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