The running back went down with a hamstring strain that will require an MRI and further evaluation.
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Then, Pettine left to take over the defensive coordinator position of the Bills in 2013, and later, became the head coach of the Browns in January of 2014, which is something that came as no surprise to Ryan.
The reason for doubting McCoy was he was leaving a great system with Chip Kelly and the Eagles behind a solid offensive line for a worse situation for the Bills.
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Rex Ryan said he could see up to a half of playing time at the Browns on Thursday.
Fox Sports reported Tuesday morning that the team has had “internal discussions” about former Ravens running back Ray Rice. He says he stays out of the scheme part of it that Roman and quarterbacks coach David Lee are instilling into their trio of quarterbacks Matt Cassel, Tyrod Taylor and Manuel.
The Buffalo Bills have a quarterback competition that could last until right before the season starts. Surely, general manager Ray Farmer would opt to sign a released veteran over two players who’ve never kicked in a regular season game. Is Buffalo, where Rex Ryan has already signed numerous notoriously unlikable guys (such as Richie Incognito and the guy who punched out Geno Smith), where Rice gets his next chance? With Mario Williams out on the edge and Marcell Dareus and Kyle Williams on the inside, this is a formidable front that will cause a lot of disruption for opposing offenses. With so many players sitting out, the most compelling roster battle taking place involves kickers Carey Spear and Travis Coons. They have a three-way battle for the third spot between Ty Powell, Randell Johnson, and sixth round pick Tony Steward, but expect whoever wins this job to fit in nicely.
With that in mind it looks like McCoy-who has rushed for 1,300+ yards in three of the last four seasons-is looking at an extended absence. “I think it really added to our practices and both our teams are excited about their teams, and rightfully so”. Bills beat the Browns 26-10. Buffalo’s top backs are all hurt.
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The injury brought an early close to what was a miserable two days in Pittsford, N.Y., for the Browns second-year cornerback. According to ESPN.com, Rice has been calling teams personally about earning a contract for the 2015 season following domestic violence charges that kept him out of nearly all of 2014. Loadholt tore his left achilles tendon Saturday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ryan declined to put a timetable on McCoy’s injury. While his domestic violence issue likely kept him out of any team’s camp, his diminishing skills may have played a part as well.
