OL Ryan Bates: 'I want to be a Bill' By Katherine Fitzgerald News Sports Reporter Apr 5, 2022 Apr 5, 2022 Updated Apr 19, 2026 0 The Bills have competition for Ryan Bates' services. James P. McCoy/Buffalo News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Katherine Fitzgerald News Sports Reporter Offensive lineman Ryan Bates is used to some uncertainty in the NFL.kAmq2E6D 42>6 :?E@ E96 =628F6 2D 2? 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