‘Fans traveling from across New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Canada will get the chance to get up close and personal with their favorite football team by attending the many practices that are open to the public. Camp may be fun for the fans, but for the players there are jobs to be won, coaches to impress and a season of weekly battles to prepare for.’
Archives for July 20, 2008
Here is a go-to guide for the Bills’ camp at St. John Fisher
‘Among the things explicitly prohibited is alcohol. The Bills also reserve the right to restrict any items that are deemed inappropriate or detract from the experience of other fans. Fans can bring their own food, beverages, small coolers, thermoses, cameras, etc.’
Offense in search of tight end upgrade
‘Starter Robert Royal finished with 25 catches for 248 yards. That was the fifth-fewest catches in the NFL for a starting tight end. The Bills got another 25 catches from Michael Gaines, but he’s gone to Detroit. Overall, the Bills’ 56 catches from the tight-end spot ranked 20th best in the league. The year before, the Bills had a measly 31 catches from tight ends.’
Schonert’s snap judgment
‘”Turk has the ability on the golf course to go on streaks where he’ll play 2 under par for six or seven holes,” Collinsworth said. “And he can hit it eight miles. But when he gets hot, everybody who plays against him knows that when he steps up to the tee box, we all start whispering. “Man, Turk you are unbelievable. I’ve never seen anybody hit the ball as far as you.’ Inevitably, that’s when he starts reaching a little farther back and starts whacking them out of bounds. So we’ve learned to play his ego.”‘