BUFFALO BILLS (8-8)OPEN CAMP: July 28, Pittsford, New YorkLAST YEAR: Rex Ryan
acknowledges he made mistake in attempting to mesh defensive philosophies in
first year as coach.
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Williams, several players went public with complaints about Ryans scheme, and
defense managed 21 sacks, franchise low for 16-game season, in extending
Buffalos playoff drought to 16 years -- NFLs longest active streak. On bright
side, QB Tyrod Taylor showed promise in going 8-6 as first-time starter, while
overseeing offense that led league in rushing and in scoring 24 touchdowns of 20
yards or longer.IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: LB Zack Brown, rookie DE Shaq Lawson,
rookie LB Reggie Ragland, assistant head coach/defense Rob Ryan.IMPORTANT
LOSSES: DE Mario Williams, CB Leodis McKelvin, LB Nigel Bradham.CAMP NEEDS:
Bills need to stay healthy and out of trouble after unsettled offseason began
with RB LeSean McCoy being investigated for role in bar fight in Philadelphia.
No charges were filed against him. In matter of days earlier this month, backup
RB Karlos Williams was suspended by NFL for four games for violating leagues
substance abuse policy, and rookie RB Jonathan Williams was arrested for DWI.
Starting receiver Sammy Watkins (foot surgery) is expected to miss beginning of
camp, while top draft pick Lawson is expected to miss first month of season
after having shoulder surgery.EXPECTATIONS: High hopes that followed Ryans
hiring last year have been replaced by skepticism after Bills lacked consistency
and looked nothing like so-called bully coach proclaimed he would build.---AP
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