Twenty-years ago, 22 of 32 teams went away to training camp. Ten years ago, the number was down to 13 of 32 teams going away. In 2019, the year before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, 10 of 32 teams went away to camp.
Archives for July 24, 2022
Bills Mailbag: Is first-round pick Kaiir Elam destined to be a Day 1 starter?
‘History would suggest Kaiir Elam will be the starter very early in his Bills career. Under Sean McDermott, the Bills have made five first-round draft choices – Tre’Davious White, Josh Allen, Tremaine Edmunds, Ed Oliver and Greg Rousseau – not counting Elam. Of those five, White, Edmunds and Rousseau started every game in their rookie season.’
Bills report to training camp at St. John Fisher University
‘The Bills enter the 2022 season as one of the favorites to win Super Bowl LVII in Arizona in what is one of the most anticipated seasons in the last 25 years for Buffalo. Meanwhile, for training campgoers, the Bills return to the Rochester area after two years away due to the COVID-19 pandemic.’
Sorting the old and new faces at Bills camp
‘Each NFL team is allowed 90 players on their roster. The Bills currently have 89 players. Some are very familiar to fans. Others are very new. Here’s a rundown…’.
Everyone expected to do their part in Bills quarterback room
‘Josh Allen, Case Keenum and Matt Barkley make up the Bills quarterback room. Keenum, a NFL journeyman and Barkley in his second stint with Buffalo will compete for the backup spot behind Allen this training camp. And so far, the three alongside first year offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey and new quarterbacks coach Joe Brady have begun to develop their chemistry as a unit.’
‘Once a Bill, Always a Bill’ Bills Alumni Weekend connects players with fans
‘“It’s just an honor for me to play with all these other great players and seeing them all come together for a day like this. It’s just amazing.” said Jeff Nixon, former defensive back for the Bills.’
Bills training camp spotlight: running backs
‘And while Singletary and Cook are expected to get a majority of the reps, the window to impress is closing for Zack Moss, who is heading into his third season with Buffalo. So far the power back hasn’t made much of an impact in the NFL.’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills Special Teams Preview
‘The kickoff snafu that triggered 13 Seconds is still a red mark on the Bills special teams resume. Bass, for all his success, still has not converted that big late game winning kick. The Bills still don’t have a return man they can trust not to fumble.’