klos63 Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 Hogan has been a very strong special teamer for us, is one of the better athletes and route runners on the team, and is coming off a very productive growth year where he really turned a corner. He may also be the hardest worker at his position group. It's hard to envision a scenario in which his roster spot is in any sort of jeopardy. Watkins, Woods, Harvin, Hogan, and Easley are all roster locks. Goodwin and Thigpen are likely battling against each other, and other position groups, to justify their spot as a 6th wideout/kick returner. Goodwin's injury history and his current injury, as well as Thigpen's positional versatility, probably aren't helping him. he is probably one of the top 6 or 7 route runners on the team, but most of our players don't run routes... Probably not better than Watkins , Woods, Harvin, Clay,... He is a WR after all, he should be a good route runner. No praise for that. How is he a better athlete than any other skill position player, or LB or DB, RB.....?
Wayne Cubed Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 @AaronRodgers12: Can't wait to see what my Espn QBR was from practice today. Glad they factor in clean handoffs and walk thru td passes b/c I was on point
Lurker Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 @AaronRodgers12: Can't wait to see what my Espn QBR was from practice today. Glad they factor in clean handoffs and walk thru td passes b/c I was on point
CNY315 Posted August 7, 2015 Posted August 7, 2015 Tidbits form Astro Dean Kindig @TCBILLS_Astro 10m 10 minutes agoNew York, USA #Bills are going to like what Randell Johnson brings for pass rush depth. I'm also glad to see Carrington back with us. #BillsMafia Dean Kindig @TCBILLS_Astro 7m 7 minutes agoNew York, USA Bryce Brown's second fumble in two days ends it for him. Looks like Shady, FredEx, and Karlos with Boobie on cusp, pending 6 WRs or 2 FBs Dean Kindig @TCBILLS_Astro 2m 2 minutes agoNew York, USA Preston Brown has been money this week. Sniffing out Cassel's throw to Robert Woods was child's play. He's on a Pro Bowl course #Bills
YoloinOhio Posted August 8, 2015 Author Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Neither of their QBs pulled it down to run in 7 on 7 s. No balls hitting the ground, and yes McCown looks better than Cassell in practice.i was there... Plenty of times they pulled it down to run and plenty of balls hit the ground. Oh and update: Thad Lewis is still bad. Edited August 8, 2015 by YoloinOhio
GG Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 i was there... Plenty of times they pulled it down to run and plenty of balls hit the ground. Oh and update: Thad Lewis is still bad. Must be nfl network selective coverage then. Each 7 on 7 was executed perfectly on TV
YoloinOhio Posted August 8, 2015 Author Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Must be nfl network selective coverage then. Each 7 on 7 was executed perfectly on TVlol Edit: I thought they looked good overall. Their defense looked very nasty, better than last year. The QBs were ok but not great - Manziel a little better than mccown but they seemed really jittery in the pocket. I was really surprised by their OL- they had no protection and the QBs kind of having to get the ball out really fast and tons of pressure. I thought their OL would be very solid this year but their RT especially - oof. Mccown had accuracy issues. Manziel has a very quick release but seems to throw it only only one speed (darts) and not going through progressions. Secondary and LBs were impressive. Their pass catchers are mediocre but better than last year. Hartline was extra salty for some reason and jawing with the refs the whole time. Looking forward to seeing them vs Bills. Edited August 8, 2015 by YoloinOhio
26CornerBlitz Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 In case you missed anything from today: @BuffRumblings Buffalo Bills training camp practice Recap Recap, 8/7 http://www.buffalorumblings.com/2015/8/7/9119185/buffalo-bills-training-camp-practice-recap-recap-8-7
snamsnoops Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Hogan has been a very strong special teamer for us, is one of the better athletes and route runners on the team, and is coming off a very productive growth year where he really turned a corner. He may also be the hardest worker at his position group. It's hard to envision a scenario in which his roster spot is in any sort of jeopardy. Watkins, Woods, Harvin, Hogan, and Easley are all roster locks. Goodwin and Thigpen are likely battling against each other, and other position groups, to justify their spot as a 6th wideout/kick returner. Goodwin's injury history and his current injury, as well as Thigpen's positional versatility, probably aren't helping him. This and I would put Hogan ahead of Goodwin as far as playing WR.
