ORCHARD PARK Max Scharping Jersey , N.Y. (AP) — Josh Allen took it upon himself to be the Buffalo Bills‘ one-man welcoming committee in sending a text to each of the team’s numerous free agent additions last month.“It didn’t take a whole lot of effort to do it,” Allen said, discussing how many of the newcomers revealed how impressed they were in the quarterback being among the first to greet them. “I was just trying to let them know that I’m happy that they’re with us, and just trying to reach out and get my foot in the door and start that relationship as early as possible.”The next step in the introductory phase came Monday, when the Bills opened their voluntary workout sessions.For Allen, it was the second-year player’s first real opportunity to begin putting names to the many new faces Buffalo added in essentially revamping its entire offense. Of the Bills’ 17 veteran free agents signed this offseason, 11 play offensive positions.It’s a group that includes established receivers Cole Beasley and John Brown, tight end Tyler Kroft, and running back Frank Gore. Beasley and Brown join a bunch of receivers that lacked experience and a proven threat, while Gore will be teamed with LeSean McCoy in a backfield featuring two players over 31.The remaining seven are offensive linemen Brian Burns Jersey , including center Mitch Morse, in Buffalo’s bid to upgrade what had been a patchwork unit a year ago. Aside from Allen leading the team with 631 yards rushing, Buffalo ground attack sputtered, and the line had difficulty in pass protection.Though excited, Allen isn’t sure what to make of all the new additions because, as he put it: “It’s my first offseason, so I don’t really know how things work.”The Bills are hoping the newcomers spur a dramatic improvement and play a role in continuing Allen’s development after he showed signs of improvement as last season progressed. The first-round draft pick initially struggled when being thrust into the starting role after Nathan Peterman unraveled in a season-opening 47-3 loss at Baltimore.Allen averaged 151 yards passing with five touchdowns (three rushing), five interceptions and a lost fumble in going 2-3 before being sidelined by a sprained right throwing arm. He closed the season with a 3-3 record in which he averaged 207 yards passing with 12 touchdowns (four rushing), seven interceptions and a lost fumble.“It means we’ve got a lot of work to do. A lot of different new minds trying to work with each other now, trying to build that camaraderie http://www.pantherscheapshop.com/cheap-authentic-greg-little-jersey ,” Allen said. “It’s not going to be perfect right away, and we don’t expect it to be perfect. But we’re starting that communication now, and hopefully we can start getting on the same page with everything.”Allen has already begun developing a bond with Morse, who is projected to take over at center.The first thing Allen learned was Morse isn’t big on spicy chicken wings.“Honey-butter barbecue, Cajun, he can do that all day, but hot is not his thing,” Allen said with a laugh after introducing Morse to his favorite wings restaurant. “But lucky to have him and glad to have him, especially with all we’ve got going on.”NOTES: Allen said his right elbow feels fine, and added he spent a few weeks working with a physical therapist this offseason. … The offseason program coincides with the Bills opening their newly built two-floor Will Grier Jersey , $18-million workout facility added on to their practice fieldhouse. “It’s amazing. I think it speaks for itself,” linebacker Tremaine Edmunds said. “The owners really did pretty much what we could ask for.”… The Bills will hold their first on-field team practice on May 20. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen has been sidelined indefinitely by an undisclosed situation that has caused concern within the organization about his well-being.Griffen was ruled out on the pregame injury report against Buffalo on Sunday because of what was listed as knee trouble. When asked afterward why Griffen wasn’t on the sideline, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said the ninth-year player and three-time Pro Bowl pick was dealing with a “personal matter.” He did not elaborate.Griffen did not take part in on-field activities at team headquarters on Monday, and the reason for the absence on the injury report was listed as both the knee and “not injury related.” KSTP-TV reported , citing unnamed sources, that Griffen was involved in a weekend disturbance at a downtown hotel. He was not arrested.“We are aware of the situation involving Everson Griffen and certainly concerned by what we have heard,” Vikings general manager Rick Spielman said Monday night in a statement distributed by the team. “We are currently focused on Everson’s well-being and providing the appropriate support for him and his family.”According to Minneapolis police spokesman John Elder, officers were called to the hotel on Saturday after a man threatened physical violence. The man was departing the building upon their arrival, and after questioning he was released at the scene. Hotel staff members stated their satisfaction with the resolution of the situation.“There was absolutely no indication that threat was credible. There was no indication of a firearm. There was no belief that a threat was capable of being carried out at that time,” Elder said.Elder did not confirm that Griffen was the individual cited in the report.Griffen http://www.pantherscheapshop.com/cheap-authentic-christian-miller-jersey , who was replaced by Stephen Weatherly in the starting lineup on Sunday, sat out for most of the offseason practices out of precaution for a knee injury. He missed a portion of training camp, too, an absence that Zimmer declined to discuss then. Griffen registered a half-sack in each of Minnesota’s first two games to bring his career total to 62, which is 17th among active NFL players.The 30-year-old Griffen is married with three sons, the youngest of whom was born about a month early on Thanksgiving Day last year shortly before the Vikings played at Detroit. Unable to return to Minnesota in time for the birth, Griffen watched via FaceTime from his phone before recording two sacks in that game.Drafted in the fourth round out of USC in 2010, Griffen was arrested twice in three days in Los Angeles during the offseason after his rookie year. He credited Vikings teammates, coaches and front-office leaders for helping him mature and supporting him through the sudden death of his mother in 2012. Griffen became a full-time starter in 2014 and was voted a captain this season for the third straight year by his teammates.