Archives for August 3, 2017

'It feels like almost on a daily basis now, I’m writing that “this was Zay Jones' best practice to date,” and then the next day, he raises the bar just a bit more. That’s the type of improvement you hope to see from young players in their first training camp and rookie year, and it’s what we saw yet again on Wednesday.'

'“Well, where are we going to go,” he said when asked about the opt out of the current lease, which is scheduled for 2020. “Well we have a lease through 2023 so that’s a contractual obligation. That’s my stance on it. This is 2017. We’ve got a long ways to go before thinking about anything besides where we’re at now.”'

'The Mighty McDermott is the markets newest creation, a blend of pork, spinach, cheese, peppers and onions named after new Bills Head Coach Sean McDermott.'

'Jones' future in Oakland looked to be in doubt last season after the Raiders drafted RB DeAndre Washington in the fourth round of the 2016 draft. This past offseason after Oakland successfully pulled Marshawn Lynch out of retirement, Jones’ days were numbered in a very crowded Raiders backfield.'

'“My expectation is that we earn respect on the field,” Pegula said. “I believe that’s important. Then wherever it falls, it falls. I really believe that.”'

'“I feel comfortable. This is my second go round. Coming into OTAs I was in pretty late and didn’t really have the playbook down pat," Streater said. "But coming into camp I feel like I know the plays and I’m really comfortable. The quarterbacks have been putting the ball on the money. They’ve been doing a great job of getting me the ball and allowing me to make a play.”'

'“I think the biggest thing I’ve seen with Sean is he’s the unquestioned leader with a fabulous loving touch. That’s going to sound weird when you’re talking in football circles,” said Crossman. “He is in command and you know he’s in command, but at the same time you know how deeply he cares. His vision… every coach has a great vision, but that vision and how they get it across to the staff and the players it’s always so important.'

'“You have to take every rep you get seriously, because they will evaluate every rep you get equally, whether you’re a year one, year six, or year 10,” said Streater. “As a receiver, you have to go out there and catch the ball, run fast, block, and play special teams. Every rep is crucial, and that’s my mindset, and in these stages, go out there and make outstanding plays to get the coaches to see my number on tape.”'