‘“It’s a little bit of an adjustment for him coming from a scheme where he was pretty much lined up directly over the center. Now we have more to guard so there are some intricacies and things he’ll have to learn. But it’s good to see him be able to do what he’s capable of doing and that’s being able to explode off the football and use his quickness and his power which he hadn’t been able to do (out of pads).”’
Archives for July 2019
How ‘chewing the grass’ makes Bills better at tackling
‘“I pointed it out: For some of you young guys, this may seem like not a big deal. But for us on defense, this is a big deal because it prevents an explosive run and allows us to line up and play the next play. You’re the last line of defense. To have Micah and Jordan Poyer in those positions, they understand the importance of tackling, and they’re good tacklers.”’
Bills’ Duke Williams finding ways to contribute despite limited reps
‘Williams, 26, wasn’t targeted during that ensuing practice session, and he didn’t catch a pass during 11-on-11 drills on a rainy afternoon, with the lone pass in his direction from Matt Barkley off the mark and incomplete. But the 6-foot-3-inch, 229-pound receiver, the tallest and heaviest on the depth chart, is finding ways to contribute despite limited reps and without the ball in his hands, displaying versatility, physicality and excellent teamwork.’
Camp Observations: Kyle Williams drops knowledge, run game gets going
‘Williams has played a lot of golf this offseason. He just got back from Switzerland, where he played in a three-day Ryder Cup-style golf event for athletes and celebrities called the St. Moritz U.S. Celebrity Golf Cup. Ex-Bills backup QB Derek Anderson and NBA star Mike Conley were on the 12-man U.S. team.’
Buffalo Bills training camp: Ed Oliver begins to ‘come alive’ now that pads are on
‘“Football’s not football without pads on,” the defensive tackle said after the session which was conducted in intermittent rain. “So putting the pads on, you can play physical and play football. It was harder for me without pads on, but you put the pads on, my leverage and power and speed come into play and that works into my advantage because guys have to actually block me.”’
Buffalo Bills training camp: As Day 6 dawns, tempers begin to heat up
‘“We have to be able to practice at that level to get guys ready,” said linebacker Lorenzo Alexander. “It’ll ramp up when we get into games.”’
Buffalo Bills training camp 2019: Leslie Frazier shines light on team’s No. 2 cornerback competition
‘Although Wallace is currently the favorite to win the job, Johnson and Gaines still have time to move ahead of the second-year cornerback. Johnson’s play stood out for the Bills earlier this offseason, but he will need to continue to perform at a high level in pads while also proving that he can stay on the field. Gaines, a former starter with the Bills in 2017, can also make his case over the course of training camp and the preseason.’
Buffalo Bills training camp 2019: TE Tyler Kroft one step closer to returning to action
‘Kroft, 26, is coming off of a quiet 2018 campaign after suffering a foot injury in Week 5 that put him out of action for the season. His breakout campaign came in 2017 when he caught 42 passes for 404 yards and seven touchdowns.’
Bills G Isaac Asiata retires from NFL at 26, a week after signing with Buffalo
‘Asiata said that his heart was no longer 100 percent into football after deciding to try once more in the NFL when he signed a one-year deal with the Bills.’
Bills training camp 2019: Tuesday practice closed to public, here’s what happened (Day 5 observations)
‘You had to do a double take after guard Jon Feliciano unloaded a brutal downfield block on safety Dean Marlowe after a pass play on the left side of the field. Feliciano popped up and screamed in celebration. Bills quarterback Josh Allen made his way down to the scene of the crime to congratulate his offensive lineman.’
Buffalo Bills training camp day 5 wrap-up: News, injuries, lineup notes, quotes, more
‘The Bills had a few minor altercations occur at camp on Tuesday. After guard Jon Feliciano mowed over safety Dean Marlowe, things got a bit chippy on the field. One player later, Marlowe laid a hit on wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud that led to the wide receiver throwing a punch at the safety.’
Buffalo Bills training camp 2019: Did NFL Insider reveal one competition is over?
‘”The competition level is so good at certain positions. And you know, the right side of the (offensive) line…They tell me the right side of the line is still open.”’
Buffalo Bills training camp 2019: Josh Allen converts Dolphins fan to Bills fan
‘Following Tuesday’s training camp practice, Allen spotted a young fan wearing a Kenny Stills jersey and offered a trade. The Stills jersey in exchange for an Allen jersey and Bills hat. The fan jumped at the deal. Upon getting the Stills jersey, Allen asked, “Is he still there?” before signing the Bills jersey and hat for the young fan.’
Solomon: Bills rookie Ed Oliver primed for dominance, but it’s a process
‘“There’s a gap between major college football and the NFL, so he’s got a long way to go right now.”’
Ex-Eagles star LeSean McCoy ordered to pay $55K to Philly cop over 2016 Old City nightclub brawl
‘The ruling, issued last month by arbitrator Annette M. Rizzo, also ordered that McCoy’s friend and college teammate, Tamarcus Porter, pay $55,000 to Roland Butler, who was off-duty and hanging out with another off-duty cop at Recess Lounge about 2:45 a.m. Feb. 7, 2016, when the officers encountered McCoy and his friends.’