ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — He stood facing the bright, warm sun on the sideline, clad for the first time in forever in his blue No. 80 jersey.
He watched Eli Manning (4-for-9, 44 yards) sputter and Ben McAdoo win a challenge and Andre Williams fumble and Odell Beckham Jr. catch a 22-yard slant and the offensive line struggle without Justin Pugh and Ryan Nassib struggle again and one more time wished he could play this game he loves, this game that has given him fame and fortune, and wished he could help his teammates avoid a dismal 21-0 loss, even if it was only a preseason game.