‘“Those weeks on Sunday where you’re not dressed and you’re not getting on the bus,” Murphy said. “You don’t have pads in the locker, you’re watching on TV or go to the stadium. You’re watching everybody prepare in the locker room and you’re just like, ‘Man, what am I doing?’ That’s the toughest when you’ve got nobody to report to, nobody’s checking on you. Nobody knows where you’re at. You’re living in a state you’re not from, and that’s tough.’
Archives for July 29, 2018
Pushed aside last year, John Miller eager to show Bills he’s back
‘“New year, new opportunity, new mindset,” Miller said. “The new mindset for me is having that focus, and that determination every play. The mindset to go out there and dominate each and every day.”’
Bills QB Watch Day 3: Allen makes prettiest throw, has two picks
‘The biggest cheer of the day from the crowd came when Allen hit Kaelin Clay on a wheel route up the left sideline for a 30-yard TD. What was impressive about the play was Allen’s anticipation. The lofted ball was out of his hands just as Clay started to cut up field. Perfect.’
Things We Learned: Notes from Day 3 of Bills training camp
‘“The window has certainly been tightened a little bit,” McDermott said of how much practice time is permitted. “We all have to adjust to that. The good thing is that it’s an even playing field. The important part of us coming to training camp is that we have to establish the toughness of our football team. That starts up front.”’
Jay Skurski’s Bills Mailbag: Is Khalil Mack’s coming to Buffalo a pipe dream?
‘At other positions, what about Khalil Mack? It seems like he’s got a pretty frosty relationship with Jon Gruden considering the two haven’t spoke since the new Raiders’ coach took over. He’s currently holding out of Oakland’s training camp. Crazier things have happened than the Raiders making a dumb personnel decision.’
Inside the Bills: Detailing the team’s annual move to St. John Fisher
‘Just how much stuff? Try 18 trucks worth. That’s six semis that measure more than 50 feet and another dozen trucks that measure 26 feet. From field equipment to sound systems to gum and sunflower seeds, Mazurek’s job is to make sure the team’s entire staff – coaches, scouts, players and every other employee – has everything they need.’
Another day of mixed bag results in the Bills’ QB competition
‘McCarron and Peterman didn’t have quite the range of success/failure, and of the two, it seemed like McCarron was a little sharper. At one stage working with the backups, Peterman was frustrated because the left tackle jumped to kill a play, and after things were reset, running back Keith Ford lined up on the wrong side in the backfield and Peterman needed to interrupt his cadence to point it out. After he handed the ball to Ford at the snap, Peterman turned around and looked perturbed as he talked to offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.’
Veteran Chris Ivory signed with the Bills because he saw a playoff-caliber team
‘“The biggest thing is I knew it was a playoff team,” said Ivory. “Last year I was with Jacksonville and we got to go against these guys in the playoffs. That was one of the reasons, they were a playoff-caliber team. On top of that just knowing there was a lot of good guys on the team.”’
Pollock: McDermott and Beane discussed more than McCoy
‘One of the main topics was the health – mental and physical – of wide receiver Zay Jones, last year’s second-round draft choice, who had off-season shoulder and knee surgery and a bizarre incident in a Los Angeles high-rise when his brother reportedly stopped his threat to jump from the 30th floor.’
It’s time for Shaq Lawson to step up, says Buffalo Bills HC Sean McDermott
‘”Shoot, I’ve been on the trading block I feel like,” Lawson said. “I’ve just been seeing it. Yeah, it’s been a wake-up call. I’ve been hearing trade rumors and then I kind of realized, ‘I’m a first-round pick, third year now. It’s time to wake up.’ I know I’m a good player. I just have to put it all together and be not just a talented player but a talented player who works hard and works on his craft and skill all together.”‘
Lorenzo Alexander and Star Lotulelei impressed by Tremaine Edmunds; excited by his potential
‘”Mike (linebacker) is probably the hardest spot outside of maybe safety because he obviously has to do his job, but he’s also the conductor out there,” Alexander said. “(He has to get) people in the right position and be the mouthpiece to the coaches on the sideline. That’s a lot for a young player, and it’s my job, (Kyle Williams’) job is to help him with that, but he’s doing a good job.”‘
Buffalo Bills training camp day 3: Josh Allen shines in pads (8 observations)
‘While Allen made some big plays, the other two quarterbacks — A.J. McCarron and Nathan Peterman — didn’t really show much. These are the takeaways from day three at St. John Fisher.’
Buffalo Bills hosting defensive end Ryan Russell on free agent visit
‘Russell, a former fifth-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys back in 2015, has spent the last two seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Serving in a part-time role with Tampa Bay, Russell recorded 21 total tackles and three sacks in 22 games (7 starts).’
Training Camp: Who gets the call at QB should be interesting
‘Bills fans might be surprised to hear Nate Peterman’s name in the mix for the starting job. He was notoriously replaced by Taylor in Week 10 last year and threw five interceptions before being benched at halftime. But according to those close to him, that game has been extremely motivating for Peterman and it showed during mini camp. He’s entered this training camp with lots of confidence.’
Bills’ Shaq Lawson acknowledges this is ‘make or break year’
‘”Six sacks in two years? I’m a first-round draft pick. And excuse my language, that (stuff) don’t cut it,” he said, using a profanity to emphasize his disappointment following a recent practice at training camp. “This camp’s way important for me. Make or break year. Every day is important for me.”‘