The odds are long, to say the least, but they've been beaten before. The Buffalo Bills invited 31 tryout players to their annual rookie minicamp , creating the possibility of uncovering a hidden gem like they did in 2024. Two years ago, local product Joe Andreessen parlayed his rookie camp tryout into an undrafted free agent contract . As fate would have it, "Buffalo Joe" went on to earn a spot 53-man roster with his hometown Bills . Looking out for the next Andreessen while bringing its rookie class together on the field, Buffalo hosted an afternoon practice on Friday, May 8 with another session set for Saturday. In terms of local invitees, four University at Buffalo players are on the minicamp roster — kicker Jack Howes, quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson, edge Kobe Stewart and offensive lineman Trevor Brock. Syracuse running back Will Nixon is also auditioning. Although the Bills are unlikely to immediately sign any of those attending on a tryout basis, here are four intriguing names to watch.…