McDermott praises play of linemen in Bills' preseason win...former Steelers receiver threatens to quit football...and Gardner gets tossed in a Yankees loss at Toronto. More details from Greg Larson on today's Saturday Sports Update...
Saturday Sports Update
Top left: Offensive tackle Ty Nsekhe, one of the Buffalo Bills' offseason acquisitions, lines up during the first half of his team's preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday. Nsekhe and the offensive line were given praise by head coach Sean McDermott for their ability to protect the quarterbacks well in the 24-16 victory. Photo by the Buffalo Bills
Top right: The Bills did address some depth on the offensive line on Friday by trading for rookie Ryan Bates, who had been with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. The Bills traded defensive end Eli Harold to the Eagles in return. Photo by USA Today
Bottom left: Remember when Antonio Brown almost went to Buffalo during the offseason, but wound up going to Oakland? That may have been a blessing in disguise for the Bills, as the Raiders now have to deal with the drama of Brown threatening to quit football. ESPN reports that the former Steelers receiver wants to wear the style of helmet he had been wearing while in Pittsburgh instead of a newer model mandated by the NFL. Photo by USA Today
Bottom right: New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone restrains Brett Gardner after he got ejected from Friday night's game in Toronto. Gardner was tossed in the top of the 4th inning after a close pitch that was called a strike drew some chirping from the Yankee dugout, leading the home plate umpire to throw Gardner out of the game. Gardner told reporters afterwards that he did not say a word during the incident. The Yankees lost to the Blue Jays 8-2, snapping a nine-game winning streak. Photo by USA Today
