Archives for November 25, 2016

'However, while that stat somewhat mitigates Taylor’s numbers, the most compelling factor have been Buffalo’s woes at wide receiver. Seven different wideouts have started at least once for the Bills this season. No. 1 receiver Sammy Watkins has started only two games due to a foot injury, but could return Sunday against Jacksonville. No. 2 Robert Woods, who has played hurt all season, is out Sunday after suffering a sprained knee in last Sunday’s win at Cincinnati.'

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'“It was confusing at one point,” Gillislee said of bouncing around. “You’ve just got to stay focused, knowing that God’s got you no matter what, and he’s always going to put you in the right situation. That’s something that I did. I just stayed focused and Rex gave me the opportunity.'

'Watkins, who remains on injured reserve, has now practiced twice this week after missing more than two months with a foot injury. If he is ready to play, the Bills will have to cut someone from their 53-man roster to make room for Watkins. Asked what gives him hope that he can play, Ryan said, "you know what, he can run a little bit. He looks pretty good to me."'

'A league source said Henderson missed practice for a doctor’s appointment – on Thanksgiving – in relation to his ongoing battle with Crohn’s disease. Henderson served a four-game suspension to start the 2016 season for violating the NFL's drug policy. The reason for that suspension, according to Henderson, was his use of medicinal marijuana to treat the disease.'

'"I'm out," Incognito confirmed Wednesday. "I gained too much weight last year."'

'So far, so good. Lawson has played 90 defensive snaps, an average of 22.5 per game which roughly equates to about a third of each of the four games he has played. Rex Ryan is easing him into the scheme, trying not to overload him because Lawson missed so much time in his maiden season.'

'“The guy played great,” Rex Ryan said of Dareus. “That’s what we’ve been expecting. When you look at our defense and how (Doug Whaley) and I … we talked about building this defense, one of the central pieces was that nose tackle and having that big man in there as a dominant player. Well, he dominated that game. There’s no question about it.”'

'Watkins was limited in practice on Thursday along with linebacker Jerry Hughes (hand), running back LeSean McCoy (thumb), linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (ankle), left tackle Cordy Glenn (back), defensive tackle Corbin Bryant (shoulder) and tight end Charles Clay (knee). Meanwhile, wide receiver Percy Harvin (illness), wide receiver Robert Woods (knee), running back Mike Gillislee (hamstring), offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson (personal) and safety Robert Blanton (foot) all didn't practice on Thursday.'

'"Obviously, we're encouraged by the fact that he has been cleared to participate," Rex Ryan said. "I think that's a good sign. He feels good, so we'll see how it goes. We're not going to run him until his tongue's hanging out. We'll be smart with him in how many plays we do. We'll limit him today, but then we'll see how he progresses. Is there a chance that he could play? I hope so."'

'"A lot of green bean casserole," Ryan said Wednesday. "That's the most underrated dish there is. You definitely have to go with the turkey. My wife has gotten lazier, as the years – we have been married 30 years. She just gets it from one of these stores… I'm not going to say Popeyes out loud. You have to get the store-bought cranberry and stuffing. That's the way to go. You don't make it by scratch. My taste buds aren't good with that. Get the store-bought. Make it easy. The green bean casserole – that has to be the main thing."'

'"Coach Marrone, I don't know how he's thinking," Bills cornerbakc Nickel Robey-Coleman said. "He's a tough dude, that's a tough guy. He's different in the sense, not in a bad way, but he's different in that he's a hard-nosed type of dude like you kind of don't know what side of the bed he woke up on sometimes. For him coming in, I think it's probably going to be a challenge to him."'

'The Bills must decide by Dec. 14 to add Watkins to their active roster or he will revert to injured reserve for the remainder of the season.'

'Bills, 31-17.'

'Wide receiver Percy Harvin also missed Thursday's practice with an illness, while running back Mike Gillislee did not practice Thursday after leaving Wednesday's practice with a hamstring injury. Ryan called Gillislee's injury a "real concern" for his availability Sunday.'