Archives for June 2017

'Powell will be eligible to return to the Bills’ active roster on Monday, October 2 following the team’s October 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons. He is eligible to participate in all offseason and preseason practices and games.'

'Hardy played for the Bills in 2008 and 2009 after being selected in the second round in 2008. He was the 41st overall pick that year. Hardy played in 14 games in his rookie season, making just 9 catches for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns. In an injury riddled season, he played just 2 games in 2009 and was cut before the 2010 season.'

'In the meantime, Powell is allowed to participate in all remaining offseason practices, training camp practices, and preseason games before his suspension takes hold.'

'After undergoing a second surgery on his foot, the Bills haven't given many updates on the wide receiver — so when head coach Sean McDermott made it known that Watkins has returned to practice to take part in individual drills, that is a big step in his rehab process.'

'According to multiple reports, former Bills wide receiver James Hardy was confirmed as the person found dead on Wednesday in the Maumee River. Hardy's body was pulled from the river, only to be identified on Thursday.'

'Powell will be eligible to return to the Bills’ active roster on Monday, October 2 following the team’s October 1 game against the Atlanta Falcons.'

'“We had a nice visit,” said McDermott. “Jeremy and I as well as some other members of our staff overlapped in Philadelphia for a couple of years there. Jeremy is a very good person and a good football player. That’s all I’m going to say at this point. I don’t want to get into the other parts of it.”'

'“It’s a big difference being out there and then watching it on the sideline,” said Ragland. “When you’re out there everything is moving so fast. You’ve got to get used to things before everybody slows down. But it felt good to get back out there after nine or 10 months of sitting and watching. It felt real good.”'

'“Everybody thinks you’ve got to be fast to cover, but I don’t think that’s necessary,” said Brown. “I mean, a lot of fast guys overrun stuff, so you’ve got to study. I take a lot of time to study routes and those things to be better at pass coverage. I think we all can do better at pass coverage as a better unit to get more turnovers to help the team.”'

'Schefter reported that the wide receiver, who was recently released by the Kansas City Chiefs, was headed to Baltimore for a visit with the Ravens.'

'One of his representatives, Tamerat Berhe, tweeted that Wright left a $300 tip, bringing his total bill to a little less than $1,000.'

'Through his Dareus Foundation, he will donate $2,500 to the Buffalo Bisons Charitable Foundation. More than 100 children from the Boys and Girls Club of Buffalo will, through the United Way, get a ticket to the game, a meal, and have a chance to meet Dareus.'

'Phoebe Schecter, who participated in the inaugural NFL Women's Careers in Football Forum earlier this year, is one of four coaching interns who will work training camp for the team. Schecter is currently the men's and women's football coach for the Straffordshire Surge in England. She is also a player for the Straffordshire men's team and the women's Great Britain National Tackle Football team.'

'However, if the Bills truly are taking a long-term approach to building their roster — as McDermott and new general manager Brandon Beane have discussed publicly — are they at risk of deviating from that plan for the sake of securing a player who, when healthy, has game-breaking ability? A heavy investment in a 29-year-old player whose production has waned because of injury isn't sound and hardly would be in line with a philosophy that puts greater emphasis on young talent that will evolve in the next two or three seasons.'

'"He alleges that he saw the Ryans in Margaritaville on Broadway, went up to their table, and that after being there for more than an hour, Rex Ryan reached across and grabbed at his neck," Aaron wrote via email. "Havel alleges it was unprovoked."'