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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Buffalo Bills head to training camp facing numerous concerns despite Rex Ryans rosy proclamations regarding the state of his team.A rash of bad news -- injuries, suspensions and legal issues -- persistently overshadowed the coachs suggestions that the Bills won the offseason, and were a zillion miles ahead of where they were a year ago after Ryan took over.Last season was no picnic for Ryan, who failed to deliver on a vow to build a bully. Instead, a high-priced and under-performing defense contributed to Buffalos 8-8 finish that extended the NFLs longest active playoff drought to 16 seasons.This year is already off to a tumultuous start.The troubling headlines began in February, when running back LeSean McCoy was investigated -- but eventually not charged -- for his alleged role during a nightclub brawl involving off-duty police officers in Philadelphia.More bad news came last week when Karlos Williams, McCoys primary backup, was suspended by the NFL for four games for violating the leagues substance abuse policy. And that was after Williams created a stir in June for being overweight upon reporting for mandatory minicamp.Then there are the injuries.Starting receiver Sammy Watkins had surgery on his left foot in April and is expected to miss the start of camp. Two weeks after drafting Shaq Lawson 19th overall, the Bills had the defensive end undergo surgery to repair a shoulder injury that nagged him at Clemson. Initially pegged as a starter, Lawson will instead miss at least the first month of the season.Even the media policy the Bills introduced in May was widely panned for being far too restrictive.Ryan countered the distractions with upbeat defiance following the teams final practice in June.I thought we had a good offseason last year, but not like this. Its so much different, Ryan said. I will challenge any team. I think weve won the offseason. But we need to win July.A number of things to look out for as the Bills open camp in Pittsford, New York, on July 30:TESTED TAYLOR: Tyrod Taylor is Buffalos unquestioned No. 1 quarterback after winning a three-way competition a year ago and delivering with a promising 8-6 record as a first-time starter. Strong-armed and mobile, Taylor oversaw an offense that led the league in rushing and scored 24 touchdowns of 20 yards or longer.The 26-year-old also showed signs of asserting himself as a leader.Taylors not even swayed by the potential distraction of having to prove himself while entering the final year of his contract.Very easy for me to stay positive, Taylor said. Im here to work. Thats what I came here to do. Were preparing for the 2016 season and Im looking forward to it.RUNNING OUT OF RBS? The Bills might be suddenly short on running backs with Karlos Williams four-game suspension and with rookie fifth-round pick Jonathan Williams facing potential discipline after being arrested in Arkansas on a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated.The Bills plan to be cautious in how much practice time McCoy gets after he was bothered by a foot injury in June, and after he hurt his hamstring in camp last year. Mike Gillislee, recently re-signed Boom Herron and James Wilder will compete for the primary backup spot to open the season.O-LINE: Four of five offensive line spots are set after the Bills re-signed left guard Richie Incognito and left tackle Cordy Glenn. The only position in question is right tackle with Seantrel Hendersons status uncertain as he recovers from offseason intestinal surgery to relieve the effects of Crohns disease. Jordan Mills, who took over for Henderson last season, and Cyrus Kouandjio will compete for the job.WHOLL CATCH ON? The Bills have holes to fill at receiver after losing Chris Hogan to free agency and following Percy Harvins retirement. Among those in contention are Greg Salas and Leonard Hankerson, two late-season additions last year, as well as free-agent addition Jarrett Boykin. Also in the mix are 2015 seventh-round pick Dez Lewis and Marquise Goodwin, who failed to make the U.S. Olympic team as a long jumper.TWINBILL RYANS: Ryan addressed concerns about his defense by hiring twin brother Rob Ryan as assistant head coach. Though Dennis Thurman retains the defensive coordinator title, Rob will hold an unspecified role involving the defense.Rex Ryan also shuffled other staff positions by hiring John Blake (defensive line) and adding former star safety Ed Reed (assistant defensive backs). Kathryn Smith takes over as special teams quality control assistant in becoming the NFLs first full-time female coach.---AP NFL website: http://pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Authentic Wholesale Jerseys .C. Lions has come to an end. Banks told TSN on Jan 2 that he had no interest in playing out the option year of his contract with the Lions in 2014, and he again made that clear in a conversation with Lions GM Wally Buono last week. NFL Jerseys Outlet . 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CLEVELAND -- Josh Gordons return to football has been sidetracked again.The oft-suspended Browns wide receiver, who was reinstated on a conditional basis by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Monday, has a quadriceps injury that will keep him out of training camp for at least two weeks.Its a new setback for Gordon, who hasnt played since 2014 and was suspended all of last season for multiple drug violations.Gordon reported to camp on Tuesday -- two days before Clevelands veterans were required to arrive -- and after he took a physical it was determined he needs time to recover from the injury sustained while working out on his own.The Browns placed Gordon on the active/non-football injury list. Gordon also met with head of football operations Sashi Brown, coach Hue Jackson and others within the organization who laid out their expectations for the 25-year-old.Jackson, who attended Tuesday nights game between the Indians and Washington Nationals, declined to comment on Gordons situation.With the urging of Browns Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown, Goodell decided to give Gordon another chance to resurrect his career, which was filled with so much promise affter he led the league in yards receiving in 2013 and made the Pro Bowl despite being suspended for two games.dddddddddddd However, Gordon has been in a tailspin since then and the Browns have patiently waited for him to be cleared.The injury wont help Gordons standing with the Browns or their fans, many of whom are wondering why the team doesnt move on from a player who has been little more than a distraction for several years.Gordon has missed 27 of a possible 32 games the past two seasons. He will be suspended for the first four games this season and will be eligible to return on Oct. 3, days before the Browns host the New England Patriots.Also, the Browns placed cornerback Joe Haden (left ankle) on the active/physically unable to perform list. A former Pro Bowler, Haden is continuing to rehab from surgery in March. Haden missed much of last season with concussions.Rookie tight end Seth DeValve (hamstring), a fourth-round draft pick, is also on the PUP list.---AP NFL websites: http://pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '