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CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs closer Aroldis Chapman should have help on the way in the form of a new translator after a rocky start with local reporters.On Thursday, manager Joe Maddon said the Cubs were weighing their options to make the transition for Chapman more seamless. The Cuban doesnt speak English.Its difficult where we really havent built a relationship with this guy, Maddon said before a 3-1 win over the?Chicago White Sox, in which Chapman recorded the final four outs to post his first save with the Cubs. I know there?has been some reticence or pushback regarding him to this point; however, understand where hes coming from right now. He doesnt know us, and he really doesnt know the language, so my best advice is to continue to build a relationship.Chapman and Cubs interpreter/coach Henry Blanco came under criticism Monday after the pitcher flubbed his introductory news conference with Chicago reporters.Then the next day, he initially refused to speak with the media after his debut on the mound with his new team. Chapman eventually relented; catcher Miguel Montero?translated for him. Now the Cubs plan on bringing in someone Chapman is more familiar with.Im trying to build a relationship with this guy so he starts trusting me, Maddon said. I believe when that occurs, Im going to understand what hes about and what hes thinking.It will probably be better as we all develop better relationships with him; the conversation is going to flow a lot more easily. To put myself in his shoes, to come into a new venue, new city, new everything, its a pretty heavy moment. 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So we simplified the offense to make it easier for guys to go out there and play.The Bills are in need of a jolt after sputtering out of the gate to start the season.Despite the presence of playmakers such as McCoy and Sammy Watkins, the Bills rank 30th in the league in offense through two games (276.5 yards per game). Theyre also in a three-way tie for 22nd in points per game (19).The Bills had just 160 yards in a Week 1 loss to Baltimore, which was their lowest offensive output in a decade and their lowest in a season opener since 1979.Things were slightly better in Week 2 against the New York Jets when Buffalo put up 31 points, but production remained sporadic; Buffalo shined on just a handful of big plays and boosted its stats with the game out of reach.Scaling back the playbook appears to be the first step for Buffalo. McCoy suggested that the Bills are cutting their playbook in half under Lynn.Less plays, less thinking, McCoy said. You go from the average of, what, 70-80 plays in a football game and you have 80-90 plays that can go. Its harder compared to something thats shorter, 30-40 plays in an 80-play game. So thats probably just the difference.Were taking some of the volume out and letting guys go out there and play, quarterback Tyrod Taylor said. Thats definitely something we want to put our focus on.The other biig change under Lynn will be play-calling.dddddddddddd Buffalo does not have enough time to make wholesale changes -- such as the type of plays being run or the terms used on offense -- but will have a fresh set of eyes at the helm.Weve been installing plays since weve been together in April and weve had a ton installed and now were just picking and choosing them differently, guard Richie Incognito said.You go grocery shopping, its full of stuff. Its what you put in the shopping cart and go to check out with. So thats where were at.No matter who is in charge of the offense, the Bills need more from their starting quarterback.Taylor has been unable to build off a breakout season. Last season, Taylor was sharp with his decision-making and made plays.This season, hes been hesitant in the pocket, inaccurate as a passer and unable to keep the Bills offense on the field. Buffalo is 29th in third-down conversions, having made just 6 of 23 attempts (26 percent).We want to be accurate with the football, Bills coach Rex Ryan said. Weve seen him be accurate with the football. Weve got to play with more consistency. Youre right, weve got guys open, weve got to get them the football.It wont be easy on Sunday. The Bills are going up against one of the best teams in the league in the Arizona Cardinals (1-1), and they may have to do it short-handed.Bills left tackle Cordy Glenn (ankle) missed last weeks game against the Jets and did not practice on Wednesday.Receiver Sammy Watkins (foot) was held out of Wednesdays practice and has been dealing with foot pain following offseason surgery; Watkins did play in each of Buffalos first two games.I just want to see us have success, Incognito said. I know how much talent we have.---Online:AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twp.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: https://twit] ' ' '