The Facts: It's still unclear why running back LeSean McCoy was the lone member of the Bills to not show up for the first day of the team's offseason program. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, however, McCoy didn't stay away due to his contract.
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And as new HC Sean McDermott pointed out yesterday, the workouts are voluntary. Which means you don't actually have to go. So while everybody else on the roster is on hand, is it totally shocking that a veteran running back with McCoy's resume doesn't feel compelled to show up? In addition, as PFT concedes, the Bills, despite a potentially significant change to the rushing philosophy under offensive coordinator Rick Dennison, have made it clear they want McCoy. And McCoy apparently isn’t trying to send them a message. Did we mention the workouts are voluntary? McCoy is risking a $250,000 workout bonus if he doesn’t meet the threshold specified in his contract. But if he’s willing to do that, he doesn’t have to show up for anything, expect the mandatory minicamp.