'McCoy is dealing with both wrist and groin soreness this week, but the rest day should have him ready to be his usual self against the Panthers.'
McDermott says Cam Newton isn’t the only thing the Bills need to worry about
'“We know what he does offensively and on special teams,” McDermott said. “I would compare him to Luke. I have a world of success for Luke. It seems like he handles himself with the same type of approach to life and the game."'
Rumfola signed with Buffalo Bills
'Rumfola was diagnosed at a young age with an Immunoglobulin G (I.g.G) Deficiency. I.g.G., is a health condition in which your body doesn't make enough Immunoglobulin G., which can lead to infections. He visits Women and Children's Hospital in Buffalo once a month for infusions to help with this deficiency.'
Bills are ‘Carolina North,’ but can they turn Charlotte into ‘Buffalo South’
'Bills fans do travel well, for sure, and are willing to buy up expensive tickets when needed. I wonder how many Carolina fans are skipping the home opener and selling their tickets for a handsome profit? Stephanie Rivera, the wife of Panthers coach Ron Rivera, publicized Polian’s words on Twitter and challenged Panthers fans to make them untrue. We will see if it works.'
Panthers-Bills connection? Players, coaches say it goes deeper than swapping sidelines
'“We’re always going to be friends,” he said. “On Sunday at 1 o’clock, for three or four hours, we’re going to be enemies.”'
Two Bills who pose a threat to the Panthers' 2-0 plan
'“(McCoy’s) kind of like Christian (McCaffrey),” Kuechly said. “He can be moving one way full speed and the next second he's moving the other way at full speed. It's fun to watch, it's fun to play against, but you've got to make sure you know what you're doing because if you take one bad angle or you overrun it, he's going to be going the other way.”'
Panthers sound off on facing Sean McDermott
'“You’re excited for him because you got the opportunity to see how hard he worked every day with the defense and making sure we were prepared. He put us in position to be successful. Now he’s got the opportunity that he’s always wanted. He started from the bottom in Philadelphia and he’s worked his way all the way up to a head coach. It’s kind of cool to see him at the top where he’s always wanted to be."'
Tanner Vallejo healthy, set for NFL debut with Bills
'"Right now I'm mainly on special teams and a backup linebacker," said Vallejo, who will wear No. 40. "I'm accepting my role as one of the few linebackers that made it. Obviously, they think pretty highly of me to keep me around. I'm just going to keep grinding, because that's what I've always done."'
Bills RB McCoy expected to play despite sore groin
'Coach Sean McDermott said he was planning to give McCoy a rest day Friday before the groin issue but remained "very confident" the veteran will be able to handle a full workload Sunday, according to ESPN.'
Bills RB LeSean McCoy nursing sore groin
'Coach Sean McDermott said he is "very confident" that McCoy will be able to handle a full workload in Sunday's game against the Carolina Panthers. McDermott added that he was anticipating giving McCoy a veteran rest day Friday before the groin issue.'
Worthy ruled out for Sunday; CB Johnson questionable
'The Bills have officially ruled out DT Jerel Worthy for their game at Carolina Sunday. Worthy has been out with a concussion since the team’s preseason finale. The team also listed CB Leonard Johnson as “questionable” after being limited Thursday and Friday with a quad injury.'
Scouting Report – Week 2 – Bills vs. Panthers
'The Carolina front seven is one of the most talented in the league, but Buffalo has proven they can run against just about anyone. It will be tough sledding, but the Bills don’t quit on their run game even when they don’t have early success.'
Quick Hits: McCoy sits out Friday practice
'“It’s a rest day,” said head coach Sean McDermott of McCoy. “He’s got some groin soreness, but nothing to be concerned about. It was a scheduled rest day and we’re going to do that once in a while with our veteran guys.”'
Bills Today: League-leading connection between Clay and Taylor
'“I mean, we’ve been working all offseason to try and build that chemistry and things like timing with Tyrod,” said Clay. “I come and try to pick his brain to figure out, that way he’s comfortable with me and knowing where I’ll be and I’m comfortable knowing what he’s thinking.”'