‘After an impressive week of camp, including the practice Friday night at New Era Field, rookie Ed Oliver, the team’s top pick at number nine overall, was on the starting defense, lining up next to Star Lotulelei. Jordan Phillips, who had been the first-team defensive tackle up until Sunday, was playing with the second unit.’
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‘ There are a decent number of things that have to go right for this team to get to the 10-win mark, and most of them have to do with the offense.’
Morse remains in concussion protocol, Feliciano suffers shoulder injury
‘“I think when you look at some of the successful teams around the league, there is a layer of veterans on those teams and there’s no substitute for experience,” McDermott told reporters on Sunday. “I don’t care how good you are and how much you prepare, experience is real and so in this case, Russ is a veteran player with a ton of experience and a ton of wisdom at the center position he’s built up. So, that’s important for us.”’
Ford slides to right guard as injuries mount on OL
‘So they slid rookie Cody Ford from right tackle inside to guard and Ty Nsekhe was the starting right tackle.’
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‘Bills 1st round draft pick Ed Oliver played with the first team defensive line. He was lined up next to Star Lotulelei. Until Sunday, Jordan Phillips was holding down that starting job but Oliver has really started to make plays. The Bills didn’t hand the rookie anything, he earned the promotion.’
Ray-Ray McCloud turning heads at Bills training camp
‘“I questioned his professionalism and a couple other things,” said Johnson, a former NFL defensive back. “I just went to him and I said ‘Hey, man, in order for you to take your game to the next level, this is what you gotta do.’ Every other day it was one thing to him, and then another thing.”’
Quick Hits: OL Jon Feliciano sidelined by shoulder ailment
‘Quinton Spain returned to practice Friday from a foot injury that kept him out of Thursday’s practice this past week, so he’s back manning the left guard position. Right guard candidates in the absence of Feliciano and Long include Wyatt Teller, De’Ondre Wesley, Vladimir Ducasse and Ike Boettger.’
Top 3 things to know from Day 9 at Bills training camp
‘“Obviously I was repping everything at right tackle, today was the first day at guard, but I mean every day in the film room you know I’m taking notes, writing down everything from tackle and guard so I mean at this point it was just getting out there and going to play,” said Ford. “Communication went well, I mean we didn’t miss a step or go backwards or anything like that. That’s just me going out there and putting my mind to it and working hard.”’
How Ed Oliver’s five days with Kyle Williams should pay dividends
‘“I can’t tell you all the secrets, but for him being a guy of his stature and us being similar he has a lot of tricks of the trade, whether it be little things with your hands, rushing the passer, shedding blocks,” said Oliver. “I’ve learned more in the five days with him…”’
Bills Today: Young tight ends impress
‘“I really like what I saw the other night from that group,” McDermott said. “The guys that were on the field, I was impressed by the way they handled themselves. You know really other than Lee, who has experience, the rest of the guys who have been out there for us don’t have much experience if any and so watching those guys, the way they handled it, the way they handled the run game, the pass game. You saw Tommy make the play in what was simulated a four-minute drive and then you saw Nate with the catch at the back of the endzone and so I was very pleased with the way they played the other night.”’
Bills rookie Cody Ford playing for Papa
‘”Papa,” as Cody called him, was gregarious and popular, always quick with a smile and prayer card and a heaping bowlful of his famous gumbo or jambalaya. When his youngest son, Cody’s uncle Mark, played center for Northwestern State, Eddie delighted in whipping up meals for the team. “He didn’t have any recipes that were made for less than 300 people,” Cody said.’
Weighing the pros and cons of pursuing Jadeveon Clowney in a trade for Bills
‘The Texans fired GM Brian Gaine last month, and it was reported by Pro Football Talk that part of the reason was a disagreement between Gaine and Texans coach Bill O’Brien on whether Clowney deserved a long-term contract. Gaine reportedly believed he did. Last week, the Bills announced they’ve hired Gaine as a senior personnel adviser, meaning Beane should have as much background information on Clowney as possible if he wanted to make a deal.’
Bills Mailbag: Why Bills should be concerned about Mitch Morse’s concussion history
‘As for whether Morse is going to be a bust, it’s too early to say that right now. There is no getting around how troubling it is, though, that he has been diagnosed with another concussion – the fourth of his NFL career. Obviously, the team’s concern right now should be on Morse’s long-term health, which I’m sure it is. It seems like a good sign that Morse has been able to be around the team at practice even while he’s out, but beyond that, it would be pure speculation to comment on his recovery. Every player is different in how they recover from a concussion.’
NFL Pick 10 challenge: Buffalo Bills’ Tre’Davious White recognized as shutdown CB
‘White has been the Bills’ No. 1 cornerback since being drafted in the first round of the 2017 draft by the team. Over that span of time, White has recorded 123 total tackles, six interceptions and 26 passes defensed while locking down one side of the field for Buffalo. White seems to fly under the radar nationally so it was nice to see his play recognized by at least one expert.’
6 early impressions on the Bills this week
‘“To me, I think this team has a shot to make the playoffs,” Jeremiah said. “I think they’re in the mix. Look, it’s goofy to throw numbers out at this point in time, any injury could change that—but when you look at this team on paper, I think this could be a nine-win team. Now, does nine wins get you in the postseason? I don’t know.”’