Archives for July 2016

'The tight end offers athleticism on par with Charles Clay. Slightly taller and longer than Clay, Annen demonstrated impressive speed for a player his size (6-4, 247) and sure hands. The coaches took notice as well as he was getting consistent reps with the first team offense in the spring practices. With a firm working knowledge of the offense after serving on the practice squad late last season, Annen could land a coveted roster spot at tight end if his play from the spring carries through training camp.'

'“Everyone has something to prove in this league and if you think you don’t something is wrong,” he said. “That’s how I play. Every time you practice you should feel that way too. …My goal as I said from day one is to better myself and better the team too and ultimately prepare ourselves and get after everybody to make a Super Bowl run. We know it takes a one game at a time and one step at a time…”'

'"But Rex is a great football coach. I've never once said that he wasn't a good football coach. I hope he can do it. He's got the players this year. I think you keep Tyrod Taylor healthy … we have a very good chance, because our defense is pretty solid. We have some weapons on offense. I'm excited about this year. I'm excited about what Rex brings, I just hope that they stay healthy so that he can be here for 10 or 15 more years."'

'A one-game improvement from 2015 might not be enough to sneak the Bills into the playoffs, but it would probably mean Rex Ryan returns for a third season.'

'The ball is in the Bills’ court.'

'“It's great to be back in DeLand and giving back to the youth, kids who look up to guys like me,” Gillislee said. “I just wish the best for all the kids that came out today and just hope I continue hearing good things about some of the names and some of the people I knew out here."'

'"I've changed a lot," Ryan said of his first season with the Bills. "I went back to knowing that, you know what, I'm a guy that believes in myself a great deal, and I believe in the guys that are around me. But the way that I grew up, my way of playing defense, in my opinion, is the best way. And I think more than ever, it showed me that, and I'm not blaming anything else.'

'By now we know full well about the strength of the team in the starters. Even without the likes of Mario Williams, the Bills are still have a talented enough group of first-team players, and in my opinion, they can be good enough to help the organization compete for a playoff spot. That is, if no one really gets hurt.'

' For the first time, Rex Ryan enters a season in Buffalo with a presumptive — and productive — starting quarterback boasting NFL experience.'

'Based on previous sales to season-ticket holders and group sales, individual tickets may not be available for all games.'

'If he did hold out, the Bills could fine him up to $30,000 a day. That's a situation neither side would want to reach. Gilmore's teammates will certainly be watching to see how one of the team's best players is treated, but recent evidence suggests owners Terry and Kim Pegula take care of their own. Running back LeSean McCoy, left guard Richie Incognito, defensive tackle Marcell Dareus and left tackle Cordy Glenn have all gotten big-money extensions recently. That shows the front office is committed to rewarding those who perform well.'

'The Buffalo Bills announced this afternoon that individual game tickets for the 2016 season will go on sale starting Tuesday, July 19th at 9am eastern.'

'The veterans include players like Leonard Hankerson, Greg Little, Jarrett Boykin, Greg Salas, Marcus Easley, and Marquise Goodwin. Among the young prospects, the Bills have Dez Lewis, Kolby Listenbee, Gary Chambers, and Davonte Allen.'

'“It just felt great to be on the field,” Williams told Buffalobills.com. “To put those cleats on and put that helmet on and running around. Doing what I love to do for a living is amazing. The words can’t describe what it’s like to be out there. Making plays is what I want to do. It’s my job. It’s what I’m supposed to do. Being able to play another year I’m just enjoying the experience.”'

'As of late, the talks surrounding Gilmore are not of his play but of his contract. Let’s not forget that he is a top tier cornerback. Last year despite all the growing pains Buffalo had converting defensive schemes, the 25-year-old padded his stats. With 18 pass defenses, three interceptions and 36 tackles, Gilmore could be even better in a pure Rex Ryan system.'