Buffalo Bills general manager Doug Whaley acknowledged using a "poor choice of words" when he said during a radio interview that the human body isn't built to withstand the game of football. "Clearly I used a poor choice of words in my comment yesterday morning," the statement read. "As a former player who has the utmost respect and love for the game, the point that I was trying to make is that football is a physical game and injuries are a part of it."

During a radio interview when asked if receiver Sammy Watkins is injury prone, Whaley said: "This is the game of football. Injuries are part of it. It's a violent game that I personally don't think humans are supposed to play."

"Playing football no doubt is very physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging, and that is all part of what makes the game so compelling to play and watch," he said in the statement. "The game has more protection for players now than ever, thanks largely to the safety advancements and numerous rule changes made by our league and promoted to all levels of football. I believe our game continues to have a bright future and I hope that this statement provides clarity as to the intent of my earlier comment." Follow me on Twitter: @AaronWilson_NFL Aaron Wilson covers the Texans for The Houston Chronicle.