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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Sammy Watkins has coach Rex Ryans back.The Bills receiver strongly voiced his support for Ryan by saying he has no interest in seeing the team change coaches for the second time in Watkins three years in Buffalo.I dont want to keep going through all this craziness, Watkins said at his locker following practice Wednesday. That kills a player and a team and an organization. Im trying to move forward and trying to work on what I need to work on. I feel like with the coaches that we got, we can do it.Watkins raised his concerns at a time when Ryans future is in question less than 23 months since taking over after Doug Marrone abruptly opted out of his contract following a 9-7 finish in 2014. Watkins noted hes already playing under his third offensive coordinator after Greg Roman was fired two weeks into this season and replaced by Anthony Lynn.Saying its his intention to stay in Buffalo forever, Watkins said his sole objective is for the Bills to win their final three games and convince management to retain Ryan.The one thing Watkins doesnt want is to have Buffalo enter into yet another rebuilding process such as what the Bills next opponent, the winless Cleveland Browns (0-13), are going through.Thats kind of hard, he said. Its about trying to build on what weve already got and moving forward.Buffalo (6-7) is coming off two losses and in jeopardy of extending the NFLs longest active playoff drought to 17 seasons.Watkins voice carries some weight. Before Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula approved Ryans request to fire Roman, they first consulted with several players, including Watkins.Watkins said hes not had any contact with the Pegulas regarding Ryan.All I know is were all on the hot seat. Weve got to win out, he said. Weve just got to go out and fight for what we have. We know if we lose, something crazy might happen immediately.Questions regarding Ryans long-term status arose last weekend following a 27-20 loss to Pittsburgh , during which Steelers running back LeVeon Bell scored three touchdowns and had 236 yards rushing. Bells total was a Steelers franchise best and also the most Buffalo has surrendered to one player.The loss came on the heels of a 38-24 loss at Oakland , during which Buffalo squandered a 24-9 lead in the third quarter.On Wednesday, Ryan reiterated he was caught by surprise by questions regarding his job security.Theres only two peoples opinion that really matters, and thats Terry and Kim Pegula. Thats it, Ryan said. Now you might say, `Do you worry about it? Well, maybe I worry about it, but my thing is its not going to help me. I have to prepare this team, and its business as usual and lets go get this victory.A coaching switch would be a considerable change of course for the Pegulas, who purchased the team from the estate of late Hall of Fame owner Ralph Wilson in October 2014.Following Marrones departure, the Pegulas placed an emphasis on continuity, noting that had been lacking during the teams playoff drought.Ryan, who has three years left on his contract, is Buffalos seventh coach since 2000. Over the same span, the team is on its sixth general manager in Doug Whaley, who signed a three-year contract extension in January.The Pegulas have not commented on Bills matters since Roman was fired amid questions whether the decision was made by Ryan alone.In a text to The Associated Press, Terry Pegula backed Ryan by saying: We do things together like any well run org would. Head coach runs the team and staff.Guard Richie Incognito dismissed the speculation over Ryan by calling it media generated.You guys have to write articles and have to sell newspapers. You guys manufacture stuff like that to get attention, Incognito said. That stuff happens in your world. We dont see that in our locker room. That doesnt affect us. Were just trying to get three wins.Game notesDT Kyle Williams (back) did not practice, but Ryan is hopeful the starter will return after missing one game. ... Ryan said S James Ihedigbo continued playing against Pittsburgh despite a broken leg. Ihedigbo was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. ... Buffalo signed DE Greg Townsend Jr. to its practice squad.---For more NFL coverage: http://www.pro32.ap.org and http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFLGeorge Hill Bucks Jersey . The 17-year-old native of Marystown, N.L., pulled out of Skate Canada International last month in Saint John, N.B., with the same problem. Donte DiVincenzo Bucks Jersey . 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The Seminoles (4-0) have scored at least 80 points in each of their games.Sydney coach John Longmire is playing down the return of valuable ruckman Kurt Tippett for Saturdays AFL clash with North Melbourne but admits the timing of his long-term injury layoff has been perfect.Missing since the Swans round 12-loss to GWS on June 12, Tippett has recovered from hamstring surgery and is ready to play this weekend in Hobart.It was certainly relevant for him to have the operation when he did. Its allowed him to get back now rather than waiting until next year, Longmire said on Thursday.Hes missed a bit of football but, once he gets into the team, he will just be expected to play a role in the team like everyone else.Up against a Kangaroos outfit looking to cement a place in the top eight, the Swans will come under pressure on Saturday but Tippett has Longmires confidence.He will be expected to play like anyone else and contribute to the team so thats what our expectations are based upon his injury management, but also what hes been able to do (in training) over the past couple of weeks, the coach said.Obviously, we know that the game is going to be another step up but he just has to play a role. He doesnt have to come out - like all our players - and absolutely dominate. Its just abbout playing a role for the team that helps us be competitive.ddddddddddddTippett will be considered for a permanent spot in the Swans forward line to bolster the sides experience up front, although Longmire said the 29-year-old is fit enough to play in the ruck.He could possibly play as a permanent forward, the coach said.We know hes capable of playing in the ruck. Hes done enough ruck work at training over the last couple of weeks to be able to play in the ruck if required.In Tippetts absence, young ruckmen Sam Naismith and Toby Nankervis have proven themselves to Longmire.So too have youngsters in the forward line - Isaac Heeney, George Hewett and Tom Papley - who the coach has credited with aiding Sydneys recent scoring ability, including last rounds 70-point win over St Kilda.Its always a help if youre able to get your intensity and your pressure around the ball, particularly in the front third, Longmire said.If youre able to lock the ball in and put enormous pressure on the opposition in defence and get those repeat entries, its certainly an important part of the game. ' ' '