Bills running back LeSean McCoy may not be ready for action when the regular season begins, according to Josina Anderson of ESPN.McCoy "will be on a pitch count, I think at the very best" when Buffalo hosts the Colts to Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sept. 13, a source told Anderson.
The three-time Pro Bowl selection suffered a hamstring injury during an Aug. 18 practice session and has been limited since then. Head coach Rex Ryan said then that he and his staff were "cautiously optimistic" about McCoy being ready for the season.
"You know he is a Ferrari and for him to be hitting on all cylinders, that thing has got to be right," the source added.
A very productive back overall, having carried for more than 1,000 yards in four of his last five professional seasons, the effect of those bumps and bruises he's been taking may have contributed to this injury. He led the NFL with 1,607 yards two years ago on his way to becoming the Eagles' all time rusher before the club traded him to Buffalo for linebacker Kiko Alonso this offseason.
Despite releasing tailback Fred Jackson this week, the Bills still have options behind center. Bryce Brown, Boobie Dixon, and Karlos Williams, all nursing minor injuries of their own this summer, could supply a rushing committee behind declared starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor should their presumed starting back not be ready for their opening game.
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