Orchard Park, N.Y. — The Buffalo Bills are still adjusting to life with new coach Rex Ryan compared to what it was like under Doug Marrone. The differences in training camp and the atmosphere around the team have been obvious, and each national reporter that comes through seems to take note.

This week, it was Michael Silver of NFL Network who pointed out the differences between Marrone and Ryan as relayed to him by Marcell Dareus.

"I asked him about the switch from Doug Marrone to Rex Ryan," Silver said Wednesday on NFL Network. "Doug Marrone decided to opt out of his contract. They got the news on New Year's Eve and Marcel Dareus said, 'We celebrated a little harder.' I said, 'Were you surprised?' He said, 'I'm surprised he didn't do it earlier. He seemed miserable.' I said, 'Well, could you elaborate?' He said, 'Things were tense. He was always anal and cared about little stupid things, micro-managed us.' I said, 'Well, give me an example.' (He said), 'What difference does it make if I don't have team-issued socks for practice, and what does putting on a sweater in a cold meeting room have to do with winning?'"

Those are strong words for Marrone, who has since taken over as the offensive line coach and assistant head coach for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite a nine-win season in 2014, players didn't seem to mind losing their coach, especially after the manner in which he left.

Ryan has made them forget all about Marrone with his player-friendly approach to camp. How long that good will lasts will depend on how many wins Ryan can lead the team to.