‘Incumbent Matt Haack has shown he’s not simply going to roll over and give up his job to rookie Matt Araiza, the “Punt God” drafted in the sixth round out of San Diego State. In fact, through the first two punting sessions, Haack has arguably had a slight edge in the competition.’
Archives for July 30, 2022
Camp observations: Bills’ backup O-linemen get trial by fire vs. defensive stars; Hyde injury update
‘Safety Micah Hyde was injured early in practice when he made a leaping interception of a Josh Allen pass over the middle and landed hard on the ground. The Bills reported it was an injury to the hip/glute area. Hyde walked off the field under his own power with a limp. Then he got into a cart and was driven the 200 or so yards to the locker room. Coach Sean McDermott is scheduled to speak with reporters Saturday morning.’
It’s Puntapalooza for the Bills at training camp. Who will win the roster spot?
‘But it’s not like Araiza was a high draft choice. He still has to prove he’s the better punter, and it isn’t always about leg strength and yardage as he’s quickly finding out, first in OTAs and now in training camp. It’s also about hang time, and directional kicking in order to control the opponents’ return game.’
Safety Micah Hyde carted off field with injury during Bills training camp
‘Hyde immediately took off his helmet and winced in pain as trainers and teammates huddled around him. He rolled around on the grass and shook out his right leg. After a minute or two he was able to stand up. He limped off of the field but needed a cart to go back into the facility.’
Bills’ Matt Araiza looking to prove people wrong after 2022 draft tumble
‘Araiza may have been discussed more than any other specialist in the draft class, but he saw punters Jordan Stout and Jake Camarda selected before him as well as kicker Cade York (Browns). Stout is the Ravens’ lone punter and Camarda essentially has the Tampa Bay job locked up.’
Von Miller toys with young and veteran o-linemen on day 5 of camp (Observations)
‘The Bills held their fifth practice of training camp at St. John Fisher University on Friday. Defensive end Von Miller was unblockable for the entirety of practice. It didn’t matter who the Bills tried against him, Miller just overwhelmed everybody he faced.’
Bills Camp: Star defensive player suffers injury on Day 5; McKenzie powers passing game
‘Upon Hyde hitting the deck, the practice stopped abruptly, with several players taking a knee and the Bills’ DJ cutting the music that had been blaring throughout the session. It was a scary moment, but after remaining down briefly, Hyde got to his feet and walked off under his own power, albeit with a noticeable limp. He then rode off the field in the passenger seat of a cart likely headed for the Bills’ training room. The Bills later announced that Hyde suffered a hip/glute that was still being evaluated.’
Sullivan: Isaiah McKenzie, little Bills WR with a big opportunity
‘“Trust me, I do get tired of it,” McKenzie said. “But at the same time, I know it’s not going to go away. I know each and every day, I’m going to have to come out on the field and I’m going to have to prove (GM Brandon) Beane wrong. I’m going to have to prove Coach (Sean) McDermott wrong. I might have to prove the media and the doubters wrong.”‘
Micah Hyde being evaluated after hip injury
‘Jaquan Johnson took some of the reps in Hyde’s place, but Damar Hamlin and Josh Johnson also got their share of reps. In fact, Hamlin came up with an interception of quarterback Case Keenum during 11-on-11.’
Buffalo Bills safety Micah Hyde leaves practice on cart with injury to hip/glute
‘According to Sports Director Matt Bove, Hyde landed hard on the ground and was tended to by trainers. He walked off limping and favoring his right leg.’
Intense battle for punter building at Bills Camp
‘”Punting is still the main thing we’re looking for in this punting competition. Yes, I will go on the record and say that” said Smiley.’
“Settle-ing” nicely: Bills DT Tim Settle brings skill and charisma to Buffalo
‘“I see the vision and I see the message they’re trying to display. As far as a team,” Settle told 7 Sports. “I see what they’re trying to build and I’m just trying to be a part of something.”’
2022 Buffalo Bills Training Camp Diary: highlights and insights from Day Five
‘Hyde landed hard on the ground and was tended to by trainers. He walked off limping and favoring his right leg. Hyde remained on the sidelines but after a few minutes, he was taken back to the locker room on a cart. The Bills later announced it was an injury to his hip/glute and he was still being evaluated.’
Bills punting competition heating up, Micah Hyde leaves practice
‘Matt Haack was with the team last year but looked inconsistent in one of the worst weather seasons in Bills history, despite the weather, his play prompted the team to go out and give him competition by drafting Matt Araiza one of the top punters in college football last year.’
Punt God locked in tight but cordial training camp battle
‘“There wasn’t a single year at San Diego State that a job was given to me,” said Araiza. “Competition is something that I’m used to and definitely ready for and I’m just ready to go out there and do my best.’