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'The fact is, the Bills' defense will concoct a different for each opponent that has more to do with what the other team does offensively than the man behind center. For instance, although Palmer had said that the "Turbo" (a look that consisted of one lineman (Williams), three linebackers (Jerry Hughes, Lorenzo Alexander and Preston Brown) and seven defensive backs) was something he hadn't seen previously from the Bills, there were instances when the Bills used it in their Sept. 15 loss against the New York Jets.'

'“Zach is a very talented individual. Physically, he’s as gifted as most linebackers in this league,” defensive coordinator Dennis Thurman said. “He can run. He can hit. He can cover. He can tackle well. He can blitz. I mean, there’s very few things that he can’t do.”'

'"Oh please! I mean it’s not, like, the first time. This is like seven, eight years. It’s the same every time you talk to them. So you have fun with them, going back and forth."'

'“I guess there’s a concern, but we’ll just see how this thing goes,” Ryan said. “Obviously, this is what the plan was, try to get him there on Sunday, see how he feels and if he’s ready to roll, turn him loose.”'

'"To be on Year Six where you've missed the playoffs, and you still talk as much as you talk, is bad enough," Smith said. "But then when you turn around and get ultra sensitive when somebody brings up FACTS that contradict all the stuff you bloviated about, and you get all sensitive where that ultimately is your answer to every other question that follows, it shows me that you're mentally weak. That you can't take what you dish out. It also shows me why your teams ain't making the playoffs. Because you're busy being friends and getting along and having players stand up and speak on your behalf because they like you so much."'

'This will be the first time the Bills go white-on-white this year. They wore white jerseys with blue pants at Baltimore, red on red for the Color Rush game against the Jets, and then blue jerseys with white pants for the home game against Arizona.'

'Guys that did not participate: Greg Salas with a groin, (Cyrus) Kouandjio ankle, (Patrick) Lewis knee, (Sammy) Watkins foot, (Jonathan) Meeks did not participate with a foot, Walt Patulski did not participate. Limited today, (Colt) Anderson foot, (Ronald) Darby hamstring, Cardale Jones—it’s his birthday by the way—right shoulder, (Charles) Clay knee, Aaron Williams ankle, and Cordy Glenn ankle. Alright fire away.'

'The fun started when someone posted in a comment section on TwoBillsDrive.com that a "buddy of mine who works at" New Era Field had spotted Coughlin there, and "apparently he met with the Pegulas."'

'“They’re a great program,” Washington said, recalling his pre-draft visit to New England last spring. “Their program was run a lot like it was at Ohio State for me, pretty structured and everything is geared to be great.”'

'"I guess there's a concern but we'll just see how this thing goes," Ryan said. "Obviously this is what the plan was. Try to get him there on Sunday and see how he feels and if he's ready then turn him loose."'

'According to the WWE's website, Knox was one of 40 athletes who were invited to take part in a tryout at the WWE Performance Center.'

'"Oh please. I mean, it's not like the first time," Ryan said with a laugh. "This is like seven or eight years — it's the same every time you talk to them. So you have fun with them, going back and forth."'

'The idea that Marrone might be a better fit at the college level is not farfetched. Him landing a job as high profile as LSU's might be a stretch, but the opinion of him in coaching circles seems to be higher than it is among the general public.'

'If Ryan wants to silence some critics, he could beat the Patriots this week at Gillette Stadium. Sure, Tom Brady won't be playing quarterback, and both of the Patriots' backups are banged up as well, so some will discount a win. That's a hell of a lot better than losing to Belichick's backup quarterback, though.'