Archives for July 2017

'There will be plenty of time to discuss whether Taylor is or isn't worthy of being the team's future at quarterback. His play in the regular season will dictate that conversation, and whether the front office decides to open up the check book will determine the answer to this question.'

'This shouldn't be viewed as Jones slighting the Bills. In fact, he tweeted out a message of gratitude toward Bills fans after he was traded.'

'"I have absolutely no regrets for doing the Trump rally," he said. "I was asked to do that by somebody that I know. I am proud to be an acquaintance of Donald Trump. I felt honored he asked me to speak. I'm not a politician I don't know politics that well. Just because I support Donald Trump doesn't mean I support 100 percent everything he has ever done. I'm proud I know Donald Trump and I support him. And by the way, he happens to be our President. And I think anybody who is against him now is against our country. Without question, I'm proud to be a proud supporter of Donald Trump."'

'"I think any coach would be," Rex said. "I've never had that situation, but most coaches don't have that. He has a great owner. Terry is so passionate about his teams. I felt bad that I let him down, never got it done the way I wanted to. But he is a great man. He treated me well. The answer was 'yes' to many things that I asked for. Not all thing, but many things that I asked for.'

'For the most part, it was a typical practice for Sammy Watkins. The fourth-year wide receiver caught three passes during team drills, included a contested ball, and otherwise showed the same burst and physicality that have made him a dominant receiver at times. After having a second foot surgery this offseason, however, seeing Watkins on the field looking like himself was noteworthy. It's tough to say the last time he's looked that comfortable.'

'"I love Buffalo, they drafted me first round, fourth pick. You don't want to change teams. My job is to stay around here forever, and that's the goal."'

'The Bills brought in wide receiver Anquan Bolding for a pre-camp visit on Monday but left Buffalo without signing a contact. The Bills brass of head coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane were asked for the update. McDermott said the process takes time on "both ends" while Beane only commented it was a nice visit. Boldin is seemingly only mulling over an offer from Buffalo, so the situation seems like the 36-year-old is deciding between Buffalo and retirement.'

'"Of course he’s an explosive playmaker, one of the best in this league, and having us on the same page definitely brings a lot of positive to our offense," Taylor said. "He’s fired up. I spent some time with him over the summer; physically, mentally he’s ready to go, so I’m excited to see what type of year he’s going to have."'

'“It’s all about opportunities at this level,” Gillislee said. “Wherever I’ve been, I’ve always maximized my opportunities. We have a lot of great backs here, and we compete hard every day.”'

'He spent time visiting with many of his former Nicholls coaches and teammates while attending the 10th annual Pro Football Camp held at John L. Guidry Stadium on July 21.'

'"I have nothing to prove. I know what I'm capable of doing," Watkins said. "My job is to go out there and earn it this year. And if I'm healthy on the field and I'm out there playing with the guys, I'll be all right."'

'Having pleaded not guilty earlier this week, Washington says he's also relieved to know he's still on the Bills roster after his arrest on July 9.'

'The Bills have made it clear to Watkins that it is on him to deliver this season. The team did not pick up the fifth-year option on his contract because it wants to see how the season plays out.'

'Head coach Sean McDermott certainly has his defense thinking “takeaway” every play. Defenders’ hands were constantly slapping or punching at the football until the very end of every play. Of course, with no tackling allowed yet, it’s easier to do that and not worry about missing a tackle. But it’s noteworthy considering he’s made mention plenty of times this offseason about being a team that needs to be aggressive and take away the football.'

'“I haven’t even put in thought about it,” he said. “My job is to go out there and try to catch as many touchdowns and balls and help this team win. Everything else will play out and I have got to earn it.'