‘“I took some tough injuries back in the day when I was with the Rams, and that kind of turned my career a little bit,” Austin said. “I feel like a lot of people forgot about Tavon Austin. I can say I’m healthy now. And I am looking forward to do those type of things, out of the backfield, slot or outside, whatever the team may need honestly. I just know my skill set. I know mentally where I’m at and I know physically where I’m at.”’
Archives for June 11, 2022
Pollock: Assessing Bills’ ‘D,’ specialists before minicamp
‘Pro Bowl corner Tre’Davious White is recovering from knee surgery and is questionable to return by the beginning of training camp. Last season’s other starter, Levi Wallace, went to the Steelers as a free agent. That leaves the spot opposite White to first-round draft choice Kaiir Elam, the presumptive starter, though he’ll be learning on the fly. Most of the time, the Bills start three cornerbacks and Buffalo has a quality one in nickel back Taron Johnson, who isn’t about to change positions. That leaves a group of youngsters — Dane Jackson, Siran Neal, Cam Lewis, Tim Harris and Nick McCloud — hoping to fill the void in the team’s weakest position.’
Eric Wood doesn’t believe Ryan Fitzpatrick will sign one-day contract with Bills
‘“I hate to break peoples’ hearts, but I don’t believe that’s going to happen,” Wood told WKBW’s Matt Bove and myself. “I played middle-man for that negotiation. He was extremely honored that the Bills felt that way, but he has so many special relationships with so many organizations he didn’t want to slight anyone else.”’
Tavon happy with Bills: “A lot of people forgot about Tavon Austin”
‘“If you look at it, regardless of these last four years, I’m still standing,” Austin said. “Even if I wasn’t in the top four receivers and wasn’t playing, I was the fifth one. I knew I still had it, it just wasn’t my time, and it’s okay.”’