‘”Cam’s got a strong arm,” said Proehl, referring to Carolina star Cam Newton. “I was a ball boy so I used to always have to catch him. At first I thought nobody could beat Cam. But throwing with Josh and seeing the way that ball comes out of his hand, it’s close. I can’t. I don’t know. It’s close.”‘
Archives for June 15, 2018
Sideline to sideline: College hoops coaches Witherspoon, Hartman visit Bills minicamp
‘“I absolutely did pick up some tips,” Witherspoon said afterward. “The pace of it, the rhythm of it, the tempo of how fast it moved and how guys got from place to place.”’
Five things we learned during the Bills’ offseason program
‘The Bills’ first-round draft pick was eased into his transition to the NFL, and McDermott made no bones about it — Allen operated with the third-team because at this early stage, he was behind A.J. McCarron and Nathan Peterman not only in experience and NFL status, but in viability. It figures to be a long haul for Allen in his quest to become what the Bills are hoping for, their long-term franchise quarterback. And it may not happen in training camp, either.’
7 things to know following Buffalo Bills’ final minicamp practice
‘Buffalo may want to bring the quarterback along slowly, but he could change their plans if he continues to perform well.’
Jim Kelly’s fight for tomorrow
‘Speaking with a noticeable slur but getting his message across clearly during the 30-minute Q&A, Kelly stressed the need to encourage others who might be going through struggles of their own, no matter how big or small.’
Benjamin eagerly catching up in 2nd season with Bills
‘The Bills’ passing attack ranked no better than 22nd in three seasons under Tyrod Taylor, who was traded to Cleveland this offseason. Buffalo hasn’t cracked the top 10 of the NFL in yard passing since finishing fifth in 2002 during Drew Bledsoe’s first season.’
A Spectator in Minicamp Week: Eric Wood on Retirement
‘“The second I want to play again and get upset my career’s over is the second I need to think back to how close I was to really being messed up for the rest of my life, and not being able to live a normal life and raise a family the way I want to,” Wood says now. “So yeah, the timing stunk. But all things considered, we come off a playoff berth, I get out, and I can walk and play golf and run around with my kids.”‘
Allen has best day yet as Bills end minicamp
‘For the most part, the starters stood on the sidelines for any offense vs. defense work. The second and third-units seemed to get almost all of the reps, although all three quarterbacks rotated again.’
With OTAs behind the Bills, it’s time for relaxation and family time
‘This week Allen has received some limited first team reps. McDermott said, “The first thing I look at is his poise and is he handling himself in and out of the huddle the right way, is he getting our offense to the line of scrimmage, making the proper checks and he was able to do some of that and I was impressed from that standpoint and I thought he put the ball in positions for plays to be made at times and then other times, he could’ve put the ball in a better positon, but overall, I thought he handled himself well with room to grow.”’
Allen saves best for last
‘”There’s been moments along the way through Josh’s career as a Bill to this point where you’re saying, ‘I knew he was here [at this level], but in fact, we think he’s a little bit further along than that in some areas.’ That said, [there is] still a lot of work to do.”‘
5 things we learned from Day 3 of minicamp
‘Josh Allen turned in some good-looking plays, how Taiwan Jones won the spring and plans in the works for offensive players to meet during the break.’
Bills Today: National attention shines on Tre’Davious White
‘The other list Bleacher Report feature White on had to do with players who deserve more hype. White has battled a lack of hype since last season, being given no recognition at multiple honors including as a Pro Bowler, or as recently as being left off the list of the top-10 second year players put together by Nate Burleson.’