San Francisco 49ers before a a torn meniscus ended his 2015 season. The free agent has played for four teams during his 10-year career and has played in 16 games twice (2006, 2012).'

'Congratulations NFL! You go on ahead and do your research about field goals while your fan base and coaches/players have no idea what a catch is anymore. That certainly isn’t a problem. Pass interference calls are so subjective, we should develop a book on officials to see which ones tend to let players battle and which ones are more likely to throw the flag. The interpretation of intentional grounding seems to be different from one referee to the next.'

'The 31-year old Bush played only 16 games over the past two seasons with the Lions and 49ers (only five last year in San Francisco) due to various injuries. The former 2nd-overall pick out of USC has over 9000 yards from scrimmage and 55 touchdowns in his ten year career.'

'Bush, 31, suffered a torn ACL in November of last season and has not signed with any team at this point in the offseason. Rapoport added that Bush is weighing options, and is in "no rush" to make a decision.'

'His plight will be all about knowing and understanding the NFL offense, deciphering NFL defenses, taking on the mechanical work that quarterbacks coach David Lee will put him through, and learning how to be a professional quarterback. With all of that needed in just a small time frame, the odds are against Jones making an impact enough to be the backup quarterback this year.'

'The Bills put out an offer to Bush, but the running back is weighing his options and is in no rush to make decision, added Rapoport.'

'If you’re looking for a fun getaway this summer, Bills Training Camp is the place to be! St. John Fisher College, conveniently located in Pittsford, N.Y., gives fans the opportunity to keep up with their hometown team, as well as make lasting memories.'

'“It really comes to how physical can we play,” said receivers coach Sanjay Lal. “In the red zone, there’s going to be grabbing, there’s going to be guys hooking people, so now if we’re strong and big and physical and nasty, how do we fight through it? That’s encouraging that you actually have the physical skill set to do it. It’s nice as a coach to have those tools.”'

'Can unproven backup Jimmy Garoppolo steer the ship the first month of the season while Brady is out? The opener on the road against Arizona will be tough, but after that New England has three home games against AFC opponents. If they can go 2-1 in those, once Brady returns things should be back to normal – with New England dominating the division.'

'Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus' favorite NASCAR driver is Chase Elliott, and the former Alabama star corrected a TV "expert" about the rookie Sprint Cup driver's ride during an appearance on "TMZ Sports" on Fox Sports 1.'

'The other difference – and probably more important one – is that because Taylor was not yet a free agent, and not (yet) on the franchise tag, the Bills can sign him at any time – today, tomorrow, week six, immediately after the season, whenever – to an extension. They actually DO have the ability to see if Taylor can prove last year wasn’t a fluke. And that’s exactly what they intend to do.'

'“I’ll be standing up more so just understanding the depths and volumes that it goes into playing a linebacker,” said Hughes “It opens up the game for you a lot. You can have a lot more fun I’ll say when you’re out in coverage, when you’re out coming off the edge, really just playing with that look to kind of just mess with the offensive players’ heads.”'

'The Bills also have Mike Gillislee, James Wilder Jr. and Boom Herron on the roster as depth behind starter LeSean McCoy, but if recent events have General Manager Doug Whaley eager to add to the position, there are several notable players still available.'

'The Arizona Cardinals’ head coach has created a culture that players want to be a part of, thanks in large part to a 34-13 record he’s compiled over the last three seasons.'