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With that in mind, Gailey's primary message to the players at minicamp was to define what it will take to get it done: Toughness. That didn't mean he was looking for violent collisions and brawls and for the padless, non-contact sessions to become something they aren't supposed to be this time of year. The time for that is in training camp. Kansas City Chiefs Jersey

Gailey wants toughness to be shown above the shoulder pads. He wants to see signs that there are players on the team who do, in fact, recognize the chance they have to rewrite the Bills' underdog story.

"This is about mental capacity, effort, being able to take what we teach and put it on the field, and at the same time, seeing work ethic without (the coaches) having to say anything," Gailey said. "Who gives that kind of work ethic that you know you're going to get day in and day out?" Miami Dolphins Jersey

During minicamp drills, Gailey, who doubles as the Bills' offensive coordinator, doesn't put much emphasis on technical details. He keeps most of his instructions simple and to the point. Dallas Clark Jerseys

"We've got one goal," he can be heard saying to receivers during a passing drill. "Beat your guy, and let's win." Donald Brown Jerseys

For a team that hasn't reached the playoffs in 10 years, that sounds pretty ambitious. And if you believe many of those reviews of the Bills' offseason, it seems nearly impossible. Dwight Freeney Jerseys

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"The teams in our division picked up a lot of big names, people who have proven themselves," Johnson said. "The Bills right now? We're the underdogs. Nobody knows who we are, except for a few people here and there. But we're basically the underdog story (of the AFC East) right now." nfl jerseys

Johnson uses those words repeatedly when talking about the state of the Bills. Right now is a little more than a week into May. Right now is about three months before the start of training camp. Right now is about four months before the start of the season.  Minnesota Vikings Jersey

The prognosticators can predict that the Bills will finish 2-14 or 4-12, but for Gailey and the players, it does not have to be a self-fulfilling prophecy. New England Patriots Jersey

"Right now, we've just got to fight," Johnson said. "As everybody knows, the division is tough, but we've got a bunch of guys that are competing. For the guys that we have, it's like, 'You're going to get your opportunities. Now let's see what you can do. Jeff Saturday Jerseys

You're going against the Cromarties. You're going against the Marshalls. It's time to make your name. Let's build your legacy.' It's going to be exciting to see what happens."Said Gailey, "Last time I looked, every division in this whole league is tough. So what division you're in doesn't matter; you've just got to win. So if you win, that takes care of everything."  Johnny Unitas Jerseys

Rather than express concern or doubt over the Bills' ability to hold their own against AFC East competition, he points to the rest of the division for examples of why his team has reason for hope. In 2007, the Dolphins were 1-15. A year later, under first-year coach Tony Sparano, they won the division with an 11-5 record. In 2007,  < ;u>Joseph Addai Jerseys

the Jets were 4-12. Two years later, under first-year coach Rex Ryan, they came within a victory of the Super Bowl.

"So to say (dramatic improvement) hasn't been done would be a lie," Gailey said. "It can be done."  nfl jerseys for sale

With that in mind, Gailey's primary message to the players at minicamp was to define what it will take to get it done: Toughness. That didn't mean he was looking for violent collisions and brawls and for the padless, non-contact sessions to become something they aren't supposed to be this time of year. The time for that is in training camp. Kansas City Chiefs Jersey

Gailey wants toughness to be shown above the shoulder pads. He wants to see signs that there are players on the team who do, in fact, recognize the chance they have to rewrite the Bills' underdog story.

"This is about mental capacity, effort, being able to take what we teach and put it on the field, and at the same time, seeing work ethic without (the coaches) having to say anything," Gailey said. "Who gives that kind of work ethic that you know you're going to get day in and day out?" Miami Dolphins Jersey

During minicamp drills, Gailey, who doubles as the Bills' offensive coordinator, doesn't put much emphasis on technical details. He keeps most of his instructions simple and to the point. Dallas Clark Jerseys

"We've got one goal," he can be heard saying to receivers during a passing drill. "Beat your guy, and let's win." Donald Brown Jerseys

For a team that hasn't reached the playoffs in 10 years, that sounds pretty ambitious. And if you believe many of those reviews of the Bills' offseason, it seems nearly impossible. Dwight Freeney Jerseys

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