‘“Things are going well,” Allen said. “Just getting back into the swing of things with football, diving into the playbook and going out there and executing plays…we’re dormed up so to get to know teammates on a deeper level and develop those relationships I think is going to help us on the field.”’
Archives for August 2018
Joe B: 7 observations from 2018 Buffalo Bills training camp – Day 6
‘Between the three quarterbacks, there was a total of 72 dropbacks by my count in team drills, which makes the next number even more alarming. In those 72 dropbacks, there were a total of 11 sacks allowed — which is a shocking sack rate of 15.3-percent.’
2018 Buffalo Bills Training Camp Depth Chart – Day 6
‘All changes from the previous day are in bold.’
Quarterback competition remains center stage at camp
‘”Any time I’m throwing out there it doesn’t matter who I’m with, I’m taking the same mental approach to the game. Obviously with the one’s it’s going to be quicker, the guys we’re playing against have more experience of being out there, so it just happens a little faster, but in terms of taking reps one through the three’s, as long as I’m getting reps I”m happy with it,” Josh Allen said.’
McDermott speaks to media before Wednesday practice
‘McDermott talked about how he and the players are excited about returning to New Era Field for Friday night’s practice. “it will be our first opportunity to get in the stadium as a team, we didn’t do that this spring, wanting to stay on the grass fields. We know how important winning at home is, getting in front of our fans Friday will be special for us, and I hope the fans feel the same way,” McDermott said.’
Allen learning to deal with QB spotlight
‘”Everybody’s looking at the quarterback. Looking at your mannerisms, your body language,” Allen said. “I started a little shaky today and I might have let my emotions get the best of me at one point, but on to the nex period. Ended up making some really good throws at the end and finishing strong.”‘
Adam Redmond turning heads on Bills 3rd team offense
‘”I’ll say this, Adam Redmond is not taking a back seat, either,” said McDermott. “Right now, he’s working with the threes, but I’ve been impressed to this point in camp as well.”‘
3 things to know from Day 6 at Bills camp
‘“We need a lot of reps, and we need to do things over and over again,” said Dion Dawkins. “Mistakes happen when people don’t practice things enough. Whether it is hand placement, footwork, or anything else; you have to keep working at it.”‘
Bills Today: Davis acclimating himself to new surroundings
‘For a veteran player in the NFL, moving to a new team is sometimes a difficult transition. Guys get familiar with their surroundings after having played for one or two teams for an extended period. For Davis, after spending the first three years of his career in Miami, Davis spent the next six years in Indianapolis. After suffering an injury last season, Davis parted ways with the Colts, and signed with the Bills in March. Although the move to Buffalo is different, Sean McDermott believes that Vontae will do just fine with the Bills.’
Under-the-radar LB Deon Lacey brings speed to Bills’ special teams
‘”I’m not big on looking at stats,” Lacey said after Tuesday’s practice at St. John Fisher College. “I didn’t even know that I led the team until you just told me. That’s nice, I guess. But my thing is focusing on winning and getting better. And I love playing special teams.”‘
Bills’ Travaris Cadet focused on mental wellness during long recovery
‘”It was a process that I didn’t see coming, but all it did was push me more, humble me more and allow me to do more mental work,” Cadet said Tuesday following practice on day five of training camp at St. John Fisher College. “Me and my therapist, we try to take the right approach, a positive approach, because in that situation it is so easy to get negative about it. I’m on the field and watching my leg be on the other side of my body, not knowing what’s going to happen.”‘
Day 5 Training Camp Notes: O-line shuffles, Bush and Shaq show up
‘The second-team offensive line included the same five but the guards and tackles switched sides on Day 5. Most notably, second-year man Conor McDermott moved from right tackle to left tackle. Rookie Wyatt Teller moved from right guard to left guard. Ryan Groy was the center. (Russell Bodine took his turn with the first teamers.) Marshall Newhouse, who has been playing left guard, went to right tackle. De’Ondre Wesley, at left tackle the past few days, went over to right guard.’
Bills QB Watch, Day 5: McCarron has 3 TDs, 1 INT
‘Working with the starters probably is a net disadvantage in the QB competition, at least as it relates to the number of completions and TDs. While the starter gets to work with LeSean McCoy and Kelvin Benjamin, the Bills first-team defense is the strength of the team. It’s harder to make plays against the Bills’ defensive “ones.”‘
Vegas bettors appear to be losing faith in the Bills
‘”I think the Bills were extremely fortunate to win nine games, and their metrics last year were not those of a nine-win team but more like that of six- or seven-win team,” Sharp said. “Factor in a much stronger chance for them to lose the turnover battle due to the departure of Tyrod Taylor, factor in a weaker offensive line, and you have a team that will likely underachieve, particularly compared to 2017 expectations.’
He had an email, phone and office, but Russ Brandon isn’t joining New Era Cap
‘New Era’s statement offers little insight and a company spokesperson said there would be no additional comment Tuesday night. In full, the statement read: “Good afternoon. New Era Cap would like to clarify that Russ Brandon has not been officially hired by the company. While dialogue did occur between the parties, such discussions did not fully materialize. New Era Cap’s leadership team has worked with Russ Brandon for many years and these conversations were simply an outcome of that ongoing professional relationship. Thank you.”’