Not at the table Karlos Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Hogan has been a very strong special teamer for us, is one of the better athletes and route runners on the team, and is coming off a very productive growth year where he really turned a corner. He may also be the hardest worker at his position group. It's hard to envision a scenario in which his roster spot is in any sort of jeopardy. Watkins, Woods, Harvin, Hogan, and Easley are all roster locks. Goodwin and Thigpen are likely battling against each other, and other position groups, to justify their spot as a 6th wideout/kick returner. Goodwin's injury history and his current injury, as well as Thigpen's positional versatility, probably aren't helping him. I don't recall much of hogan on special teams. I know he played it but I wouldn't call him very strong at it. I would call him an average special teams guy and a below average slot receiver. I wouldn't call him one of the better route runners either. As someone already said he on many occasions runs his routes short of the first down marker on third down. He's a try hard guy and that's about it. Any time I ask people outside of this board why they think he's good the answer is usually the same "uhh... he's white."
26CornerBlitz Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Tyrod Taylor: "I've been given the opportunity" (12:15)Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor joined The John Murphy Show to discuss the complexity of the offense, his relationship with the receivers, and why he's ready to show he's a starting NFL QB.
ALF Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Tackle praise: Plenty of good things are being said about the Bills' offensive tackles right now. Cordy Glenn is on the receiving end of most of that, as he's had Jerry Hughes' number so far in one-on-one battles. the Bills really need to re-sign Glenn
26CornerBlitz Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 The John Murphy Show August 7 (1:20:30)GM Doug Whaley on the roster battles during camp. WR Robert Woods' expectations heading into year three. SiriusXM & former NFL QB Jim Miller on the Bills chances in the AFC East. Tyrod Taylor on why he's ready to start in the NFL.
eball Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 I don't recall much of hogan on special teams. I know he played it but I wouldn't call him very strong at it. I would call him an average special teams guy and a below average slot receiver. I wouldn't call him one of the better route runners either. As someone already said he on many occasions runs his routes short of the first down marker on third down. He's a try hard guy and that's about it. Any time I ask people outside of this board why they think he's good the answer is usually the same "uhh... he's white." That's an embarrassing post right there.
BuffaloBillsMagic1 Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Goodwin is always good until real games start and then is useless or injured. More injuries than catches in career for us. Oh yeah, he is fast and can jump. Good luck in Olympics...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Goodwin is always good until real games start and then is useless or injured. More injuries than catches in career for us. Oh yeah, he is fast and can jump. Good luck in Olympics... If it came down to it, would you keep Thigpen over him?
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 from a link above .... We recap all of those recaps here, distilling for major themes and pointing out unique observations from the many excellent beat reporters at camp. Most now seem to agree that if anyone is going to rise to challenge Matt Cassel for the gig, it'll be Taylor - unless Manuel finally finds his consistency. They KEEP thinking it's Meh's job. That just isn't so.
DrDawkinstein Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Tackle praise: Plenty of good things are being said about the Bills' offensive tackles right now. Cordy Glenn is on the receiving end of most of that, as he's had Jerry Hughes' number so far in one-on-one battles. the Bills really need to re-sign Glenn We're in DE purgatory! Waste of money on Hughes! I blame Whaley for not aggressively addressing the DE position!
Dorkington Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 Being that Hughes is primarily a high motor/speed rusher, I can imagine him struggling in these one on one tests compared to live action. I feel like a lot of his sacks come off of second+ efforts.
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted August 8, 2015 Posted August 8, 2015 If it came down to it, would you keep Thigpen over him? Without question. I like thigpen better as a returner too. Reminds me of Terrance McGee in his prime.
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