Archives for August 2016

'Watkins feels the need to do more to prepare for the season, but the risk of re-injury is such a real concern with the stress fracture he suffered. Rex Ryan said he's thinking about playing Watkins Saturday for one series. The Bills' horrendous luck with injuries this summer could understandably convince him not to do so.'

'“I think you get a great perception of how it is actually on the field,” said backup EJ Manuel. “When you watch tape from an aerial view or from behind, it’s kind of hard to see. (The helmet camera) shows you when your eyes are in the right position or when they’re not. You literally see what you saw on the practice field, so if your eyes are in the right position, you’ll see the play develop, and you can critique yourself if your eyes aren’t in the right spot."'

'"Today has been quite an emotional day for me and our children and my husband,” Zolciak said in a video Tuesday for The Daily Dish. “So excited to sign with Buffalo. My family's actually from there. My parents grew up there. My aunts still live there. The fan base in Buffalo is like no other and the coaches and team is incredible, so I know that my husband is super excited to join the family."'

'"People see him and think he's some big crazy guy running around screaming all day with long hair and a black visor, so you think he's a big crazy, man," Brown said. "He's very intellectual … He's just really interesting in what conversations he'll bring up."'

'This competition appears to be over. Charles Clay and Chris Gragg will serve as Buffalo's receiving tight ends and Jim Dray will be the team's blocking tight end.'

'As mentioned, Dareus needs a replacement. Those seeing time at his nose tackle position during training camp this week were Corbin Bryant and Jerel Worthy.'

'Super Bowl? Hardly. But when the chips are down, that’s when many teams and players dig in to beat the odds. At the very least, this is the year the Bills end their NFL playoff drought.'

'Taylor, according to head coach Rex Ryan, will not only get more time on the field, but he might play into the second quarter of this game.'

'“They’ll play more,” said head coach Rex Ryan. “I think the defense will play into the second quarter. Will they finish the whole half? We’ll see how it goes, but they’ll play into the second quarter. Offensively, with Tyrod (Taylor) we’ll pull him when we think it’s appropriate. I want to get the other guys work, but Tyrod will play more than he did last week.”'

'"I think the big thing is he gives you is he’s an athlete, he’s not just a stay-at-home type guy," Rex Ryan said. "He can penetrate, he’s got some pass-rush ability, and he’s smart. He works well with our two studs, Marcell and Kyle (Williams), so he seems to fit right in with the guys we have and that’s been impressive."'

'The only two plays to elicit cheers from a crowd that didn't have a whole lot in the way of entertainment in the shortened, no-pads session were by wide receiver Jarrett Boykin. He made one of the best catches of camp with a diving reception of a throw outside the numbers by Cardale Jones.'

'The process of updating signs around the stadium will continue over the next 12 months, the Bills said.'

'The Bills aren't the only NFL team whose stadium is getting a new name this week: the Miami Dolphins' stadium is becoming Hard Rock Stadium.'

'I have to say this is a humbling and proud moment and probably one of the most exciting days of my forty-year career at New Era. I was born and bred a Buffalonian and a passionate Bills fan and this is truly a special moment for me, and my family and the community.'

'Dareus knew the rules. He repeatedly violated them. That makes him the problem, not the policy.'