The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Manuel said recently that he’s excited by the fresh start provided by the change of coaches in Buffalo and that he’s been working out with former NFL quarterback Steve DeBerg this offseason in an effort to make the most of the opportunity. One of Manuel’s teammates gave a good review of what he’s seen so far. Wide receiver Sammy Watkins said that he’s already seen a change in Manuel since the team started working out last week. “That’s my guy,” Watkins said. “I believe in him 100 percent and I told him that whether he’s the starter or not. He’s a totally different guy.”
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The Bills say they’ll be giving Manuel, Matt Cassel, Tyrod Taylor and Jeff Tuel shots with the first team as they figure out who the starting quarterback is going to be in 2015. They should all have Watkins at their disposal once training camp starts as both he and HC Rex Ryan said his rehab from hip surgery is going well. ... As previously noted, we'll have an eye on the team's QB competition -- and Watkins' recovery -- in coming weeks.