Archives for August 2016

'"You've got to look at the gifts that we have, the opportunity that we have to play a great game is through the men and women that serve our country," Ryan said before practice on Sunday. "And I think that's an opportunity right there just to show respect."'

'The Bills aren't likely to play their starters for very long in the last preseason game against the Detroit Lions on Thursday night, meaning Trainor will likely be needed to play.'

'Head coach Rex Ryan said he doesn’t anticipate Glenn playing in Thursday’s preseason finale in Detroit but did not totally rule it out, either.'

'Trainor comes in after Bills rookie quarterback Cardale Jones sat out of Friday's game against the Washington Redskins. Head coach Rex Ryan said Sunday morning before practice that Jones is returning to the team after dealing with a personal issue, however there was no update on the condition of his throwing shoulder. Jones missed practice on Wednesday with what the team is calling a sore shoulder.'

'He says he's reached out to the league, but hasn't heard back regarding their investigation.'

'Trainor is in purely for the fourth preseason game.'

'“He’s been a different guy this year. He’s all-in and I think that’s the best thing, whether he’s running with the ones, twos or threes. It doesn’t matter. He’s doing as good a job as he can and you see a little bounce in his step. The physical talent that he has is impressive,” said Rex Ryan.'

'“I see it as possible,” said Ryan of Glenn’s ability to play Thursday. “I don’t see it as probable. Sometimes guys think they need it, I don’t. I think we will simulate it in practice. So I don’t think he’ll play.”'

'Trainor, a 6-2, 212-pound West Georgia product, will be making his second stint with the Bills after participating with the team on a try-out basis during the team’s 2015 rookie minicamp.'

'"It felt pretty good," Watkins said. "I feel like I needed it. It was something I wanted to do."'

'There is growing sentiment among NFL owners to get rid of the fourth game and give teams two weeks to ramp up for the regular season. But the NFL has been too slow to act. Teams already have a way to make up part of the lost revenue: With variable pricing plans that increase ticket prices for several of the more attractive regular-season games. Coaches easily could live with just two exhibitions, in fact, by running joint practices and scrimmages with other teams. For the love of God, please spare us four exhibitions.'

'Some fan bases insert self-centered intonations within the anthem. Americans pick and choose how to honor our flag, frequently opting for whatever is convenient or seems “badass” or makes us feel patriotic.'

'Washington's safety didn't seem to appreciate the comments he was receiving on Twitter.'

'"During this whole process, knowing that he was coming from a D2 school, the only thing I wanted was some organization or coach to give him a chance to just come in and prove that he's capable of playing here," Larry Zimmer said. "For me, I've told everybody my dream at this level has been achieved because the Bills organization gave him that opportunity to come here and stick with the team. I'm excited. It's just icing on the cake if he does make the 53."'

'"I haven't seen that big of an improvement from him," Ryan said. "So, he'll get some opportunities, and he's got to stand out if he wants to make this team," Ryan said. "He's got to earn it. Nobody's going to give you anything. I love having the big size guy that should be a red-zone threat, but eventually you've got to come down with some plays."'